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|name= ''Winter''-class | |image=[[File:H5G-CFAcrisius.jpg|300px]] | ||
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|manufacturer= | |class=[[Prowler]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/oni-acrisius '''Halo Waypoint''': ''ONI Acrisius'']</ref> | ||
|class=[[Prowler]] | |role=Deep-space reconnaissance<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|length= | |length= | ||
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|slipspace drive= | |power= | ||
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|armament=* | |slipspace drive=Prototypical model<ref name="universe"/> | ||
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| | |armament=*Two [[Machine-linked autocannon|M8545 ASW/AC 40mm MLA]]<ref name="universe"/> | ||
| | *[[Moray space mine|CBU-R68 Moray system]]<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]] | |complement=Twenty passengers<ref name="universe"/> | ||
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]}} | |crew=One [[pilot]], one weapons officer<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|othersystems=[[Active camouflage]]<ref name="blue">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level, ''[[Blue Team (level)|Blue Team]]''</ref> | |||
|era=*[[Human-Covenant War]]<ref name="universe"/> | |||
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]<ref name="universe"/> | |||
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|affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]] | |||
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The '''''Winter''-class prowler'''<ref name="VIS">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 190''</ref> is a class of [[ | The '''''Winter''-class prowler'''<ref name="VIS">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 190''</ref> is a class of [[Prowler|stealth vessel]] in service with the [[UNSC Navy]], primarily designed for speed and stealth with the purpose of deep-space reconnaissance. ''Winter''-class prowlers commonly monitor former species of the [[Covenant]] and [[human]] [[insurrectionist]]s, precautionary measures taken by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] to ensure humanity's safety.<ref name="universe"/> | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
Winter-class prowlers are | [[File:Halo 5 - IX-455.jpg|thumb|250px|left|''Acrisius'' escapes the doomed ''Argent Moon'']] | ||
Fitted with a prototypical [[slipspace drive]] model, ''Winter''-class prowlers capable of traveling to distant parts of the [[Milky Way]] at a relatively high speed.<ref name="universe"/> Somewhat similar in functionality and design to the {{Class|Black Cat|subprowler}}s used by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] in the early 26th century, prowlers of the ''Winter'' class are constructed with a smaller and more compact frame than other prowler classes. With an aerodynamic frame, swooped back wings, and narrow cockpit, ''Winter''-class prowlers bare resemblance to a number of [[UNSC]] [[space fighter]]s rather than a [[warship]]. However, its design is intended to improve speed and versatility during atmospheric operations.<ref name="universe"/> | |||
== | ''Winter''-class prowlers are lightly armed with twin [[Machine-linked autocannon|M8545 ASW/AC 40mm machine-linked autocannons]] and an aft-mounted [[Moray space mine|CBU-R68 Moray mine deployment system]]. Though the class' lack of armaments is because ''Winter''-class prowlers are primarily defense is evasion and escape. These ships feature an incredibly advanced stealth system<ref name="universe"/>—that includes an [[active camouflage]] component<ref name="blue"/>—created from scuppered [[Forerunner]] and [[Covenant]] technology, allowing prowlers of this class to remain completely hidden from both sight and sensors.<ref name="universe"/> | ||
In the years following the Human-Covenant | |||
==Operational history== | |||
In the years following the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] reviewed a number of pre–[[2525]] [[prowler]] class designs which focused on espionage and reconnaissance over combat functionality. As a result, the ''Winter''-class prowlers arose from this study. One ''Winter''-class prowler—[[ONI Acrisius|ONI ''Acrisius'']]—was stationed aboard {{UNSCShip|Argent Moon}} as an evacuation vessel for its ONI personnel. However, the crew of ''Argent Moon'' were all killed in a chemical weapon accident in [[2557]].<ref name="universe"/> When [[Spartan-II]] [[Blue Team]] traveled to ''Argent Moon'' to prevent ONI intel from falling into the hands of [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]], the Spartans used ''Acrisius'' to evacuate ''Argent Moon'' after they overloaded its reactors.<ref name="blue"/> The ship was eventually abandoned by the Spartans on the [[Outer Colony]] of [[Meridian]], when they traveled to the world to search for [[Cortana]].<ref name="unconfirmed">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Unconfirmed]]''</ref> | |||
==Ships of the line== | ==Ships of the line== | ||
*[[ONI Acrisius|ONI ''Acrisius'']] | *[[ONI Acrisius|ONI ''Acrisius'']] – Stationed at {{UNSCShip|Argent Moon}} as an evacuation vessel.<ref name="blue"/> | ||
*{{UNSCShip|Winter}} | *{{UNSCShip|Winter}} – The [[Wikipedia:lead ship|lead ship]] of the class.<ref>[[Stephen Loftus]] on the [[Talk:Autumn-class heavy cruiser|''Autumn'' class' talk page]]</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:H5G-Docked Prowler.png|''Acrisius'' inside the ''Argent Moon'''s hangar bay | |||
File:Halo 5 - Prowler overhead.jpg|A view of the top of the prowler | |||
File:Halo 5 - Prowler engines.jpg|The prowler's engines | |||
File:H5G-Prowler camouflage.png|''Acrisius'' activating its camouflage | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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The Winter-class prowler[3] is a class of stealth vessel in service with the UNSC Navy, primarily designed for speed and stealth with the purpose of deep-space reconnaissance. Winter-class prowlers commonly monitor former species of the Covenant and human insurrectionists, precautionary measures taken by the Office of Naval Intelligence to ensure humanity's safety.[1]
Specifications
Fitted with a prototypical slipspace drive model, Winter-class prowlers capable of traveling to distant parts of the Milky Way at a relatively high speed.[1] Somewhat similar in functionality and design to the Black Cat-class subprowlers used by the Office of Naval Intelligence in the early 26th century, prowlers of the Winter class are constructed with a smaller and more compact frame than other prowler classes. With an aerodynamic frame, swooped back wings, and narrow cockpit, Winter-class prowlers bare resemblance to a number of UNSC space fighters rather than a warship. However, its design is intended to improve speed and versatility during atmospheric operations.[1]
Winter-class prowlers are lightly armed with twin M8545 ASW/AC 40mm machine-linked autocannons and an aft-mounted CBU-R68 Moray mine deployment system. Though the class' lack of armaments is because Winter-class prowlers are primarily defense is evasion and escape. These ships feature an incredibly advanced stealth system[1]—that includes an active camouflage component[2]—created from scuppered Forerunner and Covenant technology, allowing prowlers of this class to remain completely hidden from both sight and sensors.[1]
Operational history
In the years following the Human-Covenant War, the Office of Naval Intelligence reviewed a number of pre–2525 prowler class designs which focused on espionage and reconnaissance over combat functionality. As a result, the Winter-class prowlers arose from this study. One Winter-class prowler—ONI Acrisius—was stationed aboard UNSC Argent Moon as an evacuation vessel for its ONI personnel. However, the crew of Argent Moon were all killed in a chemical weapon accident in 2557.[1] When Spartan-II Blue Team traveled to Argent Moon to prevent ONI intel from falling into the hands of Jul 'Mdama's Covenant, the Spartans used Acrisius to evacuate Argent Moon after they overloaded its reactors.[2] The ship was eventually abandoned by the Spartans on the Outer Colony of Meridian, when they traveled to the world to search for Cortana.[4]
Ships of the line
- ONI Acrisius – Stationed at UNSC Argent Moon as an evacuation vessel.[2]
- UNSC Winter – The lead ship of the class.[5]
Gallery
Acrisius inside the Argent Moon's hangar bay
A view of the top of the prowler
The prowler's engines
Acrisius activating its camouflage
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Halo Waypoint: ONI Acrisius
- ^ a b c d Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level, Blue Team
- ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 190
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Unconfirmed
- ^ Stephen Loftus on the Autumn class' talk page
