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The '''''Mutan Et''-pattern storm cutter'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=269}}, classified by [[human]]ity as the '''''DAS''-class storm cutter''' is a class of light attack ship formerly serviced by the [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] of the [[Covenant]], now in use by its [[Covenant remnants|successor factions]]. Once manufactured by the [[Assembly Forges|Primary Assembly Forges]] of [[High Charity]], these storm cutters are constructed following the Mutan Et [[design pattern]]. Primarily used for pursuit, scouting, and harassment in battle, the ''DAS'' class is regarded as relentless and elusive.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
The '''''Mutan Et''-pattern storm cutter'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=269}} {{3Letter|DAS|storm cutter}} is a class of light attack ship formerly serviced by the [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] of the [[Covenant]], now in use by its [[Covenant remnants|successor factions]]. Once manufactured by the [[Assembly Forges|Primary Assembly Forges]] of [[High Charity]], they are primarily used for pursuit, scouting, and harassment in battle and are regarded as relentless and elusive.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}


==Specifications==
==Overview==
The ''DAS'' class are small [[warship]]s at 225 meters in length and with a mass of 41,000 metric tons. Protected by a hull of [[nanolaminate]] plating, these storm cutters are also equipped with [[energy shielding]]. When both shield and hull fail, like all warships of the [[Covenant fleet]], ''DAS''-class storm cutters rely on active jammers, deception field generators, and auto-repair systems to ensure the vessels remain combat effective.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
===Design details===
The ''Mutan Et'' [[design pattern]] are small [[warship]]s at 225 meters in length and with a mass of 41,000 metric tons.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} This places them in a similar scale and tonnage as the [[UNSC corvette|corvettes]] of the [[UNSC Navy]], such as the {{Class|Gladius|heavy corvette|}}, {{Class|Scholte|missile corvette|}} and the {{Class|Sahara|heavy prowler}}.


''DAS''-class storm cutters are armed with four [[Energy projector|''Emri Ka''-pattern light plasma lances]], four [[Energy projector|''Enteros''-pattern plasma beam emitters]], and four [[Pulse laser turret|''Phot Et''-pattern pulse lasers]]. The storm cutters are also equipped with an advanced [[hyperscanner]] that provides extremely detailed information on any object within range. Crewed by one Superior and fifteen Menials, the ''DAS'' class also carries a small complement of ten Warriors led by a single [[Sangheili Major|Obedientary]].{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
===Armaments===
''DAS''-class storm cutters are armed with four [[Plasma lance|''Emri Ka''-pattern light plasma lances]], four [[Plasma beam emitter|''Enteros''-pattern plasma beam emitters]], and four [[Pulse laser turret|''Phot Et''-pattern pulse lasers]]. The storm cutters are also equipped with an advanced [[hyperscanner]] that provides extremely detailed information on any object within range.  


==Operational history==
===Crew and complement===
===Human-Covenant war===
Storm cutters are crewed by one [[Superior]] and fifteen [[Menial]]s, alongside a small complement of ten Warriors led by a single [[Obedientiary]].{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
''DAS''-class storm cutters were employed by the [[Covenant]]'s [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Throughout the war, these vessels served as scouts and strikecraft tenders, prowling in hunter-killer teams at the far edges of major fleet engagements.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} In at least one instance, the ''[[Heresy's Sorrow]]'' harassed UNSC's supply lines and UEG trade routes.{{Ref/Reuse|HVTsaham}}


===Post-war===
===Defenses===
Following the Covenant's collapse in [[2552#December|December 2552]], many of these storm cutters have fallen into the hands of [[Kig-Yar]] raiders and the empire's various [[Covenant remnants|successor factions]].{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
Protected by a hull of [[nanolaminate]] plating, these storm cutters are also equipped with [[energy shielding]]. When both shield and hull fail, like all warships of the [[Covenant fleet]], ''DAS''-class storm cutters rely on active jammers, deception field generators, and auto-repair systems to ensure the vessels remain combat effective.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
 
In [[2554]], the twin ''DAS''-class storm cutters, ''[[Mark of Prophecy]]'' and ''[[Divine Breath]]'', were being used by Kig-Yar engaged in smuggling and [[piracy]] near the [[human]] [[Inner Colony]] of [[New Carthage]]. The two ships had a deadly encounter over the planet with the {{Class|Gladius|heavy corvette}} {{UNSCShip|Sagan Blue}} of the [[UNSC Navy]].{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}


==Ships of the line==
==Ships of the line==
===''Mutan Et'' pattern===
*''[[Divine Breath]]'' – Operated by [[Kig-Yar]], engaged in smuggling and [[piracy]] operations over [[New Carthage]] in [[2554]].{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*''[[Divine Breath]]'' – Operated by [[Kig-Yar]], engaged in smuggling and [[piracy]] operations over [[New Carthage]] in [[2554]].{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*''[[Mark of Prophecy]]'' – Operated by Kig-Yar, engaged in smuggling and piracy operations over New Carthage in 2554.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*''[[Mark of Prophecy]]'' – Operated by Kig-Yar, engaged in smuggling and piracy operations over New Carthage in 2554.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}
*''[[Heresy's Sorrow]]'' - Formerly led by [[Inka 'Saham]], harassed UEG and UNSC supply and trade routes.{{Ref/Game|Id=HVTsaham|HINF|[[High Value Target]] dossier, [[Inka 'Saham]]}}


===Unknown===
==Operational history==
*''[[Heresy's Sorrow]]'' - Formerly led by [[Inka 'Saham]], harassed UEG and UNSC supply and trade routes.{{Ref/Game|Id=HVTsaham|HINF|[[High Value Target]] dossier, [[Inka 'Saham]]}}
===Human-Covenant war===
''DAS''-class storm cutters were employed by the [[Covenant]]'s [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Throughout the war, these vessels served as scouts and strikecraft tenders, prowling in hunter-killer teams at the far edges of major fleet engagements.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} In at least one instance,  ''[[Heresy's Sorrow]]'' harassed UNSC's supply lines and UEG trade routes.{{Ref/Reuse|HVTsaham}}
 
===Post-war===
Following the Covenant's collapse in [[2552#December|December 2552]], many of these storm cutters have fallen into the hands of [[Kig-Yar]] raiders and the empire's various [[Covenant remnants|successor factions]].{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} In [[2554]], the storm cutters ''[[Divine Breath]]'' and ''[[Mark of Prophecy]]'' were employed by Kig-Yar [[Piracy|pirates]] over the [[Human colonies|colony world]] of [[New Carthage]], leading to an engagement with the {{Class|Gladius|heavy corvette}} {{UNSCShip|Sagan Blue}}.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}}


==Production notes==
==Production notes==

Latest revision as of 20:30, May 28, 2023

Mutan Et-pattern storm cutter
HWF Render DAS-ClassStormCutter.png
Production information

Manufacturer:

Primary Assembly Forges[1]

Role:

  • Scouting[1]
  • Pursuit and attack[1]
  • Harassment[1]
Technical specifications

Length:

225 meters (740 ft)[1][2]

Mass:

41,000 metric tons[1][2]

Engine(s):

Repulsor engines

Other system(s):

Hyperscanner detector

Hull:

Nanolaminate plating[1]

Armament:

Complement:

Crew:

1 Superior, 15 Menials[1]

Chronological and affiliation

Era:

Introduced:

Sixth Age of Conflict[2]

Affiliation:

 

The Mutan Et-pattern storm cutter[2] (UNSC three-letter classification: DAS-class storm cutter) is a class of light attack ship formerly serviced by the fleet of the Covenant, now in use by its successor factions. Once manufactured by the Primary Assembly Forges of High Charity, they are primarily used for pursuit, scouting, and harassment in battle and are regarded as relentless and elusive.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Mutan Et design pattern are small warships at 225 meters in length and with a mass of 41,000 metric tons.[1][2] This places them in a similar scale and tonnage as the corvettes of the UNSC Navy, such as the Gladius-class, Scholte-class and the Sahara-class heavy prowler.

Armaments[edit]

DAS-class storm cutters are armed with four Emri Ka-pattern light plasma lances, four Enteros-pattern plasma beam emitters, and four Phot Et-pattern pulse lasers. The storm cutters are also equipped with an advanced hyperscanner that provides extremely detailed information on any object within range.

Crew and complement[edit]

Storm cutters are crewed by one Superior and fifteen Menials, alongside a small complement of ten Warriors led by a single Obedientiary.[1]

Defenses[edit]

Protected by a hull of nanolaminate plating, these storm cutters are also equipped with energy shielding. When both shield and hull fail, like all warships of the Covenant fleet, DAS-class storm cutters rely on active jammers, deception field generators, and auto-repair systems to ensure the vessels remain combat effective.[1]

Ships of the line[edit]

Operational history[edit]

Human-Covenant war[edit]

DAS-class storm cutters were employed by the Covenant's fleet during the Human-Covenant War. Throughout the war, these vessels served as scouts and strikecraft tenders, prowling in hunter-killer teams at the far edges of major fleet engagements.[1] In at least one instance, Heresy's Sorrow harassed UNSC's supply lines and UEG trade routes.[3]

Post-war[edit]

Following the Covenant's collapse in December 2552, many of these storm cutters have fallen into the hands of Kig-Yar raiders and the empire's various successor factions.[1] In 2554, the storm cutters Divine Breath and Mark of Prophecy were employed by Kig-Yar pirates over the colony world of New Carthage, leading to an engagement with the Gladius-class heavy corvette UNSC Sagan Blue.[1]

Production notes[edit]

The DAS-class storm cutter was first introduced in Halo: Warfleet, with the Halo Story Bible previously containing only a handful of technical details on the class. After determining the dimensions of the storm cutter from the Story Bible's notes and Isaac Hannaford's reference render of the ship, Kenneth Peters was able to derive crew, mass, and armament details for Warfleet.[1]

Gallery[edit]

  • A DAS-class storm cutter engaged over New Carthage; note the unique pronged design of the vessel.

    A DAS-class storm cutter engaged over New Carthage; note the unique pronged design of the vessel.

  • Two storm cutters engaged over New Carthage.

    Two storm cutters engaged over New Carthage.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab Halo: Warfleet, page 18
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 269
  3. ^ a b Halo Infinite, High Value Target dossier, Inka 'Saham

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