Audacious

The stepping-stone to the Sunrise, the Audacious is part replacement, part radical refit of the older Starburst class. The initial ship, the Audacious itself, was slated to be the Supernova until the design project was completed and it was commissioned as the new class, and maintains subtle visual distinctions from its sister ships. The next of the class, the Serene, is considered the true first ship of the Audacious class. The vessels were designed around the powerful photonic lances, and they give the Audacious class a punch above its weight. The class has been retained by as a heavy midcard for the Sarqel Treaty Organization.