The Karkinos Class is a result of an experiment in how a different hull shape could have an effect on warp field geometry. While it was found that there was a slight improvement in field stability, other factors with the design proved problematic as excess acceleration provided undue stress in the superstructure.
As a result, limited numbers of this class were initially produced. However, when the ships of this class recently underwent a refit to modern technological standards, the result was quite a surprise. Modern materials were more then capable of supporting the increased acceleration and prolonged speed provided by the warp field configuration, and a small number of new built ships of this configuration were ordered to further study the results.
As a result, limited numbers of this class were initially produced. However, when the ships of this class recently underwent a refit to modern technological standards, the result was quite a surprise. Modern materials were more then capable of supporting the increased acceleration and prolonged speed provided by the warp field configuration, and a small number of new built ships of this configuration were ordered to further study the results.
Original Configuration:
List of Ships:
NCC-1200 U.S.S. Karkinos
NCC-1201 U.S.S. Ashwinder * NCC-1202 U.S.S. Manticore NCC-1203 U.S.S. Sphinx NCC-1204 U.S.S. Kappa * |
NCC-1204 U.S.S. Doxy
NCC-1206 U.S.S. Basilisk NCC-1207 U.S.S. Griffin NCC-8720 U.S.S. Phoenix NCC-8721 U.S.S. Augurey |
* ship lost in the line of duty