Helios-class Heavy Frigate

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Helios-class Heavy Frigate Production information Manufacturer Reyes-McLees Shipyards Model FFG Class Frigate Technical specifications Length 496 metres Width 152 metres Height/depth 98 metres Mass 4317 tons Maximum acceleration 67 meters per second squared Maximum speed (Space) 47,000 kilometres per minute, 2,820,000 kilometres per hour Engine unit(s) Plasma Fusion Drive Slipspace Drive Shaw-Fujikawa Model 52 Slipspace velocity 912 light years per day Shielding Grade 3 shield Hull Laminated shell Layers of titanium Layers of AEGIS Thermal energy absorbing layers Kinetic absorbing layers Aero gel layer Sensor systems AN/SPY-9 PAVE HOUND Active Electronically Scanned Array RADAR AN/SPY-7 PAVE SAW Radio Telescope AN/SSS-19 SAFEGUARD Electromagnetic Array AN/SSS-19 REARGUARD Electromagnetic Array AN/SLS-12 HORNET LIDAR AN/SVS-68 Optical Telescope AN/SAS-67 Infra-red Telescope AN/SSQ-23 Sensor Network Targeting systems Multispectrum Optical AI assisted camera network Navigation system AI assisted Slipspace 'MAZE' directional router AI/Manual driven computer supported pilot systems Avionics AI Assisted ADIS MASER communications dish Slipspace LASER communication system War Net Integrated computer Countermeasures Firestorm Close-in Weapon System Thunderstorm Close-in Weapon System AN/SLQ 115 HARLEQUIN Decoy Launcher AN/SLQ-221 DOPPLEGANGER Array AN/SLQ-301 PAVE KEEPER AN/SLQ-340 PIRATE Torpedo counter guidance system AN/SLQ-1011 PAVE FAITH Emergency Thrusters Armament 1 Mk. VII Light Coil MAC gun or 1 W/AS M21A 'Tsunami' DIC 50 Archer pods (24 missiles each) 2 Marksman pods (six missiles each) 1 Sharpshooter pods (7 Munitions) 10 M37 Rampage Light Naval Gun 2 M54 Lancer Naval Support Energy Weapon 16 Windstorm Close-in Weapon Systems 8 Laser point defence guns 8 Thunderstorm Close-in Weapon Systems 4 RSM-103 Wayfarer Tactical Weapon Platform or 4 RSM-106 Wayfarer TWP Complement 1 FQ-99C Scimitar Squadron (10 Warlords) 1 RQ-104 Kilij Squadron (3 Perceptors) 1 F-218D/E Sabre Squadron (12 Sabres/ 1 Squadron) 1 platoon strength Visit, board, search, and seizure unit Crew 150/1 AI Minimum crew 6/1 AI Consumables 13 months of Water with recycling, 7 months of food supplies Usage Year introduced 2598 Role(s) Escort, Search and Destroy Affiliation United Nations Space Command, UNSC Navy, UNSC Marines

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The Helios-class Heavy Frigate is a light capital ship used by the UNSC for close escort and hunter-killer missions, and in a few cases, patrol duties. Based upon the Strident-class Frigate, it uses heavier armour, and more powerful engines, at the cost of transport capability. It utilises heavy cannons to lay down heavy fire. These heavy guns carry two 155mm gauss cannons, capable of accelerating a large slug to hyper velocity, causing horrendous damage to a ship on impact. Such a bombardment is extremely deadly against most light warships.

The Helios is used in naval battle groups to provide close in escort for carriers against marauding light capital ships, or to augment the fire power of cruisers, allowing them to cause horrendous damage to ships much higher in tonnage. It can also be used for hit and run attacks, being one of the fastest and lightest capital ships in the UNSC fleet with the highest punch. This allows it to cause horrendous damage at high speeds. It is also used for 'aggressive patrols', where capture and search isn't a requirement, where it can quickly and decisively destroy a enemy vessel. It is often seen plying lawless sectors, where the battles against the Remnant, Pirate factions and Insurrectionists is an ongoing guerrilla war.

The Helios carries only two to four Pelicans, for short range missions. Its on-board Marine complement consists of, usually, a platoon for boarding operations, search and seizure and defence against boarders. It can fit three platoons at maximum, but the room on-board becomes incredibly cramped.

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While the Helios has a handful of variants, with minor changes between the ships, the primary variant is the Sekhmet-class Heavy Frigate, which carries a Weapon/Anti-Ship Model 21 Directed Ion Cannon. This Ion Cannon provides a fantastic weapon against shielding ships, causing significant electromagnetic and kinetic damage.

Ships of the line

• UNSC Helios
• UNSC Sekhmet