K'saruj class

## SPACECRAFT CLASS

Orthographic views

The ***qISa'ruj Segh*** or ***K'saruj*-class** was a type of spacecraft developed within the Klingon Empire in the early 22nd century. Though classified as a *tlharghDuj weHDuj ngoQ* (raider-scout), the design served as the inspiration for the later strike ship type (*mupDuj weHDuj ngoQ*). Known as the ***Raptor*-class** within the Confederacy of Vulcan, the class was given the reporting name of **K1-class** by the United Earth Starfleet. This later appellation was carried over into the United Federation of Planets Starfleet.

## History

By the 22nd century, the Klingon Empire was focused on forceful expansion rimward from Qo'noS and Imperial shipyards were churning out large warships to fuel the conquest. Within twenty-five years, attitudes had shifted and the High Council saw the need for lighter, faster vessels that could act as scouts and raiders in areas not yet overseen by the Empire. The Klingon Naval Academy presented a design to the High Council in 2127, which they approved with few changes. The *K'saruj*-class entered production and the lead vessel left the yards in 2130.

A small conflict with the Federation in 2267 proved the design's age and limitations, leading to its retirement from the Imperial Fleet and Great House militias. *K'saruj* vessels would continue to serve in limited capacities within minor houses into the late 24th century but were all scrapped by the end of the Dominion War.

### Legacy

Though the class was quickly supplanted by the *Vo'n'talk*-class in the mid 22nd century, the *qISa'ruj* inspired a new type of starship classification a century later. The strike ship type (*mupDuj weHDuj ngoQ*) strove to ride the line between the maneuverability and speed of scout ships and the firepower of warships.

## 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

* Raptor class article at *Memory Alpha*.
* Raptor class (Klingon) article at *Memory Beta*.
* *Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection* issue 41: "Klingon Raptor."
* Somraw Raptor article at the *Star Trek Online Wiki*.
* Somraw Raptor Retrofit article at the *Star Trek Online Wiki*.
* *Klingon Bird-of-Prey Owners' Workshop Manual* by Ben Robinson and Rick Sternbach.
* *Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection* issue 41: "Klingon Raptor."
* *Star Trek Roleplaying Game: Starships* by Decipher, Inc.
* *Star Trek Adventures - Beta Quadrent* sourcebook by Modiphius Entertainment.
* Raptor class (Klingon) article at *Memory Delta*, a fan fiction *Star Trek* wiki.