STARSHIP CLASS | |
Argus | |
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Type: | battle cruiser |
Length: | 192.36 m |
Beam: | 180.55 m |
Draft: | 51.23 m |
Armaments: | 1 plasma torpedo launcher |
Defenses: | Deflector shields, cloaking device |
Crew: | 12 |
The Argus class was a type of battle cruiser fielded by the Romulan Star Empire during the 23rd century. (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 4: Starships of the Original Series Era)
The Argus class was a somewhat unsophisticated design for its time. The ship lacked a "true" warp propulsion system, beam weaponry and many shipboard amenities. However, it was a considerably dangerous opponent due to its powerful plasma torpedoes and its cloaking device, allowing for it to launch a devastating first strike against an opponent.
The Argus design consisted of a large, flat main hull with two pylons angling upwards from the side of the ship holding the nacelles. The ventral side had a large red "bird of prey" painted on, which led to it being commonly referred to as a "Romulan Bird-of-Prey".
Argus-class starships |
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Argus - Tarr'el - Vek'lar |
External link[]
- Romulan Bird-of-Prey (23rd century) article at Memory Alpha, the canon Star Trek wiki.