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{{Title|''Mulsanne''-class frigate}}
{{Title|''Mulsanne''-class light frigate}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Ship class infobox
{{Ship class infobox
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|name=''Mulsanne''-class light frigate
|image=[[File:HINF UNSCPanamaFront Render Crop.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:HINF UNSCPanamaFront Render Crop.png|300px]]
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*[[Bernard Kristensen]]{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFoundations|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-foundations|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Foundations|D=12|M=01|Y=2022}}
*[[Bernard Kristensen]]{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFoundations|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-foundations|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Foundations|D=12|M=01|Y=2022}}
*[[Jacques Thomas]]{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}}
*[[Jacques Thomas]]{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}}
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|manufacturer=[[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]]{{Ref/Reuse|CFFoundations}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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|shielding=
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*1 [[Brightlance reflex laser]]{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-legendary-endings|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Legendary Endings|D=14|M=12|Y=2021}}
*1 [[Brightlance reflex laser|Brightlance compound reflex laser]]{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-legendary-endings|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Legendary Endings|D=14|M=12|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*[[Archer missile]]s
*20 [[Archer missile|M58 Archer missile]] pods{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*[[Point-defense gun]]s
*12 [[M870 Rampart point defense gun]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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|era=[[Created conflict]]
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|affiliation=[[UNSC Navy]]
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The '''''Mulsanne''-class frigate''' is a classification of [[UNSC frigate|frigate]] employed by the [[UNSC Navy]].{{Ref/Game|Id=AudioLog|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Reverie 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Reverie #01 - Home Away From Home}}{{Ref/Map|Id=Deadlock|HINF|Deadlock}}{{Ref/Map|Id=Highpower|HINF|Highpower}}
The '''''Mulsanne''-class light frigate''' is a classification of [[UNSC frigate|frigate]] employed by the [[UNSC Navy]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Game|Id=AudioLog|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Reverie 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Reverie #01 - Home Away From Home}}{{Ref/Map|Id=Deadlock|HINF|Deadlock}}{{Ref/Map|Id=Highpower|HINF|Highpower}}


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
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===Armament===
===Armament===
The frigate's primary armament consists of a [[Brightlance reflex laser]]. When firing, the weapon must charge before emitting a short blue beam. Unlike traditional MACs, the weapon is not fired from a barrel and firing mechanism amid one of the frigate's hulls, but instead from between the dual hulls. The frigate boasts several [[point-defense gun]]s and [[Archer missile]] pods for secondary armaments.
The frigate's primary armament consists of a [[Brightlance reflex laser|Brightlance compound reflex laser]]. When firing, the weapon must charge before emitting a short blue beam. Unlike traditional MACs, the weapon is not fired from a barrel and firing mechanism amid one of the frigate's hulls, but instead from between the dual hulls. The frigate boasts twenty [[Archer missile|M58 Archer missile pods]] as a secondary armament, and twelve [[M870 Rampart point defense gun]]s for point-defence.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
 
===Development history===
The ''Mulsanne''-class was created by [[SinoViet Heavy Machinery]], by naval architects [[Bernard Kristensen]] and [[Jacques Thomas]], and launched in [[2553]]. When launched, the frigate represented a new generation of [[UNSC starship]] design, integrating the most recent innovations in shipbuilding and weaponry such as [[directed energy weapon]]s as the primary cannon instead of a more traditional [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
 
===Usage===
''Mulsanne'' frigates fill a similar role to the older {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}, optimised for swift offensive strikes and thus carrying a diverse weapons complement. As such, it is considered one of the most adaptable warships in the [[UNSC Navy]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


==Operational history==
==Operational history==

Revision as of 14:30, April 11, 2022

Mulsanne-class light frigate
A render of the UNSC Panama (cropped from original).
Production information

Naval architects:

Manufacturer:

SinoViet Heavy Machinery[1][2]

Class:

Frigate

Technical specifications

Length:

1,496 feet (456 m)[2]

Mass:

0.9 million tonnes[2]

Armament:

Chronological and affiliation

Era:

Created conflict

Introduced:

2553[2]

Affiliation:

UNSC Navy

 

The Mulsanne-class light frigate is a classification of frigate employed by the UNSC Navy.[2][4][5][6]

Specifications

Design details

The Mulsanne-class bears some superficial design similarities to the Paris-class heavy frigate and Charon-class light frigate, as opposed to the more radical departure in design style found in the similarly-post-war frigate classes used by the UNSC (primarily the Strident and Anlace). The largest difference from other similar frigate classes involves the complete lack of a lower deployment bay or cargo storage area. Additionally, the ship is more concentrated around a central frame, with the ship's fusion drives situated relatively close to the ship's horizontal axis, rather than placed more afar like those of the Paris. The wings on either side of the frigate are more skeletal in nature, rather than the bulked overlapping armour of the older frigate classes.

Armament

The frigate's primary armament consists of a Brightlance compound reflex laser. When firing, the weapon must charge before emitting a short blue beam. Unlike traditional MACs, the weapon is not fired from a barrel and firing mechanism amid one of the frigate's hulls, but instead from between the dual hulls. The frigate boasts twenty M58 Archer missile pods as a secondary armament, and twelve M870 Rampart point defense guns for point-defence.[2]

Development history

The Mulsanne-class was created by SinoViet Heavy Machinery, by naval architects Bernard Kristensen and Jacques Thomas, and launched in 2553. When launched, the frigate represented a new generation of UNSC starship design, integrating the most recent innovations in shipbuilding and weaponry such as directed energy weapons as the primary cannon instead of a more traditional Magnetic Accelerator Cannon.[2]

Usage

Mulsanne frigates fill a similar role to the older Paris-class heavy frigate, optimised for swift offensive strikes and thus carrying a diverse weapons complement. As such, it is considered one of the most adaptable warships in the UNSC Navy.[2]

Operational history

These frigates were operational by the time of the Installation 07 conflict in late 2559, with at least six frigates participating in the conflict. The UNSC Mortal Reverie and at least one other ship of this class crashed on the ring during the conflict.[7][8]

Ships of the line

Trivia

The class is possibly named after Mulsanne, a commune in northwestern France.

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Foundations (Retrieved on Jan 12, 2022) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 121
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Legendary Endings (Retrieved on Dec 14, 2021) [archive]
  4. ^ a b Halo Infinite, Spartan Audio log: Reverie #01 - Home Away From Home
  5. ^ Halo Infinite, multiplayer map Deadlock
  6. ^ Halo Infinite, multiplayer map Highpower
  7. ^ Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere
  8. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign level Outpost Tremonius
  9. ^ Stephen Loftus on the Autumn class' talk page