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The Federation new class had effectively taken over the shipyards that originally produced the, ending most destroyer production. This left a gap between the light cruiser and Saladin-classes which was covered by the steadily dwindling force of Saladins and older crusiers. By 2274 the shortage of these classes was becoming acute, particularly with so many of them being converted into support roles.
Recognizing the need for a new destroyer class, the Federation commissioned two competing designs: the new-concept Sentinel, and a beefed-up version of the Okinawa-Class. The Sentinel-Class was eventually selected as it was larger and more capable than its competitor. The first prototype appeared in 2275 and production began in 2276. Sentinel-Class vessels where used mostly for light exploration, planetary surveys, boarder patrol and even used as escorts for Ulysses-Class cruisers. All though this class of ship also was paired with Argo-Class escorts during convoy duty or colony defense Designed to be fast, maneuverable and tuff.

Description

The Federation new class had effectively taken over the shipyards that originally produced the, ending most destroyer production. This left a gap between the light cruiser and Saladin-classes which was covered by the steadily dwindling force of Saladins and older crusiers. By 2274 the shortage of these classes was becoming acute, particularly with so many of them being converted into support roles.
Recognizing the need for a new destroyer class, the Federation commissioned two competing designs: the new-concept Sentinel, and a beefed-up version of the Okinawa-Class. The Sentinel-Class was eventually selected as it was larger and more capable than its competitor. The first prototype appeared in 2275 and production began in 2276. Sentinel-Class vessels where used mostly for light exploration, planetary surveys, boarder patrol and even used as escorts for Ulysses-Class cruisers. All though this class of ship also was paired with Argo-Class escorts during convoy duty or colony defense Designed to be fast, maneuverable and tuff.