Paris-class heavy frigate (Earth-5875)

The Paris-class heavy frigate is a class of frigate within the UNSC Navy. One of the most commonly fielded warships of the UNSC, they saw extensive use during both the Secession and the First Contact War, and the Epsilon Eridani Fleet fielded many of them among its numbers.

Operational history
Before the outbreak of the Secession in the late 25th century, the concept of a heavy frigate was a novelty to the UNSC for numerous reasons, mostly those including funding. However, in the few years that passed after the coup d'etat on Eridanus II, large support came to the creation of such a vessel upon the ill-defended UNSC fleet, leading to the commissioning of many Paris-class heavy frigates by the time the pivotal Operation TREBUCHET took place. Many Paris-class heavy frigates fought during the Fall of Reach, and after the end of the First Contact War, the few vessels that survived were purposed to either the defense of Earth or other surviving colonies.

Design details
Despite the smaller size of its hangar bay compared to that of the Charon-class light frigate, the Paris-class heavy frigate is the most well armed and armored when compared to most other frigates and destroyers within the UNSC Navy, and thus they are commonly used for ground-support operations. Fast and maneuverable in space, it allows its commanding officer and crew to attack hostile ships at the same time it can avoid their fire without much effort.

Armament
Paris-class frigates have more armament when compared to other frigate classes, having a single light Magnetic Accelerator Cannon. The frigate feature fifty Archer missile silos that, while innective against shielded Covenant warships, is devastating upon contact without shields. The class have twelve coilguns across the hull, and its armor allows it hold up against several small Covenant vessels. It also possesses ten M910 Rampart point defense networks.

Ships of the line

 * UNSC Cascadia
 * UNSC Commonwealth
 * UNSC Gettysburg
 * UNSC Grafton
 * UNSC Saratoga
 * UNSC Savannah

Trivia

 * The class is named after Paris, the capital and most populous city on France, Europe, on Earth.