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| image = [[Image:Norwayclass.jpg]]
| image = [[Image:Bortasqu.jpg]]
| displayName = '''''Norway'' Class'''
| displayName = '''''Bortasqu''' Class'''
| name = Norway
| name = Bortasqu'
| affiliation = [[United Federation of Planets]]
| affiliation = [[Klingon Empire]]
| operator = [[Starfleet]]
| operator = [[Klingon Defense Force]]
| status = Active
| status = Active
| role = *Scientific Surveyor
| role = Dreadnought
*Diplomatic Courier
| type =
*Generalist Cruiser
| precedingClass = Negh'Var
| type = Light Cruiser
| precedingClass =  
| succeedingClass =  
| succeedingClass =  
| dateEntered = 2361
| dateEntered = 2399
| productionEnd =  
| productionEnd =  
| retired =  
| retired =  
| expectedDuration = 80 Years
| expectedDuration = 100 years
| expectedRefit = 10 Years
| expectedRefit = 10 years
| timeResupply = 1 Year
| timeResupply = 5 years
| crewComplement = 190
| crewComplement = 3,500
| emergencyCap = 500
| emergencyCap = 20,000
| civilians =  
| civilians =  
| populationCap =  
| populationCap =  
| flightCrew =  
| flightCrew =  
| passengers =  
| passengers =  
| length = 252 meters
| length = 1,126 meters
| width = 156 meters
| width = 967 meters
| diameter =  
| diameter =  
| height = 37 meters
| height = 358 meters
| decks = 11
| decks = 71
| propulsionSystem = Matter/Antimatter powered warp drive
| propulsionSystem = Matter/Antimatter powered warp drive
| cruiseSpeed = Warp 6
| cruiseSpeed = Warp 8
| maxSpeed = Warp 8.4
| maxSpeed = Warp 9.7
| emergencySpeed = Warp 9.7 (12 hours)
| emergencySpeed = Warp 9.91 (for 48 hours)
| energyWeapons = *9x Type-XII Phaser Arrays
| energyWeapons = *4x forward-mounted heavy disrupter cannons
*1x Type-XII Phaser Bank (Forward)
*2x forward-mounted "siege" disruptors
| torpLaunchers = *2 forward
*20x disruptor cannons
*1 aft
| torpLaunchers = *4 forward
| torpPayload = *80 Photon Torpedoes
*4 aft
*40 Quantum Torpedoes
| torpPayload = 400 Klingon torpedoes
| shields = Multi-Layered Shielding System
| shields = *Klingon deflector shields
*Klingon cloaking device
| dockingfacilities =  
| dockingfacilities =  
| shuttleBays = 2
| shuttleBays = 2 hangar bays
| shuttles = 6
| shuttles = 10
| runabouts =  
| runabouts =  
| fighters =  
| fighters = 48
| aux =  
| aux =  
| msd =  
| msd =  
| templatemode = nocats
}}The '''''Bortasqu'''-class dreadnought''' is the current flagship of the [[Klingon Defense Force]] fleet and the largest vessel ever fielded by the [[Klingon Empire]]. Originally conceived along with the [[Mat'Ha Class|''Mat'Ha''-class]] raptor as the next generation of Klingon warships to birth from the lessons of the [[ma:Dominion War|Dominion War]], the ''Bortasqu' '' took several decades before it finally came to life. Now, in the 25th century, very few ships can stand directly against a ''Bortasqu' '' one-on-one in combat.
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===Exploration and Science===
The '''''Norway''-class light cruiser''' is a well-rounded vessel geared toward scientific and diplomatic missions. Designed and produced in the 2370s, this class received steady production orders during the late 2400s, as well as regular updates to make them an invaluable part of a modern Starfleet. Designed alongside many combat-oriented designs, the ''Norway'' was always intended as an evolution of the ''Springfield''-class science vessel with more survivability, but her current configuration integrates multiple state-of-the-art advances not compatible with her older cousins. In particular, this class benefited from lessons learned from ''Voyager''<nowiki/>'s return, thanks to many shared systems with the contemporary ''Intrepid''-class light explorer.
Much like the [[Negh'Var Class|''Negh'Var''-class]] before it, the ''Bortasqu' '' was developed as a multi-purpose ship with several things in mind. One of those was deep space exploration and scientific capabilities. While no match for even an outdated [[Starfleet]] [[Galaxy Class|''Galaxy''-class]] starship in terms of scientific capabilities, the ''Bortasqu' '' does host a state-of-the-art sensor suite that is more than capable of handling nearly any spatial phenomena encountered.  


=== Science and Exploration ===
===Diplomacy===
''Norway''-class starships are not quite true science vessels, but they have more science labs than other light cruisers. They were designed to serve as a more combat-hardened version of the ''Springfield''-class, and maintain similar lab and sensor capabilities. Thanks to their enhanced tactical sensors, despite overall fewer mounts for sensors pallets, they are capable of in-depth studies of both planetary and stellar bodies, as well as independent exploratory missions close to Federation space. The ''Norway''-class has the same large forward sensor pallet employed aboard the ''Intrepid''-class light explorer, which gives it substantial mission-configurable space for specialized equipment—and which has been the subject of multiple improvements from ''Voyager''<nowiki/>'s own systems. The commonality between the two classes has also been useful in deploying similar experiments on multiple ships across the fleet in conditions both near and far from the Federation’s borders.
As the flagship class of the Klingon Empire, the ''Bortasqu' '' will often be the ship sent for any diplomatic functions with allies or enemies alike. Due to its size, the ship is capable of hosting hundreds of dignitaries if required and has entire sections of the ship dedicated to ambassadorial-style guest quarters and large auditorium-style conference rooms. The ''Bortasqu' '' is well equipped for any manner of diplomatic summit.  


Versus a ''Nova''-class ship, the ''Norway'' is preferable for extended duration scientific studies and has a greater overall volume for carrying specialized hardware or supplies for complicated experiments. These vessels are excellent light cruisers that tend to spend most of their lives tasked to Starfleet Science and run multiple experiments independent of their main missions even when they are assigned to other departments.
===Engineering===
The ''Bortasqu' '' is an immense vessel that is more complex than the average Klingon design tends to be. The new generation of warp engine design that was built for the Bortasqu' allows the vessel to generate considerably more power than previous Klingon designs. This allows the ship to channel primary power directly from the warp engines, through the spine of the ship, and into the "head" area where the ship's main weapons platform is located including the main forward disruptor cannons and the siege disruptors.


=== Diplomacy ===
The complex intermix of the ''Bortasqu's'' interaction between the ship's weapons and engines requires that a full-time engineering staff of hundreds of warriors is required to constantly monitor and maintain the systems.  
''Norway''-class light cruisers have extensive diplomatic capabilities, rivaling those of the much larger Ambassador''-class'' with a full conference suite and adaptable quarters for up to four full ambassadorial-level delegations. The ship was designed to replace the ''Challenger'' as the diplomatic courier of choice. Though still considered a light cruiser rather than an emissary or courier, the ''Norway'' has been used in diplomatic roles to great effect, given that she is fast, well-armed, and highly defensible. A ship of this class is much better able to hold out for assistance when negotiations go awry than either the ''Challenger'' or ''Ambassador'', though her accommodations lag behind either of those older classes.  


A typical assignment for this class of ship is to serve as an ambassador or flag officer’s base of operations for long-duration diplomatic missions, and it is extremely common as a first-contact starship, once a larger starship has done the work to establish the security of future Federation travel in a particular region. These vessels also are adept at handling multi-party conferences as a neutral location when the involved parties cannot agree on a planet or space station.
===Tactical===
Tactically, the ''Bortasqu' '' takes nearly every cue from the ''Negh'Var''. The ship is equipped with four heavy disruptor cannons in the front of the ship, flanked below by two siege disruptors intended for stationary targets. Along the ship's hull are twenty disruptor cannons that can cover every arc of the ship in battle.  


To fulfill this diplomatic role, the ''Norway'' has two over-sized shuttle bays on the stern to handle visiting small craft in addition to her own complement of diplomatic shuttles or runabouts.
Unlike the ''Negh'Var'', the ''Bortasqu' '' is more adept at utilizing its four fighter squadrons, double the ''Negh'Var'', in combat with a combat center in the ship specifically for coordinating with the fighter squadrons. With two massive hangar bays on both sides of the "neck" of the ship, the ''Bortasqu' '' also deploys ''Kivra''-class shuttles and ''To'Duj''-class fighters adopted from the elder ''Negh'Var''.


=== Engineering ===
===Shipboard Life===
The ''Norway'' is a compact wedge-shaped vessel, with a unified hull design and boxy nacelles attached to the main hull by a catamaran system. The design shares commonality with the ''Akira''-class heavy cruiser as well as components from the ''Steamrunner'' and ''Saber''-class designs, with an emphasis on reliability and ease of operation of her components, though her warp drive has been tuned to an impressive Warp 9.7 maximum speed. Impulse speeds are also impressive, as her role during fleet engagements is to screen larger ships and destroy enemy frigates. Other than its shape, the design of this class is relatively conventional, but it has a similarly small number of windows compared to classes of the previous decade, as a layer of armor has been placed over the hull to increase its survivability in combat situations.
Much like the [[Mat'Ha Class|''Mat'Ha''-class]], the first of the new generation of Klingon ships post-Dominion War, the ''Bortasqu' '' takes a different approach to life onboard. Most lower decks crew are still packed into dorm-style accommodations, and troops are packed even higher into barracks-style accommodations, there are far more single occupancy rooms for officers and above. Additionally, the ''Bortasqu' '' has over a dozen holo rooms throughout the ship, several recreation rooms, and dozens of dining halls. Like the ''Negh'Var'', the ''Bortasqu' '' also has a single Great Hall at the belly of the ship capable of accommodating hundreds of warriors at once.  


Computer systems aboard the ''Norway'' were originally isolinear, but they have since been updated to bioneural technology to allow for greater scientific capacity. There is a large cargo hold on the top of the ship with a capacity large enough to make the ''Norway'' a capable secure transport or humanitarian support vessel should the need arise.  
==Class History==
The original concept for the ''Bortasqu' '' was born at the same time as the ''Mat'Ha''-class in the aftermath of the Dominion War. The Klingon High Council desired a ship that could stand in the same size class as ships such as the [[Old Romulan Star Empire|Romulan ]] [[ma:Scimitar|''Scimitar''-class]] warbird, [[Category:Dominion_Starship_Classes#Jem.27Hadar_Battleship|Dominion battleships]], and the [[Cardassian Union|Cardassian]] [[Hutet Class|''Hutet''-class]] battleships. However, much like the ''Mat'Ha'' design, the ''Bortasqu' '' fell by the wayside as the priority for the Klingon Defense Force shifted to rebuilding their decimated fleet.  


=== Tactical ===
After the success of the ''Mat'Ha'' in 2391, the ''Bortasqu' '' was revisited by the engineers at the [[ma:Ty'Gokor|Ty'Gokor]] fleet yards. The ''Bortasqu' '' was meant to be the new flag of the Klingon Empire and was designed with that in mind. By 2398 construction on the first ship of the class began at Ty'Gokor and finished
The ''Norway''-class is one of a number of classes designed after Wolf 359 to be more survivable during combat situations. Though she is not a warship, she is significantly more heavily-armed than the ''Springfield'' and ''Challenger''-class designs that she replaced. There are two forward and one aft torpedo launchers, as well as nine short phaser strips around the periphery of the ship. These arrays are short to increase the armored surface area of the hull while still providing all-around coverage, but they offer reduced firepower compared to larger arrays aboard explorers. In addition to the small arrays, the ''Norway'' also mounts a fixed phaser bank on the bow, which provides coverage directly forward, a design borrowed from the ''Saber''. As of 2401, all ''Norway''-class starships have been upgraded to Type-XII phaser arrays.


When deployed with the fleet, the ''Norway'' is assigned as a screen, drawing away smaller attackers from the explorers and using her numerous phaser arrays to damage and destroy frigates. The shallow depth of the vessel reduces her target profile head-on, and the ablative armor deployed on the hull helps disperse the energy from any hits that do land.
==In Play==


''Norway''-class ships are not generally assigned to patrol duties, as their core scientific and diplomatic functions are in high demand elsewhere, though they can occasionally be seen on the borders filling in during ship rotations.
=== Shipboard Life ===
''Norway''-class ships are designed to be impressive to visitors and so have wider corridors than other vessels of their age, as well as plusher furnishings. Given that they are meant to host dignitaries and admirals, they are also comfortable for the average crewmember, since the crew gets to use features like the arboretum deck, diplomatic reception area, and theater when the ship is not entertaining dignitaries. Like her cousins, there are comparatively few windows on the ''Norway'' to improve hull strength, but the diplomatic reception suite on Deck 02 under the bridge has a commanding view of space in front of the ship. Crewmembers generally share quarters under the rank of Lieutenant, Junior Grade, but there are very few accommodations with more than four people sharing space. Compartments with windows are often crew lounge or mess spaces, rather than quarters.
Given that their functions are primarily scientific and diplomatic, ''Norway''-class crews tend to have a collegial, friendly environment, and service aboard one of these vessels is often considered a respite from other vessels that see more combat duty.
== Class History ==
While the ''Norway''-class was originally intended to be a more conventional class of light cruiser, the design was reconfigured following the Battle of Wolf 359 to have a more resilient design for future engagements with the Borg. Larger than either the ''Saber'' or ''Steamrunner''-classes that she was designed with, the ''Norway'' entered service slightly later and had a smaller order, given that she was specialized in science and diplomacy, taking over from the ''Springfield''-class orders that had been made.
''Norway''-class ships’ early service history was unremarkable, though they did participate in the Battle of Sector 001 against the Borg. During the Dominion War, they were largely relegated to second-line duties, performing patrols and humanitarian missions rather than participating in the larger battles.
In the 2380s, this class was refit with Type-XII phaser arrays, and they have continued to receive regular scientific and engineering upgrades. Throughout their production run, they have supplemented smaller ''Nova''-class surveyors as well-rounded generalists. As other classes such as the ''Pathfinder'', ''Sutherland'', and ''Grissom'' have come into production, though, they are built at only a handful of Federation shipyards as of the beginning of the 25th century. The ''Norway''-class has proven itself as a reliable though unremarkable starship, popular with her crews, but not likely to make any headlines during its service history.
== In Play ==
* For the 25th century, this is a pretty average vessel. It’s good at scientific and diplomatic missions, but it’s not the strongest combat vessel or really suited for long-range exploratory missions. It’s the sort of vessel that would rarely raise any eyebrows or get noticed, which could make it suitable for discreet missions.
* While not quite a full science vessel, this is a good vessel to choose for scientific missions over other light cruisers. She is substantially better at generalist duties than the Nova-class, but her larger crew makes her a waste of resources for planetary surveying missions.
* Norway-class captains would either have a scientific or diplomatic background, though they are not considered a prestigious or important command.


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Bortasqu.jpg
Bortasqu' Class
Information
Affiliation

Klingon Empire

Status

Active

Role

Dreadnought

Lineage
Preceding Class

Negh'Var-class

Service
Operator

Klingon Defense Force

Entered Service

2399

Endurance
Expected Design Life

100 years

Expected Refit Cycle

10 years

Expected Resupply Cycle

5 years

Crew Capacity
Standard Complement

3,500

Emergency Capacity

20,000

Dimensions
Length

1,126 meters

Width

967 meters

Height

358 meters

Decks

71

Propulsion
Propulsion Systems

Matter/Antimatter powered warp drive

Cruise Speed

Warp 8

Maximum Speed

Warp 9.7

Emergency Speed

Warp 9.91 (for 48 hours)

Armaments
Energy Weapons
  • 4x forward-mounted heavy disrupter cannons
  • 2x forward-mounted "siege" disruptors
  • 20x disruptor cannons
Torpedo Launchers
  • 4 forward
  • 4 aft
Torpedo Payload

400 Klingon torpedoes

Shields
  • Klingon deflector shields
  • Klingon cloaking device
Small Craft
Shuttlebays

2 hangar bays

Shuttles

10

Fighters

48

Template:Specification

The Bortasqu'-class dreadnought is the current flagship of the Klingon Defense Force fleet and the largest vessel ever fielded by the Klingon Empire. Originally conceived along with the Mat'Ha-class raptor as the next generation of Klingon warships to birth from the lessons of the Dominion War, the Bortasqu' took several decades before it finally came to life. Now, in the 25th century, very few ships can stand directly against a Bortasqu' one-on-one in combat.

Exploration and Science

Much like the Negh'Var-class before it, the Bortasqu' was developed as a multi-purpose ship with several things in mind. One of those was deep space exploration and scientific capabilities. While no match for even an outdated Starfleet Galaxy-class starship in terms of scientific capabilities, the Bortasqu' does host a state-of-the-art sensor suite that is more than capable of handling nearly any spatial phenomena encountered.

Diplomacy

As the flagship class of the Klingon Empire, the Bortasqu' will often be the ship sent for any diplomatic functions with allies or enemies alike. Due to its size, the ship is capable of hosting hundreds of dignitaries if required and has entire sections of the ship dedicated to ambassadorial-style guest quarters and large auditorium-style conference rooms. The Bortasqu' is well equipped for any manner of diplomatic summit.

Engineering

The Bortasqu' is an immense vessel that is more complex than the average Klingon design tends to be. The new generation of warp engine design that was built for the Bortasqu' allows the vessel to generate considerably more power than previous Klingon designs. This allows the ship to channel primary power directly from the warp engines, through the spine of the ship, and into the "head" area where the ship's main weapons platform is located including the main forward disruptor cannons and the siege disruptors.

The complex intermix of the Bortasqu's interaction between the ship's weapons and engines requires that a full-time engineering staff of hundreds of warriors is required to constantly monitor and maintain the systems.

Tactical

Tactically, the Bortasqu' takes nearly every cue from the Negh'Var. The ship is equipped with four heavy disruptor cannons in the front of the ship, flanked below by two siege disruptors intended for stationary targets. Along the ship's hull are twenty disruptor cannons that can cover every arc of the ship in battle.

Unlike the Negh'Var, the Bortasqu' is more adept at utilizing its four fighter squadrons, double the Negh'Var, in combat with a combat center in the ship specifically for coordinating with the fighter squadrons. With two massive hangar bays on both sides of the "neck" of the ship, the Bortasqu' also deploys Kivra-class shuttles and To'Duj-class fighters adopted from the elder Negh'Var.

Shipboard Life

Much like the Mat'Ha-class, the first of the new generation of Klingon ships post-Dominion War, the Bortasqu' takes a different approach to life onboard. Most lower decks crew are still packed into dorm-style accommodations, and troops are packed even higher into barracks-style accommodations, there are far more single occupancy rooms for officers and above. Additionally, the Bortasqu' has over a dozen holo rooms throughout the ship, several recreation rooms, and dozens of dining halls. Like the Negh'Var, the Bortasqu' also has a single Great Hall at the belly of the ship capable of accommodating hundreds of warriors at once.

Class History

The original concept for the Bortasqu' was born at the same time as the Mat'Ha-class in the aftermath of the Dominion War. The Klingon High Council desired a ship that could stand in the same size class as ships such as the Romulan Scimitar-class warbird,, and the Cardassian Hutet-class battleships. However, much like the Mat'Ha design, the Bortasqu' fell by the wayside as the priority for the Klingon Defense Force shifted to rebuilding their decimated fleet.

After the success of the Mat'Ha in 2391, the Bortasqu' was revisited by the engineers at the Ty'Gokor fleet yards. The Bortasqu' was meant to be the new flag of the Klingon Empire and was designed with that in mind. By 2398 construction on the first ship of the class began at Ty'Gokor and finished

In Play

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