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[[File:HaloReach - UNSCFrigate.png|thumb|250px|A ''Paris''-class UNSC frigate.]] | |||
''' | A '''frigate''' is a type of [[light capital warship]] in both the [[United Nations Space Command]] and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[fleet]]s. Like their seaborne counterparts, frigates are defined as medium-tonnage vessels, larger than [[corvette]]s, more versatile than [[destroyer]]s and smaller than [[cruiser]]s. | ||
==Covenant== | ==Role== | ||
In the UNSC Navy, frigates form the backbone of any fleet or [[battle group]], while cruisers appear to fill a similar role within the Covenant. As their most ubiquitous warship, the UNSC uses frigates in a broad range of roles, ranging from heavy air support to fighter escort and fleet engagements. Some UNSC frigates are equipped with a sizable cargo bay for larger [[D77-TC Pelican|dropships]] and armor complements. The UNSC has also employed [[UNSC light frigate|light frigates]] equipped with stealth systems in a specialized reconnaissance role.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 35''</ref> Covenant frigates are not as commonly seen as their UNSC counterparts, but one of their roles appears to be escorting larger ships such as [[destroyer]]s or [[carrier]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 145''</ref> | |||
==Known frigate classes== | |||
===Covenant=== | |||
*[[Covenant frigate]] - A small ship with little armament or [[energy shielding]]. | *[[Covenant frigate]] - A small ship with little armament or [[energy shielding]]. | ||
*[[CAR-class frigate]] - Another class of Covenant frigate. | *[[CAR-class frigate]] - Another class of Covenant frigate. | ||
==UNSC== | ===UNSC=== | ||
*[[UNSC frigate]] - A small ship that supports larger ships and ferries equipment and soldiers. | *[[UNSC frigate]] - A small ship that supports larger ships and ferries equipment and soldiers. | ||
*[[UNSC light frigate]] - A small ship, much like the UNSC frigate. | *[[UNSC light frigate]] - A small ship, much like the UNSC frigate. | ||
*[[Paris-class heavy frigate|''Paris''-class heavy frigate]] - A heavier variant of the standard UNSC frigate. | *[[Paris-class heavy frigate|''Paris''-class heavy frigate]] - A heavier variant of the standard UNSC frigate. | ||
==Sources== | |||
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==External link== | |||
*[[Wikipedia:Frigate|Wikipedia article on seaborne frigates]] | |||
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[[Category:Ship Classifications]] | [[Category:Ship Classifications]] | ||
