Post-War Fleet Line Initiative

The Post-War Frigate Line refers to replacement frigates introduced following the Human-Covenant War which are based around the utilization and implementation of technologies and practices gleamed during and after the costly war. With intentions to decommission one pre-war frigate per two post war frigates produced the initiative hopes to eventually exceed production estimates and overhaul the pre-war UNSC frigate arsenal in favor of the modernized counter parts.

Initiative
Vessels of the post-war are shining examples of technology integration and lessons learned from combat situations guaranteeing greater safety and effectiveness throughout their strategic missions. With intents of replacing pre-war frigate classes specifically the Remembrance-class Frigate Line which saw extended use during the war at innumerable losses. While a dedicated line of warships the Remembrance Line is wildly incapable of maintaining pace with the introduction of new technologies and implementation of more advanced systems within the comparably unconventional skeleton of the Remembrance line.

The Post-War Frigate Line intends to create entirely new structures taking with them the best of the Remembrance's achievements, along with a more modern frame capable of modular conversion to mission critical load-outs, higher capacity power, and of course the experimental weapons and defense systems gleamed from the war and newfound Sangheili allies. Overall the initiative intends to replace the previous line of Frigates by the end of the 26th century to early 27th. Aerofabrique SA who is leading the initiative through contract deals with the UNSC is optimistic and determined to ensure the future of the UNSC Navy is equipped with the best warships possible.

Strident-Class Heavy Frigate
With the intent of eventually replacing the fast attack, heavy hitting, reputation of the Paris-Class Heavy Frigate the Strident is the UNSC Navy's first addition to the Post-War Frigate Line. Seeing utilization primarily for escort of larger capital ships and for rapid offensive engagement the Strident was entered service in 2552. The new heavy frigate is not expected to completely overhaul the surviving Paris-Class Frigates until well into the 2580's as long as Humanity remains at relative peace.

Deliverance-Class Assault Frigate
Operating largely as a micro-carrier, escort-transport ship, and capable of commanding operations as a light capital ship the Deliverance is intended to replace the out-of-date Charon-Class Light Frigate. Alternatively the Deliverance has been classified as an assault frigate due to its considerable carrying capacity along with its increased tonnage. Deliverance-Class frigates saw their namesake ship commissioned in early March of 2558. Deliverance as the second addition to the initiative is expected to replace the exhausted Charon-Class by the late 26th century to early 27th.

Pikeman-Class Light Frigate
The Pikeman is the final addition to the initiatives goal of introducing modern alternatives to the Remembrance Frigate Line. Its light tonnage along with advanced weapons and defensive systems make the Pikeman ideal for cluster escort duties and colonial defense. Its potential as an outer system policing vessel has also been considered along with its role of light personnel transport. Replacing the Stalwart-Class Light Frigate the Pikeman was introduced shortly after the Deliverance in the summer of 2558 and is expected to fully replace the Stalwart by the turn of the 26th century.

Intentions
While the initiative has contracts with the UNSC Navy to begin production with a goal to decommission older warships as the new vessels enter service Aerofabrique SA believes the Remembrance Line is being immortalized and shown tribute by this new line of warships intending to take the watch. While the company has stated the intend to commemorate each sub-class of the Remembrance line with ships named after them so far only the Strident-Class has fulfilled this promise.

Technological Showcase

 * All ships produced under the Post-War Frigate Line will feature Energy Shielding Capabilities
 * Plasma resistant Hull plating
 * Advanced weaponry Capabilities
 * Advanced Slip-Space Capabilities
 * Modularity for Mission Specific Loadouts.