B'rel class

## SPACECRAFT CLASS

Aft view in cruise formation

The ***bI'rel Segh*** or ***B'rel*-class**, meaning "sweeping strike" in tlhIngan Hol, was a type of spacecraft developed by the Klingon Imperial Fleet in the late 23rd century. The class was the most famous of the *toQDuj*, or bird-of-prey, lineage and was classified as a *tlharghDuj weHDuj ngoQ* within the Klingon Empire. It was designated the **K22-class** by Starfleet and rated a scale 3 frigate.

## Technical information

### Physical description

While in cruise formation (*qughtaHvIS*), the starship's wings were level with its main hull. In attack formation (*HIvtaHvIS*), the wings shifted downward. When a *B'rel* made planetfall, the wings would angle upwards for landing formation (*SaqtaHvIS*).

### Propulsion systems

The advancement that prompted the use of variable-geometry wings on the *B'rel* was the coplanar warp drive unit.

### Tactical systems

The class also carried two launch tubes, one on the command module facing forward and the second above the impulse engine facing aft.

## Derivatives

### *Koloth (qolotlh)*

After the Dominion War, leaders in the Klingon Defense Force demanded an update to the *B'rel*-class. The class had served well, but was found to be lacking due to its century-old design. Klingon engineers at the Ty'Gokor Fleet Yards gave the *B'rel* a complete overhaul and developed the *Koloth*-subclass, meaning "rebellious world," named after the great Dahar Master.

### *B'Rotlh (bI'rotlh)*

As tensions rose between the Klingon Empire and the Federation at the end of the 24th century, military engineers sought to update the *Koloth*-class in prepartion for war. They hoped to preempt any design needs and avoid a similar situation as that which prompted the creation of the *Koloth*-class. The *B'Rotlh*-subclass, meaning "to forcefully sweep away" was the result of these efforts.

### *Kor (Qor)*

Named for the famed Klingon warrior, the *Kor*-subclass, meaning "battle," was developed alongside the Empire's allies after the Iconian War.

## Appendices

### Connections

**Raider-gunboats (*mupDuj weHDuj*):** *Birok* • *K'Tanco* • *Ketha* • *Klavek* • *Kortar* • *Mat'Ha* • *Qa'Tel*) • *Qin* (*Qorgh* (*Pach* • *Pujyaq* • *Su'Qob*) • *Qui'Tu* • *K'saruj*

**Raider-assault ships (*yotDuj weHDuj*):** *Chava'Kal* • *Grishnar* • *Sargh*

**Raider-starfighters (*HIvDuj weHDuj*):** *Qo'Toch* • *To'Duj*

**Warship-enforcers (*raD'Duj veSDuj*):** *Fek'lhr* • *Naj'Sov* • *Nov* • *Peghqu'* (*Duvqu'*) • *QeHpu'* • *Qib*

**Warship-conquerors (*charghDuj veSDuj*):** *Suq'jagh* • *Vo'Devwi*

**Warship-battleships (*may'Duj veSDuj*):** *Antaak* • *D'ama* • *Kamarag* (*K'Maj*) • *K'Tagga* (*K'Tinga* • *Khenn* • *K'Tmara* • *Koro'Tinga*) • *K'Vort* • *Klothos* • *Mogh* (*Kurak*) • *Mur'Eq* • *Qi'moh* (*Yoj*) • *Vor'cha* (*Qang*) • *Tor'Kaht* • *Vor'Kang* • *Vor'ral*

**Warship-dreadnoughts (*yayDuj veSDuj*):** *An'quat* • *Bortasqu* (*Gorkon* • *Kahless* • *Martok*) • *Klinzhai* • *Negh'Var* (*Qu'Daj* • *Negh'Tev*) • *Nejwi* • *Qeh'Ral* • *Ty'Gokor* • *Vo'quv*

**Support ships (*ngaqDuj*):** *K'Toch* • *Kivra* • *Pipa* • *Toron*

**Project Groups:** C3 cruisers (*An'quat* • *Klinzhai* • *Ty'Gokor*) • Miracle Workers (*Antaak* • *Klothos* • *Mur'Eq*) • Pilot raptors (*Klavek* • *Kortar* • *Qui'Tu*)

**Other Types:** *Chargh* (*Jach*) • *BaSro'* • *GhIt* • *Durgath* • *Qoj* (*BortaS bIr* • *Qaw'* • *Veqlargh*) • *Na'Qjej* • *Qugh* • *Sech*

**Territory:** Qo'noS (Praxis Station) • Kolm-an • Qu'Vat • Khitomer • HuDyuQ (shipyards) • Ty'Gokor (shipyards) • Ganalda IV (space station) • Makus Shipyards • Taganika

**Agencies:** Klingon Defense Force • Klingon Naval Academy • Klingon Imperial Intelligence

### Sources consulted

* Klingon Bird-of-Prey article at *Memory Alpha*.
* B'rel class article at *Memory Beta*.
* B'rel Bird-of-Prey article at the *Star Trek Online Wiki*.
* B'rel Bird-of-Prey Retrofit article at the *Star Trek Online Wiki*.
* *Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection* issue 03: "Klingon Bird-of-Prey."
* *Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection* issue 107: "Klingon Bird-of-Prey (Attack Position)."
* *Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection* special issue "Klingon Bird-of-Prey."
* *Klingon Bird-of-Prey Owners' Workshop Manual* by Ben Robinson and Rick Sternbach.
* *Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Core Game Book* by Last Unicorn Games.
* *Star Trek Roleplaying Game: Starships* by Decipher, Inc.
* The Bird-of-Prey Size Paradox article at *Ex Astris Scientia*.
* B'Rel Class Bird of Prey plans by Cydonia 6 Ink Blueprints.
* B'Rel Class Klingon Bird-of-Prey plans by Strategic Design.
* Klingon K'Vort Class Frigate plans by Jackill.
* K-22 (Bird of Prey) Class V-VI Scout article at the FASA Star Trek Starship Combat Tactical Simulator.