Class:Sovereign Class

Owner:United Federation of Planets

Operator:Starfleet

Active:2370s

Length:685 meters

Decks:variable (see "Physical arrangement")

Speed:Warp 8 (see "Propulsion systems")

Armament:12 phaser arrays (before refit)

16 phaser arrays {after refit}

1 forward quantum torpedo launcher

3 forward photon torpedo launchers

6 aft photon torpedo launchers

Defenses:Deflector shields

The Sovereign-class was introduced during the early 2370s, and was, at the time, the most advanced starship design in the fleet, though not as large as the Galaxy-class starship. The Sovereign-class USS Enterprise-E was built at the San Francisco Fleet Yards and was launched from that facility on stardate 49827.5. (Star Trek: First Contact dedication plaque)

The Sovereign class' first major engagements came in 2373, when the USS Enterprise saw action in the Borg incursion into Sector 001, and was instrumental in the destruction of the attacking cube. (Star Trek: First Contact)

While the Sovereign-class was not a key player in the Dominion War, such vessels as the Enterprise-E spent time during the war putting out diplomatic "brush fires" and extending the occasional olive branch, as the Federation Diplomatic Corps were busy attempting to put an end to the war. (Star Trek: Insurrection)