USS Arbiter

The USS Arbiter was a Federation starship, the battlecruiser prototype, in Starfleet service in the 2410s decade. (, STO website: Star Trek Online: Federation T6 Battlecruisers)

History
The Arbiter was one of three Tier 6 battlecruiser prototypes developed by the Alpha Quadrant Alliance to combat the invading Iconian Empire. Each prototype was based on an existing, proven design. The -, - and Arbiter-class prototypes were the first starships equipped with the ablative hazard shielding console. The Arbiter was derived from the Tier 5 battlecruiser and launched alongside the Tier 6 "Fleet" upgrade of the USS Avenger (NCC-97500).