Heston class

HESTON CLASS BATTLE CRUISER

The Heston class Battle cruiser was based upon the design of the Constitution class. The class had more weaponry and enhanced sensor range compared to the Constitution class. The limits of technology at the time meant that dilithium equipped engines capable of powering a class XII ship where not yet available, so these changes were only possible due to the adoption of a lighter and less powerful warp drive. The Heston class later served as the basis for the Federation class Dreadnought. The class was classified as a Battle cruiser as much of its science capability had to be sacrificed in the quest for maximum combat capability.