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The Anlace-class electronic warfare frigate is a class of frigate in service with the UNSC Navy.[1][2]
Specifications
Superstructure and hull
The Anlace-class' design is considered somewhat novel for the UNSC Navy, with a lifting body hull and maneuvering systems well adapted for atmospheric operations.[5] The Anlace-class frigate is the smallest frigate currently in service with the UNSC Navy, with a length of 372 meters (1,220 feet).[3]
Armament
Offensively, the Anlace-class differs significantly from other contemporary frigate classes such as the Strident-class heavy frigate. Unlike such models, the Anlace lacks a large spinal mount for a Magnetic Accelerator Cannon[6] and missile pods in the most common configuration. Instead, it relies on directed energy weapons for sustained combat operations between resupply.[5] Nevertheless, a modest MAC is built atop the frigate, mounted further back than on other models.[4]
Outside of physical combat, the Anlace is employed in an electronic warfare (EW) role. When employed in pairs, two Anlace-class frigates are capable of projecting a jamming blanket around an entire planet, preventing communications within this zone. The frigates are also equipped with high-definition sensors, which are able to accurately detect any object larger than a Warthog within ten light-minutes of their location.[2]
Operational history
In the aftermath of the Human-Covenant War, hundreds of Anlace and Strident-class heavy frigates began assembly in the shipyards above Mars and Tribute to replace combat losses and engage remnants of the Covenant still occupying the Outer Colonies.[1]
UNSC Infinity was capable of carrying a small fleet of ten frigates of either the Anlance or Strident class in its sub-vessel bays.[7] Some Anlace frigates were deployed by the UNSC Infinity during the Battle of Kamchatka in October 2558.[5] A year after the Created take over of Earth at least two Anlace frigates were deployed by the UNSC Infinity during Operation: WOLFE, wherein they served as electronic warfare ships projecting a jamming field around Reach.[2]
Ships of the line
- UNSC Anlace – The lead ship of the class.[8]
Gallery
- Anlace frigates concept art.jpg
Some concept art of the Anlace-class frigate.
Concept design of the frigate from The Art of Halo 5: Guardians.
An untextured high-poly model of the frigate.
The frigate as shown in the menu of Halo 5: Guardians.
An Anlance deploying from the hangar bay of UNSC Infinity, as depicted in Halo: Warfleet.
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
- Halo: Shadows of Reach
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f Halo: Warfleet, page 38
- ^ a b c d Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 13
- ^ a b Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 14
- ^ a b Stephen Loftus on the talk page
- ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Calm in the Storm (Retrieved on Mar 9, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Archive:Spartan Games - Kenneth Peters interview
- ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 42-43
- ^ Stephen Loftus on the Autumn class' talk page
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