Arqueniou Leb Nin

The "Ride of Arqueniou Nin" is a controversial Qloathi capital ship. For a long time, it was blocked from design, then blocked from prototyping. However, the continued confrontations between the Federation and Cardassians, and especially the altogether terrifying Kadak-Tor incident, saw the Senate finally approve it, starting in 2312. It completed in 2318. The reason for its controversy, revolves around its status as a clear battlecruiser rather than a strict explorer. It contains no better science or sensor packages than the Torqui Leb Lagan, but a significantly stronger weapons battery and targeting systems. The Sarqel Treaty Organization has retained these powerful combat ships to help counter Cardassian heavy cruisers.