Klingon Bird-of-Prey

NAME	SUBCLASS	REGISTRY NUMBER		INFO
I.K.S B'rel H.M.S. Bounty	Scout-Class	IKC-9200		Prototype; commanded by Captain Kruge to investigate the Genesis planet; later commandeered by Admiral James T. Kirk; sunk in San Fransisco Bay, Earth. DECIPHER Star Trek Roleplaying Game Starships Book Eighteenth-century British sailing ship famous for the mutiny of its crew in 1789. Dr. Leonard McCoy gave the name "H.M.S. Bounty" to the captured Klingon ship that he and his shipmates planned to return to Earth in after having disobeyed Starfleet orders to save Spock. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock ; Star Trek: The Voyager Home ; Star Trek Encyclopedia II The Registry is from the DECIPHER Star Trek Roleplaying Game Starships Book
I.K.S. Buruk	B'rel-Class			Transported Gowron to the rendezvous with the Enterprise-D in 2367. TNG "Reunion" ; Star Trek Encyclopedia II
Cha'Joh	D-12-Class			The D-12 class scout vessel was built in the 2350's and was eventually retired from service because of defective plasma coils in their cloaking device. Lursa and B'Etor used an old D-12 class bird-of-prey in 2371 when they assisted Dr. Tolian Soran in his plans. * Destroyed by USS Enterprise, NCC-1701-D, over Veridian III. Star Trek Generations ; Star Trek Encyclopedia II Name from DECIPHER Star Trek CCG
I.K.S. Chontay	B'rel-Class			Bird-of-prey captained by Klaa. Until its pursuit of the Enterprise throught the Great Barrier, the highlight of its long mission was shooting at Terran space garbage. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier ; DECIPHER Star Trek CCG
I.K.S. Ch'Tang	B'rel-Class	IKC-9237		Commanded by General Martok during the attack on Trelka V. DS9 "Once More Unto the Breach" Verbally identified as a small Bird of Prey; presumed this class. The Registry is from the DECIPHER Star Trek Roleplaying Game Starships Book
I.K.S. Hegh'ta	B'rel-Class (K'Vort Class)	IKC-55342		Commanded by Kurn in support of the Gowron regime during the Klingon civil war of 2367-2368. Worf served briefly aboard the Hegh'ta as tactical officer during that conflict. TNG "Redemption, Part I" ; Star Trek Encyclopedia II The Registry is from the DECIPHER Star Trek Roleplaying Game Starships Book
I.K.S. Hor-CHA				Klingon starship. At a replica of Starfleet Headquarters created by Species 8472 as a training facility for infiltration of the Alpha Quadrant, a re-ceation of Commander Valerie Archer was assigned to the Hor-CHA as first officer in early 2375. VOY "In the Flesh" ; Star Trek Encyclopedia III Class from the Star Trek Fact Files
I.K.S. Ki'tang	B'rel-Class			Klingon Bird-of-Prey that fought in the Dominion War. Immune to the Breen energy-dampenning weapon due to a fortuitous tritium intermix adjustment. DS9 "When it Rains..." ; DECIPHER Star Trek CCG
I.K.S. Kla'Diyus	Mod. B'rel-Class			An experimental uprated version of a bird-of-prey was developed prior to 2293, in an effort to allow the use of torpedo weapons while the cloaking device was engaged. This prototype vessel was commanded by General Chang, who used it in his unsuccessful attempt to obstruct the Khitomer peace conference. Star Trek VI:The Undiscovered Country ; Star Trek Encyclopedia II * Destroyed by USS Enterprise and USS Excelsior Name From DECIPHER Star Trek CCG
I.K.S. Koraga	K'Vort-Class	IKC-95121		Klingon Bird-of-Prey briefly commanded by Worf Son of Mogh in 2375. Along with the Rotarran, engaged a Dominion patrol near the Badlands. DECIPHER Star Trek CCG Captain Worf (class identified by U.S.S. Gander display screen). Destroyed. DS9 "Penumbra"
I.K.S. Korinar	B'rel-Class			In 2372 the Korinar was involved in the laying of an illegal cloaked minefield around the Bajoran system. DS9 "Sons of Mogh" ; Star Trek Encyclopedia II
I.K.S. Kormag	K'Vort-Class	IKC-73100		Captain T'Moq commanding; played crucial role in attack on ketracel-white processing facility; missing and presumed lost in Carraya System. DECIPHER Star Trek Roleplaying Game Starships Book
I.K.S. Koroth	B'rel-Class	IKC-8314		Participated in the Battle of Chin'toka III; destroyed. DS9 "Tears of the Prophets" ; DECIPHER Star Trek Roleplaying Game Starships Book Name, Registry and Class from the DECIPHER Star Trek Roleplaying Game Starships Book
I.K.S. K'Ratak	K'Vort-Class			Bird-of-prey named in honor of the author of the classic work of Klingon literature, The Dreamat the Fire. DECIPHER Star Trek CCG
I.K.S. K'Vort	K'Vort-Class	IKC-95008		Class of ships identical in configuration the the classic B'rel Class Klingon Bird-of-Prey, although much larger. DECIPHER Star Trek CCG Destroyed defending Narendra III. DECIPHER Star Trek Roleplaying Game Starships Book The Registry is from the DECIPHER Star Trek Roleplaying Game Starships Book
I.K.S. Lukara	K'Vort-Class			Bird-of-Prey commanded by Kang. Transported its commander and his comrades to Secarus IV in 2370, to confront the Albino in his stronghold. DS9 "Blood Oath" ; DECIPHER Star Trek CCG
I.K.S. M'Char	B'rel-Class			Commanded by Commander Kaybok. The freighter Xhosa was stopped by the M'Char in 2372. Kaybok intended to board the Xhosa and search it for shapeshifters, but Captain Sisko, in command of the Defiant, intervened and convinced Kaybok to withdraw his vessel. DS9 "The Way of the Warrior" ; Star Trek Encyclopedia II
I.K.S. Malpara	B'rel-Class			Destroyed by Cardassian cruiser above Trelka V. DS9 "Once More Unto the Breach" Verbally identified as a small Bird of Prey; presumed this class.
I.K.S. Mok'tal	B'rel-Class	IKC-9336		Captain K'Vada commanding; secretly transported Captain Picard and Commander Data through Romulan Neutral Zone. TNG "Unification" ; DECIPHER Star Trek Roleplaying Game Starships Book Name, Registry and Class from the DECIPHER Star Trek Roleplaying Game Starships Book
I.K.S. Ning'tao I.K.S. Ning'Tau	B'rel-Class	IKC-9270		Bird-of-Prey commanded by Kor in 2375. Held off a fleet of ten pursuing Jem'Hadar warships. Presumed lost in glorious battle. Now the subject of legend. DS9 "Once More Unto the Breach" ; DECIPHER Star Trek CCG Verbally identified as a small Bird of Prey; presumed this class. The Registry and the second name from the DECIPHER Star Trek Roleplaying Game Starships Book
I.K.S. Orintho I.K.S. Orantho	B'rel-Class	IKC-9212		DS9 "Once More Unto the Breach" Verbally identified as a small Bird of Prey; presumed this class. Attacked Deep Space 9 during pursuit of Detapa Council. DS9 "The Way of the Warrior" ; DECIPHER Star Trek Roleplaying Game Starships Book Name, Registry and Class from the DECIPHER Star Trek Roleplaying Game Starships Book
I.K.S. Pagh	K'Vort-Class	IKC-95295		A large bird-of-prey spacecraft commanded by Captain Kargan. Starfleet officer William Riker briefly served as first officer aboard this ship in 2365 as part of an officer exchange program. During Riker's service aboard the Pagh, an incident with Starfleet was narrowly averted when Enterprise-D personnel helped identify and repair damage from a previvously undiscovered subatomic life-form that was damaging the hull of the Pagh. TNG "A Matter of Honor" ; Star Trek Encyclopedia II The Registry is from the DECIPHER Star Trek Roleplaying Game Starships Book
I.K.S. P'Rang				Klingon spacecraft. The P'Rang was ordered to intercept the sleeper ship T'ong after commande of the T'Ong had been assumed by Emissary K'Ehleyr. TNG "The Emissary" ; Star Trek Encyclopedia II Class from the Star Trek Fact Files
I.K.S. Rotarran	B'rel-Class (K'Vort Class)	IKC-92127		In 2373 the Klingon High Council gave General Martok command of the Rotarran to conduct a search for the battle cruiser I.K.S. B'Moth. When Martok took the command, it had been seven months since the crew of the Rotarran had a victory, and crew morale was therefore low. Martok led the crew into battle with the Jem'hadar, destroying a Jem'Hadar vessel. In doing so, the crew of the Ratarran recued 35 survivors of the B'Moth and restored their pride as warriors. DS9 "Soldiers of the Empire" The Rotarran was also one of the Klingon vessels authorized by Chancellor Gowron to lend assistance to the Starfleet task force that retook Deep Space 9 from Dominion control in 2374. DS9 "Sacrifice of Angels" ; Star Trek Encyclopedia III The Registry is from the DECIPHER Star Trek Roleplaying Game Starships Book
I.K.S. Slivin	B'rel-Class			Part of General Martok's attack group during the Cardassian base raids. The Slivin's deflector was damaged after striking Trelka V and couldn't be used to attack the pursuing Jem'Hadar attack ships. DS9 "Once More Unto the Breach"
I.K.S. Vorn	B'rel-Class (K'Vort class)	IKC-49001		Transported Klingon High Council members Duras to a rendezvous with the Enterprise-D in 2367. Duras was aboard the Vorn when Lieutenant Worf discovered that Duras had murdered K'Ehleyr. Worf, claiming the right of vengeance, killed Duras aboard the Vorn. TNG "Reunion" ; Star Trek Encyclopedia II The Registry is from the DECIPHER Star Trek Roleplaying Game Starships Book
I.K.S. Y'tem Naprem	B'rel-Class			Captain K'Temang Boarded and taken by Gul Dukat. DS9 "Return To Grace" Klingon bird-of-prey that was part of the compined Federation and Klingon fleet amassed at DS9 in 2373 to meet an anticipated Dominion invasion force. DS9 "By Inferno's Light" ; Star Trek Encyclopedia II Rename to Naprem. Bird-of-Prey commanded by Dukat. Commandeered near Cardassian outpost Korma. Named for Tora Zival's mother. Carried Jadmas to Ty'Gokor in 2373. DECIPHER Star Trek CCG

From the The Star Trek Animation Archive

B'rel-Class		K'Vort-Class
Length	157.76 m	Length	678.36 m
Beam	181.54 m	Beam	780.62 m
Height	98.54 m	Height	423.72 m
Production Base	Qo'noS Orbital Factory Base	Production Base	Qo'noS Orbital Factory Base
Mass	236,000 metric tonnes	Mass	1,890,000 metric tonnes
Accommodation	12 plus flight crew and troops	Accommodation	1500+ flight crew and troops
Power Plant	One M/A warp system; two impulse system	Power Plant	One M/A warp system; two impulse system
Armament	Two ship-mounted disruptors connons; one torpedo launchers	Armament	Four ship-mounted disruptors connons; two torpedo launchers
Performance	Warp 9.6	Performance	Warp 9.6
From the Star Trek Deep Space Nine Technical Manual

B'rel-Class		K'Vort-Class
Length	250 m	Length	350 m
Height	10 m	Height	24.5 m
Beam	18 m	Beam	31 m
Complement	12	Complement	52
Decks	2	Decks	5
Commissioned	2284	Commissioned	2294
Disruptor Cannons	K-GDM-3 (x2)	Disruptor Cannons	K-GDM-2 (x2)
Torpedoes	KP-5	Torpedoes	KP-5
Impulse System	K-HEU-4 (.6c)	Impulse System	K-HEU-4 (.6c)
Warp system	STN-6 (5/6/8)	Warp system	STN-6 (5/6/8)
From the DECIPHER Star Trek Roleplaying Game Starships Book

From the Star Trek Starship Spotter

109.73 Meters / 360 ft (B`rel Frigate)- The popular length for this vessel. The B`rel was shown to be this length in ST6 - The Undiscovered Country, The Way of the Warrior.

137 Meters (B`rel)- The IKS Rotarran was introduced in season 5 of Deep Space Nine. According to the VFX workers this vessel was scaled to 137 meters so that it would look comparable to the USS Defiant. The Rotarran has been seen in - Soldiers of the Empire, A Call to Arms, A Time to Stand, Sons and Daughters and most of the remaining Dominion War Arc episodes. The consistency of this scaling would suggest that this vessel is here to stay, at 137 meters.

157.76 Meters (B`rel - Deep Space Nine Technical Manual) - The New official length for the B`rel. This vessel was also at one point during The Way of the Warrior shown to be approximatly this size.

200-290 Meters (K`vort) - The K`vort Class Bird of Prey was seen on in TNG, this large Destroyer could be considered an aberration as it was created simply to be up to scale with the 642.5 Meter long Galaxy Class Enterprise D. However under canonical terms it must be recognised as a class of ship. This vessel was seen in Redemption Parts 1 & 2. This particular K'vort variant has fluctuated in length and no definite figure can be pinned down. However scenes from Redemption and Yesterdays Enterprise suggest a length of between 200-290 meters.

678.36 Meters (K`vort - DS9 Technical Manual) - This K`vort was seen only in The Defector. It has not been shown in the primary scaling chart as it never actually never appeared in any major battle seqnence.

History:
Ship used by the Klingon Defense Force, capable of both atmospheric entry and landing, as well as warp-speed interstellar travel. Several types of this ship have been use since at least 2286, the smaller D-12 and B'rel-class scouts, and the larger K'Vort-class cruisers. All were equipped with cloacking devices. The B'rel and D-12 class ships had a complement of about a dozen officers and crew.
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
The term bird-of-prey was originally established to be Romulan in TOS "Balance of Terror". An early draft of Star Trek III had Commander Kruge stealing a Romulan ship for his quest against Kirk. The Romulan connection was dropped in later drafts, but the ship somehow remained a bird-of-prey. The ship was designed by Nilo Rodis and built at ILM. It was first seen in Star Trek III, and also used in Star Trek IV, V and VI. Class names are from TNG "Yesterday's Enterprise" for K'Vort, TNG "Rascals" for B'rel, and Star Trek Generation for D-12.
Star Trek Encyclopedia II
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