Galaxy Class



Type: Heavy Explorer (Battleship)

The first true multi-role starship design in over a century, Galaxy Class starships function as deep space explorers capable of operating independently for several years. Extensive sensor capabilities and laboratory facilities, as well as diverse crews, allow the Galaxy Class to engage in a wide range of scientific research. As the foremost ship in the 24th century, the class was intended to project Federation influence throughout the Alpha Quadrant and beyond. When pressed, the class also makes an effecive weapons platform for deployment into hostile areas of space. Such diversity means that the Galaxy Class will continue to serve at the forefront of Starfleet planning for some time and, accordingly, will be outfitted with the latest applicable technologies.

Over the years the class has undergone a number of refits to fit with the changing climate including her tactical systems. Overall however the class remains an explorer at heart although her weapon load-out now places her firmly in the Battleship rating alongside her newer and arguabley more powerful Sovereign Class cousin.