Editing D7 Class Battle Cruiser (section)

==Tactical systems==

During the mid-23rd century, the D7 class posed a significant threat to the Federation with the classes impressive armament consisting of dual wing-mounted [[Disruptor Cannon]]s, a forward-mounted [[Phaser|Phaser emitter]], and a forward launcher capable of firing [[Photon Torpedo]]es as well as magnetic pulses. (VOY: "Prophecy"; TOS: "Errand of Mercy"; TAS: "More Tribbles, More Troubles")

:'''Unlike preceding and proceeding classes, the D7 does not appear to have possessed any aft firing torpedo tubes.''' 


While often viewed as a threat to a [[Constitution Class]] starship a D7 cruiser, under certain circumstances, it was possible for a Constitution to destroy a single D7 with a barrage of phaser fire. Following such an instance at the outbreak of the Federation-Klingon War in 2267, the USS Enterprise encountered a fleet of eight D7s, which was considered by [[Rank|Captain]] James T. Kirk to have superior odds. Despite these odds, Hikaru Sulu was confident the Enterprise could have defeated them. (TOS: "Errand of Mercy" remastered)

In 2269, the Klingons developed a prototype weapon, described as a [[Projected Stasis Field]], which was first encountered on the IKS Gr'oth by the Federation. The field could be projected in up to three different directions at one time. The weapon, which was extremely powerful, was capable of completely paralyzing an enemy vessel, including all its vital systems. It was however equally crippling to the firing ship itself. Ultimately, it was determined by the Federation that this was so impractical in standard combat, that it posed no real threat. (TAS: "More Tribbles, More Troubles")

By the late 24th century, these vessels were considered rather antiquated, and were identified as being inferior in firepower to a Federation [[Intrepid Class]] starship. (VOY: "Prophecy")