The Charon-class light frigate is inferior to its heavier sisters in terms of direct fleet combat. In a polar opposite UNSC Aegis Fate and Forward Unto Dawn were used at the end of the conflict during the Battle of the Lesser Ark. Battlegroup 4 comprised of two of them, CMA Vostok and Arabia, who engaged a Covenant OSS-class Battlecarrier, though both were destroyed almost instantly.

This is because of their ability as one of the largest human-built ships to enter and operate in atmosphere, providing fire support and ferrying troops, supplies and even civilians to and from the battlefield.ĭespite their poor combat capabilities, Charon-class frigates served throughout the entire war from the First Battle of Harvest to the penultimate Battle of Installation 00 and saw action at many battles in between.

One of the smallest starship classifications at only 489 meters, these frigates are mainly tasked with ferrying supplies, weapons, personnel, and are one of the most common ships used by the UNSC.

Unsc charon class frigate