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The [[ma:New_Orleans_class|New Orleans]] class was introduced as a counterpart to the large Nebula and Galaxy class starships. The intention was to produce a Frigate that incorporated the technology advances being deployed on these two starships. The New Orleans would also have nearly equal speed to facilitate fleet operations. | The [[ma:New_Orleans_class|New Orleans]] class was introduced as a counterpart to the large [[ma:Nebula class|Nebula]] and [[ma:Galaxy class|Galaxy]] class starships. The intention was to produce a Frigate that incorporated the technology advances being deployed on these two starships. The New Orleans would also have nearly equal speed to facilitate fleet operations. | ||
The Independence was commissioned in 2366 before the beginning of the Dominion | The '''Independence''' was commissioned in 2366 before the beginning of the [[ma:Dominion War|Dominion War]]. One of the few ships to survive the war, the Independence under went a standard refit in 2379. Like her sister ships, the Nebula and Galaxy class vessels, this New Orleans class ship is the first planned refit to upgrade weapons, shields, and armor. | ||
The Independence comes from a long line of warships, dating back to the mid-19th century. More famous than the early sailing vessels were the ships of the mid-20th century, notable for carrying the latest technological advances of the times. | The Independence comes from a long line of warships, dating back to the mid-19th century. More famous than the early sailing vessels were the ships of the mid-20th century, notable for carrying the latest technological advances of the times. | ||
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[[Category:SB118 Fleet|I]] | [[Category:SB118 Fleet|I]] | ||
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