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{{starship class
 
{{starship class
| Class Name = ''Sovereign''-class
 
 
| type = fed
 
| type = fed
 
| Class Name = ''Sovereign''-class
| Image = [[file:enterpriseE.jpg|220px|Ship image.]]
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| Image = enterpriseE.jpg
 
| Affiliation = [[Federation]], [[Starfleet]]
 
| Affiliation = [[Federation]], [[Starfleet]]
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| Type = [[heavy cruiser]]{{minicite}}, [[assault cruiser]]<ref name="STO">{{r|Star Trek Online|http://sto.gamepedia.com/Sovereign_class Sovereign Class Assault Cruiser}}.</ref>
| Type = [[Heavy Cruiser]] (Star Trek First Contact)
 
| Service period = [[2370]]-[[25th century]]<ref>{{r|Star Trek Online|http://sto.gamepedia.com/Sovereign_class Sovereign Class Assault Cruiser}}</ref>
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| Service period = [[2370]]-[[25th century]]<ref name="STO" />
| Length = 685.3 [[meter]]s<ref name="STSPOT">{{r|ST|Starship Spotter}}</ref>
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| Length = 685.3 [[meter]]s<ref name="STSPOT">{{r|ST|Starship Spotter}}.</ref>
 
| Width = 250.6 [[meter]]s<ref name="STSPOT" />
 
| Width = 250.6 [[meter]]s<ref name="STSPOT" />
 
| Height = 88.2 [[meter]]s<ref name="STSPOT" />
 
| Height = 88.2 [[meter]]s<ref name="STSPOT" />
 
| Mass = 3,205,000 [[metric ton]]s<ref name="STSPOT" />
 
| Mass = 3,205,000 [[metric ton]]s<ref name="STSPOT" />
| Decks = 29<ref name="STNemesis">{{m|TNG|{{st|Nemesis}}}}</ref>
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| Decks = 29<ref name="STNemesis">{{m|TNG|{{st|Nemesis}}}}.</ref>
| Crew = 855 (standard)<ref name="STSPOT" />, 6500 (emergency), 9,800+ (max. capacity)<ref>{{n|TNG|Losing the Peace}}</ref>
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| Crew = 855 (standard),<ref name="STSPOT" /> 6500 (emergency), 9,800+ (max. capacity)<ref>{{n|TNG|Losing the Peace}}</ref>
| Maxspeed = [[Warp speed|warp]] 9.7<ref name="STSPOT" />
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| Maxspeed = [[warp speed|warp]] 9.975+<ref name="STSPOT" />
| Cruspeed = [[Warp speed|warp]] 6<ref name="STSPOT" />
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| Cruspeed = [[warp speed|warp]] 6<ref name="STSPOT" />
| Armaments = 16 [[type-XII phaser|type-XII]] [[phaser]] [[phaser array|array]]s<ref name="STSPOT" />; 10 [[torpedo launcher]]s{{minicite}}
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| Armaments = 16 [[type-XII phaser|type-XII]] [[phaser]] [[phaser array|array]]s<ref name="STSPOT" />, 10 [[torpedo launcher]]s{{minicite}}
 
| Defences = [[deflector shield]]s
 
| Defences = [[deflector shield]]s
| Auxiliary Craft = 8 [[workbee]]s; 4 [[Federation shuttlecraft]]; 8 [[shuttlepod]]s; 1 [[captain's yacht]]<ref name="STSPOT" />
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| Auxiliary Craft = 8 [[workbee]]s, 4 [[Federation shuttlecraft|shuttlecraft]], 8 [[shuttlepod]]s, 1 [[captain's yacht]]<ref name="STSPOT" />
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| altimage = sovereign class side.jpg
| altimage = [[file:Sovereign Refit.jpg|220px|The refit {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}}]]
 
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| icon1 = {{iconUFP|24th}} {{icon|starfleet 2370s insignia.jpg|Starfleet}}
 
}}
 
}}
The '''''Sovereign''-class''' was a type of [[starship]] that was the lead type of [[Starfleet]] [[explorer]]{{minicite}} vessel from the late [[24th century]] into the [[25th century]]. ({{g|STO|Star Trek Online}})
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The '''''Sovereign''-class''' is a type of [[starship]] built by [[Starfleet]] from the late 24th century into the 25th century. Although smaller than {{class|Galaxy}} starships, this class of vessel is still a very versatile [[Explorer|exploration]] vessel and is considered to be one of the most advanced class of ships in the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]]. ({{m|TNG|Star Trek: First Contact}}; {{g|STO|Star Trek Online}})
   
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==Service history and specifications==
==History==
 
The ''Sovereign''-class began development in the [[year]] [[2365]] intended to be the latest and greatest in Starfleet exploration starships. Following the {{uSS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}'s encounter with the [[Borg]] later that year, Starfleet began to augment the design with Borg defense in mind. In [[2366]], Starfleet was exposed to the full force of the Borg in the [[Battle of Wolf 359]]. After suffering huge loses with almost no damage done to the Borg, Starfleet's entire policy of starship design shifted towards defense and the ''Sovereign''-class design was subsequently altered to reflect this.
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The ''Sovereign''-class began development in the [[year]] [[2365]] intended to be the latest and greatest in Starfleet exploration starships. Following the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}'s encounter with the [[Borg]] later that year, Starfleet began to augment the design with Borg defense in mind. In [[2366]], Starfleet was exposed to the full force of the Borg in the [[Battle of Wolf 359]]. After suffering huge loses with almost no damage done to the Borg, Starfleet's entire policy of starship design shifted towards defense and the ''Sovereign''-class design was subsequently altered to reflect this.
   
The [[prototype]] {{uSS|Sovereign|prototype}} was finally launched in [[2370]], followed [[2372|two years later]] by the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}} after the destruction of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}. The ''Enterprise'' later faced the Borg during their incursion of Federation space in [[2373]]. Proving to be highly successful against the Borg, the ''Sovereign'' was hailed as one of the ''"best balances of exploration and tactical capability since the {{class|Constitution}} of a century prior"'' and was expected to be Starfleet's leading class well into the [[25th century]]. As of 2373, it was Starfleet's most advanced vessel type. It wasn't until the year [[2409]] that the ''Sovereign'' class was replaced by the {{Class|Odyssey}} as Starfleet's leading class. ({{r|ST|Starship Spotter}}, {{web|ST|StarTrek.com}}; {{r|ST|Star Trek Online}})
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The [[prototype]] {{uSS|Sovereign|prototype}} was finally launched in [[2370]], followed [[2372|two years later]] by the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}} after the destruction of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}. The ''Enterprise'' later faced the Borg during their incursion of Federation space in [[2373]]. Proving to be highly successful against the Borg, the ''Sovereign'' was hailed as one of the ''"best balances of exploration and tactical capability since the {{class|Constitution}} of a century prior"'' and was expected to be Starfleet's leading class well into the [[25th century]]. As of 2373, it was Starfleet's most advanced vessel type. It wasn't until the year [[2409]] that the ''Sovereign'' class was replaced by the {{Class|Odyssey}} as Starfleet's leading class. ({{r|ST|Starship Spotter}}; {{web|ST|StarTrek.com}}; {{r|ST|Star Trek Online}})
   
==Features==
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===Features===
[[File:EnterpriseE_2379.jpg|thumb|The {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}} in [[2379]].]]
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[[file:enterpriseE 2379.jpg|thumb|The {{uSS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}} in [[2379]].]]
 
''Sovereign''-class starships were quite adaptable to different missions, whether they be [[science|scientific]], defensive, or [[diplomacy|diplomatic]]. These ships have 29 numbered decks. Two [[shuttlebay]]s, one on the far aft of the [[secondary hull]], similar to the hangar of the older ''Constitution'' and {{class|Ambassador}} ships, and another bay on the aft part of deck 7 were built in to the class. The ''Sovereign'' vessels were also fitted with a [[captain's yacht]] which launched from the underside of the [[saucer section]]. The class had 6 standard personnel [[transporter]]s, 8 cargo transporters and 6 emergency transporters. ({{rpg|Decipher RPG|Starfleet Operations Manual}})
 
''Sovereign''-class starships were quite adaptable to different missions, whether they be [[science|scientific]], defensive, or [[diplomacy|diplomatic]]. These ships have 29 numbered decks. Two [[shuttlebay]]s, one on the far aft of the [[secondary hull]], similar to the hangar of the older ''Constitution'' and {{class|Ambassador}} ships, and another bay on the aft part of deck 7 were built in to the class. The ''Sovereign'' vessels were also fitted with a [[captain's yacht]] which launched from the underside of the [[saucer section]]. The class had 6 standard personnel [[transporter]]s, 8 cargo transporters and 6 emergency transporters. ({{rpg|Decipher RPG|Starfleet Operations Manual}})
   
The class featured a [[warp drive]] modified not to have damaging effects on [[subspace]], without the necessity of the {{class|Intrepid}}'s continuum-safe [[variable-geometry pylon|variable geometry]] [[warp nacelle]]s. The ''Sovereign''-class had a maximum speed of Warp 9.975+. ({{r|ST|Starship Spotter}}; {{n|TNG|Ship of the Line}})
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The class featured a [[warp drive]] modified not to have damaging effects on [[subspace]], without the necessity of the {{class|Intrepid}}'s continuum-safe [[variable-geometry pylon|variable geometry]] [[warp nacelle]]s. The ''Sovereign''-class had a maximum speed of warp 9.975+. ({{r|ST|Starship Spotter}}; {{n|TNG|Ship of the Line}})
   
 
The ''Sovereign''-class incorporated [[bioneural gel pack]]s into its [[computer]] systems. The bioneural gel in them was obtained from the [[Kropaslin]] and was designed by [[Doctor]] [[Delasat Vantimor]]. ({{eb|SCE|sub=What's Past|The Future Begins}})
 
The ''Sovereign''-class incorporated [[bioneural gel pack]]s into its [[computer]] systems. The bioneural gel in them was obtained from the [[Kropaslin]] and was designed by [[Doctor]] [[Delasat Vantimor]]. ({{eb|SCE|sub=What's Past|The Future Begins}})
   
The class was capable of [[saucer separation|separation]] with the saucer section and secondary hull becoming autonomous vehicles. The {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}} performed this maneuver in [[2380]] during a mission to infiltrate a [[Borg cube]]. ({{n|TNG|{{nd|Resistance}}}})
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The class was capable of [[saucer separation|separation]] with the saucer section and secondary hull becoming autonomous vehicles. The {{uSS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}} performed this maneuver in [[2380]] during a mission to infiltrate a [[Borg cube]]. ({{n|TNG|{{nd|Resistance}}}})
   
[[File:Sovereign.jpg|thumb|left|The {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}} while patrolling the [[Romulan Neutral Zone]] in [[2373]].]]
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[[file:sovereign.jpg|thumb|left|The {{uSS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}} while patrolling the [[Romulan Neutral Zone]] in [[2373]].]]
   
 
In terms of weapons the ''Sovereign''-class starship was fitted with a phaser array, should it be nonoperational then there was an auxiliary [[pulse phaser]] [[phaser cannon|cannon]] that emerged from the hull. This cannon was capable of being manually operated and fired two pulse blasts along with a powered shot. ({{g|TNG|Star Trek: Elite Force II}})
 
In terms of weapons the ''Sovereign''-class starship was fitted with a phaser array, should it be nonoperational then there was an auxiliary [[pulse phaser]] [[phaser cannon|cannon]] that emerged from the hull. This cannon was capable of being manually operated and fired two pulse blasts along with a powered shot. ({{g|TNG|Star Trek: Elite Force II}})
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Originally, the ''Sovereign''-class was outfitted with 12 phaser arrays and 5 torpedo tubes. Sometime between 2375 and 2379, the ''Sovereign''-class was refitted with 4 extra phaser arrays mounted on the nacelle pylons and 5 more torpedo tubes. ({{m|ST|Star Trek: Nemesis}})
 
Originally, the ''Sovereign''-class was outfitted with 12 phaser arrays and 5 torpedo tubes. Sometime between 2375 and 2379, the ''Sovereign''-class was refitted with 4 extra phaser arrays mounted on the nacelle pylons and 5 more torpedo tubes. ({{m|ST|Star Trek: Nemesis}})
   
The {{USS|Sovereign|prototype}} was outfitted with 20 [[phased plasma torpedo]]es. ({{g|ST|Bridge Commander}})
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The {{uSS|Sovereign|prototype}} was outfitted with 20 [[phased plasma torpedo]]es and a [[Regenerative shielding|regenerative shield system]]. ({{g|ST|Bridge Commander}})
   
 
With this class of vessel, the [[quantum torpedo]] was introduced as the most advanced tactical weapon in the Federation. ({{web|ST|StarTrek.com}})
 
With this class of vessel, the [[quantum torpedo]] was introduced as the most advanced tactical weapon in the Federation. ({{web|ST|StarTrek.com}})
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''Sovereign''-class vessels had a streamlined design and ventral shielding. ({{web|ST|StarTrek.com}})
 
''Sovereign''-class vessels had a streamlined design and ventral shielding. ({{web|ST|StarTrek.com}})
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===Livery===
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The ''Sovereign''-class was launched with a largely grey-white coating, which remained in place beyond the [[Dominion War]]. The ''Enterprise''-E and its sister ships received modifications around [[2374]]-[[2376]], and the "Big E," as the ''Enterprise'' and her predecessors were called, showed considerably more and darker detail from [[2379]] onwards. ({{m|TNG|Star Trek: First Contact|Star Trek: Insurrection|Star Trek: Nemesis}}, {{g|ST|Armada|Armada II}})
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During the conflicts around the [[Omega particle]] and the [[Undine]] incursion in 2376 and [[2377]], portions of the ships' hull would change color to indicate allegiance. When [[assimilation|assimilated]] by the [[Borg]], the hull and warp plasma changed further. ({{g|ST|Armada|Armada II}})
 
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In the 25th century, the design of the ''Sovereign''-class assault cruiser - and its [[mirror universe]] counterpart, the star cruiser - allowed its [[commanding officer]] to choose from different designs of livery, which could be modified further at [[starbase]]s. These options were numbered Types, Upgrade and Veteran. ({{STO|sub=The Klingon War|Welcome to Earth Spacedock}})
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Furthermore, the installation of [[deflector shield]]s from specific factions modified the hull appearance, including shields from the [[Reman Resistance]], the [[Breen Confederacy]] and the [[Dominion]]. ({{STO|{{stod|Coliseum}}|Cold Storage|Boldly They Rode}})
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<gallery>
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enterpriseE-FC.jpg|''Enterprise'', 2373.
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alliance Sovereign 1.jpg|mirror universe configuration, 2370s.
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alliance Sovereign 3.jpg|ventral perspective of same.
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uSS Justice.jpg|Default configuration, 2377.
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uSS Danvers.jpg|Assimilated, 2377.
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sovereign Klingon.jpg|Klingon red, 2377.
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sovereign yellow 2377.jpg|Yellow, 2377.
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enterpriseE 2379.jpg|''Enterprise'', 2379.
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enterprise Crimson Shadow.jpg|''Enterprise'', 2385.
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assimilated Assault Cruiser.jpg|Borg-enhanced, 2409.
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iSS Sovereign.png|Yellow mirror version, 2409.
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</gallery>
   
 
==Known ships==
 
==Known ships==
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:See [[sovereign class starships|''Sovereign''-class starships]].
[[file:enterprise Briar.jpg|thumb|The USS ''Enterprise'' in the [[Briar Patch]].]]
 
{|
 
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* {{uSS|Aeon|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Affiliation|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Agamemnon|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Alexandra}}
 
* {{uSS|Alliance|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Archangel}}
 
* {{uSS|Aries|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Ark Royal|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Association|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Atlas}}
 
* {{uSS|Avalon}}
 
* {{uSS|Avatar}}
 
* {{uSS|Babylon|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Bozeman|NCC-1941-A|-A}}
 
* {{uSS|Calabria|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Cavalier|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Challenger|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Coburn}}
 
* {{uSS|Consortium|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Davis|NCC-74967}}
 
* {{uSS|Destiny|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Directorate|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Endurance|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Entente|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-E|-E}}
 
* {{uSS|Faithful}}
 
* {{uSS|Federation|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|First Minister}}
 
* {{uSS|Formidable|Sovereign class}}
 
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* {{uSS|Gibraltar|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Harrier|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Hickey}}
 
* {{uSS|Hope|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Horizon|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Hyperion}}
 
* {{uSS|Independence|NCC-90346}}
 
* {{uSS|Integrity}}
 
* {{uSS|Justice|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Legacy}}
 
* {{uSS|Leviathan}}
 
* {{uSS|Majestic|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Midway|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Musashi|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Nimitz|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Odin}}
 
* {{uSS|President}}
 
* {{uSS|Providence|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Rand}}
 
* {{uSS|Saratoga|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Sentinel|NCC-1733-B}}
 
* {{uSS|Solidarity|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Sovereign|prototype}}
 
* {{uSS|Tempest|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Tiberius|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Tirpitz}}
 
* {{uSS|Unification|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Unity|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Warspite|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Yamato|Sovereign class}}
 
* {{uSS|Yorktown|NCC-90276}}
 
|}
 
   
 
==Appendices==
 
==Appendices==
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===Background===
 
===Background===
 
The game software of {{g|ST|{{gd|Legacy}}}} included numerous other names for ships of this class that were not prepared to be used in gameplay, and are hidden in the game's source code, including USS ''Maddoc'', USS ''LeMunche'', USS ''Yamoto'' (probably a misspelling of ''Yamato''), USS ''Syracuse'', USS ''Kaempfert'', USS ''Peter Ham'', USS ''Jennilee'', USS ''Beasley'', USS ''Clyde A. Dugas'' (probably a misspelling of ''Clyde A. Douglas''), USS ''Marron W. Swart'' (probably a misspelling of ''Marion W. Swart''), USS ''Danvers'', USS ''Tonawanda'', USS ''Jackson'', USS ''Niagara'' and USS ''Mysliwy''. Possibly, these vessels were intended for some feature of the game that was not completed. For example, none of these ships are coded with registry number graphics like those the included ships possess.
 
The game software of {{g|ST|{{gd|Legacy}}}} included numerous other names for ships of this class that were not prepared to be used in gameplay, and are hidden in the game's source code, including USS ''Maddoc'', USS ''LeMunche'', USS ''Yamoto'' (probably a misspelling of ''Yamato''), USS ''Syracuse'', USS ''Kaempfert'', USS ''Peter Ham'', USS ''Jennilee'', USS ''Beasley'', USS ''Clyde A. Dugas'' (probably a misspelling of ''Clyde A. Douglas''), USS ''Marron W. Swart'' (probably a misspelling of ''Marion W. Swart''), USS ''Danvers'', USS ''Tonawanda'', USS ''Jackson'', USS ''Niagara'' and USS ''Mysliwy''. Possibly, these vessels were intended for some feature of the game that was not completed. For example, none of these ships are coded with registry number graphics like those the included ships possess.
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===Images===
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:''See: [[:Category:Memory Beta images (Sovereign class starships)|''Sovereign''-class starship images]].''
   
 
===Appearance and references===
 
===Appearance and references===
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* {{memoryalpha}}
 
* [http://www.startrek.com/database_article/sovereign-class-starship Sovereign-class starship] article at [http://www.startrek.com StarTrek.com]
 
* [http://www.startrek.com/database_article/sovereign-class-starship Sovereign-class starship] article at [http://www.startrek.com StarTrek.com]
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For other uses, see Sovereign.

The Sovereign-class is a type of starship built by Starfleet from the late 24th century into the 25th century. Although smaller than Galaxy-class starships, this class of vessel is still a very versatile exploration vessel and is considered to be one of the most advanced class of ships in the Federation. (TNG movie: Star Trek: First Contact; STO video game: Star Trek Online)

Service history and specifications

The Sovereign-class began development in the year 2365 intended to be the latest and greatest in Starfleet exploration starships. Following the USS Enterprise-D's encounter with the Borg later that year, Starfleet began to augment the design with Borg defense in mind. In 2366, Starfleet was exposed to the full force of the Borg in the Battle of Wolf 359. After suffering huge loses with almost no damage done to the Borg, Starfleet's entire policy of starship design shifted towards defense and the Sovereign-class design was subsequently altered to reflect this.

The prototype USS Sovereign was finally launched in 2370, followed two years later by the USS Enterprise-E after the destruction of the USS Enterprise-D. The Enterprise later faced the Borg during their incursion of Federation space in 2373. Proving to be highly successful against the Borg, the Sovereign was hailed as one of the "best balances of exploration and tactical capability since the Constitution-class of a century prior" and was expected to be Starfleet's leading class well into the 25th century. As of 2373, it was Starfleet's most advanced vessel type. It wasn't until the year 2409 that the Sovereign class was replaced by the Odyssey-class as Starfleet's leading class. (ST reference: Starship Spotter; ST website : StarTrek.com; ST reference: Star Trek Online)

Features

EnterpriseE 2379

The USS Enterprise-E in 2379.

Sovereign-class starships were quite adaptable to different missions, whether they be scientific, defensive, or diplomatic. These ships have 29 numbered decks. Two shuttlebays, one on the far aft of the secondary hull, similar to the hangar of the older Constitution and Ambassador-class ships, and another bay on the aft part of deck 7 were built in to the class. The Sovereign vessels were also fitted with a captain's yacht which launched from the underside of the saucer section. The class had 6 standard personnel transporters, 8 cargo transporters and 6 emergency transporters. (Decipher RPG module: Starfleet Operations Manual)

The class featured a warp drive modified not to have damaging effects on subspace, without the necessity of the Intrepid-class's continuum-safe variable geometry warp nacelles. The Sovereign-class had a maximum speed of warp 9.975+. (ST reference: Starship Spotter; TNG novel: Ship of the Line)

The Sovereign-class incorporated bioneural gel packs into its computer systems. The bioneural gel in them was obtained from the Kropaslin and was designed by Doctor Delasat Vantimor. (SCE - What's Past eBook: The Future Begins)

The class was capable of separation with the saucer section and secondary hull becoming autonomous vehicles. The USS Enterprise-E performed this maneuver in 2380 during a mission to infiltrate a Borg cube. (TNG novel: Resistance)

Sovereign

The USS Enterprise-E while patrolling the Romulan Neutral Zone in 2373.

In terms of weapons the Sovereign-class starship was fitted with a phaser array, should it be nonoperational then there was an auxiliary pulse phaser cannon that emerged from the hull. This cannon was capable of being manually operated and fired two pulse blasts along with a powered shot. (TNG video game: Star Trek: Elite Force II)

Originally, the Sovereign-class was outfitted with 12 phaser arrays and 5 torpedo tubes. Sometime between 2375 and 2379, the Sovereign-class was refitted with 4 extra phaser arrays mounted on the nacelle pylons and 5 more torpedo tubes. (ST movie: Star Trek: Nemesis)

The USS Sovereign was outfitted with 20 phased plasma torpedoes and a regenerative shield system. (ST video game: Bridge Commander)

With this class of vessel, the quantum torpedo was introduced as the most advanced tactical weapon in the Federation. (ST website : StarTrek.com)

The Sovereign-class could ordinarily transport up to 6500 passengers in an emergency scenario. During the evacuation of the iy'Dewra'ni refugee camp in 2381, the crew of the Enterprise-E were able to increase this number to over 9800. (TNG novel: Losing the Peace)

Sovereign-class vessels had a streamlined design and ventral shielding. (ST website : StarTrek.com)

Livery

The Sovereign-class was launched with a largely grey-white coating, which remained in place beyond the Dominion War. The Enterprise-E and its sister ships received modifications around 2374-2376, and the "Big E," as the Enterprise and her predecessors were called, showed considerably more and darker detail from 2379 onwards. (TNG movies: Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek: Insurrection, Star Trek: Nemesis, ST video games: Armada, Armada II)

During the conflicts around the Omega particle and the Undine incursion in 2376 and 2377, portions of the ships' hull would change color to indicate allegiance. When assimilated by the Borg, the hull and warp plasma changed further. (ST video games: Armada, Armada II)

In the 25th century, the design of the Sovereign-class assault cruiser - and its mirror universe counterpart, the star cruiser - allowed its commanding officer to choose from different designs of livery, which could be modified further at starbases. These options were numbered Types, Upgrade and Veteran. (STO - The Klingon War mission: "Welcome to Earth Spacedock")

Furthermore, the installation of deflector shields from specific factions modified the hull appearance, including shields from the Reman Resistance, the Breen Confederacy and the Dominion. (STO missions: "Coliseum", "Cold Storage", "Boldly They Rode")


Known ships

See Sovereign-class starships.

Appendices

Connections

Sovereign-class starships
Federation Starfleet standard configuration AeonAlexandraAntietamArchangelAriesArk RoyalArsinoeAtlasAvalonAvatarBismarckBozeman-ABrigadierCalabriaCavalierChallengerCoburnColossusConstellationCroatanDanversDavisDestinyEnduranceEnterprise-EErebusEssexFaithfulFirst MinisterFormidableGibraltarGilgameshHickeyHonoriusHopeHorizonHrothgarHutchinsonHyperionIndependenceIntegrityJusticeLegacyLeviathanLorraineMagnificentMajesticMarshallMayflower-EMidwayMontereyMusashiNelsonNimitzOdinOkudaOxfordPachacutiPresidentPrincetonProvenceProvidenceRamilliesRandResolutionRichelieuRoderickRooseveltSaratogaSentinelSevastopolSovereignSovereign (II)TempestTiberiusTirpitzValiantValkyrieVanguardVentureWarspiteWellingtonYamashiroYamatoYorktownZuikaku Federation icon image. Starfleet icon image.
fleet dreadnoughts
late 2370s decade
AffiliationAgamemnonAllianceAssociationBabylonConsortiumDirectorateEntenteFederationHarrierSolidaritySovereignUnificationUnity
variant configurations Archon-subclass: ArchonImperial-subclass: ImperialLandcasterMcDonoughMajestic-subclass: MajesticNoble-subclass: DrummondKhitomerNobleRegent-subclass: LeviathanMusashiRegentRenownResolution
Terran Imperial Starfleet
(mirror universe)
EnterpriseSovereignSovereign-C Seal of the Terran Empire. Klingon-Cardassian Alliance
(mirror universe)
Enterprise Emblem of the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance.
Starship classes of the Federation Starfleet
subclass groups

Akira (AlitaArmitageThunderchild) • Ambassador (AlaskaNarendraYamaguchi) • Apollo (Akula frigate / light cruiser) • Cardenas (Buran) • Chesapeake (Mongrel) • Cheyenne (DakotaStargazer) • Concorde (Geneva battlecruiserPresidio) • Constellation (Challenger deep space explorer) • Chimera heavy destroyer (Manticore) • Constitution (AchernarBonhomme RichardTikopaiEnterpriseExeterExcaliburVesperKirkCrossfield (Glenn32nd century refit) • Danube (Yellowstone) • Decatur (Dreadnought) • Defiant (GallantIncursionNachthexenSao PauloValiantVigilant escort) • Dervish (GryphonHermes escortMaelstromTempest) • Destiny (NimbusOracleTrident) • Engle (Earhart) • Excelsior (BismarckCurryKirovNew JerseyResolute) • Galaxy (Andromeda (25th century)CelestialEnvoyGalaxy XMonarch cruiserRossVenture cruiserYamato dreadnought) • Hermes scout (CygnusMonoceros) • Inquiry (Avenger battlecruiserArbiter) • Hoover (Edison) • Intrepid (BellerophonCochrane science vesselDiscovery (25th century)JanewayPathfinderTrailblazerYeager) • Kumari (CharalKhyzon) • Luna (CometPolarisSolTitan) • Magee (Shran (escort)) • Malachowski (Helios (tug)) • Miranda (AntonReliantSoyuz) • Merian (Merian (dreadnought)) • Nebula (Magellan) • New Orleans (Lafayette) • Nimitz (Europa) • Norway (Oslo) • Nova (AuroraQuasarRhode Island) • NX (ColumbiaPoseidon) • Oberth (ClarkeGagarin (23rd century)GrissomSagan) • Odyssey (VerityYorktown (cruiser)) • Olympic (HopeHorizon science vessel) • Prometheus (CerberusHephaestusHestiaPhoenix) • Ptolemy (DollondDopplerKeppler) • Remora (Charger) • Saladin (CochiseSiva) • Santa Fe (Newport) • Saber (GladiusRapierUshaan) • Sentinel (EmissaryNomad cruiserVanguard) • Shepard (Gagarin (25th century)) • Solanae (HeliosMontgomeryOmega) • Sovereign (ArchonImperialMajesticNoble cruiserRegent) • Steamrunner (AppalachiaZephyr) • Vesta (AventineRademaker) • Walker (GeorgiouShenzhou ) • Wells (EternalOuroborosVerne)

Emblem of the United Federation of Planets. Seal of the Federation Starfleet.
other named classes

AA classAakennAchillesAdvanceAegianAeolusAerieAkula destroyer / escortAmbassador HardinAndesAndorAndromeda (24th century)AngelouAntaresApacheAquariusArcherArchimedesArk RoyalArielAscendantAtroxAvenger (scout)BabcockBaderBakerBaton RougeBerenaBodeBolarusBonaventureBradburyBrentonCaliforniaCanadaCanopusCapellaCastorCentaurCentaurusCeresCestusChallengerChandleyChariotChimerChimera fast frigateChristopherClarke (25th century)Cle DanCochrane transportColumbiaCondor (raider)ContinentContortrixCopernicusCourageDaedalusDauntlessDeckerDefenderDeltaD'KyrDenevaDerfDrexlerDurrettEagleEclipseEdwardEinsteinEisenbergEl Doradofuture EnterpriseEpochEpsilonErewonEternalFederationFenlonFermiFijiFreedomFriendshipFrontierGagarin (24th century)GalenGallantGangesGenevaGenserGracefulGraysonGriffonGuardianGeminiHaleHermes fast cruiserHestonHoganHokule'aHorizon cruiserIcarusIlthirinIndomitableIntrepid (22nd century)IowaIstanbulIwo JimaClass JJupiterKarekhKeithKethkinKievK'KmarakKolm-AnKorolevLarsonLauroLaweyaLegacyLenthalLexingtonLibertyLokiLoknarLondonMadisonMakinMannMarklinMarsMarshallM'BengaMediterraneanMercedMercury (courier)Mercury (escort)Mercury (scout)MerianMerian (dreadnought)MessierMeteorMidwayMissionMissouriMobulaiMoKalMoscowMulciberNarcineNautilusNelsonNiagaraNoble laboratory vesselNomad escortNorthamptonOberonOdinOdysseusOkinawaOppenheimerOrionOsakaOverfieldPaladin battlecruiserPaladin destroyerParliamentPaladin (24th century)PerseusPioneerPhalanxPhantomPhiladelphiaPinnaclePiperPolluxPortsmithPralimPremonitionProtostarProximaPyotr VelikiyPyreneesRakotaRanger battlecruiserRanger explorerRanger scoutRenaissanceRickenbackerRigelRochesterRoyal SovereignSagittariusSamsonSaturnSawyerScorpioScryerScyllaSequoiaSevaijenShiKahrSierraSolarSpringfieldSulekSurakSydneyTangentTheophrastusThomas PaineThucydidesThufirTiberiusTiconderogaUniverseTheseusTripperTritiumTyphonTyphoonUkoraUlyssesUralUtahVenture scoutVigilant scoutVoyagerWallenbergWambunduWei-FaWellingtonWilkersonWizardYamatoYorkshireYorktownZodiacunnamed

general type

Defiant pathfinderRaging QueenSun TzuValley ForgeFederation assault shipFederation battleshipFederation cargo shipFederation colony shipFederation construction shipFederation cruiserdeep galaxy shipFederation dreadnoughtFederation freighterFederation frigateFederation galaxy shipFederation holoshipFederation heavy cruiser (2380s heavy cruiser) • Federation light cruiser (Constitution-variant light cruiserIntrepid-variant light cruiser) • Federation medium cruiser (Excelsior-variant medium cruiser) • Federation mining freighterFederation repair shipStarfleet tanker

Background

The game software of ST video game: Legacy included numerous other names for ships of this class that were not prepared to be used in gameplay, and are hidden in the game's source code, including USS Maddoc, USS LeMunche, USS Yamoto (probably a misspelling of Yamato), USS Syracuse, USS Kaempfert, USS Peter Ham, USS Jennilee, USS Beasley, USS Clyde A. Dugas (probably a misspelling of Clyde A. Douglas), USS Marron W. Swart (probably a misspelling of Marion W. Swart), USS Danvers, USS Tonawanda, USS Jackson, USS Niagara and USS Mysliwy. Possibly, these vessels were intended for some feature of the game that was not completed. For example, none of these ships are coded with registry number graphics like those the included ships possess.

Images

See: Sovereign-class starship images.

Appearance and references

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