Support frigate

Support frigate was a starship classification used by both the and the  in the  created by the temporal displacement of the Narada. Support frigate were not usual armed for offensive actions, but were instead equipped with a support beam, which could be used to transfer energy and shield power to allied vessels. Support beam could also be configured to destroy asteroids and small targets such as escape pods. 's and the Romulan's  were designated support frigates.