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|name = Breen interceptor
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|Affiliation= [[Breen Confederacy]]
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|affiliation = [[Breen Confederacy]]
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|type = [[Interceptor]]
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|Type= [[Warship]]
 
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|active = [[2370s]]–[[2380s]]
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|Armament= [[Energy dissipator]]s, [[torpedo]]es
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|armament = [[Disruptor]]s, [[torpedo launcher]]s, [[energy-dampening weapon]]
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|defenses = [[Deflector shield]]s
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|image2 = Breen interceptor, ventral.jpg
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|caption2 = Ventral view
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The '''Breen warship''' was a vessel used by the [[Breen Confederacy]] in the late-[[24th century]].
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The '''Breen interceptor''' was a type of light [[warship]] that served as the backbone of the [[Breen Confederacy]] [[fleet]] in the late [[24th century]].
   
 
== History ==
  
== History ==
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In [[2366]], two Breen warships attacked the [[Cardassian transport]] ''[[Ravinok]]'' forcing it to crash-land on the [[planet]] [[Dozaria]]. Its survivors were forced to work in a nearby Breen [[dilithium]] mine. ({{DS9|Indiscretion}})
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After the [[Breen]] allied with the [[Dominion]] in late [[2375]], they committed a large number of interceptors to the war effort. [[Worf]] and [[Ezri Dax]] were brought aboard one such ship after being captured by the Breen on a [[planet]] in the [[Goralis system]]. ({{DS9|Penumbra|'Til Death Do Us Part}})
   
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The [[Federation Alliance]] first encountered Breen interceptors when the Dominion [[Second Battle of Chin'toka|counter-invaded]] the [[Chin'toka system]]. The [[Cardassian starship classes|Cardassian]] and [[Dominion starship classes|Dominion ships]] held back while the Breen disabled and destroyed all but one of the allied ships thanks to their hitherto unknown [[energy-dampening weapon]], ejecting the Alliance from their only foothold in [[Cardassian space]]. ({{DS9|The Changing Face of Evil}})
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In [[2373]], it was noted by [[Tuvok]] that [[Breen]] ships used organic technology. ({{VOY|Scorpion}})
  
   
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An interceptor destroyed [[Legate]] [[Damar]]'s [[Damar's attack ship|captured Jem'Hadar attack ship]] over [[Cardassia Prime]]. ({{DS9|The Dogs of War}})
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In late [[2375]], the Breen became allies of the [[Dominion]], where they committed a large fleet of warships to join the war effort. [[Worf]] and [[Ezri Dax]] were brought aboard a warship after being captured by the Breen on a planet in the [[Goralis system]]. ({{DS9|Penumbra|'Til Death Do Us Part}})
  
   
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Numerous Breen interceptors participated in the [[Battle of Cardassia|pivotal battle]] between the Federation Alliance and the Dominion near the [[Cardassia system]]. Several of the ships were destroyed when the Cardassian fleet turned against the Dominion, and the remainder withdrew with the [[Jem'Hadar]] forces for a last stand at Cardassia Prime. ({{DS9|The Changing Face of Evil|The Dogs of War|What You Leave Behind}})
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[[File:Dominion fleet at Chintoka.jpg|thumb|left|As part of a Dominion fleet]]
  
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The [[Federation]] first encountered the ships in combat during the [[Second Battle of Chin'toka]]. The [[Cardassian starship classes|Cardassian]] and [[Dominion starship classes|Dominion ships]] held back while the Breen engaged the [[Federation]], [[Klingon]] and [[Romulan]] forces. The ships had been equipped with [[energy dissipator]]s that disabled the Allied ships' engines, [[weapon]]s, and [[shields]]. The weapon was instrumental in defeating the Allied fleet and forcing the [[Federation Alliance]] from the [[Chin'toka system]], losing the only enemy territory that they held in [[Cardassian]] space. ({{DS9|The Changing Face of Evil}}) Fortunately, the [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey]] {{IKS|Ki'tang}} was not affected, leading to a defense being discovered. ({{DS9|When It Rains...}})
  
   
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In [[2381]], three Breen interceptors attacked the {{USS|Cerritos}} when it chanced upon the Breen invasion of [[Brekka]]. The ships overwhelmed and attempted to capture the ''Cerritos'', but were destroyed by the {{USS|Aledo}}. ({{LD|Trusted Sources}})
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Even without the energy dampening weapon, the Breen warships proved to be formidable. One such ship destroyed [[Legate]] [[Damar]]'s [[Damar's attack ship|ship]] in orbit of [[Cardassia Prime]]. Several warships participated in the [[Battle of Cardassia]]. During this engagement, a Breen warship was able to outmaneuver the {{USS|Defiant|2375}}, displaying exemplary maneuverability. Besides the energy dissipator, Breen warships mainly attack with [[torpedo]] weapons fired from at least three forward [[torpedo launcher|launchers]] at the pikes of the ship. Several Breen warships were destroyed by the Cardassian fleet when the Cardassians joined the Allies. Breen warships were also deployed in orbit of [[Cardassia Prime]] after the Dominion's retreat. ({{DS9|The Changing Face of Evil|The Dogs of War|What You Leave Behind}})
  
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== Technical data ==
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The primary weapons of the Breen interceptor were several [[torpedo launcher]]s and [[disruptor]]s on the forward pikes on the ship, which could fire with great speed and accuracy. ({{DS9|The Dogs of War}}; {{LD|Trusted Sources}})
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[[File:Breen interceptor charging energy-dampening weapon.jpg|thumb|Interceptor charging energy-dampening weapon]]
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Additionally, the interceptor was equipped with a bow-mounted [[energy-dampening weapon]] capable of completely disabling the [[power system]] of an enemy ship with a single hit. Shortly after the weapon was first encountered by the [[Federation Alliance]], it was found that [[Klingon]] vessels could easily render themselves immune via a [[tritium intermix]] modification. The subsequent capture of an intact weapon by the [[Cardassian Liberation Front]] enabled the Federation and the [[Romulan]]s to develop countermeasures for their ships as well. ({{DS9|The Changing Face of Evil|When It Rains...}})
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By the [[2380s]], the Breen had improved the energy-dampening weapon to again be partially effective against the [[shields]] and [[engine]]s of Federation starships. ({{LD|Trusted Sources}})
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The interceptor was extremely agile, capable of out-maneuvering a {{class|Defiant}} starship. Though it was protected by [[deflector shield]]s, it was nevertheless relatively fragile and unable to withstand even short volleys of [[phaser]] or [[torpedo]] fire. ({{DS9|The Changing Face of Evil|What You Leave Behind}}; {{LD|Trusted Sources}})
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[[File:Breen breaching pod.jpg|thumb|Interceptor launching breaching pod]]
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For boarding actions, the interceptor could launch a pod equipped with a large energy bore from a ventral bay, with which to breach the enemy vessel's [[hull]]. ({{LD|Trusted Sources}})
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{{bginfo|Both {{TNG|Hero Worship}} and {{VOY|Scorpion}} respectively established that Breen ships used [[cloaking device|cloaking]] and [[organic technology]], though neither of these features have been evident thus far in the Breen interceptor's appearances.}}
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== Interior design ==
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[[File:Breen interceptor bridge.jpg|thumb|The bridge of a Breen interceptor]]
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[[File:Starfleet uniform shirt and undershirt, 2370s.jpg|thumb|Worf and Dax in a Breen ship's holding cell]]
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The Breen interceptor [[bridge]] featured common starship design elements such as a main [[viewscreen]] and [[command chair]], with a door at the center-rear. ({{LD|Trusted Sources}})
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These ships were also equipped with a [[holding cell]] and [[interrogation chamber]].
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In [[2375]], both Worf and Ezri Dax held in a cell aboard [[Gor's ship]], where they were fed [[algae paste]] for [[sustenance]]. According to Worf, their experience was "intolerable", as he was frustrated that "they have us caged up like animals!" ({{DS9|Penumbra|'Til Death Do Us Part}})
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{{bginfo|The "Breen cell" was identified in {{e|Penumbra}}'s [[script]] as "''A small chamber made of corrugated metal.''" It also had a "[[bench]] that runs along one wall of the cell."}}
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The interrogation chamber was where [[interrogation]]s were conducted, where they used of "some kind" of [[cortical implant]] to probe their [[prisoner]]s [[memory]]. ({{DS9|'Til Death Do Us Part}})
   
 
== Ships of the class ==
  
== Ships of the class ==
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* [[Unnamed Breen warships]]
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* [[Breen interceptors 000|Unnamed Breen interceptors]]
   
 
== Appendices ==
  
== Appendices ==
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** {{e|The Dogs of War}}
  
** {{e|The Dogs of War}}
 
** {{e|What You Leave Behind}}
  
** {{e|What You Leave Behind}}
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* {{LD|Trusted Sources}}
 
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=== Background ===
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=== Background information ===
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The Breen ship was designed by [[John Eaves]] and executed as a [[CGI model]] by [[Doug Drexler]]; for more information see [[DS9 studio models#Breen ship|DS9 studio model]].
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[[File:Breen ship illustration.jpg|thumb|left|An example of John Eaves' concept art for the warship]]
  
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[[File:Breen warship sketch.jpg|thumb|A second example of John Eaves' concept art for the warship]]
  
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The Breen warship was designed by [[John Eaves]] and rendered as a [[CGI model]].
 
   
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The vessel was simply identified as "Breen ship" in {{s|DS9}}; the term "Breen interceptor" was first used in {{s|LD}}. It is unknown whether the unseen "[[Breen warship]]" referenced in the DS9 episode {{e|Indiscretion}} are also of this type.
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Eaves discusses the creation of the ship in the special features of the [[DS9 Season 7 DVD]]. In the interview, he reveals that the ship was based on the shape of the letter "T" after the initial of his wife's first name. The ship was a departure from the usual angular ships previously seen and is one of ''[[Star Trek]]''{{'}}s more unusual ships.
 
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The mesh for the [[Studio models (DS9)#Breen warship|studio model]] would later be modified to represent the [[Quarren patrol ship]]s in {{VOY|Workforce}}.
  
   
 
=== Apocrypha ===
  
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In the {{novel}}ization of ''{{dis|What You Leave Behind|novel}}'', Worf mentions that the Breen warships are equipped with "{{mb|stochastic field emitter}}s" that improve the resilience of their shielding.
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In the unpublished [[Star Trek Roleplaying Game (Last Unicorn)|Last Unicorn Star Trek Roleplaying Game]] sourcebook ''DS9 The Dominion War Sourcebook - The Fires of Armageddon'', the Breen Warship is referred to as the ''Gor Taan'' class.
 
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In the unpublished [[Last Unicorn Games]] {{dis|Star Trek Roleplaying Game|Last Unicorn}} sourcebook ''DS9 The Dominion War Sourcebook &ndash; The Fires of Armageddon'', the Breen warship is referred to as the ''Gor Taan'' class.
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Breen warships appear in ''[[Star Trek Online]]'' as a part of the game's "Season Two" update. They are referred to as the ''Chel Grett'' class, a name that also appears in the ''Fires of Armageddon'' sourcebook. A playable version of this vessel was released as part of the 2012 winter event. For the 2016 one, an upgraded version named ''Chel Boalg'' was made.
   
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====Models====
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{{CCG name|''Tykk''|Gor's warship's}}
  
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[[WizKids]] released two gaming miniatures of the Breen warship, the ''Gor Portas'' and the ''Rav Laerst'', as part of the ''[[Star Trek: Tactics]]'' line.
   
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Eaglemoss Collections also released a [[model|display model]] of the Breen warship as part of the ''[[Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection]]''.
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Breen Warships appear in [[Star Trek Online]] as a part of the game's "Season Two" update, along with several other Breen vessels unique to the game. The warship itself is referred to as the ''Chel Grett'' class, a name which also fares from the ''Fires of Armageddon'' sourcebook. The other Breen ships featured in the update also borrow names from the sourcebook. The ships in Star Trek Online appear with [[polaron]] weaponry as well as [[transphasic torpedo]]s.
  
   
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===External link===
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===External links===
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* {{startrek.com|database_article/breen-warship|Breen warship|external}}
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*{{NCwiki|Breen battle cruiser}}
  
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** {{startrek.com|news/the-starships-of-the-dominion-war|The Starships of the Dominion War|external}}
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* {{mbeta|Chel Grett class|''Chel Grett'' class}}
   
 
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The Breen interceptor was a type of light warship that served as the backbone of the Breen Confederacy fleet in the late 24th century.

History

After the Breen allied with the Dominion in late 2375, they committed a large number of interceptors to the war effort. Worf and Ezri Dax were brought aboard one such ship after being captured by the Breen on a planet in the Goralis system. (DS9: "Penumbra", "'Til Death Do Us Part")

The Federation Alliance first encountered Breen interceptors when the Dominion counter-invaded the Chin'toka system. The Cardassian and Dominion ships held back while the Breen disabled and destroyed all but one of the allied ships thanks to their hitherto unknown energy-dampening weapon, ejecting the Alliance from their only foothold in Cardassian space. (DS9: "The Changing Face of Evil")

An interceptor destroyed Legate Damar's captured Jem'Hadar attack ship over Cardassia Prime. (DS9: "The Dogs of War")

Numerous Breen interceptors participated in the pivotal battle between the Federation Alliance and the Dominion near the Cardassia system. Several of the ships were destroyed when the Cardassian fleet turned against the Dominion, and the remainder withdrew with the Jem'Hadar forces for a last stand at Cardassia Prime. (DS9: "The Changing Face of Evil", "The Dogs of War", "What You Leave Behind")

In 2381, three Breen interceptors attacked the USS Cerritos when it chanced upon the Breen invasion of Brekka. The ships overwhelmed and attempted to capture the Cerritos, but were destroyed by the USS Aledo. (LD: "Trusted Sources")

Technical data

The primary weapons of the Breen interceptor were several torpedo launchers and disruptors on the forward pikes on the ship, which could fire with great speed and accuracy. (DS9: "The Dogs of War"; LD: "Trusted Sources")

Breen interceptor charging energy-dampening weapon

Interceptor charging energy-dampening weapon

Additionally, the interceptor was equipped with a bow-mounted energy-dampening weapon capable of completely disabling the power system of an enemy ship with a single hit. Shortly after the weapon was first encountered by the Federation Alliance, it was found that Klingon vessels could easily render themselves immune via a tritium intermix modification. The subsequent capture of an intact weapon by the Cardassian Liberation Front enabled the Federation and the Romulans to develop countermeasures for their ships as well. (DS9: "The Changing Face of Evil", "When It Rains...")

By the 2380s, the Breen had improved the energy-dampening weapon to again be partially effective against the shields and engines of Federation starships. (LD: "Trusted Sources")

The interceptor was extremely agile, capable of out-maneuvering a Defiant-class starship. Though it was protected by deflector shields, it was nevertheless relatively fragile and unable to withstand even short volleys of phaser or torpedo fire. (DS9: "The Changing Face of Evil", "What You Leave Behind"; LD: "Trusted Sources")

Breen breaching pod

Interceptor launching breaching pod

For boarding actions, the interceptor could launch a pod equipped with a large energy bore from a ventral bay, with which to breach the enemy vessel's hull. (LD: "Trusted Sources")

Both TNG: "Hero Worship" and VOY: "Scorpion" respectively established that Breen ships used cloaking and organic technology, though neither of these features have been evident thus far in the Breen interceptor's appearances.

Interior design

Breen interceptor bridge

The bridge of a Breen interceptor

Starfleet uniform shirt and undershirt, 2370s

Worf and Dax in a Breen ship's holding cell

The Breen interceptor bridge featured common starship design elements such as a main viewscreen and command chair, with a door at the center-rear. (LD: "Trusted Sources")

These ships were also equipped with a holding cell and interrogation chamber.

In 2375, both Worf and Ezri Dax held in a cell aboard Gor's ship, where they were fed algae paste for sustenance. According to Worf, their experience was "intolerable", as he was frustrated that "they have us caged up like animals!" (DS9: "Penumbra", "'Til Death Do Us Part")

The "Breen cell" was identified in "Penumbra"'s script as "A small chamber made of corrugated metal." It also had a "bench that runs along one wall of the cell."

The interrogation chamber was where interrogations were conducted, where they used of "some kind" of cortical implant to probe their prisoners memory. (DS9: "'Til Death Do Us Part")

Ships of the class

Appendices

Appearances

Background information

The Breen ship was designed by John Eaves and executed as a CGI model by Doug Drexler; for more information see DS9 studio model.

The vessel was simply identified as "Breen ship" in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine; the term "Breen interceptor" was first used in Star Trek: Lower Decks. It is unknown whether the unseen "Breen warship" referenced in the DS9 episode "Indiscretion" are also of this type.

Apocrypha

In the novelization of What You Leave Behind, Worf mentions that the Breen warships are equipped with "stochastic field emitter (β)s" that improve the resilience of their shielding.

In the unpublished Last Unicorn Games Star Trek Roleplaying Game sourcebook DS9 The Dominion War Sourcebook – The Fires of Armageddon, the Breen warship is referred to as the Gor Taan class.

Breen warships appear in Star Trek Online as a part of the game's "Season Two" update. They are referred to as the Chel Grett class, a name that also appears in the Fires of Armageddon sourcebook. A playable version of this vessel was released as part of the 2012 winter event. For the 2016 one, an upgraded version named Chel Boalg was made.

Models

WizKids released two gaming miniatures of the Breen warship, the Gor Portas and the Rav Laerst, as part of the Star Trek: Tactics line.

Eaglemoss Collections also released a display model of the Breen warship as part of the Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection.

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