| STARSHIP CLASS | |
|---|---|
| B'rel-class | |
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| Affiliation: | Klingon Imperial Defense Force |
| Type: | scout |
| Service period: | 23rd century |
| Dimensions | |
| Length: | 157.76 meters |
| Width: | 181.54 meters |
| Height: | 98.54 meters |
| Mass: | 236,000 metric tons |
| Specifications | |
| Crew: | 12+ |
| Speed: | warp 9.6 |
| Armaments: | 2 disruptor cannons; 1 torpedo launcher |
| Defences: | Deflector shields; cloaking device |
| Auxiliary craft: | none |
The B'rel-class (also known as the K22B-class) was a type of Klingon bird-of-prey scout starship in Imperial Defense Force service in the 23rd century. By the 24th century, these vessels were considered surplus, and were often sold or traded to other powers. (TNG episode: "Rascals"; Decipher RPG module: Starships; CCG: "Rules of Acquisition")
They were classified as a class 1 vessel. (DS9 video game: Dominion Wars)
Variations of the B'rel class include the K'vort-class and the D12-class bird-of-preys.
History
The B’relclass, first developed in 2270, is the second known Bird-of-Prey operated by the Klingon Empire, it builds directly on the successful design on the earlier birds-of-prey but includes ideas and technology taken from Romulan designs obtained in the short lived Klingon-Romulan alliance of the 23rd century, most notably a cloaking device. (ST reference: Starship Spotter)
The B'rel class not only remained in service well into the 24th century but also inspired a larger variation, the K'vort-class.
Features
The B'rel class bird-of-prey features adjustable wings, which can take on different positions to optimize the class for battle, warp speed, atmospheric flight and even landing. (TOS movie & novelizations: Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)
The wings of the ship have a feathered wing pattern on them to mimic a bird. The main hull has a dual ridged dorsal section with a neck leading off to the bridge.
A modified B'rel class firing a photon torpedo while cloaked
In 2293 one B'rel class ship, the IKS Dakronh, was modified to fire its weaponry while cloaked. Despite its advantages, this vessel was destroyed after only a few months of operation by the Federation Starfleet starships USS Enterprise-A and USS Excelsior. (TOS movie & novelization: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
Another feature present in recent versions of these craft, which may not be standard, was the introduction of Gravity mines that would latch on to and slow down enemy ships. (TNG video games: Armada, Armada II)
Known vessels
- IKS BaHwil'
- IKS Begh'poQ
- IKS BImoqu'
- IKS BInep
- IKS BI'ngo'
- IKS BIQ'a'ngo'
- IKS Bllugh
- IKV Bowie'e
- IKS B'rel (IKC-9200, later renamed HMS Bounty by Federation prize crew)
- IKS Chong'pogh
- IKS Ch'Tang (IKC-9237)
- IKS Dakh'yi'DIL
- IKS Dakronh (also known as IKC Kla'Diyus)
- IKS Deb'choS
- IKS Doh'
- IKS Do'Ha'
- IKS Dom'SIS
- IKS Dun'wo'
- IKS Duy'Hub
- IKS Fury
- IKS Ghar'Qotlh
- IKS Gho'be'
- IKS Ghoch'ragh
- IKS GhoH'Sot
- IKS guhMoh
- IKS Hegh'QeDp
- IKS Hijol'peng
- IKS Hob'DIS
- IKS Huj'a'SIp
- IKS Hurgh'ragh
- IKS HuS'ngeb
- IKS Jib'lalDan
- IKS Jiyajbe'
- IKS Jol ylchu'
- IKS Jor
- IKS JuS'mung
- IKS Kad'nra
- IKS Khich
- IKS Koroth (IKC-8314)
- IKS Korinar
- IKS Krogshat
- IKS Kruge
- IKV K'ti'suka
- IKS LoS'maH
- IKS Luq'argh
- IKS MajQa'be'
- IKS Malpara
- IKS Maw'HeSwI'
- IKS M'Char
- IKS Mich'pagh
- IKS Mok'tal (IKC-9336)
- IKS NaS'puchpa'
- IKS Nay'par
- IKS Ning'tao (IKC-9270, also known as IKS Ning'tau)
- IKS N'Kghar
- IKS Nukmay
- IKS Okrona (also known as IKC Chontay)
- IKS Orantho (IKC-9212, also known as IKS Orintho)
- IKS PiqaD'nem
- IKS Plath
- IKS Qap'ghargh
- IKS Qo'
- IKS Qovin
- IKS Qugh'tung
- IKS QuHvaj'Qob
- IKS Qul'bIQ
- IKS Quoc'Truong
- IKS Qup'SoH
- IKS Qut'Such
- IKS RanKuf
- IKS RaQpo'juS
- IKS Sap'leng
- IKS SID'ghom
- IKS Slivin
- IKS TaD'moH
- IKS TajHu'
- IKS Tar'be'
- IKS Tazhat (KL-1018)
- IKS TIH'Hich
- IKS TIQ'IwSev
- IKS TlhIH'Hu
- IKS Tu'a'rop
- IKS VIghajbe'
- IKS Vorka
- IKS Vut'bol
- IKS Wo'bortas
- IKS Wuv'a'tem
- IKS Yaj'a'
- IKS YijatlhQo'
- IKS Ylje'
- IKS Y'tem
- IKS Cha'joh
| Bird-of-prey classes | ||
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| Romulan birds-of-prey | 2150s • late-2150s bird-of-prey • 22nd century • 23rd century (Kelvin timeline) • 24th century • T'varo • T'Liss • Vas Hatham • Temar Vastaram | 
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| Reman birds-of-prey | T'varo |
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| Klingon birds-of-prey | 22nd century • 2260s • 23rd century (Kelvin timeline) • M'Chla • B'rel • Chuq'Beh • D12 • D'Gavama • E4 • E6 • G2 • Khitomer • K'vort • QuD • Z'gavasta • Z'gavva • QulDun • Norgh • Ki'tang • Hegh'ta | 
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