New class, advanced technology. Built during the Borg/Cardassian/Maquis altercations, it is very fast, well-armored, with very capable weaponry. Designed principally for tactical missions. Relatively inexpensive in comparison to the huge Galaxy ships. Has bioneural gel pack computing systems to augment isolinear processors. (This presumably makes the ship's computers more effective in crisis situations, but there is little redundancy in the bioneural systems ) Variable geometry warp nacelles permit high-warp flight at greater fuel efficiencies and with less likelihood of damage to subspace continuum. Does not support families. Only two transporter rooms. Replicators not the most reliable. Emergency Medical Hologram provides for crew health care in emergencies even in absence of regular medical personnel.
