Captain
Post by Captain Alexander Kynes on Feb 4, 2007 8:31:48 GMT
SALADIN CLASS
Type: Destroyer
The Saladin-class was a class of Federation starship in operation during the 23rd century.
The Saladin consisted of a saucer section and nacelle, each similar in exterior design to that of a Constitution-class vessel of the 2260s. Its configuration was significantly different, however, as it employed only a single nacelle.
The concept of a single-nacelle starship has been derided by some as contrary to "established" design requirements for Starfleet ships, but there is nothing in canon that mandates a minimum number of nacelles for a ship.
The Saladin was a more militarized version of her sister class, the Hermes-class. While the Hermes was a scout, and therefore carried only 2 phaser banks, the Saladin was a destroyer and was armed with 3 phaser emplacements (with two emitters each) and 2 photon torpedo tubes.
The class may have been named for Saladin, a famous Kurdish Muslim general who fought against the Crusaders in the 12th century and recaptured Jerusalem.
Type: Destroyer
The Saladin-class was a class of Federation starship in operation during the 23rd century.
The Saladin consisted of a saucer section and nacelle, each similar in exterior design to that of a Constitution-class vessel of the 2260s. Its configuration was significantly different, however, as it employed only a single nacelle.
The concept of a single-nacelle starship has been derided by some as contrary to "established" design requirements for Starfleet ships, but there is nothing in canon that mandates a minimum number of nacelles for a ship.
The Saladin was a more militarized version of her sister class, the Hermes-class. While the Hermes was a scout, and therefore carried only 2 phaser banks, the Saladin was a destroyer and was armed with 3 phaser emplacements (with two emitters each) and 2 photon torpedo tubes.
The class may have been named for Saladin, a famous Kurdish Muslim general who fought against the Crusaders in the 12th century and recaptured Jerusalem.
