Lakat Class (2352)
History
The continuous expansion of the Cardassian
Union required different types of warships. While battlecruisers
allowed to attack enemy fleets and planets, small patrol ships
served to secure the border areas, along with space stations and
mine fields. However, the Cardassian defense forces suffered
heavy losses when they encountered technologically advanced
Starfleet ships. For the Cardassian Central Command it was a
challenge to develop a modern light cruiser, rather than to
sacrifice more ship crews. Technology stolen from abandoned
Starfleet ships was analyzed and partially integrated into the
new Lakat class. The ships are equipped with a combined
torpedo/disruptor array, like the larger Galor class. Several
ships of the Lakat class were sighted, however, the construction
seems to have been discontinued prior to the peace treaty in
2367.
Depictions
Data
Class specifications Ship type: Light cruiser Length: 328m Width: 206m Height: 49m Crew complement: 210 Max. speed: Warp 9.4 |
Commissioned ships At least 12 according to Starfleet Intelligence |
Credits
Thanks to Terradyhne and Jason Abbadon for their models.