The Akira-Class is Starfleet's premiere Heavy Cruiser. Equipped with quad high-rate Type-10 Phaser Rings and advanced tactical systems it posed a formidable threat to any Dominion attack force. The Akira was designed to be a multi-role vessel. It is equally good as a Fleet ship used in medium range offensives or as a lone border patrol duties where its enhanced tactical sensor suite enables it to detect even the stealthiest infiltrators.