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===Hull and superstructure===
===Hull and superstructure===
[[File:Blockaderunnerblueprint.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Blockade runner blueprint.]]
[[File:Blockaderunnerblueprint.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Blockade runner blueprint.]]
The ''Hekar Taa''-pattern Blockade Runner is a slow class of [[corvette]], abstaining from nothing for speed and firepower. As with most older Human designs, these Star Destroyers were designed for the sole purpose of bvb Blocking through friendly formations, as well as flanking around enemy lines to hunt down and destroy damaged vessels.<ref name="canonfodder"/><ref name="reinforcements">[http://www.spartangames.co.uk/halo-fleet-battles-reinforcements '''Spartan Games''': ''Halo: Fleet Battles – Reinforcements'']</ref> Like most Sangheili warships, the aesthetics of the Blockade Runners of the ''Hekar Taa''-pattern have strong biomimetic elements, bearing a resemblance to the [[arkon taa]], a type of carnivorous fish found in the northern waters of [[Sanghelios]]<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', ''page 78''</ref> and other [[Sangheili colonies]].<ref name="canonfodder"/> The Blockade Runner is comparable to the modern Banshee, albeit with no armor.<ref name="reinforcements"/>
The ''Hekar Taa''-pattern Blockade Runner is a swift class of [[corvette]], abstaining from protection for speed and firepower. As with most older [[Sangheili]] designs, these [[warship]]s were designed for the sole purpose of breaking through enemy formations, as well as flanking around enemy lines to hunt down and destroy damaged vessels.<ref name="canonfodder"/><ref name="reinforcements">[http://www.spartangames.co.uk/halo-fleet-battles-reinforcements '''Spartan Games''': ''Halo: Fleet Battles – Reinforcements'']</ref> Like most Sangheili warships, the aesthetics of the Blockade Runners of the ''Hekar Taa''-pattern have strong biomimetic elements, bearing a resemblance to the [[arkon taa]], a type of carnivorous fish found in the northern waters of [[Sanghelios]]<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', ''page 78''</ref> and other [[Sangheili colonies]].<ref name="canonfodder"/> The Blockade Runner is comparable to the modern {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}, albeit with less armor.<ref name="reinforcements"/>


Sleek and slow, yet a powerful puny sized warship, Blockade Runners are designed to allow even the boldest [[shipmaster]]s to complete their missions.<ref name="reinforcements"/> Configured with only minor modifications, the ancient stealth generators that these corvettes are outfitted with conceal the vessel's location through brute-force jamming and expenditure of small [[drone]]s, as opposed to the sensor distortion grids utilized by modern [[active camouflage]] systems installed on [[Covenant]] designs.<ref name="hot drops"/> Blockade Runners also host a large complement of crew, for countering [[boarding]] efforts and launching attacks of their own.<ref name="reinforcements"/>
Sleek and nimble, yet a powerful medium-sized warship, Blockade Runners are designed to allow even the boldest [[shipmaster]]s to complete their missions.<ref name="reinforcements"/> Configured with only minor modifications, the ancient stealth generators that these corvettes are outfitted with conceal the vessel's location through brute-force jamming and expenditure of small [[drone]]s, as opposed to the sensor distortion grids utilized by modern [[active camouflage]] systems installed on [[Covenant]] designs.<ref name="hot drops"/> Blockade Runners also host a large complement of crew, for countering [[boarding]] efforts and launching attacks of their own.<ref name="reinforcements"/>


===Armaments===
===Armaments===
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==Operational history==
==Operational history==
The Blockade Runners were first used by the Precursors against the America during the [[War of Beginnings]]. One legendary Blockade Runner, ''[[Joori's Light]]'', succeeded in evading destruction and capture at the hands of the San'Shyuum during the war. When the war came to an end and the [[Covenant]] was established through the [[Writ of Union]], the crew of ''Joori's Light'' refused to join the Covenant and instead escaped to uncharted space.<ref name="canonfodder"/>
The Blockade Runners were first used by the [[Sangheili]] against the [[San'Shyuum]] during the [[War of Beginnings]]. One legendary Blockade Runner, ''[[Joori's Light]]'', succeeded in evading destruction and capture at the hands of the San'Shyuum during the war. When the war came to an end and the [[Covenant]] was established through the [[Writ of Union]], the crew of ''Joori's Light'' refused to join the Covenant and instead escaped to uncharted space.<ref name="canonfodder"/>


Over the course of history the ships received upgrades. As the [[Blooding Years]] embroiled [[Sanghelios]], Blockade Runners were pulled from hidden stocks by [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] to bolster their fleets.<ref name="hot drops"/> Upgraded to modern specifications,<ref>[http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-discussion/?do=findComment&comment=130303 '''Halo Archive''': ''Canon Fodder thread'']</ref> these corvettes have been used in supporting ground operations during the civil war against the better judgement of their [[shipmaster]]s.<ref name="canonfodder"/> In [[2558#October|October 2558]], some Blockade Runners were present during the [[Battle of Kamchatka]],<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level, ''[[Osiris (level)|Osiris]]''</ref> the [[raid on Argent Moon]],<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level, ''[[Blue Team (level)|Blue Team]]''</ref> and the [[Battle of Sunaion]].<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level, ''[[Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion]]''</ref> [[Spartan-IV]]s aboard {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} trained in a [[Truth|simulation]] of [[War Games]] set during the [[Battle of Installation 04]], but with the ships from the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] replaced by these ships.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', multiplayer map, ''[[Truth]]''</ref>
Over the course of history the ships received upgrades. As the [[Blooding Years]] embroiled [[Sanghelios]], Blockade Runners were pulled from hidden stocks by [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] to bolster their fleets.<ref name="hot drops"/> Upgraded to modern specifications,<ref>[http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-discussion/?do=findComment&comment=130303 '''Halo Archive''': ''Canon Fodder thread'']</ref> these corvettes have been used in supporting ground operations during the civil war against the better judgement of their [[shipmaster]]s.<ref name="canonfodder"/> In [[2558#October|October 2558]], some Blockade Runners were present during the [[Battle of Kamchatka]],<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level, ''[[Osiris (level)|Osiris]]''</ref> the [[raid on Argent Moon]],<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level, ''[[Blue Team (level)|Blue Team]]''</ref> and the [[Battle of Sunaion]].<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level, ''[[Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion]]''</ref> [[Spartan-IV]]s aboard {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} trained in a [[Truth|simulation]] of [[War Games]] set during the [[Battle of Installation 04]], but with the ships from the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] replaced by these ships.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', multiplayer map, ''[[Truth]]''</ref>
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===Covenant Blockade Runner===
===Covenant Blockade Runner===
[[File:HFB-BlockadeRunner1.jpg|thumb|250px|A Blockade Runner in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''.]]
[[File:HFB-BlockadeRunner1.jpg|thumb|250px|A Blockade Runner in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''.]]
This element includes a single ''CCS''-pattern blockade runner.
This element includes a single ''Hekar Taa''-pattern blockade runner.
*Cost: 170 points
*Cost: 170 points
*Movement: 9"
*Movement: 9"
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**Dice: 6
**Dice: 6
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===Covenant Escorted Blockade Runner===
===Covenant Escorted Blockade Runner===
[[File:HFB-BlockadeRunner.png|thumb|250px|A Blockade Runner with an {{Class|ADP|escort}} from ''Halo: Fleet Battles''.]]
[[File:HFB-BlockadeRunner.png|thumb|250px|A Blockade Runner with an {{Class|ADP|escort}} from ''Halo: Fleet Battles''.]]

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Hekar Taa-pattern Blockade Runner
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Production information

Class:

Corvette[1]

Role:

Blockade runner[2]

Technical specifications

Length:

2,020 meters (6,627 ft)[3]

Engine(s):

Repulsor engines

Slipspace drive:

Equipped

Other system(s):

Stealth generators[4]

Hull:

Nanolaminate plating

Armament:

Chronological and affiliation

Era:

Affiliation:

 

"Swift corvette preferred by the boldest and most audacious shipmasters."
— Curator[1]

The Hekar Taa-pattern Blockade Runner[4] is a vestigial class of corvette used by the Sangheili during the War of Beginnings. This class of corvette was later utilized by the fleets of Covenant remnants, including the Swords of Sanghelios and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant.[3][6] While these corvettes lack in armor and protection, Blockade Runners are fast ships with powerful armaments.[3]

Specifications

Hull and superstructure

Blockade runner blueprint.

The Hekar Taa-pattern Blockade Runner is a swift class of corvette, abstaining from protection for speed and firepower. As with most older Sangheili designs, these warships were designed for the sole purpose of breaking through enemy formations, as well as flanking around enemy lines to hunt down and destroy damaged vessels.[3][7] Like most Sangheili warships, the aesthetics of the Blockade Runners of the Hekar Taa-pattern have strong biomimetic elements, bearing a resemblance to the arkon taa, a type of carnivorous fish found in the northern waters of Sanghelios[8] and other Sangheili colonies.[3] The Blockade Runner is comparable to the modern CCS-class battlecruiser, albeit with less armor.[7]

Sleek and nimble, yet a powerful medium-sized warship, Blockade Runners are designed to allow even the boldest shipmasters to complete their missions.[7] Configured with only minor modifications, the ancient stealth generators that these corvettes are outfitted with conceal the vessel's location through brute-force jamming and expenditure of small drones, as opposed to the sensor distortion grids utilized by modern active camouflage systems installed on Covenant designs.[4] Blockade Runners also host a large complement of crew, for countering boarding efforts and launching attacks of their own.[7]

Armaments

A Blockade Runner firing a plasma torpedo.

The Blockade Runner's armaments are antiquated, but not ineffective. The unrefined energy projectors offended San'Shyuum bureaucrats of the Covenant, but they are more than capable of disabling the energy shielding and shattering the hulls of modern warships.[4] The plasma torpedoes equipped to the Blockade Runner primarily shoot backwards, further aiding the corvette in its breakthrough strategies.[7] These corvettes are also outfitted with plasma cannons.[5] Often supported by more modern designs, such as the ADP-class escort, a Blockade Runner is still capable of generating enough firepower to threaten even the most powerful warships of the Covenant, Swords of Sanghelios, Banished, or UNSC Navy.[4]

Operational history

The Blockade Runners were first used by the Sangheili against the San'Shyuum during the War of Beginnings. One legendary Blockade Runner, Joori's Light, succeeded in evading destruction and capture at the hands of the San'Shyuum during the war. When the war came to an end and the Covenant was established through the Writ of Union, the crew of Joori's Light refused to join the Covenant and instead escaped to uncharted space.[3]

Over the course of history the ships received upgrades. As the Blooding Years embroiled Sanghelios, Blockade Runners were pulled from hidden stocks by Thel 'Vadam's Swords of Sanghelios and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant to bolster their fleets.[4] Upgraded to modern specifications,[9] these corvettes have been used in supporting ground operations during the civil war against the better judgement of their shipmasters.[3] In October 2558, some Blockade Runners were present during the Battle of Kamchatka,[10] the raid on Argent Moon,[11] and the Battle of Sunaion.[12] Spartan-IVs aboard UNSC Infinity trained in a simulation of War Games set during the Battle of Installation 04, but with the ships from the Fleet of Particular Justice replaced by these ships.[13]

Halo: Fleet Battles

Covenant Blockade Runner

A Blockade Runner in Halo: Fleet Battles.

This element includes a single Hekar Taa-pattern blockade runner.

  • Cost: 170 points
  • Movement: 9"
  • Damage Track: 7 • 6 • 4
  • Built Rating: 3
  • Hangars: 2
  • Boarding Craft: 3
  • Security Detail: 4
  • System loadouts:
    • Cloaking System
    • Defence Array (4)
    • Glide (4")
    • Point Defence (3)
  • Primary Weapon: Plasma Lance
    • Range: 18/32"
    • Weapon loadouts: Plasma
    • Firing Arc: Forward/Port/Starboard
    • Dice: 12
  • Alternative Primary Weapon: Plasma Beam
    • Range: 12"/-
    • Weapon loadouts: Plasma
    • Firing Arc: Forward/Port/Starboard
    • Dice: 7/7/7
  • Secondary Weapon: Plasma Cannon Arrays
    • Range: 10/20"
    • Weapon loadouts: Plasma
    • Firing Arc: Forward/Port/Starboard
    • Dice: 14
  • Additional Secondary Weapon: Plasma Torpedoes
    • Range: 12/24"
    • Weapon loadouts: Missiles/Plasma
    • Firing Arc: Forward/Port/Starboard/Aft
    • Dice: 6

Covenant Escorted Blockade Runner

A Blockade Runner with an ADP-class escort from Halo: Fleet Battles.

This element includes a Hekar Taa-pattern blockade runner and one ADP-class escort.

  • Cost: 210 points
  • Movement: 9"
  • Damage Track: 8 • 6 • 4
  • Built Rating: 4
  • Hangars: 2
  • Boarding Craft: 3
  • Security Detail: 5
  • System loadouts:
    • Cloaking System
    • Defence Array (4)
    • Glide (4")
    • Point Defence (4)
  • Primary Weapon: Plasma Lance
    • Range: 18/32"
    • Weapon loadouts: Plasma
    • Firing Arc: Forward/Port/Starboard
    • Dice: 12
  • Alternative Primary Weapon: Plasma Beam
    • Range: 12"/-
    • Weapon loadouts: Plasma
    • Firing Arc: Forward/Port/Starboard
    • Dice: 7/7/7
  • Secondary Weapon: Plasma Cannon Arrays
    • Range: 10/20"
    • Weapon loadouts: Plasma
    • Firing Arc: Forward/Port/Starboard
    • Dice: 14
  • Additional Secondary Weapon: Plasma Torpedoes
    • Range: 12/24"
    • Weapon loadouts: Missiles/Plasma
    • Firing Arc: Forward/Port/Starboard/Aft
    • Dice: 9

Behind the scenes

In the real world, blockade runners were lightly armed and armored warships designed for speed, intended to evade engagement by blockading naval forces, usually to transport cargo or to carry messages or personnel to other ports.

Gallery

  • A profile of a Blockade Runner.

    A profile of a Blockade Runner.

  • The blockade runner to scale with numerous other Covenant and UNSC warships, rivalling the CCS-class battlecruiser in size.

    The blockade runner to scale with numerous other Covenant and UNSC warships, rivalling the CCS-class battlecruiser in size.

  • A blockade runner in a simulation over Installation 04 in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A blockade runner in a simulation over Installation 04 in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A pair of blockade runners.

    A pair of blockade runners.

  • The aft of the vessel.

    The aft of the vessel.

  • Blockade runner ship over Threshold.

    Blockade runner ship over Threshold.

  • The prow of the ship.

    The prow of the ship.

  • A view of the vessel's engines.

    A view of the vessel's engines.

  • The Fleet of Particular Justice as simulated in War Games.

    The Fleet of Particular Justice as simulated in War Games.

  • The ships accompanied by a Carrack-class vessel.

    The ships accompanied by a Carrack-class vessel.

  • The introductory scene of games set on the map Truth.

    The introductory scene of games set on the map Truth.

  • Several blockade runners participating in the Battle of Kamchatka.

    Several blockade runners participating in the Battle of Kamchatka.

  • Blockade runner and Banshees during the Battle of Sunaion.

    Blockade runner and Banshees during the Battle of Sunaion.

  • A Blockade runner escorted by a Sangheili Man O' War.

    A Blockade runner escorted by a Sangheili Man O' War.

  • A Blockade Runner on Attack on Sanctum.

    A Blockade Runner on Attack on Sanctum.

  • A Blockade Runner firing a plasma torpedo from its aft section.

    A Blockade Runner firing a plasma torpedo from its aft section.

  • A Blockade Runner flees from Attack on Sanctum.

    A Blockade Runner flees from Attack on Sanctum.

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List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo Mythos, page 194
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Shadow of Intense
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Holiday Shipping
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Waypoint: Halo Community Update - Hot Drops & Flag Caps
  5. ^ a b c Halo: Fleet Battles
  6. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level, Swords of Sanghelios
  7. ^ a b c d e Spartan Games: Halo: Fleet Battles – Reinforcements
  8. ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 78
  9. ^ Halo Archive: Canon Fodder thread
  10. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level, Osiris
  11. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level, Blue Team
  12. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level, Battle of Sunaion
  13. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, multiplayer map, Truth

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