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The '''''Strident''-class heavy frigate''' is a type of [[UNSC frigate|frigate]] in service with the [[UNSC Navy]] by [[2557]]. They are used not only as escort ships, but also as swift-attack vessels.<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 192''</ref> | The '''''Strident''-class heavy frigate''' is a type of [[UNSC frigate|frigate]] in service with the [[UNSC Navy]] by [[2557]]. They are used not only as escort ships, but also as swift-attack vessels.<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 192''</ref> | ||
== | ==Specifications== | ||
The ''Strident''-class is the most recent addition to the Navy's most prevailing ship type. Up to ten of these ships are stored within the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s underslung sub-vessel deployment bay. After an initial assault, they are deployed ''en masse'' to deliver a final, crushing blow and mopping up any stragglers in the process.<ref name="EVG"/> Notably, these vessels are equipped with [[energy shielding|energy shields]], a significant development over prior UNSC vessels which had to rely on their [[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A battleplate]] for protection.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[Departure|S1E1 Departure]]''</ref> | The ''Strident''-class is the most recent addition to the Navy's most prevailing ship type. Up to ten of these ships are stored within the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s underslung sub-vessel deployment bay. After an initial assault, they are deployed ''en masse'' to deliver a final, crushing blow and mopping up any stragglers in the process.<ref name="EVG"/> Notably, these vessels are equipped with [[energy shielding|energy shields]], a significant development over prior UNSC vessels which had to rely on their [[Titanium-A armor|Titanium-A battleplate]] for protection.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[Departure|S1E1 Departure]]''</ref> | ||
===Armaments=== | |||
''Strident''-class frigates primary armament is its [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|Mark IV, heavy coil - 94B1E6/Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]]. The frigate is armed with an unknown number of [[Archer missile#M42 Archer|M42 Archer missile delivery systems]] and [[M870 Rampart point defense gun|M870 Rampart 50mm point-defense networks]]. Additionally, three [[M4093 Hyperion nuclear delivery system]]s are located on the frigate.<ref name="EVG"/> | |||
==Ships of the line== | ==Ships of the line== | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Strident}} | *{{UNSCShip|Strident}} - The [[Wikipedia:lead ship|lead ship]] of the class. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 20:02, April 17, 2014
The Strident-class heavy frigate is a type of frigate in service with the UNSC Navy by 2557. They are used not only as escort ships, but also as swift-attack vessels.[1]
Specifications
The Strident-class is the most recent addition to the Navy's most prevailing ship type. Up to ten of these ships are stored within the UNSC Infinity's underslung sub-vessel deployment bay. After an initial assault, they are deployed en masse to deliver a final, crushing blow and mopping up any stragglers in the process.[1] Notably, these vessels are equipped with energy shields, a significant development over prior UNSC vessels which had to rely on their Titanium-A battleplate for protection.[2]
Armaments
Strident-class frigates primary armament is its Mark IV, heavy coil - 94B1E6/Magnetic Accelerator Cannon. The frigate is armed with an unknown number of M42 Archer missile delivery systems and M870 Rampart 50mm point-defense networks. Additionally, three M4093 Hyperion nuclear delivery systems are located on the frigate.[1]
Ships of the line
- UNSC Strident - The lead ship of the class.
Gallery
Concept art of the Charon-class light frigate that would become the design of the Strident-class heavy frigate.
Aft view of a Strident-class heavy frigate's engines.
A Strident-class heavy frigate on the map Daybreak.
Two frigates escorting the UNSC Infinity in Spartan Ops Episode 2.
The Infinity's sub-vessels clearing the corridor into Requiem.
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List of appearances
- Halo 4
- Spartan Ops (First appearance)
- Halo: Spartan Assault
- Halo: Escalation
Sources
- ^ a b c Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 192
- ^ Spartan Ops, S1E1 Departure
