Ship Profile Jem Battle Cruiser - DS9: Dominion Wars

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With the introduction of the Achilles class by Starfeet the Dominion found itself at a marked disadvantage in firepower and maneuverability. To counter this threat they have a new class of ship identified as a Battle Cruiser. It is as heavily armed as the Galor-Class, but is significantly lighter shielded than the Strike Cruiser. It intended to destroy any Federation ship that can catch it, and run away from any ship that could destroy it. The Battle Cruiser is one of the few large JH ships that can be repaired outside of Dominion territories. Its high speed makes its use in conjunction with fighters a particularly effective tactic when used against the classic 'troika' used by the Klingons.

Here a Battle Cruiser oversees the protection of a new sensor array installation near the Bajorian wormhole. This class was often used to provide resources in order to protect and expand Dominion space.