Constellation-A

A refit of the venerable Constellation-class developed by the Vulcan and Betazed governments, originally known and occasionally still referred to as the Constellation-P from being championed by the Pacifist party. It turns the class from a mediocre light cruiser into a viable garrison cruiser platform. Of note, these are the largest currently serving Federation ships confirmed to be capable of an atmospheric entry, as USS Challorn did so to provide close support to Federation and Tellarite State Forces ground elements during the Eternal Empire crisis.

Starfleet production of the Constellation-A was stopped in favor of the more capable Centaur-B-class. The forthcoming Comet-class frigates will also be larger and of similar or improved capability. The design has been exported to affiliate powers, most notably the Tauni. The relatively large crew mostly prevented the class from continuing in member service despite being slightly cheaper than the Centaur-B in materials. The last Constellation-A ever built was federalized under construction from the Tellarite State Forces as USS Denouement.

Refit Cost: 25br 25sr