Sovereign Class

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Sovereign Class
The Federation Sovereign Class
Catagory:	Explorer Type II
Commissioned:	2372-present
Length:	685 meters
Width:	250 meters
Height:	88 meters
Mass:	3,205,000 metric tons
Decks:	24
Crew:	130 officers, 725 enlisted
Maximum capacity:	3,900
Phasers:	Type XII
Torpedo launchers:	5 (2372-2375) 9 (2379)
Warp reactor:	M/ARA
Normal cruising speed:	Warp 6
Max cruising speed:	Warp 9.7
Maximum speed:	Warp 9.9 (12hrs)
Armament:	16 Type XII Phasers 10 Torpedo Tubes Photon Torpedoes Quantum Torpedoes
Defenses:	High Capacity Shields
Threat:	High
Estimated Ships:	5
Known Ships:	2

The Sovereign class is Starfleet's newest and most technologically advanced class of starship. When first conceived the Sovereign class was intended to carry out the same mission profile as the Ambassador and the Galaxy classes, with introduction coming late in the Galaxy class's life cycle. As new threats emerged in the mid-24th century, such as the return of the Romulan Empire and the Borg, the Sovereign class design was to incorporate elements of a battleship, and lessening of the diplomatic and exploration roles. After the first Borg invasion the Sovereign class was rushed into service far earlier then planned. This allowed the class to play a pivotal role in the Dominion War and Reman incident.

Additional Information

Fulfilling its role as an unofficial battleship the Sovereign class is equipped with quantum torpedoes and Type XII phasers. These weapons systems can out match almost every ship in the Alpha Quadrant and are intended to engage the Borg and the Dominion. The Sovereign class is also fitted with a high capacity shield system allowing it to stay in a fire fight much longer then a Galaxy class starship.

In addition to the class' tactical systems, the hull has been streamed lined and fitted with warp engines and nacelles that reduce damage to subspace. The Sovereign class can reach warp speeds of greater then 9.9, making it one of Starfleet's fastest ships.

History

• 2372 - U.S.S. Enterperise-E commisioned

Notable Ships

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• Sovereign Class

External links

• Sovereign Changes (DITL)

Images

The USS Enterprise-E sets a course to Sector 001 to engage the Borg against orders from Starfleet.	The Sovereign class is part explorer and part battleship that will eventually replace many of Starfleet's older classes.	The USS Enterprise-E fires phasers at a Borg cube in the Battle of Sector 001.
The USS Enterprise-E detonates its warp core to escape the Son'a.	The USS Enterprise-E at warp.	The USS Enterprise-E sweeps phasers across space in search for the Reman Scimitar.

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