SwitchDeco

The combat-focused version of the Switch modular frigate, the Deco variant features a prefabricated module that adds a pair of 'Stingray' heavy phaser banks and more 'Tentamissle' torpedo tubes. The Switch Deco's initial deployments were for mid-range patrol of OSA space, but they will eventually replace the RollerNeo, taking over the role of close-in patrol craft. The SwitchDeco has a weapons array suitable to a battleworthy Federation frigate such as a Centaur-B or even an Anacail, but its hull and shielding are below the level of even modern noncombat Federation frigates, with slightly inferior shields to even the Kepler-class. The science suite is minimalist, no better than a Miranda-A, but the accommodations are to a functional if not impressive level.