At one point early in their use, the Romulans outfitted a number of Obsidian Order Keldons with cloaking devices, but they were lost in an ambush in the gamma quadrant. First introduced into the Cardassian navy in 2371, this vessel was the successor to the backbone of the fleet: the Galor-class. The Cardassians were known the quadrant over for their military might, but the Keldon-class is the pinnacle of the power. During the Dominion War, the ships were especially effective at taking out Jem'Hadar attack ships. This allowed for surprising tactics that would scramble an enemy. As a result, they would travel in groups and attack like fighter squadrons. It's also incredibly fast for its size, able to reach speeds in excess of warp eight.ĭespite its popularity, the ship would often find itself outmatched by larger Constitution-class (the make of the Kirk's classic Enterprise) and Galaxy-class ships (Picard's Enterprise from 'The Next Generation').

Armed with forward and aft firing photon torpedo launchers as well as two disruptor cannons on the wings, it makes for the perfect strike craft. It's a testament to the ship's capabilities that, even though it was introduced in the 23rd Century, it saw continued use even in the late 24th Century. One of the oldest and most honored ships in the Klingon Defense Forces, the Bird-of-Prey (also known as a K'vort-class, B'rell-class, or a D12) is an incredibly versatile vessel. Defiant during the rush to retake Deep Space Nine during Operation Return. Majestic, served as flanking guards for the U.S.S. Though it was never the toughest or the most powerful ship, it helped hold the line during several important battles of the war. It was also featured forward and rear firing torpedo tubes.ĭuring the Dominion War, the Miranda-class filled out the ranks of the Federation fleet. The standard configuration for the ship involved six dual-phaser banks on the primary hull, though those were replaced with phaser arrays in the 24th Century. Their arch above their saucer section can be outfitted several different ways, allowing the ship to have more sensor equipment or weapons. Some were outfitted for exploration, others for scientific roles, and many for patrol duties.

Introduced in the late 23rd Century, the Miranda-class ships were extremely adaptable ships that could fit any mission required of them.

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