Editing IKV DI'al (section)

==Introduction==

Affiliation:  Klingon Empire  

Active:  24th century - 25th century (alternate timelines)  

The Negh'Var warship was the largest class starship known to operate in the Klingon Defense Forces during the late 24th century. 

In 2372, the IKS Negh'Var was the flagship of the Klingon Imperial Fleet. While under the command of General Martok, she led the Klingon Empire's invasion of the Cardassian Union on stardate 49011. She thereafter fought an action at Deep Space 9, where she was able to breach the station's shields long enough to transport several troops. (DS9: "The Way of the Warrior") 

In the mirror universe, the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance utilized the same design in the construction of the Regent's flagship. (DS9: "Shattered Mirror", "The Emperor's New Cloak") 

In an unknown, alternate future timeframe, these ships were slightly modified in configuration. They could easily outgun an Olympic-class hospital ship, yet were outgunned themselves by the Galaxy-class counterpart of the era. The USS Pasteur was attacked by two of these attack cruisers while in the Devron system. The crew of the Pasteur was saved by the USS Enterprise-D, after destroying one of the Klingon vessels. (TNG: "All Good Things...") 

In another alternate timeline, these vessels were again slightly modified by 2404, to yet another slightly different configuration. At that time, disruptor fire from one of these vessels was essentially ineffective against Starfleet ablative hull armor. (VOY: "Endgame")

Notes : Built during the 2360's, the Negh'Var was designed for unparalleled protection and firepower; her sheer size was intended to allow her to carry an armament powerful enough to overwhelm any opponent, present or future. She emerged from the shipyards as the largest vessel ever built by the Klingon Navy, at over twenty two hundred feet long. 

The main armament of the Negh'Var comprises a pair of huge disruptor cannon,1 the largest such weapons ever built. Although they are the most powerful mobile weapons on any alpha quadrant ship, the weapons are able to fire over a very limited arc. Since the Negh'Var herself is not exactly a manoeuvrable ship, the intention of these weapons seems to be to deal with the heavy shielding associated with large space installations, fixed defensive systems and planetary arrays.1 Engaging other vessels falls to the 18 Mark 12 disruptor cannon distributed across the hull; while these are only a fraction as powerful as the Mark 18 weapons, they are at least equal in firepower to the Starfleet Type X phaser array and hence among the most powerful in service. 

The Negh'Var is equally well equipped for defensive operations. The shield systems are based on those used in the defence platforms protecting the Klingon home world, and the hull itself is constructed of a high density armour plate. As with recent Federation designs, the structural integrity field is rated at more than triple the normal standard, allowing it to considerably reinforce the armoured hull and provide a powerful backup protection. 

Although its primary role is in destroying fixed defences and enemy vessels, the Negh'Var apparently has a considerable secondary role in landing and supporting troops. Some ten thousand can be carried on board, and the ship has over thirty personnel transporters and large numbers of landing craft to carry them. She can carry supplies for up to ten days of surface fighting, and if necessary can support the ground forces by both orbital bombardment and warhead transporting. 

Launched in 2371, the Negh'Var is currently serving as the Flagship of the Klingon fleet. Her first combat action was during the Klingon-Cardassian war,1 where she was responsible for destroying six Cardassian vessels, twenty three defence platforms and overwhelming the planetary shields on eight Cardassian worlds. She thereafter fought an action at Deep Space Nine, where she was able to breach the stations shields for long enough to land several hundred troops.1 She has since seen considerable success during the Dominion war, adding to her fearsome reputation.

Commissioned: 2368 – present

Strength Indices (Galaxy class = 1,000) 

Beam Firepower: 4,100 

Torpedo Firepower: 960 

Weapon Range and Accuracy: 1,260 

Shield Strength: 800

Hull armor: 2,900 

Speed: 1,000 

Combat Maneuverability: 870

Overall Strength Index: 1,950.729

Diplomatic Capability: Standard models approximately equivalent to Starfleet Grade 4. Some negh'vars have been refitted as diplomatic couriers for High Council members and are approximately equivalent to Starfleet Grade 6.

 Production Base: Qo'noS Orbital Factory Base

===Mission Objective===

===Design Lineage===

===General Overview===

====Type: ====

Class: IKS (or IKV) Negh'Var

Designation: Warship, Model Number N5

Types: Battleship
Dreadnought
Heavy Carrier
Strategic Command Vessel.
Tactical Fleet Flagship

Ships in Class: 20  (Mostly N4 and N5 variants.)

Commissioned: 23##

Dimensions: 

Length: 2,238.58 feet (682.32 meters), though reports vary from 640 – 750 m.

Height: 448.33 feet (136.65 meters). This has been reported as only 120m in one report.

Width: 1,542.29 feet (470.09 meters). This has been reported as only 350m in one report.

Mass: 4,310,000 metric tons (Deep Space Nine: Technical Manual), though one report states 8,800,000 mt.

Decks : 34 with full life-support, 39 total

====Crew: ====

Accommodation: staffing varies wildly aboard Negh'var vessels, but 2,500 plus flight crew and troops seems to be standard. An absolute minimum would seem to be 1340 (40 Officers and 1300 Crew). The absolute maximum is rated at 14,500.

Departmental Breakdown: