Klingon
Kl’sarza class
Kl’sarza class (FASA-2301)
The Kl’sarza class, known as the D-16 to Starfleet, was named for a Klingon word meaning “swift wind,” and was produced at Iosia from 2246-2268. Of the 192 constructed by 2281, 27 were in reserve fleets, 123 had been destroyed, eleven had been captured (six by Starfleet), eight were listed as missing, three had been scrapped, 16 had been sold to prominent houses within the Empire, and 4 had been sold to private interests within the Triangle.[1]
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K’toch class
K’toch class (ENT-01-02)
Small Klingon ship. Klaang piloted a K’toch class ship for his meeting with Sarin in 2151.[1]
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K’t’inga class
K’t’inga class (ST-06)
K’t’inga class (ST-01)
K’t’inga class command pod (ST-01)
The K’t’inga class,[2] which meant “bringer of destruction,” was introduced in mid-2269 and was a match for the Federation Constitution class and Romulan S’ten Vastam (V-6) class cruisers. This gave the Klingon Defense Force a slight advantage along its borders, and the Klingon Empire began to press the balance more aggressively. Both the Romulan Navy and Starfleet commissioned upgraded versions of their vessels shortly after the appearance of the K’t’inga class in order to hold the Klingons in check. Within two years after its introduction, 75% of all facilities producing the D-7 had been converted to manufacture the K’t’inga, allowing the Klingons to place more and more of these ships in sensitive areas.[3]
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K’el Ri’anda class
K’el Ri’anda class (FASA-2301)
Constructed in mid-2271, the K’el Ri’anda class was the first attempt by Klingon ship designers to construct a battleship, rather than a cruiser or frigate. In March 2279, a K’el Ri’anda, escorted by six D’ath D’lan (D-11) class ships, attacked a group of Romulan ships near the Triangle, consisting of a single S’ten Vastam (V-6) class cruiser and three Vas-Tagor Lattam (T-2) class destroyers. The Klingon commander, confident in his new ship, pressed the attack, only to find the Romulan cruiser his equal. After several exchanges of fire, the Klingon force had suffered the loss of three D’ath D’lan class ships, and serious damage had been done to the K’el Ri’anda; the Romulan cruiser had received moderate damage, and one destroyer had been eliminated. The Klingons, wary of losing the battleship, began to withdraw, but the Romulan commander decided to launch a counterattack against the Klingons. The battleship still had plenty of fight left and was able to disable another of the Romulan destroyers. At this point, both sides disengaged; the Klingon ships withdrew to Klingon space, while the Romulan commander returned to the area of the battle and salvaged what he could of his ships, taking in tow a disabled D’ath D’lan. This skirmish proved to the Klingon Defense Force that the K’el Ri’anda still needed improvements. Of the 21 K’el Ri’anda class ships built, 20 remained in active service in 2281, and one was missing and presumed lost. The ships were constructed at Taamar and were produced at a rate of two per year. The class name, K’el Ri’anda, translated to “the dangerous fat man;” the brunt of many jokes about being more dangerous to their crews than to the enemy, these ships were also known to Starfleet crews as “the fat man” and “the turtle.”[1]
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I.K.S. HaH’vat IKC-7001
K’t’inga class (ST-06)
The K’t’inga class HaH’vat,[2] commanded by Captain Kang, encountered the U.S.S. Excelsior NCC-2000 in the Azure Nebula in 2291.[1]
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- 1. “Flashback.” Star Trek: Voyager, Episode 145. Television. 11 September 1996.
- 2. “Starships.” Star Trek Roleplaying Game, Book 4. Game. 2003. Decipher, Inc.
I.K.S. Gr’oth IKC-4175
D-7 class (DS9-503)
A D-7 class battlecruiser commanded by Captain Koloth, the Gr’oth[2] visited Deep Space K-7 for shore leave in 2268. The ship became infested with Tribbles, thanks to the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701,[1] which gave the crew additional incentive to join in the Great Tribble Hunt.[3]
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Death Rite class
Death Rite class (FASA-2301)
| Specifications | Original | Refit |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 160 meters[1] | 160 meters[1] |
| Width | 110 meters[1] | 110 meters[1] |
| Height | 22 meters[1] | 24 meters[1] |
| Mass | 85,400 metric tons[1] | 95,600 metric tons[1] |
| Crew | 330[1] | 340[1] |
| Troops | 180[1] | 200[1] |
| Shuttlecraft | 4[1] | 4[1] |
| Cruising Speed | Warp 7[1] | Warp 8[1] |
| Emergency Speed | Warp 8[1] | Warp 9[1] |
| Weapons | 6 KD-5 disruptors[1] | 6 KD-8 disruptors[1] |
The Death Rite class cruiser, known as the D-20 to Starfleet, was commissioned in mid-2254 and immediately rushed into the Four Years War, where they were used much like the famed D-7. Though the class suffered from a lack of maneuvering power and a relatively weak superstructure, it seemed to make up for these deficiencies in its weapons and shielding. This fault was corrected in 2270; the refit model was far more maneuverable and had more power, as well as a more efficient shielding system and a stronger superstructure. The class was produced at Gnuu Re’ and H’rez. The class was named from “the death of honor,” a traditional death rite; in this rite, a captive who has fought well was killed with a silver dagger handed down through family lines. When a family line was broken, the dagger was destroyed after it was used to eliminate the last family member.[1]
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Dath D’lan class
Dath D’lan class (FASA-2301)
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Length | 234 meters[1] |
| Width | 128 meters[1] |
| Height | 34 meters[1] 45 meters (refit)[1] |
| Mass | 79,900 metric tons[1] 85,000 metric tons (refit)[1] |
| Crew | 218[1] 225 (refit)[1] |
| Passengers | 220[1] |
| Shuttlecraft | 2[1] |
| Cruising Speed | Warp 7[1] Warp 8 (refit)[1] |
| Emergency Speed | Warp 8[1] Warp 9 (refit)[1] |
| Weapons | 2 KD-4 disruptors[1] 2 KD-5 disruptors; 1 KD-10 disruptor; 2 torpedo tubes (refit)[1] |
The Dath D’lan class destroyer, known to Starfleet as the D-11, was the most unusual design in the Klingon fleet, easily recognized on visual scan because of its single wing, and was commissioned in mid-2262. That the vessel never fared well in battle was blamed on its asymmetrical design, which worked to restrict the field of fire from the weapons mounting hardpoints. Able to travel at speeds of Warp 7, it was one of the fastest ships in known space at the time it was commissioned, as well as having had satisfactory tactical maneuverability. Nevertheless, the class was unpopular, as it lacked sufficient firepower to perform its duties. It’s unsurprising that a refit was commissioned in 2270 to upgrade the weapons systems, extending their range by 80,000 km, but battle performance was not significantly improved.[1]
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D’esta Kar class
D’esta kar class (FASA-2301)
| Specifications | Original | Refit |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 220 meters[1] | 220 meters[1] |
| Width | 170 meters[1] | 170 meters[1] |
| Height | 42 meters[1] | 42 meters[1] |
| Mass | 59,800 metric tons[1] | 60,100 metric tons[1] |
| Crew | 285[1] | 292[1] |
| Passengers | 30[1] | 30[1] |
| Shuttlecraft | 2[1] | 2[1] |
| Cruising Speed | Warp 6[1] | Warp 6[1] |
| Emergency Speed | Warp 7[1] | Warp 7[1] |
| Weapons | 4 KD-6 disruptors; 2 torpedo launchers[1] | 4 KD-6 disruptors; 2 torpedo launchers[1] |
The D’esta Kar class, known as the D-14 to Starfleet, was introduced in 2274; in 2278, it was modified to add a cloaking device and an additional transporter. The class name referred to a predator on the planet Nogunda, which immobilized its prey by injecting a paralyzing agent through its stinger.[1]
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D’ama class
D’ama class (FASA-2301)
The D-4—which was the predecessor of the famed D-7 and was known to its Klingon builders as the D’ama, or “predator,” class—pioneered the command-pod design that would later become the standard for most Klingon warships in the late 22nd and 23rd centuries. The class was introduced in 2142 with the commissioning of eight ships, and was produced at the alarming rate of one per month at facilities operating as if under wartime production orders. It wasn’t until Operation Dixie in the 2280s that it was discovered that the Klingons were, in fact, being attacked by an unknown enemy. During this conflict, the D’ama class saw extensive action and went through several different modifications, most of which were never brought into active production. The conflict ended about two years later, slowing further development.[1] The Klingon Ship Recognition Manual indicates its production date was 2242, but given the appearance of a similar design in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode “Unexpected”, and the appearance of the D-5 class later in the series, 2142 is a more likely date.
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