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|mass = {{Convert|71000|MT}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |mass = {{Convert|71000|MT}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|power = | |power = | ||
|maneuver drive = | |maneuver drive = Baffled [[fusion drive]]s{{Ref/Reuse|mythos}} | ||
|slipspace drive = [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] | |slipspace drive = [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] | ||
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The ''Sahara'' is one of the most common and well-known prowlers in UNSC service, and stands among the ranks as one of the largest and most heavily-armed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They have a length of {{Convert|922|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}, a beam of {{Convert|509|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}} and a height of {{Convert|203|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} - massing in overall at {{Convert|71000|MT}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} This places it as larger and more massive than the navy's {{Class|Gladius|heavy corvette}} and {{Class|Scholte|missile corvette}}s, though smaller than the {{Class|Lancer|fast-attack corvette}} and {{Class|Point Blank|prowler}}. | The ''Sahara'' is one of the most common and well-known prowlers in UNSC service, and stands among the ranks as one of the largest and most heavily-armed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They have a length of {{Convert|922|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}, a beam of {{Convert|509|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}} and a height of {{Convert|203|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} - massing in overall at {{Convert|71000|MT}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} This places it as larger and more massive than the navy's {{Class|Gladius|heavy corvette}} and {{Class|Scholte|missile corvette}}s, though smaller than the {{Class|Lancer|fast-attack corvette}} and {{Class|Point Blank|prowler}}. | ||
The class contains a modularly-configurable{{Ref/Reuse|mythos}} command bridge on the fore of the vessel,{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} with at least one vessel of the | The class contains a modularly-configurable{{Ref/Reuse|mythos}} command bridge on the fore of the vessel,{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} with at least one vessel of the class—{{UNSCShip|Port Stanley}}—using a configured lambda-pattern bridge equipped with specific mission intelligence analysis stations.{{Ref/Reuse|mythos}} | ||
Like most prowlers, the ''Sahara''-class is equipped with stealth systems that mask the ship from both visual and sensor detection. These systems include hyperferrite signature-disruption panels, coated with multi-layer [[Stealth ablative coating|ablative optical camouflaging]].{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}}{{Ref/Reuse|mythos}} Alongside these, ''Sahara''-class vessels such as ''Port Stanley'' | Like most prowlers, the ''Sahara''-class is equipped with stealth systems that mask the ship from both visual and sensor detection. These systems include hyperferrite signature-disruption panels, coated with multi-layer [[Stealth ablative coating|ablative optical camouflaging]].{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}}{{Ref/Reuse|mythos}} Alongside these, ''Sahara''-class vessels such as the ''Port Stanley'' boast baffled [[fusion drive]]s. The ''Port Stanley'' is also known to incorporate several enhancements originating from reverse-engineered [[Forerunner]] technology.{{Ref/Reuse|mythos}} It is unclear if these Forerunner upgrades have become standard with the entire ''Sahara''-class of vessels, however. | ||
The ship has a ventral launch bay fitted with hook systems used to deploy [[EVA]] maneuvering vehicles.{{Ref/Reuse|mythos}} | The ship has a ventral launch bay fitted with hook systems used to deploy [[EVA]] maneuvering vehicles.{{Ref/Reuse|mythos}} | ||
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===Armament=== | ===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 cannon]]s, allowing the prowlers to protect themselves if they are attacked. ''Sahara''-class prowlers are usually equipped with at least one [[Shiva-class nuclear missile#M947 Shiva|M947 Shiva Nuclear Delivery System]]. The main armament of the prowler is its [[M441 Hornet Remote Explosive System]]. With the | 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 cannon]]s, allowing the prowlers to protect themselves if they are attacked. ''Sahara''-class prowlers are usually equipped with at least one [[Shiva-class nuclear missile#M947 Shiva|M947 Shiva Nuclear Delivery System]]. The main armament of the prowler is its [[M441 Hornet Remote Explosive System]]. With the [[naval mine]]s, the prowlers lay out minefields in space for enemy ships to unknowingly enter.{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} | ||
==Ships of the line== | ==Ships of the line== | ||