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The '''UNSC Prowler''' is a stealth [[corvette]] classification within the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 281''</ref> They are used exclusively by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] and are crewed by select ONI personnel.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 162''</ref> | The '''UNSC Prowler''' is a stealth [[corvette]] classification within the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 281''</ref> They are used exclusively by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] and are crewed by select ONI [[UNSC Prowler Corps|Prowler Corps]] personnel.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 162''</ref> | ||
==Role== | ==Role== | ||
In a similar role to [[Wikipedia:EA-6B Prowler|its namesake]], it is used to gather electronic intelligence, and its primary role is to stay hidden while safely gathering such intelligence, not to charge into battle, as that would invariably be an irreversibly fatal tactic due to its light weapons and | In a similar role to [[Wikipedia:EA-6B Prowler|its namesake]], it is used to gather electronic intelligence, and its primary role is to stay hidden while safely gathering such intelligence, not to charge into battle, as that would invariably be an irreversibly fatal tactic due to its light weapons and armor. Because of its tactical value and potential to change the outcome of any given combat situation, every UNSC [[battle group]] had at least one Prowler assigned to its ranks.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 329''</ref> | ||
The Prowler's only combat role, beside active combat monitoring and recording, is the discreet laying minefields of stealthed nuclear [[HORNET Mine]]s in orbital regions. Enemy ships that unknowingly enter these minefields can be destroyed by a single Prowler, allowing the remainder of the UNSC forces to move in and finish off the survivors with [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] strikes and [[Archer Missile|Archer missiles]]. This stratagem allowed [[Battle Group Stalingrad]] to wage a short but devastating battle against the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] at [[Onyx]], destroying significantly more ships than their own number, an extremely rare outcome among UNSC-Covenant engagements. | The Prowler's only combat role, beside active combat monitoring and recording, is the discreet laying minefields of stealthed nuclear [[HORNET Mine]]s in orbital regions. Enemy ships that unknowingly enter these minefields can be destroyed by a single Prowler, allowing the remainder of the UNSC forces to move in and finish off the survivors with [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC]] strikes and [[Archer Missile|Archer missiles]]. This stratagem allowed [[Battle Group Stalingrad]] to wage a short but devastating battle against the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] at [[Onyx]], destroying significantly more ships than their own number, an extremely rare outcome among UNSC-Covenant engagements. | ||
==Stealth systems== | ==Stealth systems== | ||
The Prowler's stealth systems mask the ship from both visual and sensor detection. The outer hull is coated with [[stealth ablative coating]], which hides the ship's [[radar]] signature and doubles as [[active camouflage]] when working in concert with the ship's [[texture buffer]].<ref name="goo291">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 291''</ref> Other systems on the ship include ablative baffles and various counter-electronic systems. | |||
==Known Prowlers== | ==Known Prowlers== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*SPARTAN [[Gray Team]] was able to pilot a Prowler, meaning a prowler could be piloted by a crew of only three people | *SPARTAN [[Gray Team]] was able to pilot a Prowler,<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 353''</ref> meaning a prowler could be piloted by a crew of only three people. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 08:40, February 2, 2011
Template:Ship Class Infobox The UNSC Prowler is a stealth corvette classification within the United Nations Space Command.[1] They are used exclusively by the Office of Naval Intelligence and are crewed by select ONI Prowler Corps personnel.[2]
Role
In a similar role to its namesake, it is used to gather electronic intelligence, and its primary role is to stay hidden while safely gathering such intelligence, not to charge into battle, as that would invariably be an irreversibly fatal tactic due to its light weapons and armor. Because of its tactical value and potential to change the outcome of any given combat situation, every UNSC battle group had at least one Prowler assigned to its ranks.[3]
The Prowler's only combat role, beside active combat monitoring and recording, is the discreet laying minefields of stealthed nuclear HORNET Mines in orbital regions. Enemy ships that unknowingly enter these minefields can be destroyed by a single Prowler, allowing the remainder of the UNSC forces to move in and finish off the survivors with MAC strikes and Archer missiles. This stratagem allowed Battle Group Stalingrad to wage a short but devastating battle against the Covenant at Onyx, destroying significantly more ships than their own number, an extremely rare outcome among UNSC-Covenant engagements.
Stealth systems
The Prowler's stealth systems mask the ship from both visual and sensor detection. The outer hull is coated with stealth ablative coating, which hides the ship's radar signature and doubles as active camouflage when working in concert with the ship's texture buffer.[4] Other systems on the ship include ablative baffles and various counter-electronic systems.
Known Prowlers
Trivia
- SPARTAN Gray Team was able to pilot a Prowler,[5] meaning a prowler could be piloted by a crew of only three people.
Gallery
- Prowler-Halo Wars-Genesis.jpg
A Prowler in Halo Wars: Genesis.
List of appearances
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 281
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 162
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 329
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 291
- ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 353
