The Quetzalcoatl class marked the start of the evolution process of the
Dreadnoughts. Building from features of the abortive Battle cruiser
projects of 2168 and 2210 the Quetzalcoatl class ships were the largest to
enter service since the end of the Romulan War. The class differed from
later Dreadnoughts in two ways, firstly it had a dual role as a Carrier, and
secondly the third nacelle was only a small unit installed in the lower
secondary hull. The class taught many valuable lessons used in later
Dreadnought designs.
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