| STARSHIP CLASS | |
| Kalen | |
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| Type: | Battle cruiser |
| Length: | 189.93 m |
| Beam: | 86.12 m |
| Draft: | 38 m |
| Max. warp: | warp 9.8 |
| Armaments: | 10 spiral wave disruptors 1 Photon torpedo launcher |
| Defenses: | Deflector shields |
| Crew: | 260 |
The Kalen class was a type of battle cruiser fielded by the Cardassian Union during the 24th century. It was a common sight in the Cardassian fleet, though not as numerous as the Galor-class battle cruiser, which earned it a "little brother" tag amongst some Cardassians. (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 2: Starships of the Cardassian Union)
The Kalen's design was similar to the rengat, a crustacean from Cardassia Prime. Its central hull was shaped like a crescent with the points aft. It had a deep notch at the forward edge, which contained the ship's forward disruptor cannon and the ship's sensors and its navigational deflector. The engineering hull was a series of smaller crescents sections linked together.
Wings of Kalens played decisive roles in several battles during the Dominion War, including much of the Kalandra Campaign.
| Kalen-class starships |
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| Er'idara - Kalen - Peg'tha - Sher'gal |