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{{Title|''Rothen''-pattern fireship}} | {{Title|''Rothen''-pattern fireship}} | ||
{{Status|Canon}} | {{Status|Canon}} | ||
{{ | {{Infobox/Ships | ||
|name=''Rothen''-pattern | |name = ''Rothen''-pattern | ||
|image=[[File: | |image = [[File:HE17_RothenFireship.png|300px]] | ||
|hull | |caption = A ''Rothen''-pattern vessel over [[Cleyell]].{{Ref/Reuse|HE17}} | ||
|architect= | |modules = | ||
| | {{Infobox/Ships/Class | ||
|class= | |hide-class = | ||
| | |class identification = <!--The hull code of the class--> | ||
|length={{Convert|1246|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |class operator = [[Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|width= | |class manufacturer = <!--Who makes the ship class--> | ||
|height= | |class architect = <!--The naval architect(s) for the class--> | ||
|mass=640,000 tonnes{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |class built = <!--How many ships of this class were constructed--> | ||
|power= | |class in service = [[Age of Discovery|Twentieth Age of Discovery]] - present{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|engine | }} | ||
|slipspace drive= | |hide-characteristics=<!--leave blank unless you want to hide the characteristics section header--> | ||
| | |nocollapse = yes | ||
|hull= | |type = [[Executioner (ship type)|Executioner]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|shielding= | |length = {{Convert|1246|ft|m|sp=us|disp=flip}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
| | |width = | ||
|height = | |||
|mass = 640,000 tonnes{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
|power = [[Pinch fusion reactor]] | |||
|maneuver drive = [[Repulsor engine]]s | |||
|slipspace drive = [[Borer]] | |||
|crew = <!--Describes crew counts only--> | |||
|complement = | |||
|troops = <!--Describes on-boarded Marine, Army etc ground troop forces--> | |||
|hull = [[Nanolaminate]] plating | |||
|shielding = <!--Describes shielding--> | |||
|sensors = [[Sensor vane]]s | |||
|ew = <!--Describes electronic warfare capabilities--> | |||
|armaments = | |||
*1 [[Plasma lance|''N'nap''-pattern heavy plasma lance]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | *1 [[Plasma lance|''N'nap''-pattern heavy plasma lance]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
*3 [[Plasma beam|''Felo''-pattern heavy plasma beam emitters]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | *3 [[Plasma beam emitter|''Felo''-pattern heavy plasma beam emitters]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
*6 [[Plasma beam|''Mixal''-pattern plasma beam emitters]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | *6 [[Plasma beam emitter|''Mixal''-pattern plasma beam emitters]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
| | |aircraft = <!--Describes embarked aircraft and dropships--> | ||
| | |air facilities = <!--Describes hangars and whatnot--> | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''''Rothen''-pattern fireship''' is a [[Covenant starship|warship]] classification employed by the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=267}} | The '''''Rothen''-pattern fireship''' is a [[Covenant starship|warship]] classification employed by the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=266-267}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The ''Rothen'' is a fairly small ship by Covenant standards, measuring in at only | The ''Rothen'' is a fairly small ship by Covenant standards, measuring in at only {{Convert|1246|ft|m|sp=us}} in length. Fireships are barely habitable and lack even basic [[hangar]]s for [[Space fighter|strikecraft]] storage, [[gravity lift]]s or living quarters for crew comfort. Instead, every square inch inside the ship is dedicated to housing the ship's oversized [[energy projector]] and pulsed power systems. These living situations are uncomfortable for the crew, and can be extremely deadly due to the proximity to unshielded plasma systems.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
===Armament=== | ===Armament=== | ||
Despite the ship's small size, it is outfitted with an unusually large [[Plasma lance|''N'nap''-pattern heavy plasma lance]], | Despite the ship's small size, it is outfitted with an unusually large [[Plasma lance|''N'nap''-pattern heavy plasma lance]] - the only known non-[[carrier]] or heavy [[cruiser]] to equip such a weapon. For more general anti-ship attack, the ''Rothen'' is additionally fitted with three [[Plasma beam emitter|''Felo''-pattern heavy plasma beam emitters]], the same model as those used on the {{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}}, and six further [[Plasma beam emitter|''Mixal''-pattern plasma beam emitters]]. The vessel mounts no form of [[Point-defense gun|point-defence]] system or smaller grades of weaponry, meaning it has little effect if attacked by smaller and more manoeuvrable ships or [[Space fighter|strikecraft]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
===Crew and complement=== | ===Crew and complement=== | ||
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===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
Fireships are employed by the [[Covenant fleet]] as analogues for [[Wikipedia:Torpedo boat|torpedo boats]] or even [[Wikipedia:Monitor (warship)| monitor warships]], capable of delivering blows far exceeding their mass. In return however, they are unable to engage in protracted conflict, and rely on their parent fleet for extended support.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | Fireships are employed by the [[Covenant fleet]] as analogues for [[Wikipedia:Torpedo boat|torpedo boats]] or even [[Wikipedia:Monitor (warship)|monitor warships]], capable of delivering blows far exceeding their mass. In return however, they are unable to engage in protracted conflict, and rely on their parent fleet for extended support.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} As dedicated warships in Covenant service, they belong to the [[Executioner (ship type)|executioner]] category of vessels in the fleet, and as such were committed to long-range fleets and security detail on the periphery of [[Covenant colonies|Covenant space]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
Several ''Rothen''-pattern fireships were involved in the [[glassing]] of [[Cleyell]].{{Ref/Comic|HE|Issue=17|Detail=Cover art}} | Several ''Rothen''-pattern fireships were involved in the [[glassing]] of [[Cleyell]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE17|HE|Issue=17|Detail=Cover art}} | ||
==Gallery== | |||
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<gallery> | |||
File:Halo Escalation 17.jpg|A fleet of fireships over Cleyell. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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The Rothen-pattern fireship is a warship classification employed by the Covenant.[2]
Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
The Rothen is a fairly small ship by Covenant standards, measuring in at only 1,246 feet (380 m) in length. Fireships are barely habitable and lack even basic hangars for strikecraft storage, gravity lifts or living quarters for crew comfort. Instead, every square inch inside the ship is dedicated to housing the ship's oversized energy projector and pulsed power systems. These living situations are uncomfortable for the crew, and can be extremely deadly due to the proximity to unshielded plasma systems.[2]
Armament[edit]
Despite the ship's small size, it is outfitted with an unusually large N'nap-pattern heavy plasma lance - the only known non-carrier or heavy cruiser to equip such a weapon. For more general anti-ship attack, the Rothen is additionally fitted with three Felo-pattern heavy plasma beam emitters, the same model as those used on the Varric-pattern heavy cruiser, and six further Mixal-pattern plasma beam emitters. The vessel mounts no form of point-defence system or smaller grades of weaponry, meaning it has little effect if attacked by smaller and more manoeuvrable ships or strikecraft.[2]
Crew and complement[edit]
Service on a Rothen-pattern vessel can be uncomfortable at best and deadly at worst; as such the crews of these ships are typically given their assignments as punishment for crimes ranging from heresy to simply losing favour in bureacratic entanglements. Conversely, the ship's commander is drawn from the ranks of the Zealots, and is often the only crewmember aboard the ship to hold a position of honour.[2]
Usage[edit]
Fireships are employed by the Covenant fleet as analogues for torpedo boats or even monitor warships, capable of delivering blows far exceeding their mass. In return however, they are unable to engage in protracted conflict, and rely on their parent fleet for extended support.[2] As dedicated warships in Covenant service, they belong to the executioner category of vessels in the fleet, and as such were committed to long-range fleets and security detail on the periphery of Covenant space.[2]
Operational history[edit]
Several Rothen-pattern fireships were involved in the glassing of Cleyell.[1]
Gallery[edit]
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A fleet of fireships over Cleyell.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo: Escalation
- Issue 17 (First appearance)
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