Sahara-class heavy prowler

The Sahara-class heavy prowler is a class of stealth vessel in the UNSC Navy.

Design details
Like most prowlers, the Sahara-class is equipped with stealth systems that mask the ship from both visual and sensor detection. These systems double as an active camouflage, leaving the prowler nearly invisible to the naked eye.

Armament
Since prowlers usually avoid combat, besides active combat monitoring and recording, the armaments and weapon systems on a Sahara-class prowler is limited. They are armed with several XEV9-Matos Nonlinear Pulse Cannons, allowing the prowlers to protect themselves if they are attacked. Sahara-class prowlers are usually equipped with at least one M947 Shiva Nuclear Delivery System. The main armament of the prowler is its M441 Hornet Remote Explosive System. With the mines, the prowlers lay out minefields in space for enemy ships to unknowingly enter.

Operational history
In 2558, the Sahara-class prowler was used to transport Dr. Catherine Halsey, incarcerated by ONI for war crimes, to the.

Ships of the line

 * - Transported Dr. Catherine Halsey to the in 2558.
 * - Used by Kilo-Five in 2553.
 * - The lead ship of the class.

Trivia
The Sahara-class heavy prowler closely resembles the stealth vessel ONI PRO-49776, indicating that their development may be related.

List of appearances

 * Halo: Glasslands
 * Halo: The Thursday War
 * Halo 4
 * Spartan Ops
 * Halo: Mortal Dictata
 * Halo: Escalation