A blister with several viewports is on the dorsal surface near the bow. Like other frigates, the Strident possesses port and starboard 'wings' and has a laterally split hull. Relatively fragile, the Strident class is armored with easily replaceable Titanium-A armor panels, with additional plating around the ship's delicate engines. 575 meters in length, the ship is fairly narrow on the port-starboard axis. The Strident-class heavy frigate is an incredibly fast and agile warship capable of precise naval combat. After an initial assault, they are deployed en masse to deliver a final, crushing blow and mopping up any stragglers in the process. Up to ten of these frigates can be stored in the internal hangars and docking clamps of UNSC Infinity. īlurring the lines between frigate and destroyer, the lean and lethal Strident class is considered an invaluable asset to the Navy. To compensate for their relative fragility, Strident-class frigates maneuver and attack as a synchronized group to minimize exposure to plasma fire. In attack roles, they rely on their speed and numbers to engage enemy capital ships. The multi-purpose Strident-class heavy frigate most often fulfills escort and attack roles in the fleet. The Strident class fulfills a number of versatile roles in the UNSC Navy, from convoy escort to troop transport. Outfitted with energy shielding and powerful weaponry, the Strident class represents one of the newest generations of warships within the Navy. Manufactured over Mars and Tribute by Aerofabrique SA, these frigates are used as both escort ships and swift-attack vessels.

The Strident-class heavy frigate is a type of heavy frigate in service with the UNSC Navy, designated with the hull code FFG.

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