Regent class (assault cruiser)

The Regent-class was a type of cruiser in Starfleet service in the early 25th century. It was a variant of the. 

History
The Regent-class was designed at San Francisco Fleet Yards on Earth and had entered service by early 2409. 

Technical data
The Regent-class was similar to its parent design in most respects but featured stronger deflector shields. Armament improvements included a forward quantum torpedo launcher capable of firing up to 90° off-axis from the ship's forward movement, enabling it to hit targets with torpedoes and its full broadside of phaser arrays simultaneously.

The Regent-class was also equipped with canisters of metreon gas that could be vented from the ship's Bussard collectors, standardizing a tactic pioneered by then-Commander William T. Riker against the Son'a in the Briar Patch in 2375. When ignited by weapons fire, the gas produced a tremendous explosion. 

Known ships

 * USS Leviathan (NCC-73966)
 * USS Regent
 * USS Renown (NCC-96047)
 * USS Musashi (Regent class)