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Halo Nevada-class Heavy Frigate

The Nevada-class heavy frigate (hull classification symbol: FFG) is a general-purpose escort and combat vessel deployed by the UNSC Navy in the immediate aftermath of the Human-Covenant War. Developed as part of a sweeping post-war modernization effort, the Nevada-class was one of dozens of new designs intended to replace the heavily depleted fleets of older frigates and destroyers. At over 700 meters in length, it is the largest and most heavily armed frigate ever constructed by the UNSC, marking a significant departure from previous SinoViet Heavy Machinery design principles. While earlier designs emphasized modularity and cost-efficiency, the Nevada-class prioritizes battlefield survivability and cutting-edge combat systems. Despite these changes, it retains the classic profile of its predecessors and remains a versatile "jack of all trades" platform.

First introduced in 2550, development of the Nevada-class accelerated following the Fall of Paris IV. As a testbed for several experimental systems, early models faced challenges in deployment due to their complex hull geometry and unproven subsystems, resulting in limited frontline service. Although only deployed in small numbers initially, the class saw significant action during the Fall of Reach, where it sustained heavy losses. Nonetheless, its performance validated the platform’s design, and production was ramped up following the Battle for Earth. In the post-war fleet, the Nevada-class carved out a critical niche as a heavily armed long-range patrol and escort frigate. Barring unforeseen developments, these vessels are expected to remain in service for decades, guarding humanity during a period of fragile peace and escalating threats.

This ship is by far one of my favorite Fandom designs. Not only does it have the best lore (which I’ve borrowed here), but it also features a highly recognizable silhouette—especially those engines, which appear in Halo 2 Anniversary artwork and partially in Halo Wars 2 concept art. The ship design comes from someone in the Chokepoint Games Discord, who’s created several other ships I might build in the future. In terms of tactics, it’s really meant to be paired with the Strident-class, but it can actually take on a Covenant frigate head-on and stand a solid chance of winning.

All that being said, I hope you enjoy this little tank of a ship, and more will be on the way soon.