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{{Title|''Mulsanne''-class frigate}}
{{Title|''Mulsanne''-class light frigate}}
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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}}
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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==
==Overview==
===Design details===
===Design details===
The ''Mulsanne''-class bears some superficial design similarities to the {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}} and {{Class|Charon|light frigate}}, as opposed to the more radical departure in design style found in the similarly-[[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] frigate classes used by the UNSC (primarily the [[Strident-class heavy frigate|Strident]] and [[Anlace-class frigate|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 drive]]s 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.
The ''Mulsanne''-class bears some superficial design similarities to the {{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}} and {{Class|Charon|light frigate}}, as opposed to the more radical departure in design style found in the similarly-[[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] frigate classes used by the UNSC (primarily the [[Strident-class heavy frigate|Strident]] and [[Anlace-class light frigate|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 drive]]s 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===
===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}}, optimized 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==
These frigates were operational by the time of the [[Installation 07 conflict]] in late [[2559]], with at least six frigates participating in the conflict. At least one such ship crashed on the ring during or after the [[Battle for Installation 07]].{{Ref/Generic|[[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]}}
These frigates were operational by the time of the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]] in late [[2559]], with at least six frigates participating in the [[Battle over Installation 07]]. The {{UNSCShip|Mortal Reverie}} and at least one other ship of this class crashed on the ring during the conflict.{{Ref/Generic|[[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]}}{{Ref/Level|Id=tremonius|Halo Infinite|Outpost Tremonius}}


==Ships of the line==
==Ships of the line==
*{{UNSCShip|Mortal Reverie}} - Destroyed during Installation 07 conflict.{{Ref/Reuse|AudioLog}}
*[[FFG-201 (Breaker)|FFG-201]] - decommissioned in the [[Chiltift Basin]] shipbreaking yards on [[Camber]].{{Ref/Level|HINF|Breaker}}
*{{UNSCShip|Mortal Reverie}} (FFG-525) - Shot down during Installation 07 conflict.{{Ref/Reuse|AudioLog}}
*{{UNSCShip|Mulsanne}} - The [[Wikipedia:Lead ship|lead ship]] of the class.{{Ref/Generic|[[Stephen Loftus]] on the [[Talk:Autumn-class heavy cruiser#Macgun tripple firing?|''Autumn'' class' talk page]]}}
*{{UNSCShip|Mulsanne}} - The [[Wikipedia:Lead ship|lead ship]] of the class.{{Ref/Generic|[[Stephen Loftus]] on the [[Talk:Autumn-class heavy cruiser#Macgun tripple firing?|''Autumn'' class' talk page]]}}
*{{UNSCShip|Panama}}
*{{UNSCShip|Panama}}
==Trivia==
The class is possibly named after [[Wikipedia:Mulsanne|Mulsanne]], a commune in northwestern [[Wikipedia:France|France]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Mulsanne-class frigates}}
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Mulsanne-class frigates}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF UNSCPanamaFront Render Crop.png|A three-quarters view of the ''Panama''.
File:HINF UNSCPanama Render Crop.png|A render of the ''Panama''.
File:HINF UNSCPanama Render Crop.png|A render of the ''Panama''.
File:HINF UNSCPanamaBack Render Crop.png|A render of the rear of the ''Panama''.
File:HINF UNSCPanamaBack Render Crop.png|A render of the rear of the ''Panama''.
File:HINF Deadlock UNSCPanama.png|The ''Panama'' on Deadlock.
File:HINF Deadlock UNSCPanama.png|The ''Panama'' on Deadlock.
File:HINF Deadlock UNSCPanama Front.png|The front of the ''Panama''.
File:HINF Deadlock UNSCPanama Front.png|The front of the ''Panama''.
File:HINF Mulsanne Bridge.png|A closeup view of the ''Panama''{{'}}s bridge exterior.
File:HINF Mulsanne BumbleePorts.png|Personnel escape pod hatches on the ''Panama''.
File:HINF Mulsanne M58Archer.png|Archer pods on the ''Panama''.
File:HINF Highpower UNSCPanama Engines.png|The rear and engines of the ''Panama''.
File:HINF Highpower UNSCPanama Engines.png|The rear and engines of the ''Panama''.
File:HINF Panama Laser.jpg|The ''Panama'' firing its primary Brightlance laser.
File:HINF Surfacing Graph.jpg|A crashed frigate on Zeta Halo.
File:HINF Surfacing Graph.jpg|A crashed frigate on Zeta Halo.
File:HINF UnknownWreckage.png|A crashed frigate in the ''[[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}
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Latest revision as of 07:44, March 9, 2024

Mulsanne-class
A render of the Mulsanne-class light frigate, taken and cropped from page 50 of The Art of Halo Infinite.
Class attributes

Identification:

Hull classification symbol: FFG[1][2][3]

Operators:

UNSC Navy[1][4]

Manufacturer:

SinoViet Heavy Machinery[5][1]

Naval architect:

In service:

2553-present[1]

General characteristics

Type:

UNSC frigate

Length:

456 meters (1,496 ft)[1]

Width:

190 meters (620 ft)

Height:

143 meters (469 ft)

Mass:

0.9 million tonnes[1]

Power plant:

Fusion reactor

Maneuver drive:

Fusion drive

Slipspace drive:

Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine

Hull:

Titanium-A armor

Armaments:

 

The Mulsanne-class light frigate is a classification of frigate employed by the UNSC Navy.[1][6][7][8]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

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[edit]

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.[1]

Development history[edit]

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.[1]

Usage[edit]

Mulsanne frigates fill a similar role to the older Paris-class heavy frigate, optimized 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.[1]

Operational history[edit]

These frigates were operational by the time of the Battle for Zeta Halo in late 2559, with at least six frigates participating in the Battle over Installation 07. The UNSC Mortal Reverie and at least one other ship of this class crashed on the ring during the conflict.[9][10]

Ships of the line[edit]

Trivia[edit]

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

Gallery[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.
  • A three-quarters view of the Panama.

    A three-quarters view of the Panama.

  • A render of the Panama.

    A render of the Panama.

  • A render of the rear of the Panama.

    A render of the rear of the Panama.

  • The Panama on Deadlock.

    The Panama on Deadlock.

  • The front of the Panama.

    The front of the Panama.

  • A closeup view of the Panama's bridge exterior.

    A closeup view of the Panama's bridge exterior.

  • Personnel escape pod hatches on the Panama.

    Personnel escape pod hatches on the Panama.

  • Archer pods on the Panama.

    Archer pods on the Panama.

  • The rear and engines of the Panama.

    The rear and engines of the Panama.

  • The Panama firing its primary Brightlance laser.

    The Panama firing its primary Brightlance laser.

  • A crashed frigate on Zeta Halo.

    A crashed frigate on Zeta Halo.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 121
  2. ^ Halo Infinite, Spartan Audio log: Retaliation #04 - Reverie's End
  3. ^ Halo Infinite, Spartan Audio log: Retaliation #07 - Red Tide
  4. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Legendary Endings (Retrieved on Dec 14, 2021) [archive]
  5. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Foundations (Retrieved on Jan 12, 2022) [archive]
  6. ^ a b Halo Infinite, Spartan Audio log: Reverie #01 - Home Away From Home
  7. ^ Halo Infinite, multiplayer map Deadlock
  8. ^ Halo Infinite, multiplayer map Highpower
  9. ^ Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere
  10. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign level Outpost Tremonius
  11. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign level Breaker
  12. ^ Stephen Loftus on the Autumn class' talk page

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Human ship classifications
Stealth craft
Heavy frigates Paris-class • Strident-class
Light frigates Anlace-class • Charon-class • Mulsanne-class • Stalwart-class
Heavy destroyers Able-class • Hillsborough-class
Light destroyers Diligence-class • Halberd-class • Unidentified
Heavy cruisers Autumn-class • Marathon-class • Valiant-class
Light cruisers Halcyon-class
Unclassified
By human faction: UEG (UNSC • CAA) • Insurrectionist
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