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	starships. The appearance of a Klingon battle cruiser or bird of prey on ships’ or planets’ sensors has signaled the beginning of invasions, the arrival of “pacification forces” sent by the High Council, or a “showing of the colors” intended to keep the peace or scare off some perceived enemy. With their powerful ships, the Klingons have expanded the boundaries of their empire, kept tight control over their territories, and achieved their greatest victories.		starships. The appearance of a Klingon battle cruiser or bird of prey on ships’ or planets’ sensors has signaled the beginning of invasions, the arrival of “pacification forces” sent by the High Council, or a “showing of the colors” intended to keep the peace or scare off some perceived enemy. With their powerful ships, the Klingons have expanded the boundaries of their empire, kept tight control over their territories, and achieved their greatest victories.

	During the [[23rd century]], the Klingons had relatively few differing types of vessels, most of which did not vary significantly from one another. But the changing political and economic climate within the Empire since [[2293]] has allowed the Klingons to expand the size and diversity of their fleets tremendously. To some observers, it seems as if each of the Great Houses has created its own unique ships, building vessels designed to take advantage of their resources and favored tactics. In fact, most Klingon ship designers work from blueprints widely available throughout the Empire for years, modifying the standard designs to suit their (and their employers’) own preferences.		During the [[23rd century]], the Klingons had relatively few differing types of vessels, most of which did not vary significantly from one another. But the changing political and economic climate within the Empire since [[2293]] has allowed the Klingons to expand the size and diversity of their fleets tremendously. To some observers, it seems as if each of the Great Houses has created its own unique ships, building vessels designed to take advantage of their resources and favored tactics. In fact, most Klingon ship designers work from blueprints widely available throughout the Empire for years, modifying the standard designs to suit their (and their employers’) own preferences.

	Thanks to their alterations, the ships may appear slightly different from House to House, but for the most part they have the same capabilities. A Goralis-class Light Cruiser built by the House of Chang may not look exactly the same as one built by the House of Toghuss, but it typically has the same systems (perhaps arranged slightly differently within the hull) and the same tolerances. On the other hand, the ongoing political and military competition between the Great Houses sometimes spurs each House to try to develop its own “superior” ships by devising just the right series of modifications to basic ship types.		Thanks to their alterations, the ships may appear slightly different from House to House, but for the most part they have the same capabilities. A Goralis-class Light Cruiser built by the House of Chang may not look exactly the same as one built by the House of Toghuss, but it typically has the same systems (perhaps arranged slightly differently within the hull) and the same tolerances. On the other hand, the ongoing political and military competition between the Great Houses sometimes spurs each House to try to develop its own “superior” ships by devising just the right series of modifications to basic ship types.

	But from House to House, any Klingon who builds a ship almost certainly focuses on military missions when designing it. Unlike Starfleet ships, which the ASDB designs to fill many different (and mostly non-military) roles, the Klingons create virtually all of their vessels with military uses in mind. Even civilian ships (such as freighters or transports) have much stronger shields and heavier weapons than comparative Federation, Cardassian, or Romulan ships. In times of war, owners of civilian vessels can quickly convert them into military ships with just a few upgrades and other modifications, thus giving the Empire a “shadow fleet” that some military analysts overlook when evaluating its strength. Although some experts consider the Klingon obsession with matters military a weakness, any officer who’s faced a Klingon ship on the field of battle understands Klingon ship design wisdom all too well.		But from House to House, any Klingon who builds a ship almost certainly focuses on military missions when designing it. Unlike Starfleet ships, which the ASDB designs to fill many different (and mostly non-military) roles, the Klingons create virtually all of their vessels with military uses in mind. Even civilian ships (such as freighters or transports) have much stronger shields and heavier weapons than comparative Federation, Cardassian, or Romulan ships. In times of war, owners of civilian vessels can quickly convert them into military ships with just a few upgrades and other modifications, thus giving the Empire a “shadow fleet” that some military analysts overlook when evaluating its strength. Although some experts consider the Klingon obsession with matters military a weakness, any officer who’s faced a Klingon ship on the field of battle understands Klingon ship design wisdom all too well.

	Klingons organize their ships into ten classes defined by size, firepower, systems capabilities, and other performance factors. From largest/most powerful to smallest/least powerful (generally speaking), the classes are: Battleships; Warships; Cruisers; Frigates; Fast Attack Ships; Destroyers; Escorts; Scouts; Specialized; and Support/Auxiliary.		Klingons organize their ships into ten classes defined by size, firepower, systems capabilities, and other performance factors. From largest/most powerful to smallest/least powerful (generally speaking), the classes are: Battleships; Warships; Cruisers; Frigates; Fast Attack Ships; Destroyers; Escorts; Scouts; Specialized; and Support/Auxiliary.

	It should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with Klingon culture that the Klingons build few ships for exploration, science and research, or similar endeavors. The larger Klingon ships do have some laboratory facilities, of course, but the Klingons always regard such functions as secondary to military missions. Medical vessels are unheard of in the Klingon fleets; the sickbays on Klingon ships are so primitive that injured Klingons usually have to depend as much on their own recuperative powers as the abilities of their ships’ doctors.		It should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with Klingon culture that the Klingons build few ships for exploration, science and research, or similar endeavors. The larger Klingon ships do have some laboratory facilities, of course, but the Klingons always regard such functions as secondary to military missions. Medical vessels are unheard of in the Klingon fleets; the sickbays on Klingon ships are so primitive that injured Klingons usually have to depend as much on their own recuperative powers as the abilities of their ships’ doctors.
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	==Section Contents==		==Section Contents==
	*[[Klingon Battleships ~~(Build)~~\|Battleships]]		* [[Build: Klingon Battleships\|Battleships]]
	*[[Klingon Warships ~~(Build)~~\|Warships]]		* [[Build: Klingon Warships\|Warships]]
	*[[Klingon Cruisers ~~(Build)~~\|Cruisers]]		* [[Build: Klingon Cruisers\|Cruisers]]
	*[[Klingon Frigates ~~(Build)~~\|Frigates]]		* [[Build: Klingon Frigates\|Frigates]]
	*[[Klingon Fast Attack Ships ~~(Build)~~\|Fast Attack Ships]]		* [[Build: Klingon Fast Attack Ships\|Fast Attack Ships]]
	*[[Klingon Destroyers ~~(Build)~~\|Destroyers]]		* [[Build: Klingon Destroyers\|Destroyers]]
	*[[Klingon Escorts ~~(Build)~~\|Escorts]]		* [[Build: Klingon Escorts\|Escorts]]
	*[[Klingon Scouts ~~(Build)~~\|Scouts]]		* [[Build: Klingon Scouts\|Scouts]]
	*[[Klingon Specialized, Support and Auxiliary Vessels ~~(Build)~~\|Specialized, Support and Auxiliary Vessels]]		* [[Build: Klingon Specialized, Support and Auxiliary Vessels\|Specialized, Support and Auxiliary Vessels]]
	*[[Klingon Starship Names ~~(Build)~~\|Starship Names]]		* [[Build: Klingon Starship Names\|Starship Names]]
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	==Construction Rules Index==		==Construction Rules Index==
	*[[Construction Rules\|Back to the Table of Contents]]		* [[Construction Rules\|Back to the Table of Contents]]
	*[[Build: Ship Classifications\|Back to Chapter 2.0: Ship Classifications]]		* [[Build: Ship Classifications\|Back to Chapter 2.0: Ship Classifications]]



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	==2.3 Klingon Classifications ==		==2.3 Klingon Classifications ==
	For centuries, the species of the Alpha and Beta Quadrants have known, and often feared, Klingon		For centuries, the species of the Alpha and Beta Quadrants have known, and often feared, Klingon
	starships. The appearance of a Klingon battle cruiser or bird of prey on ships’ or planets’ sensors has signaled the beginning of invasions, the arrival of “pacification forces” sent by the High Council, or a “showing of the colors” intended to keep the peace or scare off some perceived enemy. With their powerful ships, the Klingons have expanded the boundaries of their empire, kept tight control over their territories, and achieved their greatest victories.~~<br>~~		starships. The appearance of a Klingon battle cruiser or bird of prey on ships’ or planets’ sensors has signaled the beginning of invasions, the arrival of “pacification forces” sent by the High Council, or a “showing of the colors” intended to keep the peace or scare off some perceived enemy. With their powerful ships, the Klingons have expanded the boundaries of their empire, kept tight control over their territories, and achieved their greatest victories.
	During the 23rd century, the Klingons had relatively few differing types of vessels, most of which did not vary significantly from one another. But the changing political and economic climate within the Empire since [[2293]] has allowed the Klingons to expand the size and diversity of their fleets tremendously. To some observers, it seems as if each of the Great Houses has created its own unique ships, building vessels designed to take advantage of their resources and favored tactics. In fact, most Klingon ship designers work from blueprints widely available throughout the Empire for years, modifying the standard designs to suit their (and their employers’) own preferences.~~<br>~~
	Thanks to their alterations, the ships may appear slightly different from House to House, but		During the [[23rd century]], the Klingons had relatively few differing types of vessels, most of which did not vary significantly from one another. But the changing political and economic climate within the Empire since [[2293]] has allowed the Klingons to expand the size and diversity of their fleets tremendously. To some observers, it seems as if each of the Great Houses has created its own unique ships, building vessels designed to take advantage of their resources and favored tactics. In fact, most Klingon ship designers work from blueprints widely available throughout the Empire for years, modifying the standard designs to suit their (and their employers’) own preferences.
	for the most part they have the same capabilities. A Goralis-class Light Cruiser built by the House
	of Chang may not look exactly the same as one built by the House of Toghuss, but it typically has the same systems (perhaps arranged slightly differently within the hull) and the same tolerances. On the other hand, the ongoing political and military competition between the Great Houses sometimes spurs each House to try to develop its own “superior” ships by devising just the right series of modifications to basic ship types.~~<br>~~		Thanks to their alterations, the ships may appear slightly different from House to House, but for the most part they have the same capabilities. A Goralis-class Light Cruiser built by the House of Chang may not look exactly the same as one built by the House of Toghuss, but it typically has the same systems (perhaps arranged slightly differently within the hull) and the same tolerances. On the other hand, the ongoing political and military competition between the Great Houses sometimes spurs each House to try to develop its own “superior” ships by devising just the right series of modifications to basic ship types.
	But from House to House, any Klingon who builds a ship almost certainly focuses on military
	missions when designing it. Unlike Starfleet ships, which the ASDB designs to fill many different (and mostly non-military) roles, the Klingons create virtually all of their vessels with military uses in mind. Even civilian ships (such as freighters or transports) have much stronger shields and heavier weapons than comparative Federation, Cardassian, or Romulan ships. In times of war, owners of civilian vessels can quickly convert them into military ships with just a few upgrades and other modifications, thus giving the Empire a “shadow fleet” that some military analysts overlook when evaluating its strength. Although some experts consider the Klingon obsession with matters military a weakness, any officer who’s faced a Klingon ship on the field of battle understands Klingon ship design wisdom all too well~~.<br>~~		But from House to House, any Klingon who builds a ship almost certainly focuses on military missions when designing it. Unlike Starfleet ships, which the ASDB designs to fill many different (and mostly non-military) roles, the Klingons create virtually all of their vessels with military uses in mind. Even civilian ships (such as freighters or transports) have much stronger shields and heavier weapons than comparative Federation, Cardassian, or Romulan ships. In times of war, owners of civilian vessels can quickly convert them into military ships with just a few upgrades and other modifications, thus giving the Empire a “shadow fleet” that some military analysts overlook when evaluating its strength. Although some experts consider the Klingon obsession with matters military a weakness, any officer who’s faced a Klingon ship on the field of battle understands Klingon ship design wisdom all too well.
	Klingons organize their ships into ten classes defined by size, firepower, systems capabilities, and other performance factors. From largest/most powerful to smallest/least powerful (generally speaking), the classes are: Battleships; Warships; Cruisers; Frigates; Fast Attack Ships; Destroyers; Escorts; Scouts; Specialized; and Support/Auxiliary.<br>
	It should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with Klingon culture that the Klingons build few ships for exploration, science and research, or similar endeavors. The larger Klingon ships do have some laboratory facilities, of course, but the Klingons always regard such functions as secondary to military missions. Medical vessels are unheard of in the Klingon fleets; the sickbays on Klingon ships are so primitive that injured Klingons usually have to depend as much on their own recuperative powers as the abilities of their ships’ doctors.

			Klingons organize their ships into ten classes defined by size, firepower, systems capabilities, and other performance factors. From largest/most powerful to smallest/least powerful (generally speaking), the classes are: Battleships; Warships; Cruisers; Frigates; Fast Attack Ships; Destroyers; Escorts; Scouts; Specialized; and Support/Auxiliary.

			It should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with Klingon culture that the Klingons build few ships for exploration, science and research, or similar endeavors. The larger Klingon ships do have some laboratory facilities, of course, but the Klingons always regard such functions as secondary to military missions. Medical vessels are unheard of in the Klingon fleets; the sickbays on Klingon ships are so primitive that injured Klingons usually have to depend as much on their own recuperative powers as the abilities of their ships’ doctors.
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	==Section Contents==		==Section Contents==
	*[[Klingon Battleships (Build)\|Battleships]]		*[[Klingon Battleships (Build)\|Battleships]]
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	*[[Klingon Specialized, Support and Auxiliary Vessels (Build)\|Specialized, Support and Auxiliary Vessels]]		*[[Klingon Specialized, Support and Auxiliary Vessels (Build)\|Specialized, Support and Auxiliary Vessels]]
	*[[Klingon Starship Names (Build)\|Starship Names]]		*[[Klingon Starship Names (Build)\|Starship Names]]

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	*[[Klingon Attack Ships (Build)\|Attack Ships]]		*[[Klingon Fast Attack Ships (Build)\|Fast Attack Ships]]
	*[[Klingon Destroyers (Build)\|Destroyers]]		*[[Klingon Destroyers (Build)\|Destroyers]]
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==2.3 Klingon Classifications ==
For centuries, the species of the Alpha and Beta Quadrants have known, and often feared, Klingon
starships. The appearance of a Klingon battle cruiser or bird of prey on ships’ or planets’ sensors has signaled the beginning of invasions, the arrival of “pacification forces” sent by the High Council, or a “showing of the colors” intended to keep the peace or scare off some perceived enemy. With their powerful ships, the Klingons have expanded the boundaries of their empire, kept tight control over their territories, and achieved their greatest victories. 
During the 23rd century, the Klingons had relatively few differing types of vessels, most of which did not vary significantly from one another. But the changing political and economic climate within the Empire since [[2293]] has allowed the Klingons to expand the size and diversity of their fleets tremendously. To some observers, it seems as if each of the Great Houses has created its own unique ships, building vessels designed to take advantage of their resources and favored tactics. In fact, most Klingon ship designers work from blueprints widely available throughout the Empire for years, modifying the standard designs to suit their (and their employers’) own preferences. 
Thanks to their alterations, the ships may appear slightly different from House to House, but
for the most part they have the same capabilities. A Goralis-class Light Cruiser built by the House
of Chang may not look exactly the same as one built by the House of Toghuss, but it typically has the same systems (perhaps arranged slightly differently within the hull) and the same tolerances. On the other hand, the ongoing political and military competition between the Great Houses sometimes spurs each House to try to develop its own “superior” ships by devising just the right series of modifications to basic ship types. 
But from House to House, any Klingon who builds a ship almost certainly focuses on military
missions when designing it. Unlike Starfleet ships, which the ASDB designs to fill many different (and mostly non-military) roles, the Klingons create virtually all of their vessels with military uses in mind. Even civilian ships (such as freighters or transports) have much stronger shields and heavier weapons than comparative Federation, Cardassian, or Romulan ships. In times of war, owners of civilian vessels can quickly convert them into military ships with just a few upgrades and other modifications, thus giving the Empire a “shadow fleet” that some military analysts overlook when evaluating its strength. Although some experts consider the Klingon obsession with matters military a weakness, any officer who’s faced a Klingon ship on the field of battle understands Klingon ship design wisdom all too well. 
Klingons organize their ships into ten classes defined by size, firepower, systems capabilities, and other performance factors. From largest/most powerful to smallest/least powerful (generally speaking), the classes are: Battleships; Warships; Cruisers; Frigates; Fast Attack Ships; Destroyers; Escorts; Scouts; Specialized; and Support/Auxiliary. 
It should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with Klingon culture that the Klingons build few ships for exploration, science and research, or similar endeavors. The larger Klingon ships do have some laboratory facilities, of course, but the Klingons always regard such functions as secondary to military missions. Medical vessels are unheard of in the Klingon fleets; the sickbays on Klingon ships are so primitive that injured Klingons usually have to depend as much on their own recuperative powers as the abilities of their ships’ doctors.

==Section Contents==
**[[Klingon Battleships (Build)|Battleships]]
**[[Klingon Warships (Build)|Warships]]
**[[Klingon Cruisers (Build)|Cruisers]]
**[[Klingon Frigates (Build)|Frigates]]
**[[Klingon Attack Ships (Build)|Attack Ships]]
**[[Klingon Destroyers (Build)|Destroyers]]
**[[Klingon Escorts (Build)|Escorts]]
**[[Klingon Scouts (Build)|Scouts]]
**[[Klingon Specialized, Support and Auxiliary Vessels (Build)|Specialized, Support and Auxiliary Vessels]]
**[[Klingon Starship Names (Build)|Starship Names]]

 
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==Construction Rules Index==
*[[Construction Rules|Back to the Table of Contents]]
*[[Ship Classifications (Build)|Back to Chapter 2.0: Ship Classifications]]

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	==Section Contents==		==Section Contents==
	**[[Klingon Battleships (Build)\|Battleships]]		*[[Klingon Battleships (Build)\|Battleships]]
	**[[Klingon Warships (Build)\|Warships]]		*[[Klingon Warships (Build)\|Warships]]
	**[[Klingon Cruisers (Build)\|Cruisers]]		*[[Klingon Cruisers (Build)\|Cruisers]]
	**[[Klingon Frigates (Build)\|Frigates]]		*[[Klingon Frigates (Build)\|Frigates]]
	**[[Klingon Attack Ships (Build)\|Attack Ships]]		*[[Klingon Attack Ships (Build)\|Attack Ships]]
	**[[Klingon Destroyers (Build)\|Destroyers]]		*[[Klingon Destroyers (Build)\|Destroyers]]
	**[[Klingon Escorts (Build)\|Escorts]]		*[[Klingon Escorts (Build)\|Escorts]]
	**[[Klingon Scouts (Build)\|Scouts]]		*[[Klingon Scouts (Build)\|Scouts]]
	**[[Klingon Specialized, Support and Auxiliary Vessels (Build)\|Specialized, Support and Auxiliary Vessels]]		*[[Klingon Specialized, Support and Auxiliary Vessels (Build)\|Specialized, Support and Auxiliary Vessels]]
	**[[Klingon Starship Names (Build)\|Starship Names]]		*[[Klingon Starship Names (Build)\|Starship Names]]

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	==Construction Rules Index==		==Construction Rules Index==
	*[[Construction Rules\|Back to the Table of Contents]]		*[[Construction Rules\|Back to the Table of Contents]]