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{{Title|''Rothen''-pattern fireship}} | {{Title|''Rothen''-pattern fireship}} | ||
{{Status|Canon}} | {{Status|Canon}} | ||
{{ | {{Infobox/Ships | ||
|name=''Rothen''-pattern | |name = ''Rothen''-pattern | ||
|image=[[File: | |image = [[File:HE17_RothenFireship.png|300px]] | ||
|hull | |caption = A ''Rothen''-pattern vessel over [[Cleyell]].{{Ref/Reuse|HE17}} | ||
|architect= | |modules = | ||
| | {{Infobox/Ships/Class | ||
|class= | |hide-class = | ||
| | |class identification = <!--The hull code of the class--> | ||
|length={{Convert|1246|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |class operator = [[Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|width= | |class manufacturer = <!--Who makes the ship class--> | ||
|height= | |class architect = <!--The naval architect(s) for the class--> | ||
|mass=640,000 tonnes{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |class built = <!--How many ships of this class were constructed--> | ||
|power= | |class in service = [[Age of Discovery|Twentieth Age of Discovery]] - present{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|engine | }} | ||
|slipspace drive= | |hide-characteristics=<!--leave blank unless you want to hide the characteristics section header--> | ||
| | |nocollapse = yes | ||
|hull= | |type = [[Executioner (ship type)|Executioner]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|shielding= | |length = {{Convert|1246|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
| | |width = | ||
|height = | |||
|mass = 640,000 tonnes{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
|power = [[Pinch fusion reactor]] | |||
|maneuver drive = [[Repulsor engine]]s | |||
|slipspace drive = [[Borer]] | |||
|crew = <!--Describes crew counts only--> | |||
|complement = | |||
|troops = <!--Describes on-boarded Marine, Army etc ground troop forces--> | |||
|hull = [[Nanolaminate]] plating | |||
|shielding = <!--Describes shielding--> | |||
|sensors = [[Sensor vane]]s | |||
|ew = <!--Describes electronic warfare capabilities--> | |||
|armaments = | |||
*1 [[Plasma lance|''N'nap''-pattern heavy plasma lance]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | *1 [[Plasma lance|''N'nap''-pattern heavy plasma lance]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
*3 [[Plasma beam|''Felo''-pattern heavy plasma beam emitters]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | *3 [[Plasma beam emitter|''Felo''-pattern heavy plasma beam emitters]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
*6 [[Plasma beam|''Mixal''-pattern plasma beam emitters]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | *6 [[Plasma beam emitter|''Mixal''-pattern plasma beam emitters]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
| | |aircraft = <!--Describes embarked aircraft and dropships--> | ||
| | |air facilities = <!--Describes hangars and whatnot--> | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''''Rothen''-pattern fireship''' is a [[Covenant starship|warship]] classification employed by the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=267}} | The '''''Rothen''-pattern fireship''' is a [[Covenant starship|warship]] classification employed by the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=266-267}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The ''Rothen'' is a fairly small ship by Covenant standards, measuring in at only | The ''Rothen'' is a fairly small ship by Covenant standards, measuring in at only {{Convert|1246|ft|m|sp=us}} in length. Fireships are barely habitable and lack even basic [[hangar]]s for [[Space fighter|strikecraft]] storage, [[gravity lift]]s or living quarters for crew comfort. Instead, every square inch inside the ship is dedicated to housing the ship's oversized [[energy projector]] and pulsed power systems. These living situations are uncomfortable for the crew, and can be extremely deadly due to the proximity to unshielded plasma systems.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
===Armament=== | ===Armament=== | ||
Despite the ship's small size, it is outfitted with an unusually large [[Plasma lance|''N'nap''-pattern heavy plasma lance]], | Despite the ship's small size, it is outfitted with an unusually large [[Plasma lance|''N'nap''-pattern heavy plasma lance]] - the only known non-[[carrier]] or heavy [[cruiser]] to equip such a weapon. For more general anti-ship attack, the ''Rothen'' is additionally fitted with three [[Plasma beam emitter|''Felo''-pattern heavy plasma beam emitters]], the same model as those used on the {{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}}, and six further [[Plasma beam emitter|''Mixal''-pattern plasma beam emitters]]. The vessel mounts no form of [[Point-defense gun|point-defence]] system or smaller grades of weaponry, meaning it has little effect if attacked by smaller and more manoeuvrable ships or [[Space fighter|strikecraft]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
===Crew and complement=== | ===Crew and complement=== | ||
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===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
Fireships are employed by the [[Covenant fleet]] as analogues for [[Wikipedia:Torpedo boat|torpedo boats]] or even [[Wikipedia:Monitor(warship)| monitor warships]], capable of delivering blows far exceeding their mass. In return however, they are unable to engage in protracted conflict, and rely on their parent fleet for extended support.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | Fireships are employed by the [[Covenant fleet]] as analogues for [[Wikipedia:Torpedo boat|torpedo boats]] or even [[Wikipedia:Monitor (warship)|monitor warships]], capable of delivering blows far exceeding their mass. In return however, they are unable to engage in protracted conflict, and rely on their parent fleet for extended support.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} As dedicated warships in Covenant service, they belong to the [[Executioner (ship type)|executioner]] category of vessels in the fleet, and as such were committed to long-range fleets and security detail on the periphery of [[Covenant colonies|Covenant space]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
Several ''Rothen''-pattern fireships were involved in the [[glassing]] of [[Cleyell]].{{Ref/Comic|HE|Issue=17|Detail=Cover art}} | Several ''Rothen''-pattern fireships were involved in the [[glassing]] of [[Cleyell]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE17|HE|Issue=17|Detail=Cover art}} | ||
==Gallery== | |||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Halo Escalation 17.jpg|A fleet of fireships over Cleyell. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||