Scorpion class (interceptor)

The Gorn Scorpion Class Interceptor is the name given by Starfleet Command to the class of ship that encountered the USS Enterprise over the Federation Colony of Cestus III. (See Star Trek TOS: "Arena")  Ships of the class have been encountered by other Federation starships, notably the USS Saladin and the USS Eagle. (See Star Trek Eagle: "Past Regrets")