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Descended from several experimental battleship classes that never saw mass production, the new ''[[Romulan Starships: Examples#Vereleus-class Dreadnought|Vereleus]]''-class dreadnoughts represent the first in a planned series of massive, heavily armed, mobile command centers. Designed to direct fleet operations and strategic movements from the front lines of a battle, these imposing vessels have already provided the impetus for some sweeping changes to Naval battle orders and integrated fleet response plans. The proposed ''Praetorian''-class is scheduled to enter production in 2379. | Descended from several experimental battleship classes that never saw mass production, the new ''[[Romulan Starships: Examples#Vereleus-class Dreadnought|Vereleus]]''-class dreadnoughts represent the first in a planned series of massive, heavily armed, mobile command centers. Designed to direct fleet operations and strategic movements from the front lines of a battle, these imposing vessels have already provided the impetus for some sweeping changes to Naval battle orders and integrated fleet response plans. The proposed ''Praetorian''-class is scheduled to enter production in 2379. | ||
The ships of the numerous warbird classes have undergone a significant evolution during the 24th century as well. Originally designed as the quintessential ships of the line, capable of extended deep-space missions and carrying heavy armaments, the newer warbird classes have become both more specialized and more diverse. The new swift warbird classes, in particular, have redefined the nature and organization of Romulan rapid-response fleets and perimeter defense operations. In addition to a proposed upgrade program for the now-legendary ''[ | The ships of the numerous warbird classes have undergone a significant evolution during the 24th century as well. Originally designed as the quintessential ships of the line, capable of extended deep-space missions and carrying heavy armaments, the newer warbird classes have become both more specialized and more diverse. The new swift warbird classes, in particular, have redefined the nature and organization of Romulan rapid-response fleets and perimeter defense operations. In addition to a proposed upgrade program for the now-legendary ''[[ma:D%27deridex_class|D'deridex]]''-class (scheduled to begin in 2377), several new warbird classes are currently on drawing boards throughout Imperial naval yards. The first of these new classes – the ''T'kassan'' class of strike warbirds – will enter active duty near the end of the decade. | ||
A radical departure from centuries of dedicated military vessel design, the new starbird classes of exploration ships continue to enter service at an aggressive rate. Proving that a place exists for specialized deep-space exploration vessels, several new starbird classes and variants are currently in the planning or development stages. More economical to produce than their larger and more heavily armed cousins, the starbird classes stand as a collective testament to the new spirit of openness currently gaining strength in the Romulan military. They represent a willingness to change and adapt previously foreign to most officers and commanders. The newest and most ambitious starbird design to date – the vast ''T'kairin'' generation cruiser – will be commissioned in early 2378. | A radical departure from centuries of dedicated military vessel design, the new starbird classes of exploration ships continue to enter service at an aggressive rate. Proving that a place exists for specialized deep-space exploration vessels, several new starbird classes and variants are currently in the planning or development stages. More economical to produce than their larger and more heavily armed cousins, the starbird classes stand as a collective testament to the new spirit of openness currently gaining strength in the Romulan military. They represent a willingness to change and adapt previously foreign to most officers and commanders. The newest and most ambitious starbird design to date – the vast ''T'kairin'' generation cruiser – will be commissioned in early 2378. | ||
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Romulan cruiser classes tend to be less important than their Starfleet counterparts. Since the larger warbird classes account for most line vessel duties and missions, the Star Navy normally builds its cruisers with speed and stealth in mind. Although other profiles exist (such as the perimeter defense vessels assigned to many frontier outposts), most cruiser types are incursion, reconnaissance, or search-and-destroy vessels of some type. These ships are commonly employed to test enemy resolve along tense borders or in active threat regions. | Romulan cruiser classes tend to be less important than their Starfleet counterparts. Since the larger warbird classes account for most line vessel duties and missions, the Star Navy normally builds its cruisers with speed and stealth in mind. Although other profiles exist (such as the perimeter defense vessels assigned to many frontier outposts), most cruiser types are incursion, reconnaissance, or search-and-destroy vessels of some type. These ships are commonly employed to test enemy resolve along tense borders or in active threat regions. | ||
Frigates fill many of the same roles as their Starfleet counterparts – escort, patrol, rapid response and deployment, etc. In the Star Navy, many frigate classes are specifically designed to support planetary occupation and pacification missions, and thus possess enhanced close orbital and atmospheric performance enhancements. The Star Navy also builds specialized mobile weapons platforms called gunships. Similar to the feared [[Cardassian]] destroyer classes, these ships are essentially frigates with very heavy armaments and defenses. Romulan gunships often sacrifice drive and propulsion capability for increased offensive and defensive capabilities – in such cases, vast carriers transport the vessels to threat regions where they are needed. These ships are normally key participants in planetary occupation missions, since their lack of maneuverability hampers their ability to act as effective space-based combatants against species with similar technology. For this reason, they are primarily used as pacification tools against less-developed worlds. | Frigates fill many of the same roles as their Starfleet counterparts – escort, patrol, rapid response and deployment, etc. In the Star Navy, many frigate classes are specifically designed to support planetary occupation and pacification missions, and thus possess enhanced close orbital and atmospheric performance enhancements. The Star Navy also builds specialized mobile weapons platforms called gunships. Similar to the feared [[ma:Cardassian|Cardassian]] destroyer classes, these ships are essentially frigates with very heavy armaments and defenses. Romulan gunships often sacrifice drive and propulsion capability for increased offensive and defensive capabilities – in such cases, vast carriers transport the vessels to threat regions where they are needed. These ships are normally key participants in planetary occupation missions, since their lack of maneuverability hampers their ability to act as effective space-based combatants against species with similar technology. For this reason, they are primarily used as pacification tools against less-developed worlds. | ||
The Romulans build no dedicated escort classes, view the role of such vessels as secondary to the primary goal of any mission or battle. However, they do build small, fast ships roughly analogous to many of the heavier Starfleet escort ship types. Called birds of prey (a reference to their cloaking tactics), these small, quick vessels rely on stealth to penetrate enemy defenses. Used primarily as short-range observation, reconnaissance, and ambush craft, most fleets have a wing of such vessels attached to them. No new bird-of-prey classes have been commissioned in some time. This will change in late 2376, when the new ''Vithrel''-class swift bird of prey enters active production. | The Romulans build no dedicated escort classes, view the role of such vessels as secondary to the primary goal of any mission or battle. However, they do build small, fast ships roughly analogous to many of the heavier Starfleet escort ship types. Called birds of prey (a reference to their cloaking tactics), these small, quick vessels rely on stealth to penetrate enemy defenses. Used primarily as short-range observation, reconnaissance, and ambush craft, most fleets have a wing of such vessels attached to them. No new bird-of-prey classes have been commissioned in some time. This will change in late 2376, when the new ''Vithrel''-class swift bird of prey enters active production. | ||
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** ''D'seren''-class Fleet Tender, ''V'geren''-class Armored Transport, ''Sethen''-class Cargo Transport, ''Veranal''-class Occupation Transport | ** ''D'seren''-class Fleet Tender, ''V'geren''-class Armored Transport, ''Sethen''-class Cargo Transport, ''Veranal''-class Occupation Transport | ||
*'''Warbirds''' | *'''Warbirds''' | ||
** ''T'korex''-class, ''V'tir''-class, ''[ | ** ''T'korex''-class, ''V'tir''-class, ''[[ma:D%27deridex_class|D'deridex]]''-class Heavy, ''D'vanga''-class Heavy, ''D'sera''-class Light, ''[[Romulan Starships: Examples#D'valek-class Swift Warbird|D'valek]]''-class Swift, ''T'varo''-class Swift, ''T'kassan''-class Strike (proposed) | ||
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