The Heston class Battle cruiser was based upon the design of the
Constitution class. The class had more weaponry and enhanced sensor range
compared to the Constitution. The limits of
technology at the time meant that dilithium equipped engines capable of
powering a class XII ship where not yet available, so these changes were only possible due to the
adoption of a lighter and less powerful warp drive. The Heston class later
served as the basis for the Federation class Dreadnought. The class was
classified as a Battle Cruiser as much of its science capability had to be
sacrificed in the quest for maximum combat capability.
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