D'Kora class

The D'Kora-class Marauder was a type of advanced starship utilized by the Ferengi Alliance during the 24th century. (; ) 
This class of vessel was referred to by the Federation as a warship, and in the same instance, as an attack vessel by the Ferengi themselves. () This class was also later identified as a trader, transport ship, or cargo ship. (; ) 
==Technical data==
During the early 2360s, Starfleet had no specific data on the design of the vessel, and at the time of first contact, possessed the general knowledge that Ferengi technology was estimated to be generally equal, but not identical, to Federation technology. Upon first view of this class vessel in 2364, Jean-Luc Picard described it as a "very impressive design." () 
Overall, the class was shorter in length than a Galaxy-class. ()
The standard complement aboard a marauder was "approximately 450", but could also be operated with as few as one or two. (; )
=== Propulsion systems ===
The D'Kora-class was described by Geordi La Forge as being "almost as fast" as a Federation starship. () 
The D'Kora was capable of performing sub-orbital flight, and with multiple ventral thrusters, was capable of stationary hovering several meters off the ground. () 
===Tactical systems=== 
The D'Kora-class Marauder was equipped with a variety of directed energy weapons, possessing placements for weapon ports at the "claws", positioned on the port and starboard sides, and a torpedo launcher located at the peak of the ship's primary hull. () This class of vessel was also equipped with a forward missile launcher. ()
File:Kreechta firing.jpg|Firing a directed energy weapon
File:Prak's Marauder.jpg|Firing a torpedo
File:Ferengi missile.jpg|A Ferengi missile
In addition, the D'Kora-class was equipped with a form of energy weapon emitted from the aft of the ship, detectable by a marked power surge prior to discharge. The resulting electromagnetic pulse was capable of weakening the deflector shield power of a Galaxy-class starship, as well as the capability of depleting the fusion generator and batteries by as much as thirty percent in a single discharge. ()
In cases where a D'Koras DaiMon was forced to surrender, the ship would extend its "neck", and open the ship's weapon ports to expose the ship's sensitive areas. This posture was also sometimes viewed as a preparation to attack. () 
===Auxiliary vessels===
At least one D'Kora-class vessel was equipped with an embedded auxiliary vessel. ()
== Interior design ==
=== Bridge ===
The bridge crew generally operated these vessels from the standing position. (; ; )
File:D'Kora bridge 1.jpg|Bridge, 2365
File:D'Kora bridge 2.jpg|Bridge, 2366
File:D'Kora bridge 3.jpg|Bridge, 2370
File:D'Kora bridge 4a.jpg|Bridge, 2377
File:D'Kora bridge 4b.jpg|Viewscreen, 2377
File:D'Kora bridge 5a.jpg|Bridge, 2383
File:D'Kora bridge 5b.jpg|Viewscreen, 2383
=== Engineering ===
Dal R'El, who grew up aboard the Damsel, slept in a hammock underneath the ship's warp core. ()
=== Holding tank ===
The holding tank contained a holding cell, where prisoners were held, a table with stools, and a computer terminal. ()
 
=== Laboratory ===
The laboratory contained many pieces of lab equipment, a biobed, mind probes, and computer.
It also contained several atypical features, such as a bed that slide out of the wall, a food synthesizer, and a companel that allowed access for direct site-to-site transport. () 
=== Science room ===
The science room contained a large wall screen. ()
=== Cargo hold ===
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file:Ferengi marauder cargo hold.jpg
file:Ferengi marauder underside.jpg
== Ships commissioned ==
;Named
* Damsel
* Krayton 
* Kreechta
;Unnamed
* Unnamed D'Kora class starships
** Bok's Marauder
** Goss' Marauder
** Nunk's Marauder
** Prak's Marauder
** Tarr's Marauder
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=== Background information ===
The term "D'Kora-class" was first associated with this Ferengi starship class in "Force of Nature", and again in display graphics appearing in the two above referenced Voyager episodes. With exception to Nog's reference to attack cruisers in , the only reference to this design being referred to as a "Marauder" (outside of the ) was in a display graphic appearing in "Inside Man" (shown right).
==== Studio model ====
:See: D'Kora-class model
=== Apocrypha ===
The D'Kora-class has made appearances in several video games including Star Trek: The Next Generation - Echoes from the Past, Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Final Unity, Star Trek: The Next Generation - Birth of the Federation, Star Trek: Armada, Star Trek: Armada II, Star Trek: Bridge Commander, and Star Trek Online.
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