Anlace-class light frigate

The Anlace-class electronic warfare frigate is a class of frigate in service with the UNSC Navy.

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. The Anlace-class frigate is the smallest frigate currently in service with the UNSC Navy, with a length of 372 meters (1,220 feet).

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.

Armament
Offensively, the Anlace-class differs significantly from other contemporary frigate classes such as the. Unlike such models, the Anlace lacks a large spinal mount for a Magnetic Accelerator Cannon and missile pods in the most common configuration. Instead, it relies on directed energy weapons for sustained combat operations between resupply. Nevertheless, a modest MAC is built atop the frigate, mounted further back than on other models.

Operational history
In the aftermath of the Human-Covenant War, hundreds of Anlace and s began assembly in the shipyards above Mars and Tribute to replace combat losses and engage remnants of the Covenant still occupying the Outer Colonies.

was capable of carrying a small fleet of ten frigates of either the Anlance or Strident class in its sub-vessel bays. Some Anlace frigates were deployed by the UNSC Infinity during the Battle of Kamchatka in October 2558. 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.

Ships of the line

 * – The lead ship of the class.

List of appearances

 * Halo 5: Guardians
 * Halo: Shadows of Reach