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| − | A '''Heavy Frigate''' is a [[Royal Caledonian Navy]] term for a ship equivalent, in Imperial Navy parlance, to a [[Heavy Cruiser]]. It is considerably larger and more powerful than most vessels called "Frigates". | + | A '''Heavy Frigate''' is a [[Royal Caledonian Navy]] term for a ship equivalent, in Imperial Navy parlance, to a [[Heavy Cruiser]]. It is considerably larger and more powerful than most vessels called "Frigates". |
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| + | The term is rooted in Caledonian naval antiquity, and is kept mostly for traditional reasons. | ||
==Employment== | ==Employment== | ||
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In Caledonian practice, Heavy Frigates serve as the screening force for Battleship squadrons. The role includes: | In Caledonian practice, Heavy Frigates serve as the screening force for Battleship squadrons. The role includes: | ||
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* Covering a Task Force during jumping-out | * Covering a Task Force during jumping-out | ||
* Covering a Task Force's battle squadron's flanks during fleet action | * Covering a Task Force's battle squadron's flanks during fleet action | ||
| − | * Providing close | + | * Providing close reconnaissance for the Task Force. |
| − | {{LEN|Ship type definitions | + | {{LEN|Ship type definitions}} |
{{Sources|S1=[[User:Mitchberg]]}} | {{Sources|S1=[[User:Mitchberg]]}} | ||
Latest revision as of 03:04, 17 February 2015
A Heavy Frigate is a Royal Caledonian Navy term for a ship equivalent, in Imperial Navy parlance, to a Heavy Cruiser. It is considerably larger and more powerful than most vessels called "Frigates".
The term is rooted in Caledonian naval antiquity, and is kept mostly for traditional reasons.
Employment[edit]
In Caledonian practice, Heavy Frigates serve as the screening force for Battleship squadrons. The role includes:
- Jumping in advance of a Task Force to cover its Jumping In point
- Covering a Task Force during jumping-out
- Covering a Task Force's battle squadron's flanks during fleet action
- Providing close reconnaissance for the Task Force.
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