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*'''Commissioning Date:''' 2290 | *'''Commissioning Date:''' 2290 | ||
GIven the increase in both its exploration of the galaxy and the tensions with the [ | GIven the increase in both its exploration of the galaxy and the tensions with the [[ma:Klingon|Klingons]] in the late 23rd century, Starfleet Command saw the need for a new scout ship, one that could take advantage of the technologies developed for the ''[[ma:Excelsior_class|Excelsior]]''-class and other such ships, thus improving on the ''[[ma:Hermes_class|Hermes]]'' and ''Nairobi'' classes. Following its directives, and after rejecting several competing designs, the Advanced Starship Design Bureau developed the ''Mockingbird''-class Scout. | ||
Small, fast, agile, and equipped with the latest sensor technology, the ''Mockingbird'' was designed to perform two roles. First, in peacetime, it could travel far beyond the borders of the Federation to explore new systems and chart new sectors, creating stellar maps for Explorers and Cruisers to follow. Second, in time of war, it could scout enemy positions, conduct reconnaissance, and even act as an escort for capital ships if necessary. | Small, fast, agile, and equipped with the latest sensor technology, the ''Mockingbird'' was designed to perform two roles. First, in peacetime, it could travel far beyond the borders of the Federation to explore new systems and chart new sectors, creating stellar maps for Explorers and Cruisers to follow. Second, in time of war, it could scout enemy positions, conduct reconnaissance, and even act as an escort for capital ships if necessary. | ||
The ''Mockingbird'' consists of a saucer similar to that of the ''[ | The ''Mockingbird'' consists of a saucer similar to that of the ''[[ma:Excelsior_class|Excelsior]]'' class, but much smaller and with a more ovate side profile. From the dorsal aft center, just to forward of the impulse engines, projects aft a T-shaped nacelle pylon holding the two warp nacelles. A large, half-sphere structure at the bottom of the saucer holds the navigational deflector; above it is mounted the torpedo launcher. The ship also carries a single Type VIII phaser bank. | ||
===Noteworthy Vessels/service records/encounters:=== | ===Noteworthy Vessels/service records/encounters:=== | ||
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