In starship classification, the light battlecruiser was a designation for a nimble, combat-oriented starship geared fro engineering assignments. The classification was formalised by the Klingon Defense Force in 2410s decade. (STO website: Escalation s: The Advanced Light Cruiser Bundle, Advanced Light Cruiser Bundle Stats!)
History and specifications[]
The Klingon Empire cooperated with the other Khitomer Alliance powers in developing new advanced light cruisers for their fleets in the year 2410. The Klingon Defense Force adapted the QeHpu'-class into a light battlecruiser. Outfitted as a battlecruiser, it used light cruiser technology to remain nimble. (STO - Escalation mission: "The Hunt is On")
The QeHpu' class had been in service since the 2390s decade. (STO Issue 04: "IKS Bortasqu'")
The Dominion deployed a tier 6-rated Jem'Hadar light battlecruiser. (STO website: Victory Is Life : Stats of the DS9 Lock Box and Lobi Store Ships!)
In 2411, Starfleet adapted the existing Walker-class light exploration cruiser and the Georgiou-class fast battlecruiser into a 25th century light battlecruiser, designated Shenzhou-class. (STO website: House Shattered : The Legendary Walker Light Cruiser)
List of light battlecruiser classes[]
- Jem'Hadar light battlecruiser
- QeHpu'-class advanced light battlecruiser (light cruiser variant)
- Walker-class
- Shenzhou-subclass light battlecruiser
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External links[]
- Jem'hadar Light Battlecruiser article at The Star Trek Online Wiki.