Charon-class light frigate

The Charon-class light frigate was an escort ship type in-service with the UNSC Navy used throughout the Human-Covenant War. Ships of this class were used primarily in fleet escort duties, planetary defense, and well suited with their enlarged hangar bay for Marine Corps expeditionary warfare.

Ships of the line

 * FFG-127
 * (FFG-201)
 * (FFG-307)
 * CMA Arabia
 * CMA Vostok
 * Algolis-based light frigate

Trivia

 * This class is likely named after Charon, a minor god who ferried the souls of the dead to the underworld in Greek mythology. Alternatively, it may be named after a natural satellite of Pluto.
 * The Charon class' distinctive, oversized cargo bay resembles that of the eponymous Firefly class from the television series Firefly.

List of appearances

 * Halo 3
 * Halo 3: ODST
 * Halo 4
 * Halo Wars: Genesis
 * Halo Legends
 * Prototype