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The Miranda-class was a type of Federation starship in use in the 23rd and 24th centuries.

History

One of Starfleet’s most successful classes the Miranda class began its life in the 2250s as complimentary class to the Constitution class and in fact many components of the class were taken from the Constitution class (EV comic: Cloak and Dagger). Whilst the early Miranda class vessels were successful it was not until the 2280s when, following the start of the highly effective Constitution class refit program a similar scheme was began on the Miranda class vessels. The renewed design proved so successful that Starfleet rapidly commissioned a number of new vessels. These along with additional ships commissioned since served well into the 24th century and still made up a significant proportion of Starfleet a century after the first refits as the Federation went to war with the Dominion. Whilst the class took quite a beating in the war many still remain in service and the legacy will no doubt live on for years to come. (Reference Book: Starship Spotter)

Features

Part of the Miranda Class' extreme success is down to their versatility; they perform well in combat, scientific research or even as cargo ships. This versatility is enhanced by an array of interchangeable and removable elements allowing the vessels to be specialised for missions. These components include additional sensor pods and weapons arrays and most obviously the option to have a roll bar housing additional systems over the main saucer section. The variability is so extensive one variant has been deemed a class in it's own right; the Soyuz class.

The Miranda class in its most common configuration features two Pulse-phaser cannons which draw power directly from the warp plasma feeds running into the warp nacelles making the class a formidably opponent.

(Reference Book: Starship Spotter)

USS Cortez

A pre-refit Miranda class - the USS Cortez

USS Lantree

The USS Lantree, configured without a rollbar

USS Saratoga

The USS Saratoga featuring additional side mounted phasers

Known Ships

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