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While the Romulan Star Navy fields roughly the same number of ship classes as Starfleet, a greater portion of these classes consists of dedicated military designs. Like the ships of Starfleet, most Romulan ships are classified according to their primary mission profiles. Because Romulan vessel classes tend to be more highly specialized than their Starfleet counterparts, their mission-specific roles tend to simplify the classification and design processes. | While the Romulan Star Navy fields roughly the same number of ship classes as Starfleet, a greater portion of these classes consists of dedicated military designs. Like the ships of Starfleet, most Romulan ships are classified according to their primary mission profiles. Because Romulan vessel classes tend to be more highly specialized than their Starfleet counterparts, their mission-specific roles tend to simplify the classification and design processes. | ||
Descended from several experimental battleship classes that never saw mass production, the new ''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 ''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. | 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 ''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. | ||