Cleeve Constellation class

for a vessel capable of long-duration exploratory, scientific and diplomatic missions. The new ship was to be able to perform this role over the longer ranges called for now that the Federation had acquired new members beyond its previous borders. In addition, the Constellations combat capability was to put it ahead of any current or projected vessel in the Romulan and Klingon Empires. Class: Heavy Cruiser (CA)
The Constellation class was fielded during the 2280\'s as a modern counterpart to the Constitution class then in service. Like the Constitutions, the Constellation requirement issued in 2272 called