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A '''frigate''' is a type of [[warship]] in both the [[United Nations Space Command]] and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[fleet]]s. Frigates appear to be larger than [[corvette]]s, more versatile than [[destroyer]]s and smaller than [[cruiser]]s.

==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 [[D77-TC Pelican|dropships]] and armor complements. The UNSC has also employed [[UNSC light frigate|light frigates]] equipped with stealth systems in a specialized reconnaissance role.{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]|Page=35}} Covenant frigates are not as commonly seen as their UNSC counterparts, but one of their roles appears to be escorting larger ships such as [[destroyer]]s or [[carrier]]s.{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]|Page=145}}

==Types==
===Human===
====UNSC====
{{Main|UNSC frigate}} 
*'''{{Class|Charon|light frigate}}''' - A lightly armed and armored variant; able to carry a large complement.{{Ref/Reuse|waypfrig}}
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File:UNSC Aegis Fate.png|{{UNSCShip|Aegis Fate}}, a ''Charon''-class frigate
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*'''{{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}}''' - A variant that balances troop transportation and designed with planetary defense in mind.{{Ref/Reuse|waypfrig}}
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File:H2A - In Amber Clad render 3.jpg|{{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}, a ''Stalwart''-class frigate
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*'''{{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}''' - A frigate type with more armor and weapons.{{Ref/Site|Id=waypfrig|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/unsc-frigate|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=UNSC Frigate}}
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File:HaloReach - UNSCFrigate.png|A ''Paris''-class frigate
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*'''{{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}''' - A post-war, [[Energy shielding|shielded]] frigate.{{Ref/Reuse|waypfrig}}
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File:H4-StridentHeavyFrigate-ScanRender.png|A ''Strident''-class frigate
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*'''{{Class|Anlace|electronic warfare frigate}}''' - Designed as a lifting body, with [[Directed-energy weapon|directed energy weapons]].{{Ref/Site|Id=cits|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/calm-in-the-storm|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Calm in the Storm}}
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File:H5G Anlace Concept Cutout.png|An ''Anlace''-class frigate
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*'''{{Class|Mulsanne|light frigate}}''' - A frigate armed with a [[Brightlance reflex laser]] in addition to conventional weapons.
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File:HINF UNSCPanamaFront Render Crop.png|A ''Mulsanne''-class light frigate
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===Covenant===
{{Main|Covenant frigate}}
*'''{{Pattern|Ester|armored frigate}}''' - A type of Covenant frigate.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 274</ref>
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File:Enc22 SoTP CAR.png
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===Forerunner===
*'''[[Second-order fast frigate]]''' - A light [[capital ship]].<ref>''[[Halo: Silentium]]'', String 5</ref>

==Gameplay==
{{Main|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]]''.

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