Frigate
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A frigate is a type of warship in both the United Nations Space Command and Covenant fleets. Frigates appear to be larger than corvettes, more versatile than destroyers and smaller than cruisers.
Summary
In the UNSC Navy, frigates form the backbone of any fleet or battle group, while cruisers appear to fill a similar role within the Covenant. As their most ubiquitous warship, the UNSC uses frigates in a broad range of roles, ranging from heavy air support to fighter escort and fleet engagements. Some UNSC frigates are equipped with a sizable cargo bay for larger dropships and armor complements. The UNSC has also employed light frigates equipped with stealth systems in a specialized reconnaissance role.[1] Covenant frigates are not as commonly seen as their UNSC counterparts, but one of their roles appears to be escorting larger ships such as destroyers or carriers.[2]
Types
Human
UNSC
- Main article: UNSC frigate
- Charon-class light frigate - A lightly armed and armored variant; able to carry a large complement.[3]
UNSC Aegis Fate, a Charon-class frigate
- Stalwart-class light frigate - A variant that balances troop transportation and designed with planetary defense in mind.[3]
UNSC In Amber Clad, a Stalwart-class frigate
- Paris-class heavy frigate - A frigate type with more armor and weapons.[3]
A Paris-class frigate
- Strident-class heavy frigate - A post-war, shielded frigate.[3]
A Strident-class frigate
- Anlace-class light frigate - Designed as a lifting body, with directed energy weapons.[4]
An Anlace-class frigate
- Mulsanne-class light frigate - A frigate armed with a Brightlance reflex laser in addition to conventional weapons.
A Mulsanne-class light frigate
Covenant
- Main article: Covenant frigate
- Ester-pattern armored frigate - A type of Covenant frigate.[5]
Forerunner
- Second-order fast frigate - A light capital ship.[6]
Gameplay
- Main article: Frigate (gameplay)
A number of frigates appear in several Halo games. Frigates are also units available to use in the table top game Halo: Fleet Battles.
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 35
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 145
- ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, UNSC Frigate (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Calm in the Storm (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), p. 274
- ^ Halo: Silentium, String 5
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