"During the darkness of the Romulan War, when the prospect of
prolonged hostility seemed only too real, Star Fleet Command ordered this
battle cruiser prototype built and feasibility tested, However the ship
proved tremendously unwieldy and never entered active service. Its failure
to perform to specification was a major reason why both the Horizon and
Marshall classes enjoyed such an extended commissioned life."
The 2168 Battle Cruiser program was intended to produce a new generation
ship to replace the aging Romulan war era vessels. Although the design was
in principle excellent experience in testing showed that the ship was
chronically underpowered. Additionally the cost of the ship was deemed to be
prohibitive and the design was cancelled.
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