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|name=''DAS''-class storm cutter | |name=''DAS''-class storm cutter | ||
|image=[[File:HWF Render DAS-ClassStormCutter.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:HWF Render DAS-ClassStormCutter.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer= | |manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges|Primary Assembly Forges]]<ref name="warfleet">''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', p. 18</ref> | ||
|class=[[Warship]]<ref name="CF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/stay-frosty '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Stay Frosty'']</ref> | |class=[[Warship]]<ref name="CF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/stay-frosty '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Stay Frosty'']</ref> | ||
|role= | |role=*Scouting<ref name="warfleet"/> | ||
|length= | *Pursuit and attack<ref name="warfleet"/> | ||
*Harassment<ref name="warfleet"/> | |||
|length={{Convert|225|m|ft|sp=us}}<ref name="warfleet"/> | |||
|width= | |width= | ||
|height= | |height= | ||
|mass= | |mass=41,000 metric tons<ref name="warfleet"/> | ||
|power= | |power= | ||
|engine=[[Repulsor engine]]s | |engine=[[Repulsor engine]]s | ||
|slipspace drive= | |slipspace drive= | ||
|navigation= | |navigation= | ||
|hull=[[Nanolaminate | |hull=[[Nanolaminate|Nanolaminate plating]]<ref name="warfleet"/> | ||
|armament= | |armament=*4 [[Plasma lance|Emri Ka-pattern light plasma lances]]<ref name="warfleet"/> | ||
|complement= | *4 [[Plasma beam emitter|Enteros-pattern plasma beams]]<ref name="warfleet"/> | ||
|crew= | *4 [[Pulse laser turret|Phot Et-pattern pulse lasers]]<ref name="warfleet"/> | ||
|complement=*1 [[Sangheili Major|Obedientiary]]<ref name="warfleet"/> | |||
*10 Warriors<ref name="warfleet"/> | |||
|crew=1 Superior, 15 Menials<ref name="warfleet"/> | |||
|othersystems= | |othersystems= | ||
|era= | |era=*[[Human-Covenant War]]<ref name="warfleet"/> | ||
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]<ref name="warfleet"/> | |||
|introduced= | |introduced= | ||
|affiliation=[[Covenant]]<ref name="CF"/> | |affiliation=[[Covenant]]<ref name="CF"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''''DAS''-class storm cutter''' is a class of light [[warship]] formerly serviced by the [[Covenant]]'s [[Covenant fleet| | The '''''DAS''-class storm cutter''' is a class of light [[warship]] and attack ship formerly serviced by the [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] of the [[Covenant Empire]], now in use by its [[Covenant remnants|successor factions]].<ref name="CF"/> Once manufactured by the [[Assembly Forges|Primary Assembly Forges]] of [[High Charity]], these storm cutters are constructed following the Mutan Et [[design pattern]]. Primarily used for pursuit, scouting, and harassment in battle, the ''DAS'' class is regarded as relentless and elusive.<ref name="warfleet"/> | ||
==Specifications== | |||
The ''DAS'' class are small [[warship]]s at 225 meters in length and with a mass of 41,000 metric tons. Protected by a hull of [[nanolaminate]] plating, these storm cutters are also equipped with [[energy shielding]]. When both shield and hull fail, like all warships of the [[Covenant fleet]], ''DAS''-class storm cutters rely on active jammers, deception field generators, and auto-repair systems to ensure the vessels remain combat effective.<ref name="warfleet"/> | |||
''DAS''-class storm cutters are armed with four [[Plasma lance|Emri Ka-pattern light plasma lances]], four [[Plasma beam emitter|Enteros-pattern plasma beam emitters]], and four [[Pulse laser turret|Phot Et-pattern pulse lasers]]. The storm cutters are also equipped with an advanced [[hyperscanner]] that provides extremely detailed information on any object within range. Crewed by one Superior and fifteen Menials, the ''DAS'' class also carries a small complement of ten Warriors led by a single [[Sangheili Major|Obedientiary]].<ref name="warfleet"/> | |||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
In [[2554]], the twin ''DAS''-class storm cutters, ''[[Mark of Prophecy]]'' and ''[[Divine Breath]]'', were being used by | ''DAS''-class storm cutters were employed by the [[Covenant]]'s [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Throughout the war, these vessels served as scouts and strikecraft tenders, prowling in hunter-killer teams at the far edges of major fleet engagements. Following the Covenant's collapse in [[2552]], many of these storm cutters have fallen into the hands of [[Kig-Yar]] raiders and the empire's various [[Covenant remnants|successor factions]].<ref name="warfleet"/> | ||
In [[2554]], the twin ''DAS''-class storm cutters, ''[[Mark of Prophecy]]'' and ''[[Divine Breath]]'', were being used by Kig-Yar engaged in smuggling and [[piracy]] near the [[human]] [[Inner Colony]] of [[New Carthage]]. The two ships had a deadly encounter over the planet with the {{Class|Gladius|corvette}} {{UNSCShip|Sagan Blue}} of the [[UNSC Navy]].<ref name="CF"/> | |||
==Ships of the line== | ==Ships of the line== | ||
*''[[Divine Breath]]'' – Operated by [[Kig-Yar]], engaged in smuggling and [[piracy]] operations over [[New Carthage]] in [[2554]].<ref name="CF"/> | *''[[Divine Breath]]'' – Operated by [[Kig-Yar]], engaged in smuggling and [[piracy]] operations over [[New Carthage]] in [[2554]].<ref name="CF"/> | ||
*''[[Mark of Prophecy]]'' – Operated by Kig-Yar, engaged in smuggling and piracy operations over New Carthage in 2554.<ref name="CF"/> | *''[[Mark of Prophecy]]'' – Operated by Kig-Yar, engaged in smuggling and piracy operations over New Carthage in 2554.<ref name="CF"/> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
The ''DAS''-class storm cutter was first introduced in ''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', with the [[Halo Story Bible|''Halo'' Story Bible]] previously containing only a handful of technical details on the class. After determining the dimensions of the storm cutter from the Story Bible's notes and [[Isaac Hannaford]]'s reference render of the ship, [[Kenneth Peters]] was able to derive crew, mass, and armament details for ''Warfleet''.<ref name="CF"/> | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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[[Category:Covenant ship classes]] | |||
{{CovenantShips}} | {{CovenantShips}} | ||