Blackfin-class corvette

The Blackfin-class were the first interstellar capable prowlers of the United Nations Space Command. Blackfin-class prowlers were the workhorse of the Office of Naval Intelligence during the Inner Colony Wars, though they were joined by the Nightmare Engine-class heavy prowlers in 2387 and the Shadow Traveler-class prowlers in 2396. The Blackfin-class was effectively replaced by the Nightshade-class prowlers in 2429, though Blackfin prowlers remained in service until 2463. 
The Blackfin-class continued a tradition started by the earlier Silent Service-class prowlers with the commissioning of Silent Flight. The flight comprised fourteen Blackfin prowlers commissioned from 2396 to 2402, all with names beginning with "Silent": Silent Blade, Silent Confessor, Silent Executor, Silent Harbinger, Silent Judgment, Silent Knife, Silent Reaper, Silent Scout, Silent Scythe,Silent Service, Silent Song, Silent Spy, Silent Supremacy, and Silent Sword. This tradition was continued in the Nightmare Engine heavy prowlers with the Black Banner and Midnight Flights, and later in the Nightshade prowlers with the Black Water and Dark Star Flights. 
==History==
===Development and construction===
===Service===
==Design==
==Ships in class==
Ship Name 	Commission	Struck	Details
Blackfin 	2379 	2428 	The UNSC Blackfin was commissioned in 2379 and was decommissioned in 2428.
Enchantress 	2379 	2430 	The UNSC Enchantress was commissioned in 2379 and was decommissioned in 2430.
Black River 	2380 	2433 	The UNSC Black River was commissioned in 2380 and was decommissioned in 2433.
Drumbeat 	2380 	2427 	The UNSC Drumbeat was commissioned in 2380 and was decommissioned in 2427.
Gephyrophobia 	2381 	2428 	The UNSC Gephyrophobia was commissioned in 2381 and was decommissioned in 2428.
Devil's Embrace 	2381 	2429 	The UNSC Devil's Embrace was commissioned in 2381 and was decommissioned in 2429.
Invisible 	2382 	2430 	The UNSC Invisible was commissioned in 2382 and was decommissioned in 2430.
Chains of Duty 	2382 	2431 	The UNSC Chains of Duty was commissioned in 2382 and was decommissioned in 2431.
Murmurs in the Dark 	2383 	2432 	The UNSC Murmurs in the Dark was commissioned in 2383 and was decommissioned in 2432.
Ghost Light 	2383 	2435 	The UNSC Ghost Light was commissioned in 2383 and was decommissioned in 2435.
Knight-errant 	2384 	2429 	The UNSC Knight-errant was commissioned in 2384 and was decommissioned in 2429.
Hunter's Moon 	2384 	2430 	The UNSC Hunter's Moon was commissioned in 2384 and was decommissioned in 2430.
Astral Challenger 	2385 	2430 	The UNSC Astral Challenger was commissioned in 2385 and was decommissioned in 2430.
Eye in the Sky 	2385 	2437 	The UNSC Eye in the Sky was commissioned in 2385 and was decommissioned in 2437.
New Dark Age 	2386 	2433 	The UNSC New Dark Age was commissioned in 2386 and was decommissioned in 2433.
Thief of Time 	2386 	2439 	The UNSC Thief of Time was commissioned in 2386 and was decommissioned in 2439.
Imperceptible 	2387 	2434 	The UNSC Imperceptible was commissioned in 2387 and was decommissioned in 2434.
Dark Force Rising 	2387 	2436 	The UNSC Dark Force Rising was commissioned in 2387 and was decommissioned in 2436.
Menacing 	2388 	2436 	The UNSC Menacing was commissioned in 2388 and was decommissioned in 2436.
Astral Invader 	2388 	2436 	The UNSC Astral Invader was commissioned in 2388 and was decommissioned in 2436.
Night Watch 	2389 	2435 	The UNSC Night Watch was commissioned in 2389 and was decommissioned in 2435.
Out of Sight 	2389 	2437 	The UNSC Out of Sight was commissioned in 2389 and was decommissioned in 2437.
Black Knight 	2390 	2439 	The UNSC Black Knight was commissioned in 2390 and was decommissioned in 2439.
Consanguinity 	2390 	2440 	The UNSC Consanguinity was commissioned in 2390 and was decommissioned in 2440.
Perceptive 	2391 	2436 	The UNSC Perceptive was commissioned in 2391 and was decommissioned in 2436.
Devil's Dance 	2391 	2438 	The UNSC Devil's Dance was commissioned in 2391 and was decommissioned in 2438.
Red Moon 	2392 	2438 	The UNSC Red Moon was commissioned in 2392 and was decommissioned in 2438.
Dread Premonition 	2392 	2439 	The UNSC Dread Premonition was commissioned in 2392 and was decommissioned in 2439.
Queen of the Black 	2393 	2439 	The UNSC Queen of the Black was commissioned in 2393 and was decommissioned in 2439.
Beyond the Veil 	2393 	2437 	The UNSC Beyond the Veil was commissioned in 2393 and was decommissioned in 2437.
Quiet Tidings 	2394 	2441 	The UNSC Quiet Tidings was commissioned in 2394 and was decommissioned in 2441.
Deathly Enchantment 	2394 	2444 	The UNSC Deathly Enchantment was commissioned in 2394 and was decommissioned in 2444.
Light in the Black 	2395 	2445 	The UNSC Light in the Black was commissioned in 2395 and was decommissioned in 2445.
Essence of Oblivion 	2395 	2445 	The UNSC Essence of Oblivion was commissioned in 2395 and was decommissioned in 2445.
Silent ScoutSilent Flight 	2396 	2451 	The UNSC Silent Scout was commissioned in 2396 and was decommissioned in 2451.
Silent SpySilent Flight 	2396 	2451 	The UNSC Silent Spy was commissioned in 2396 and was decommissioned in 2451.
Silent SongSilent Flight 	2397 	2452 	The UNSC Silent Song was commissioned in 2397 and was decommissioned in 2452.
Silent ServiceSilent Flight 	2397 	2450 	The UNSC Silent Service was commissioned in 2397 and was decommissioned in 2450.
Silent ScytheSilent Flight 	2398 	2451 	The UNSC Silent Scythe was commissioned in 2398 and was decommissioned in 2451.
Silent SwordSilent Flight 	2398 	2452 	The UNSC Silent Sword was commissioned in 2398 and was decommissioned in 2452.
Silent BladeSilent Flight 	2399 	2455 	The UNSC Silent Blade was commissioned in 2399 and was decommissioned in 2455.
Silent KnifeSilent Flight 	2399 	2450 	The UNSC Silent Knife was commissioned in 2399 and was decommissioned in 2450.
Silent SupremacySilent Flight	2400 	2450 	The UNSC Silent Supremacy was commissioned in 2400 and was decommissioned in 2450.
Silent JudgmentSilent Flight 	2400 	2453 	The UNSC Silent Judgment was commissioned in 2400 and was decommissioned in 2453.
Silent ConfessorSilent Flight	2401 	2452 	The UNSC Silent Confessor was commissioned in 2401 and was decommissioned in 2452.
Silent ExecutorSilent Flight 	2401 	2455 	The UNSC Silent Executor was commissioned in 2401 and was decommissioned in 2455.
Silent ReaperSilent Flight 	2402 	2456 	The UNSC Silent Reaper was commissioned in 2402 and was decommissioned in 2456.
Silent HarbingerSilent Flight	2402 	2459 	The UNSC Silent Harbinger was commissioned in 2402 and was decommissioned in 2459.
Bright Blade 	2403 	2451 	The UNSC Bright Blade was commissioned in 2403 and was decommissioned in 2451.
Last Gleaming 	2403 	2455 	The UNSC Last Gleaming was commissioned in 2403 and was decommissioned in 2455.
Edge of Eternity 	2404 	2456 	The UNSC Edge of Eternity was commissioned in 2404 and was decommissioned in 2456.
Razor's Edge 	2404 	2451 	The UNSC Razor's Edge was commissioned in 2404 and was decommissioned in 2451.
Black Eagle 	2405 	2451 	The UNSC Black Eagle was commissioned in 2405 and was decommissioned in 2451.
Ounce of Prevention 	2405 	2454 	The UNSC Ounce of Prevention was commissioned in 2405 and was decommissioned in 2454.
Europa Ghost 	2406 	2458 	The UNSC Europa Ghost was commissioned in 2406 and was decommissioned in 2458.
Moonlight Sentinel 	2406 	2457 	The UNSC Moonlight Sentinel was commissioned in 2406 and was decommissioned in 2457.
Phantom 	2407 	2455 	The UNSC Phantom was commissioned in 2407 and was decommissioned in 2455.
Blade Breaker 	2407 	2456 	The UNSC Blade Breaker was commissioned in 2407 and was decommissioned in 2456.
Restless and Wicked 	2408 	2459 	The UNSC Restless and Wicked was commissioned in 2408 and was decommissioned in 2459.
Interstellar Demon 	2408 	2460 	The UNSC Interstellar Demon was commissioned in 2408 and was decommissioned in 2460.
Dark Defiance 	2409 	2458 	The UNSC Dark Defiance was commissioned in 2409 and was decommissioned in 2458.
Ruthless 	2409 	2460 	The UNSC Ruthless was commissioned in 2409 and was decommissioned in 2460.
Celestial Claw 	2410 	2459 	The UNSC Celestial Claw was commissioned in 2410 and was decommissioned in 2459.
Sharp Edge 	2410 	2460 	The UNSC Sharp Edge was commissioned in 2410 and was decommissioned in 2460.
Elusive 	2411 	2463 	The UNSC Elusive was commissioned in 2411 and was decommissioned in 2463.
Song of Lost Souls 	2411 	2460 	The UNSC Song of Lost Souls was commissioned in 2411 and was decommissioned in 2460.
===UNSC Blackfin===
The UNSC Blackfin was commissioned in 2379. The prowler operated throughout the colonies before and during the Inner Colony Wars, taking part in anti-piracy and counter-insurgency operations. Blackfin successfully captured a would-be rebel convoy of three cargo ships in 2397, seizing two thousand infantry weapons and several tons of munitions. In 2401, Blackfin and Ghost Light were instrumental in thwarting the attempted hijacking of the Horizon-class colony ship CAA Chrysanthemum Blossoms. Blackfin was decommissioned in 2428, though a Nightshade prowler would take up the name in 2430. 
===UNSC Enchantress===
The UNSC Enchantress was commissioned in 2379 and was decommissioned in 2430. 
===UNSC Ghost Light===
The UNSC Ghost Light was commissioned in 2383. The prowler operated throughout the colonies before and during the Inner Colony Wars, taking part in anti-piracy and counter-insurgency operations. In 2401, Blackfin and Ghost Light were instrumental in thwarting the attempted hijacking of the Horizon-class colony ship CAA Chrysanthemum Blossoms. Ghost Light was decommissioned in 2435. 
===UNSC Silent Scout===
The UNSC Silent Scout was commissioned in 2396. The first of the fourteen prowlers of Silent Flight, the Silent Scout served through the Inner Colony Wars and was decommissioned in 2451. 
===UNSC Silent Spy===
The UNSC Silent Spy was commissioned in 2396. The second of the fourteen prowlers of Silent Flight, the Silent Spy served through the Inner Colony Wars and was decommissioned in 2451. 
===UNSC Silent Song===
The UNSC Silent Song was commissioned in 2397. The third of the fourteen prowlers of Silent Flight, the Silent Song served through the Inner Colony Wars and was decommissioned in 2452. 
===UNSC Silent Service===
The UNSC Silent Service was commissioned in 2397. The fourth of the fourteen prowlers of Silent Flight, the Silent Service served through the Inner Colony Wars and was decommissioned in 2450. 
===UNSC Silent Scythe===
The UNSC Silent Scythe was commissioned in 2398. The fifth of the fourteen prowlers of Silent Flight, the Silent Scythe served through the Inner Colony Wars and was decommissioned in 2451. 
===UNSC Silent Sword===
The UNSC Silent Sword was commissioned in 2398. The sixth of the fourteen prowlers of Silent Flight, the Silent Sword served through the Inner Colony Wars and was decommissioned in 2452. 
===UNSC Silent Blade===
The UNSC Silent Blade was commissioned in 2399. The seventh of the fourteen prowlers of Silent Flight, the Silent Blade served through the Inner Colony Wars and was decommissioned in 2455. 
===UNSC Silent Knife===
The UNSC Silent Knife was commissioned in 2399. The eighth of the fourteen prowlers of Silent Flight, the Silent Knife served through the Inner Colony Wars and was decommissioned in 2450. 
===UNSC Silent Supremacy===
The UNSC Silent Supremacy was commissioned in 2400. The ninth of the fourteen prowlers of Silent Flight, the Silent Supremacy served through the Inner Colony Wars and was decommissioned in 2450. 
===UNSC Silent Judgment===
The UNSC Silent Judgment was commissioned in 2400. The tenth of the fourteen prowlers of Silent Flight, the Silent Judgment served through the Inner Colony Wars and was decommissioned in 2453. 
===UNSC Silent Confessor===
The UNSC Silent Confessor was commissioned in 2401. The eleventh of the fourteen prowlers of Silent Flight, the Silent Confessor served through the Inner Colony Wars and was decommissioned in 2452. 
===UNSC Silent Executor===
The UNSC Silent Executor was commissioned in 2401. The twelvth of the fourteen prowlers of Silent Flight, the Silent Executor served through the Inner Colony Wars and was decommissioned in 2455. 
===UNSC Silent Reaper===
The UNSC Silent Reaper was commissioned in 2402. The thirteenth of the fourteen prowlers of Silent Flight, the Silent Reaper served through the Inner Colony Wars and was decommissioned in 2456. 
===UNSC Silent Harbinger===
The UNSC Silent Harbinger was commissioned in 2402. The fourteenth and last prowler of Silent Flight, the Silent Harbinger served through the Inner Colony Wars and was decommissioned in 2459. 
===UNSC Elusive===
The UNSC Elusive was commissioned in 2411. The prowler patrolled the colonies for the next fifty years, accruing an impressive record of anti-piracy and anti-smuggling achievements. The last Blackfin prowler to remain in service, the Elusive was decommissioned in 2463. 
===UNSC Song of Lost Souls===
The UNSC Song of Lost Souls was commissioned in 2411. The prowler was utilized by the Office of Naval Intelligence as a both a pirate hunter and special purpose ship. Song of Lost Souls took part in a number of highly classified operations. The prowler was decommissioned in 2460. 
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