The D6 cruiser, which entered service in 2241, was a
radical change from the previous class (the D5) both internally and
externally. The ship's systems were designed with high levels of performance
emphasised over long-term reliability. To reduce weight, the only warp
reactor carried was a compact M/AM reactor of completely Klingon
design that could sustain output at near-maximal levels for approximately
150 hours without shutdown, and also began the Klingon trend of using very
little shielding as a consequence. The relatively large nacelles were
able to handle extremely high levels of power and achieve maximum speeds for
days at a time. However, their warp coils had to be replaced after cruising
at warp 6 for less than 30 days.
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