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The Horizon class heavy cruiser and its subclasses (Advance , Whorfin , Indomitable , Horizon Flt II , Advance Flt II , Essex , Archon ) are Part 1 of the Project Starship series.

Image provided by: adrasil Original inspirations from: Rick Sternbach (Spaceflight Chronology) and video game Star Trek: Legacy
History from: Hobbyist's Guide to the UFP Starfleet , by Timo Saloniemi

Variant blueprints: Access via Adrasil's Download button

Featured in: Starship Recognition Manual #296

The Whorfin subclass battle cruiser was the result of the resumed construction of the Advance subclass, of which further production had ceased following the analysis of the loss of USS Sentry to Klingons in 2209. The external changes were limited; visual inspection of one (of only three) of the variants would often result in mistaken identification as an Advance or even an Horizon. Internally, however, the chance to improve upon the tactical effectiveness of the battle cruiser led to changes in the power routing (specifically the energy weapons), protection (shielding and electronic warfare systems), and sturdier internal structures. The aft-facing phased particle cannons were removed, with two laser emplacements added to the ventral side of the secondary hull.

While the original nine Advances would not see the same changes provided retroactively (they would receive technological overhauls in 2218), they were retained in their original "hearth world defense" role, with their three younger sisters joining them. The upgrades proved the meddling's expense in 2229, when the USS Whorfin herself survived a Kshatriyan ambush with only light casualties, continuing on in service to the Federation (as a deep space survey cruiser over three tours), until 2297.

Trivia: If you do a little research (*cough*MemoryAlpha*cough*), you'll find who I've decided this class is named after. The quote on the ship's commissioning plaque comes from this lordly personage.

Would you like to learn more about this class of ship? Download the free Hobbyist's Guide to the UFP Starfleet , a three-volume, 1236-page history of space flight, by Timo Saloniemi.

For an extremely rich gallery of Star Trek starships and vessels from other universes, check out my partner, adrasil , here on DeviantArts.

Description

The Horizon class heavy cruiser and its subclasses (Advance , Whorfin , Indomitable , Horizon Flt II , Advance Flt II , Essex , Archon ) are Part 1 of the Project Starship series.

Image provided by: adrasil Original inspirations from: Rick Sternbach (Spaceflight Chronology) and video game Star Trek: Legacy
History from: Hobbyist's Guide to the UFP Starfleet , by Timo Saloniemi

Variant blueprints: Access via Adrasil's Download button

Featured in: Starship Recognition Manual #296

The Whorfin subclass battle cruiser was the result of the resumed construction of the Advance subclass, of which further production had ceased following the analysis of the loss of USS Sentry to Klingons in 2209. The external changes were limited; visual inspection of one (of only three) of the variants would often result in mistaken identification as an Advance or even an Horizon. Internally, however, the chance to improve upon the tactical effectiveness of the battle cruiser led to changes in the power routing (specifically the energy weapons), protection (shielding and electronic warfare systems), and sturdier internal structures. The aft-facing phased particle cannons were removed, with two laser emplacements added to the ventral side of the secondary hull.

While the original nine Advances would not see the same changes provided retroactively (they would receive technological overhauls in 2218), they were retained in their original "hearth world defense" role, with their three younger sisters joining them. The upgrades proved the meddling's expense in 2229, when the USS Whorfin herself survived a Kshatriyan ambush with only light casualties, continuing on in service to the Federation (as a deep space survey cruiser over three tours), until 2297.

Trivia: If you do a little research (*cough*MemoryAlpha*cough*), you'll find who I've decided this class is named after. The quote on the ship's commissioning plaque comes from this lordly personage.

Would you like to learn more about this class of ship? Download the free Hobbyist's Guide to the UFP Starfleet , a three-volume, 1236-page history of space flight, by Timo Saloniemi.

For an extremely rich gallery of Star Trek starships and vessels from other universes, check out my partner, adrasil , here on DeviantArts.