D'deridex class starship

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The D'deridex class warbird

In the Star Trek fictional universe, the D'deridex class Warbird, also known to Starfleet as a B-type Warbird, is a heavily-armed class of starship used by the Romulan Star Empire in the mid- to late 24th century. Almost twice the size of a Starfleet Galaxy class starship, the D'deridex class is also believed to have greater firepower but to be slower in speed. The D'deridex class served during the Dominion War with significant losses. On board, decks are lettered and sections numbered; some quarters are on C deck and launch bay 3 is on deck E, section 25. A warp signature may be detected through the cloak, particularly at higher speeds. The D'deridex class was first encountered by Starfleet circa stardate 41986.0 in 2364 when the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) encountered a warbird commanded by Commander Tebok.

In real life, the D'deridex class was designed by Andrew Probert for Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Specifications

• Type: Warship
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 285.47 m
  • Length: 1,041.65 m
  • Beam: 772.43 m
• Displacement: 7,000,000 metric tons (estimated)
• Accommodation: 1,000 (estimated)
• Propulsion:
  • One artificial quantum singularity power source powering two warp nacelles
  • Two impulse engines
• Performance: Warp 9.6 (highest observed)
• Weaponry:
  • Twelve disruptor cannons
  • At least two photon torpedo launchers
• Defenses:
  • Deflector shields
  • Cloaking device
• Auxiliary vessels: Unknown

Known D'deridex class Warbirds

• The Belak
  • The Belak was part of the fleet assembled by the Romulan Tal Shiar and the Cardassian Obsidian Order in late 2371 for an assault on the Founders homeworld but was ambushed by 150 Jem'Hadar attack ships near the Omarion Nebula.
• The Devoras
  • Commanded by Admiral Mendak circa stardate 44390.1 in 2367, the Devoras met the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) inside the Romulan Neutral Zone to transfer Federation ambassador T'Pel aboard the Devoras for treaty negotiations. Ambassador T'Pel was Romulan agent Subcommander Selok, and the transfer was her means of escape into Romulan hands.
• The Dividices
  • The warbird Dividices served during the Dominion War and was docked at Deep Space Nine for three weeks awaiting for repair in 2375.
• The Generex
  • The warbird Generex served during the Dominion War and was docked at Deep Space Nine for three weeks awaiting for repair in 2375.
• The Haakona
  • Commanded by Subcommander Taris circa stardate 42609.1 in 2365, the Haakona entered the Romulan Neutral Zone at the same time as the Federation starships USS Yamato and USS Enterprise, searching for the planet Iconia. The Haakona was nearly destroyed by an Iconian software weapon which destroyed the Yamato.
• The Khazara
  • Commanded by Commander Toreth circa stardate 46519.0 in 2369, the Khazara was seized by Subcommander N'Vek and Deanna Troi as part of a plot to enable Romulan vice-proconsul M'ret to defect to the Federation.
• The Makar
  • The warbird Makar was part of the fleet assembled by the Romulan Tal Shiar and the Cardassian Obsidian Order in late 2371 for an assualt on the Founders homeworld but was ambushed by 150 Jem'Hadar attack ships near the Omarion Nebula.
• The Temet
  • Commanded by Subcommander Alnak, the warbird Temet was one of three warbirds sent to recovert the USS Prometheus (NX-74913) from the Federation in 2374. Shortly afterward, one warbird was destroyed by Starfleet ships in the battle that followed.
• The Terix
  • Commanded by Commander Sirol circa stardate 47457.1 in 2370, the Terix attemped to locate the starship Pegasus (NCC-53847). In an alternate universe, the Terix was commanded by Commander Tomalak on the Romulan Neutral Zone circa stardate 47988.1.

External link

• "D'deridex class" at Memory Alpha
• "Romulan warbird" at STARTREK.COM
• "Romulan ship classes" at Ex Astris Scientia - The D'deridex class warbird is the fourth one down
• "D'deridex class" at the Neutral Zone Starship Database