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Most Klingon Escorts share design elements and systems with [[Klingon Starships: Destroyers|Destroyers]] and Heavy [[Klingon Starships: Frigates|Frigates]]; in general, Klingons do not use Escorts as testbeds for new design ideas or systems. After all, their primary mission profile - escorting another ship into or through a dangerous area - does not require innovation, it requires proven, durable systems able to get the job done time after time. | Most Klingon Escorts share design elements and systems with [[Klingon Starships: Destroyers|Destroyers]] and Heavy [[Klingon Starships: Frigates|Frigates]]; in general, Klingons do not use Escorts as testbeds for new design ideas or systems. After all, their primary mission profile - escorting another ship into or through a dangerous area - does not require innovation, it requires proven, durable systems able to get the job done time after time. | ||
During the [ | During the [[ma:Dominion War|Dominion War]], Escorts protected Federation alliance supply convoys, sometimes using their cloaks to make the convoy appear unprotected so they could surprise attackers. In battle, commanders usually assigned them to defend damaged capital ships from the enemy and buy those ships' crews the time to effect emergency repairs. Standard Klingon Escorts, such as the ''Drenok'' class, also served as troop transports when necessary. | ||
The Klingon Escort fleet leans strongly towards Heavy and Destroyer Escorts. Most Klingons consider standard and Light Escorts too fragile and puny for "a true warrior." | The Klingon Escort fleet leans strongly towards Heavy and Destroyer Escorts. Most Klingons consider standard and Light Escorts too fragile and puny for "a true warrior." | ||