Meret class

The Meret-class was a type of starship used by the Star Navy in the late 24th century. Referred to as an incursion cruiser, the Meret is somewhat unique among Romulan vessels due to its 'open' wing design, a feature that was borne of an attempt by the designers to reduce the vessel's weight and enhance its maneuverability at impulse speeds. The class also featured improved cloaking technology.

Originally introduced in 2359, the Meret-class was rushed into mass production following the Empire's renewed contact with the Federation in the 2360s. Excelling in both the patrol and harassment roles, the class also proved an ideal platform for covert border crossings and extended intelligence-gathering missions, becoming quite popular with the Tal Shiar. This popularity led to the development of a variant design known as the D'viret-class, specifically outfitted for intelligence operations.