IKS Melikaphkaz

The IKV Melikaphkaz was a Klingon battle cruiser starship, specifically of the, in Imperial Defense Force service in the late 23rd century.

Melikaphkaz was one of six K't'inga-class starships to participate in the 2270s Battle of Artaleirh, when it and brother vessels IKS Tevekh, IKS Kartadza, IKS Zajikh, IKS Pefak and one other engaged USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) and a group of Romulan separatists and Romulan Star Empire supporters alike in the Artaleirh star system. Melikaphkaz was the only vessel to survive the encounter.