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).

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.

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.

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