A fictional [[spacecraft]] from the [[Macross]] science fiction series.

The [b]Northampton Class Stealth Frigate[/b] is the smallest of the [[U.N. Spacy]] and [[N.U.N.S.]] ships of the line. 

It is an easily constructed wedge shaped small vessel and functions as the main-force warship for colonization fleets. The main engines are built around the center circumference of the rear hull and supply the 250 meter long frigate with excellent speed and maneuverability that compensates for a lack of heavy firepower. 

Like many of the next generation space vessels of the UNG, the stealth frigate features a stealth composition and functions as a carrier ship for variable fighters. In battle the stealth frigate utilizes several concealed launch bays for the fighters and has several anti-ship missile launchers and converging energy beam cannons. 

The widespread use of this class has lead to the deployment of numerous modified frigates such as firepower enhanced, reconnaissance and early warning variants. The stealth frigates have also been adopted by ally [[Zentradi]] crews and these ships feature more giant humanoid [[alien]] technology with distinctive hull designs. The stealth frigate fulfills a primary operational role and thus there are large numbers of these ships serving in the UN Spacy fleets, from planetary defense around Earth  to far reaching colony fleets. 

Stealth Frigates serve as the first defensive line in the migration fleets, with carriers forming the second defense line. Additionally, a squadron of stealth frigates will operate as "pilot fish" for surveying routes and securing supplies ahead of a migration fleets.

This ship was designed by [[Miyatake Kazutaka]] in the 1990s.
northampton class stealth frigate