Nova class

The Nova class is a Federation Scout Frigate.

Description
The Nova class is a more recent class of ship designed and produced to replace the aging Oberth Class. Intended to conduct long term scientific research independent of star bases in systems that have already been deemed safe by larger more combat effective star ships. To this end, Nova class star ships are equipped with state of the art sensor suits and laboratories. Employed in the scout role for war time situations, Nova Class captains prefer to avoid combat with larger ships, providing detailed scans while in system but quickly withdrawing to the next system before being engaged. When assigned to a battle fleet, Nova Class vessels can detect mines and cloaked ships, making them an effective mine sweeper for any attacking force.

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