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|manufacturer=[[Vassal Workshops of Clan Makan and Clan Vol]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | |manufacturer=[[Vassal Workshops of Clan Makan and Clan Vol]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | ||
|class=[[Corvette]],{{Ref/Book|Id=Mythos|HM|Section=Return to Sanghelios|Page=194}}[[Covenant fleet#Major categories|Vestige]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | |class=[[Corvette]],{{Ref/Book|Id=Mythos|HM|Section=Return to Sanghelios|Page=194}} [[Covenant fleet#Major categories|Vestige]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=271}} | ||
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|mass=80 million metric tons{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | |mass=80 million metric tons{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
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|engine=[[Repulsor engine]]s | |engine=[[Repulsor engine]]s | ||
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|hull=[[Nanolaminate]] plating | |hull=[[Nanolaminate]] plating | ||
|armament=*1x ''Pherex''-pattern [[excavation beam]]{{Ref/Site|Id=hot drops|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/hot-drops-flag-caps|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Community Update - Hot Drops & Flag Caps|D=01|M=03|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
|armament=*1x ''Pherex''-pattern [[ | *3x ''Corven''-pattern [[plasma beam emitter]]s{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
*3x ''Corven''-pattern plasma beam | *24x ''Gaff-Naran''-pattern [[Plasma cannon (starship)|plasma cannon]]s{{Ref/Tabletop|Id=fb|HFB}}{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
*24x ''Gaff-Naran''-pattern [[Plasma cannon (starship)|plasma cannon]]s{{Ref/Tabletop|Id=fb|HFB}}{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | *16x ''Litrex''-pattern [[plasma torpedo]] silos{{Ref/Reuse|fb}}{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
*16x ''Litrex''-pattern [[plasma torpedo]] silos{{Ref/Reuse|fb}}{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | *10x ''Eriu''-pattern [[Pulse laser turret|pulse lasers]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
*10x ''Eriu''-pattern [[Pulse laser turret|pulse lasers]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | |complement=*15 [[Obedientaries]]{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | ||
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|era=*[[War of Beginnings]]{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} | |era=*[[War of Beginnings]]{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} | ||
*[[Blooding Years]]{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} | *[[Blooding Years]]{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} | ||
|introduced= | |introduced=[[War of Beginnings]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|affiliation=*[[Swords of Sanghelios]]{{Ref/Reuse|hot drops}} | |affiliation=*[[Swords of Sanghelios]]{{Ref/Reuse|hot drops}} | ||
*[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|hot drops}} | *[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|hot drops}} | ||
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The '''''Hekar Taa''-pattern blockade runner'''{{Ref/Reuse|hot drops}} is a vestigial class of [[corvette]] used by the [[Sangheili]] during the [[War of Beginnings]].{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} This class of corvette was later utilized by the [[fleet]]s of [[Covenant remnants]], including the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]].{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}}{{Ref/Level|H5G|Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios}} While these corvettes lack in armor and protection, blockade runners are fast ships with powerful armaments.{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} | The '''''Hekar Taa''-pattern blockade runner'''{{Ref/Reuse|hot drops}} is a vestigial class of [[corvette]] used by the [[Sangheili]] during the [[War of Beginnings]].{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} This class of corvette was later utilized by the [[fleet]]s of [[Covenant remnants]], including the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]].{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}}{{Ref/Level|H5G|Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios}} While these corvettes lack in armor and protection, blockade runners are fast ships with powerful armaments.{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} | ||
== | ==Overview== | ||
=== | ===Design details=== | ||
[[File:Blockaderunnerblueprint.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Blockade runner blueprint.]] | [[File:Blockaderunnerblueprint.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Blockade runner blueprint.]] | ||
The ''Hekar Taa''-pattern blockade runner is a swift class of [[corvette]], abstaining from protection for speed and firepower. As with most older [[Sangheili]] designs, these [[warship]]s were designed for the sole purpose of breaking through enemy formations, as well as flanking around enemy lines to hunt down and destroy damaged vessels.{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}}{{Ref/Site|Id=reinforcements|URL=http://www.spartangames.co.uk/halo-fleet-battles-reinforcements|Site=Spartan Games|Page=Halo: Fleet Battles – Reinforcements|D=29|M=07|Y=2017}} Like most Sangheili warships, the aesthetics of the blockade runners of the ''Hekar Taa''-pattern have strong biomimetic elements, bearing a resemblance to the [[arkon taa]], a type of carnivorous fish found in the northern waters of [[Sanghelios]]{{Ref/Book|Id=warfleet|HWF | The ''Hekar Taa''-pattern blockade runner is a swift class of [[corvette]], abstaining from protection for speed and firepower. As with most older [[Sangheili]] designs, these [[warship]]s were designed for the sole purpose of breaking through enemy formations, as well as flanking around enemy lines to hunt down and destroy damaged vessels.{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}}{{Ref/Site|Id=reinforcements|URL=http://www.spartangames.co.uk/halo-fleet-battles-reinforcements|Site=Spartan Games|Page=Halo: Fleet Battles – Reinforcements|D=29|M=07|Y=2017}} Like most Sangheili warships, the aesthetics of the blockade runners of the ''Hekar Taa''-pattern have strong biomimetic elements, bearing a resemblance to the [[arkon taa]], a type of carnivorous fish found in the northern waters of [[Sanghelios]]{{Ref/Book|Id=warfleet|HWF|Page=78-79}} and other [[Sangheili colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} The blockade runner is comparable to the modern {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}, albeit with less armor.{{Ref/Reuse|reinforcements}} | ||
Sleek and nimble, yet a powerful medium-sized warship, blockade runners are designed to allow even the boldest [[shipmaster]]s to complete their missions.{{Ref/Reuse|reinforcements}} Configured with only minor modifications, the ancient stealth generators that these corvettes are outfitted with conceal the vessel's location through brute-force jamming and expenditure of small [[drone]]s, as opposed to the sensor distortion grids utilized by modern [[active camouflage]] systems installed on [[Covenant]] designs.{{Ref/Reuse|hot drops}} | Sleek and nimble, yet a powerful medium-sized warship, blockade runners are designed to allow even the boldest [[shipmaster]]s to complete their missions.{{Ref/Reuse|reinforcements}} Configured with only minor modifications, the ancient ''meesa'' stealth generators that these corvettes are outfitted with conceal the vessel's location through brute-force jamming and expenditure of small [[drone]]s, as opposed to the sensor distortion grids utilized by modern [[active camouflage]] systems installed on [[Covenant]] designs.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|hot drops}} Blockade runners also host a large complement of crew, for countering [[Naval boarding|boarding]] efforts and launching attacks of their own.{{Ref/Reuse|reinforcements}} However, they are purely Sangheili warships, and modifications made for other species are typically clumsy refits. Even then, many Sangheili still find serving aboard a ''Hekar-Taa'' an uncomfortable experience, due to the ships' scented air and droning subsonic hymnals that were once standard features two millennia ago.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | ||
The [[repulsor engine]] found on the ''Hekar Taa'' is a cruder model than those found on more modern Covenant warships, requiring constant monitoring and adjustment to operate at full power in contrast to the longevity of their newer counterparts. While its [[hyperscanner]] panels are still far superior to most human sensors, modern Covenant ships are able to easily avoid being detected.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | The [[repulsor engine]] found on the ''Hekar Taa'' is a cruder model than those found on more modern Covenant warships, requiring constant monitoring and adjustment to operate at full power in contrast to the longevity of their newer counterparts. While its [[hyperscanner]] panels are still far superior to most human sensors, modern Covenant ships are able to easily avoid being detected.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | ||
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===Armaments=== | ===Armaments=== | ||
[[File:H5G-Blockaderunnerpew.png|thumb|250px|A blockade runner firing a plasma torpedo.]] | [[File:H5G-Blockaderunnerpew.png|thumb|250px|A blockade runner firing a plasma torpedo.]] | ||
The blockade runner's armaments are antiquated, but not ineffective.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} The unrefined [[energy projector]]s offended [[San'Shyuum]] bureaucrats of the Covenant, but they are more than capable of disabling the [[energy shielding]] and shattering the hulls of modern warships.{{Ref/Reuse|hot drops}} The [[plasma torpedo]]es equipped to the blockade runner primarily shoot backwards, further aiding the corvette in its breakthrough strategies.{{Ref/Reuse|reinforcements}} These corvettes are also outfitted with [[Plasma cannon (starship)|plasma cannon]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|fb}} Often supported by more modern designs, such as the {{Pattern|Akton|escort}}, a blockade runner is still capable of generating enough firepower to threaten even the most powerful warships of the Covenant, [[Swords of Sanghelios]], [[Banished]], or [[UNSC Navy]].{{Ref/Reuse|hot drops}} | The blockade runner's armaments are antiquated, but not ineffective.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} The unrefined [[energy projector]]s offended [[San'Shyuum]] bureaucrats of the Covenant, but they are more than capable of disabling the [[energy shielding]] and shattering the hulls of modern warships.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|hot drops}} The [[plasma torpedo]]es equipped to the blockade runner primarily shoot backwards, further aiding the corvette in its breakthrough strategies.{{Ref/Reuse|reinforcements}} These corvettes are also outfitted with [[Plasma cannon (starship)|plasma cannon]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|fb}} Often supported by more modern designs, such as the {{Pattern|Akton|escort}}, a blockade runner is still capable of generating enough firepower to threaten even the most powerful warships of the Covenant, [[Swords of Sanghelios]], [[Banished]], or [[UNSC Navy]].{{Ref/Reuse|hot drops}} | ||
The older style of energy projector found equipped on the blockade runner generally lacks range and delicacy, but makes up for these shortcomings in sheer power. These cannons can be further overcharged beyond what the Covenant consider prudent, though this double-edged sword may lead inexperienced crews to run the risk of crippling their weapon systems.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} The blockade runner additionally contains a centrally-located hangar, with many older models still stocked with ancient designs of the [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshee]] and other craft, now discarded or recycled during modern-day refits.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | The older style of energy projector found equipped on the blockade runner generally lacks range and delicacy, but makes up for these shortcomings in sheer power. These cannons can be further overcharged beyond what the Covenant consider prudent, though this double-edged sword may lead inexperienced crews to run the risk of crippling their weapon systems.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} The blockade runner additionally contains a centrally-located hangar, with many older models still stocked with ancient designs of the [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshee]] and other craft, now discarded or recycled during modern-day refits.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | ||
==Ships of the line== | |||
*''[[Joori's Light]]''{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} | |||
*''[[Scorrin's Blade]]'' | |||
===Simulation-only=== | |||
*''[[Purity of Spirit]]'' {{C|Simulations only}}{{Ref/Note|''Purity of Spirit'' was previously confirmed to be a ''Ket''-pattern battlecruiser, and only appeared as a blockade runner in [[War Games]] simulations.}}{{Ref/Site|Id=cannonfodder2|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-beta-late-than-never|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Cannon Fodder - Beta Late Than Never|D=01|M=03|Y=2021}} | |||
*''[[Undiminished Entelechy]]'' {{C|Simulations only}}{{Ref/Note|It being the [[Wikipedia:Sister ship|sister ship]] of ''Purity of Spirit'', we can deduce that they are both the same class. As such, its representation as a blockade runner is simply down to changes in the simulation.}}{{Ref/Reuse|cannonfodder2}} | |||
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Over the course of history the ships received upgrades. As the [[Blooding Years]] embroiled [[Sanghelios]], blockade runners were pulled from hidden stocks in the outer edge of the [[Joori]] system by [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] to bolster their fleets.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|hot drops}} Upgraded to modern specifications,{{Ref/Site|URL=http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?page=59|Site=Halo Archive|Page=Canon Fodder thread (page 59)|Quote=I mean, it's not like there wouldn't be upgrades to those older designs as well...|Quotee=Jeff Easterling|D=25|M=05|Y=2018}} these corvettes have been used in supporting ground operations during the civil war against the better judgement of their [[shipmaster]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} In [[2558#October|October 2558]], some blockade runners were present during the [[Battle of Kamchatka]],{{Ref/Level|H5G|Osiris (level)|Osiris}} the [[Operation: BIRD IN HAND|attack]] on ''[[Argent Moon]]'',{{Ref/Level|H5G|Blue Team (level)|Blue Team}} and the [[Battle of Sunaion]].{{Ref/Level|H5G|Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion}} | Over the course of history the ships received upgrades. As the [[Blooding Years]] embroiled [[Sanghelios]], blockade runners were pulled from hidden stocks in the outer edge of the [[Joori]] system by [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] to bolster their fleets.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|hot drops}} Upgraded to modern specifications,{{Ref/Site|URL=http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?page=59|Site=Halo Archive|Page=Canon Fodder thread (page 59)|Quote=I mean, it's not like there wouldn't be upgrades to those older designs as well...|Quotee=Jeff Easterling|D=25|M=05|Y=2018}} these corvettes have been used in supporting ground operations during the civil war against the better judgement of their [[shipmaster]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} In [[2558#October|October 2558]], some blockade runners were present during the [[Battle of Kamchatka]],{{Ref/Level|H5G|Osiris (level)|Osiris}} the [[Operation: BIRD IN HAND|attack]] on ''[[Argent Moon]]'',{{Ref/Level|H5G|Blue Team (level)|Blue Team}} and the [[Battle of Sunaion]].{{Ref/Level|H5G|Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion}} | ||
[[Spartan-IV]]s aboard {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} trained in a [[Truth (level)|simulation]] of [[War Games]] set during the [[Battle of Installation 04]], but with the ships from the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] replaced by these ships.{{Ref/Map|H5G|Truth}} | [[Spartan-IV]]s aboard {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} trained in a [[Truth (level)|simulation]] of [[War Games]] set during the [[Battle of Installation 04]], but with the ships from the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] replaced by these ships.{{Ref/Map|H5G|Truth}} Sometime around [[2560]], the Swords of Sanghelios used a fleet largely consisting of blockade runners and {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}s in a battle against a large [[Banished]] fleet of [[karve]]s and a [[Banished dreadnought|Dreadnought]] over [[Suban]].{{Ref/Map|Id=prism|HINF|Prism}} | ||
==''Halo: Fleet Battles''== | ==''Halo: Fleet Battles''== | ||
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File:H5G_BlockadeRunner_Render.jpg|A render of the blockade runner. | File:H5G_BlockadeRunner_Render.jpg|A render of the blockade runner. | ||
File:H5 - Truth ship render.png|Alternate preview of a blockade runner. | File:H5 - Truth ship render.png|Alternate preview of a blockade runner. | ||
File:HFB-Lotsofships.png|The blockade runner to scale with numerous other Covenant and [[UNSC]] warships, rivalling the '' | File:HFB-Lotsofships.png|The blockade runner to scale with numerous other Covenant and [[UNSC]] warships, rivalling the ''Ket''-pattern battlecruiser in size. | ||
File:H5G-SangheiliBlockadeRunner-Screen.jpg|Screenshot of a Sangheili blockade runner in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-SangheiliBlockadeRunner-Screen.jpg|Screenshot of a Sangheili blockade runner in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:H5 - Truth ship.png|A blockade runner in a simulation over Installation 04 in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5 - Truth ship.png|A blockade runner in a simulation over Installation 04 in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
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File:H5G-Blockaderunnerleaves.png|A blockade runner flees from Attack on Sanctum. | File:H5G-Blockaderunnerleaves.png|A blockade runner flees from Attack on Sanctum. | ||
File:HINF_SangheliosBlockadeRunners.png|Concept art for blockade runners on Sanghelios, produced for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''{{'}}s pre-production stage. | File:HINF_SangheliosBlockadeRunners.png|Concept art for blockade runners on Sanghelios, produced for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''{{'}}s pre-production stage. | ||
File:HINF PrismSkyboxBattle 3.png|A Swords of Sanghelios ''Hekar Taa''-pattern blockade runner being fired upon by a [[Banished]] [[Karve]] during the [[Battle of Suban]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. | |||
File:Enc22_BlockadeRunner.png|A render of the Hekar Taa-pattern blockade runner in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | *''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | |||
**''[[Season 05: Reckoning]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]'' | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||