Mat'Ha class

Negh'Var-class raptor
Information
Affiliation	Klingon Empire
Status	Active
Type	Raptor
Role	Destroyer
Lineage
Preceding Class	Raptor-class
Service
Operator	Klingon Defense Force
Entered Service	2391
Endurance
Expected Design Life	80years
Expected Refit Cycle	10 years
Expected Resupply Cycle	2 years
Crew Capacity
Standard Complement	150
Emergency Capacity	500
Dimensions
Length	290 meters
Width	310 meters
Height	37 meters
Decks	9
Propulsion
Propulsion System	Matter/Antimatter powered warp drive
Cruise Speed	Warp 8.5
Maximum Speed	Warp 9.8
Emergency Speed	Warp 9.97 (for 36 hours)
Armaments
Energy Weapons	4x forward-mounted heavy disrupter cannons 4x disruptor arrays
Torpedo Launchers	2 forward 2 aft
Torpedo Payload	100 Klingon torpedoes
Shields	Klingon deflector shields Klingon cloaking device
Small Craft
Shuttle Bays	1
Shuttles	4
Template:Specification

The Mat'Ha-class destroyer is one of the newer designs in the Klingon Empire and the first Raptor in the Klingon Defense Force in almost 300 years. The Mat'Ha-class derives much of its overall aesthetic, lineage from the much older Raptor-class design of the 22nd century.

Exploration and Science

Like most non-capital class Klingon ship designs, the Mat'Ha has very limited scientific and exploration duties. Although it has a state-of-the-art sensor suite, the primary purpose is for finding and tracking targets in combat. Like most Klingon vessels, if a Mat'Ha discovers anything of scientific importance, the ship will signal the nearest Klingon starbase or outpost to dispatch a ship better equipped for scientific endeavors.

Diplomacy

As a destroyer, the Mat'Ha has extremely limited diplomatic capabilities and would only serve as an emissary of the Klingon Empire if it were the only ship available. The ship has extremely limited guest quarters, only a single conference room that could serve for diplomatic purposes of any kind, and virtually no diplomatic amenities. In nearly any instance, a much more capable vessel would be dispatched by the Klingon High Council.

Engineering

The Mat'Ha largely follows the lineage from the original Raptor-class of the 22nd century, scaled up. The Mat'Ha is roughly twice the size of the Raptor while maintaining the sleek, low-profile design of the original. The Mat'Ha incorporates many new technologies built into the design, unlike other aging designs like the B'rel-class Bird-of-Prey which has merely received numerous refits to her internal systems over the decades. The most notable integrated design that allows the Mat'Ha to excel is her new generation engines which make her both maneuverable at sublight speeds in combat but also her warp engines which make her one of the fastest vessels in the Klingon arsenal. These engines allow the Mat'Ha to excel over most other Klingon vessels is the speed, allowing for rapid deployment to any battlefield.

Tactical

The Mat'Ha was one of the few new designs from the Klingon Empire as a direct result of the Dominion War. Because of the lessons learned from the War, the Mat'Ha is built to be battle-hardened against an enemy like the Dominion.