Constellation-class

The Constellation class is a Federation Triage Repair Cruiser.

Description
Once the Federation's best deep-space exploration cruiser, the Constellation Class had largely fallen by the wayside by the time of the 2360's, with the newer Ambassador and Galaxy Class ships taking it's role. As a result, many were decommissioned and sent to ship breaking yards for parts, although some did survive as war games simulation ships.

However, with the Dominion an ever-looming threat, it was decided that Starfleet needed as many ships as possible to bolster it's numbers. While the Constellation wasn't a good choice as a purpose combat vessel, it's expansive shuttlebays made it a suitable candidate to hold dozens of work bees for battlefield repairs. The Constellation now serves as the Federation's repair vessel, ever ready to help an ally in need.