B'Rel Class Bird of Prey And Sub-varients

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The B'rel class light combat ship remains an incredibly common and important element of the Klingon fleet nearly 100 years after it's initial conception. The key to the class's longevity lies in it's versatility and intelligent design.

Klingon Birds of Prey have a powerful punch for their size and formidable armour befitting a heavy cruiser - plus the infamous cloaking ability making them one of the stealthiest ships in space. The sum of all these parts is a small, stealthy, tough and powerful warship which - during it's heyday of the 2280's and 90's - could take on a Federation warship many times it's size.

By now, nearly all B'rel's have been upgraded to at leadst D-15 standard, which enables them to continue punching above their weight, however, mostly they are resevred for light scouting and harrassment duties as they no longer powerful enough to take on the Klingon Empire's enemy's ships in a straight fight.

The layout of the B'Rel class is conventional for a Klingon warship, with the torpedo tubes and bridge set forward and the engineering section aft. The two elements are joined by a "neck" section which houses the limited crew quaters. The Disruptor cannon are positioned at the tips of the craft's wings. Unusually for a warp capable craft, Klingon Birds of Prey are capable of atmospheric flight and are eqipped with landing gear.

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