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|Name= ''K't'inga'' class
 
|Name= ''K't'inga'' class
| image= IKS Kronos One.jpg
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|image= Kronos One.jpg
 
|imagecap= Forward view
 
|imagecap= Forward view
 
|owner= [[Klingon Empire]]
 
|owner= [[Klingon Empire]]
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|Type= [[Battle cruiser]]
 
|Type= [[Battle cruiser]]
 
|Active= [[2270s]] - [[24th century]]
 
|Active= [[2270s]] - [[24th century]]
|Speed= [[warp factor|Warp 5+]]
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|Speed= [[warp factor|Warp 5]]
 
|Armament= [[Disruptor]]s, [[phaser]]s, [[photon torpedo]] launchers (fore and aft), [[concussive charge]] launcher
 
|Armament= [[Disruptor]]s, [[phaser]]s, [[photon torpedo]] launchers (fore and aft), [[concussive charge]] launcher
 
|Defenses= [[Deflector shield]]s, [[cloaking device]]
 
|Defenses= [[Deflector shield]]s, [[cloaking device]]
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|image2= K't'inga class, profile.jpg
 
|imagecap2= Starboard profile view
 
|imagecap2= Starboard profile view
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|image3= IKS Amar aft.jpg
 
|imagecap3= Aft view
 
|imagecap3= Aft view
 
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The '''''K't'inga''-class''' [[battle cruiser]] was a primary class of [[warship]] in service with the [[Klingon Imperial Fleet]] from the late [[23rd century]] through the late [[24th century]].
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The '''''K't'inga''-class''' [[battle cruiser]] was a primary class of [[warship]] in service with the [[Klingon Imperial Fleet]] in the late [[23rd century]] and with the [[Klingon Defense Force]] in the mid-to-late [[24th century]].
   
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
[[File:Constitution and ktinga.jpg|thumb|Escorted by a {{ShipClass|Constitution}} cruiser]]
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[[File:Constitution and ktinga.jpg|thumb|Escorted by a {{Class|Constitution}} cruiser]]
 
Introduced in the early [[2270s]], the ''K't'inga''-class cruiser was considered one of the most powerful [[warship]]s in the [[Klingon Defense Force]]s, even serving as a [[flagship]] of the Imperial Fleet for a time during the [[2290s]]. ({{film|1}}; {{film|6}})
 
Introduced in the early [[2270s]], the ''K't'inga''-class cruiser was considered one of the most powerful [[warship]]s in the [[Klingon Defense Force]]s, even serving as a [[flagship]] of the Imperial Fleet for a time during the [[2290s]]. ({{film|1}}; {{film|6}})
   
''K't'inga''-class cruisers were in service as early as [[2273]], when the [[Epsilon IX station]] recorded the destruction of three ''K't'inga''-class vessels by the ''[[V'Ger]]'' entity. ({{film|1}}) [[Starfleet]]'s interest in the ''K't'inga''-class cruiser was such that in [[2285]], the class of ship appeared in the [[Kobayashi Maru scenario|Kobayashi Maru training scenario]] at [[Starfleet Academy]]. ({{film|2}})
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''K't'inga''-class cruisers were in service as early as the [[2270s]], when the [[Epsilon IX station]] recorded the destruction of three ''K't'inga''-class vessels by the ''[[V'Ger]]'' entity. ({{film|1}}) [[Starfleet]]'s interest in the ''K't'inga''-class cruiser was such that in [[2285]], the class of ship appeared in the [[Kobayashi Maru scenario|Kobayashi Maru training scenario]] at [[Starfleet Academy]]. ({{film|2}})
   
For nearly a century, the ''K't'inga''-class cruiser proved to be a rugged, sturdy design that saw continuous use. In that aspect they were much like their [[Federation]] counterparts the {{ShipClass|Excelsior}} and {{ShipClass|Miranda}} [[starship]]s, whose usefulness outlived contemporaries such as the {{ShipClass|Constitution}} cruiser.
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For nearly a century, the ''K't'inga''-class cruiser proved to be a rugged, sturdy design that saw continuous use. In that aspect they were much like their [[Federation]] counterparts the {{Class|Excelsior}} and {{Class|Miranda}} [[starship]]s, whose usefulness outlived contemporaries such as the {{Class|Constitution}} cruiser.
   
 
With marked improvements, these warships saw continuous use as front-line and border patrol ships throughout the [[Second Klingon-Federation War]] and the [[Dominion War]] of the early-[[2370s]]. ({{DS9|The Way of the Warrior|Soldiers of the Empire|Call to Arms}}) They were not always the ship of choice for all missions, however, as more agile craft like the [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey]] were better suited for some tasks. ({{DS9|Once More Unto the Breach}})
 
With marked improvements, these warships saw continuous use as front-line and border patrol ships throughout the [[Second Klingon-Federation War]] and the [[Dominion War]] of the early-[[2370s]]. ({{DS9|The Way of the Warrior|Soldiers of the Empire|Call to Arms}}) They were not always the ship of choice for all missions, however, as more agile craft like the [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey]] were better suited for some tasks. ({{DS9|Once More Unto the Breach}})
 
   
 
== Technical data ==
 
== Technical data ==
The ''K't'inga''-class cruiser was one of the most advanced and versatile warships in the Klingon Imperial Fleet, more than capable of facing an ''Excelsior''-class cruiser in a one-on-one confrontation. ({{VOY|Flashback}})
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The ''K't'inga''-class cruiser was one of the most advanced and versatile warships in the Klingon Imperial Fleet. Although the tactical effectiveness of the K't'inga relative to other ships was never firmly established in true canon, it was capable of challenging a ''Constitution'' class cruiser without fear ({{film|6}}), threatening an ''Excelsior'' class cruiser in a stand-off situation, and in small numbers it could inflict severe damage on an ''Excelsior'' class cruiser ({{VOY|Flashback}}).
   
 
=== Physical arrangement ===
 
=== Physical arrangement ===
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=== Tactical systems ===
 
=== Tactical systems ===
The primary weapon systems aboard the ''K't'inga''-class cruiser were disruptors, photon torpedo launchers, and a [[concussive charge]] launcher. ({{VOY|Flashback}}) Some were even outfitted with [[phaser]]s. ({{TNG|The Emissary}})
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The weapon systems aboard the ''K't'inga''-class cruisers have included [[phaser]]s, [[disruptor]]s, [[photon torpedo]] [[Torpedo launcher|launchers]], and [[concussive charge]]s. ({{TNG|The Emissary}}; {{DS9|The Way of the Warrior}}; {{film|1}}; {{VOY|Flashback}})
   
In its original configuration, the torpedo launchers were located such that one was forward section, and one aft. The forward torpedo bay was located below the bridge, in the foremost part of the ship, while the aft torpedo bay was located between the impulse engines. During the arming sequence, the interior perimeter of the torpedo tube area glowed a bright red until the torpedo or torpedoes were fired. ({{film|1}}; {{film|2}}; {{film|6}})
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The torpedo launchers included one [[torpedo tube]] in the forward section, and one aft. The forward [[torpedo bay]] was located below the bridge, in the foremost part of the ship, while the aft torpedo bay was located between the impulse engines. During the arming sequence, the interior perimeter of the torpedo tube area glowed a bright red until the torpedo or torpedoes were fired. ({{film|1}}; {{film|2}}; {{film|6}})
   
This class of ship was also equipped with dual, forward mounted [[disruptor]]s, including emitters located at the mid-point on each of the forward-facing portions of the aft section, above the nacelles. ({{TNG|The Emissary}}) Considered "state of the art" during the late 2290s, they were no match for a {{ShipClass|Galaxy}} starship. They were, however, more than a match for any weakly-defended [[colony]] or [[outpost]]. ({{TNG|The Emissary}})
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This class of ship was also equipped with two forward mounted phasers. ({{TNG|The Emissary}}) This phaser and torpedo weaponry was considered state of the art during the [[2290s]]. They were no match for a {{Class|Galaxy}} starship of the [[2360s]], but were, however, more than a match for any weakly-defended [[colony]] or [[outpost]] at the time. ({{TNG|The Emissary}})
   
By the late [[24th century]], many of the ''K't'inga''-class battle cruisers had been [[retrofit]]ted to keep up with the advances of [[technology]]. By the [[2370s]], their forward torpedo launchers had been replaced with more powerful disruptors, allowing these vessels to remain the formidable adversaries they were nearly a century earlier. ({{DS9|The Way of the Warrior|Rules of Engagement}})
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By the late [[24th century]], ''K't'inga''-class battle cruisers had been [[retrofit]]ted to keep up with the advances of [[technology]]. In the [[2370s]], their forward torpedo launchers included a powerful disruptor emitter, allowing these vessels to remain formidable adversaries. ({{DS9|The Way of the Warrior|Rules of Engagement}})
   
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{{bginfo|The red [[directed energy weapon]]s seen in "The Way of the Warrior" and "Rules of Engagement" were identified as disruptors in the script of "The Way of The Warrior". [http://www.st-minutiae.com/academy/literature329/474.txt]|''[[Star Trek: Starship Spotter]]'' identifies 8 and ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual]]'' identifies 6 disruptors on the ''K't'inga''.}}
{{bginfo|''[[Star Trek: Starship Spotter]]'' identifies eight disruptor emitters; only two have been seen, however. But if the weapon placement on the D7 is any indication of the weapon placement on the ''K't'inga''-class cruiser, then it is possible that there is also a pair of dual, forward disruptor emitters [[:File:D7 disruptors.jpg|mounted on the nacelles]].}}
 
   
 
<gallery>
 
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=== Propulsion systems ===
 
=== Propulsion systems ===
[[File:USS Excelsior and Kang's cruiser faceoff.jpg|thumb|Facing off with an {{ShipClass|Excelsior}} cruiser; clearly visible are the vessel's [[impulse engine]]s and starboard [[warp nacelle]]]]
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[[File:USS Excelsior and Kang's cruiser faceoff.jpg|thumb|Facing off with an {{Class|Excelsior}} cruiser; clearly visible are the vessel's [[impulse engine]]s and starboard [[warp nacelle]]]]
 
The warp drive of the ''K't'inga''-class enabled it to reach the speed of [[warp factor|warp 5]]. ({{TNG|Heart of Glory|The Emissary}})
 
The warp drive of the ''K't'inga''-class enabled it to reach the speed of [[warp factor|warp 5]]. ({{TNG|Heart of Glory|The Emissary}})
   
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== Interior design ==
 
== Interior design ==
[[File:Kronos one-corridor.jpg|thumb|Main corridor of the {{IKS|Kronos One}}]]
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[[File:Kronos one-corridor.jpg|thumb|Main corridor of the ''[[Kronos One]]'']]
 
The primary color scheme aboard ''K't'inga''-class cruisers was distinctively earth-tone colors, such as beige and gray.
 
The primary color scheme aboard ''K't'inga''-class cruisers was distinctively earth-tone colors, such as beige and gray.
   
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=== Main bridge ===
 
=== Main bridge ===
The configuration of the darkened [[main bridge]] design of the ''K't'inga''-class cruiser set the tone for many of the later Klingon bridge layouts, including the later [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey|Bird-of-Prey]] and {{ShipClass|Vor'cha}} cruisers.
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The configuration of the darkened [[main bridge]] design of the ''K't'inga''-class cruiser set the tone for many of the later Klingon bridge layouts, including the later [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey|Bird-of-Prey]] and {{Class|Vor'cha}} cruisers.
   
 
The main bridge was located at the top portion of the forward section of the vessel. Located in the front of the bridge, against the forward bulkhead, was the ship's main [[viewscreen]], used by the ship's [[captain]].
 
The main bridge was located at the top portion of the forward section of the vessel. Located in the front of the bridge, against the forward bulkhead, was the ship's main [[viewscreen]], used by the ship's [[captain]].
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Featured in the center of the bridge, on a raised platform, directly behind the viewscreen was the [[captain's chair|command chair]], which had the ability to swivel 360 degrees. This positioning provided the [[commanding officer]] an unobstructed view of the screen, as well as allowed the commander to visually monitor all bridge operations.
 
Featured in the center of the bridge, on a raised platform, directly behind the viewscreen was the [[captain's chair|command chair]], which had the ability to swivel 360 degrees. This positioning provided the [[commanding officer]] an unobstructed view of the screen, as well as allowed the commander to visually monitor all bridge operations.
   
Directly behind the command chair were two manned consoles. The port side position had control over the viewscreen display and could take the ship into [[evasive maneuvers]] (as with [[helm]] control on a {{ShipClass|Constitution}} ship. Lastly, at the rear of the bridge were two pivoting weapons targeting stations, which contained the ship's targeting systems. ({{film|1}})
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Directly behind the command chair were two manned consoles. The port side position had control over the viewscreen display and could take the ship into [[evasive maneuvers]] (as with [[helm]] control on a {{Class|Constitution}} ship. Lastly, at the rear of the bridge were two pivoting weapons targeting stations, which contained the ship's targeting systems. ({{film|1}})
 
{{bginfo|[[Andrew Probert]]'s conceptualization of what lurked beneath the battle cruiser's oddly-shaped bridge helped set the Klingon style for all the ''[[Star Trek]]'' productions to follow. According to the text commentary by [[Mike Okuda]] in the [[Star Trek: The Motion Picture (The Director's Edition)|director's edition of ''Star Trek: The Motion Picture'']], the Klingon interiors were intended to be "a contrast to the clean, sleek ''[[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|Enterprise]]'' interiors seen later" in the movie.}}
 
{{bginfo|[[Andrew Probert]]'s conceptualization of what lurked beneath the battle cruiser's oddly-shaped bridge helped set the Klingon style for all the ''[[Star Trek]]'' productions to follow. According to the text commentary by [[Mike Okuda]] in the [[Star Trek: The Motion Picture (The Director's Edition)|director's edition of ''Star Trek: The Motion Picture'']], the Klingon interiors were intended to be "a contrast to the clean, sleek ''[[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|Enterprise]]'' interiors seen later" in the movie.}}
   
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=== Stateroom ===
 
=== Stateroom ===
 
[[File:Kronos one stateroom.jpg|thumb|Stateroom]]
 
[[File:Kronos one stateroom.jpg|thumb|Stateroom]]
The stateroom aboard the {{IKS|Kronos One}} was the [[Klingon Chancellor]] [[Gorkon]]'s private dining and conference room. This room featured a large transparent pedestal-table, with an overhead chandelier, set on a raised platform with surrounding chairs. ({{film|6}})
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The stateroom aboard the ''[[Kronos One]]'' was the [[Klingon Chancellor]] [[Gorkon]]'s private dining and conference room. This room featured a large transparent pedestal-table, with an overhead chandelier, set on a raised platform with surrounding chairs. ({{film|6}})
 
{{bginfo|The appearance of stateroom was designed to accommodate the wirework that was used for the filming of the anti-gravity scene. According to cinematographer [[Hiro Narita]], "''I knew that the plainer the wall, the more noticeable the wires would appear against it, so I suggested that by darkening the wall and adding a pattern to it, we could create enough visual confusion that the camera might not see the wires." (''[[Charting the Undiscovered Country: The Making of Trek VI]]'', pg. 61)}}
 
{{bginfo|The appearance of stateroom was designed to accommodate the wirework that was used for the filming of the anti-gravity scene. According to cinematographer [[Hiro Narita]], "''I knew that the plainer the wall, the more noticeable the wires would appear against it, so I suggested that by darkening the wall and adding a pattern to it, we could create enough visual confusion that the camera might not see the wires." (''[[Charting the Undiscovered Country: The Making of Trek VI]]'', pg. 61)}}
 
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* {{IKS|Amar}}
 
* {{IKS|Amar}}
 
* {{IKS|B'Moth}}
 
* {{IKS|B'Moth}}
* {{IKS|Kronos One}}
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* ''[[Kronos One]]''
 
* {{IKS|T'Ong}}
 
* {{IKS|T'Ong}}
 
;Unnamed
 
;Unnamed
 
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* [[Unnamed K't'inga class starships|Unnamed ''K't'inga''-class starships]]
 
* [[Unnamed K't'inga class starships|Unnamed ''K't'inga''-class starships]]
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** [[K'Nera's battle cruiser]]
 
** [[Kang's battle cruiser (2293)|Kang's battle cruiser]]
 
 
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=== Appearances ===
 
=== Appearances ===
 
<div class="appear">
 
<div class="appear">
* [[Star Trek films|''Star Trek'' films]]:
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* {{Star Trek films}}:
 
** {{film|1}}
 
** {{film|1}}
 
** {{film|2}} (simulated)
 
** {{film|2}} (simulated)
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** {{e|Heart of Glory}}
 
** {{e|Heart of Glory}}
 
** {{e|The Emissary}}
 
** {{e|The Emissary}}
** {{e|Peak Performance}} ([[model]])
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** {{e|Booby Trap}} (desktop model)
 
** {{e|Unification I}}
 
** {{e|Unification I}}
 
* {{DS9}}
 
* {{DS9}}
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=== Background ===
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=== Background information ===
 
==== Origins ====
 
==== Origins ====
 
In the ''[[Star Trek: Phase II]]'' script, written by [[Harold Livingston]], entitled "[[In Thy Image]]", the three Klingon warships were identified as ''Koro''-class. They were later changed to ''K't'inga''-class in [[Gene Roddenberry]]'s [[novels|novelization]] of ''[[Star Trek: The Motion Picture (novel)|Star Trek: The Motion Picture]]''.
 
In the ''[[Star Trek: Phase II]]'' script, written by [[Harold Livingston]], entitled "[[In Thy Image]]", the three Klingon warships were identified as ''Koro''-class. They were later changed to ''K't'inga''-class in [[Gene Roddenberry]]'s [[novels|novelization]] of ''[[Star Trek: The Motion Picture (novel)|Star Trek: The Motion Picture]]''.
   
Although this designation was never referenced in any on-screen displays or dialog, it was adopted by the ''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]'', where it was referred to as a "conjectural designation." Nevertheless, the designation has been recognized by the production staff as this design's name.
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Although this designation was never referenced in any on-screen displays or dialog, it was adopted by the ''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]'', where it was referred to as a "conjectural designation." Nevertheless, the designation had been recognized by the production staff as this design's name.
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According to the ''[[Star Trek: Star Charts]]'' ("United Federation of Planets IV"), one possible origin for the name was the [[star system]] K't'inga. This was a single star system. '''K't'inga''' was a [[Star Trek: Star Charts#Spectral classification|M class star]] with a [[magnitude]] of +9. This system was the site of a battle. It was located in or near Klingon space.
   
 
====Studio model====
 
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:''See [[K't'inga class model|''K't'inga''-class model]].''
The design of the {{ShipClass|K't'inga}} was based on the {{ShipClass|D7}} class created by [[Matt Jefferies]] for ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'', which was, in turn based on the {{w|manta ray}} in both shape and color. (''[[Star Trek: The Original Series Sketchbook]]'') The [[studio model]] originally started out as belonging to the latter class.
 
=====The physical model=====
 
[[File:K't'inga class studio model.jpg|thumb|Original livery of the model.]]
 
The original studio model, built in 1977/1978 for ''[[Star Trek: Phase II]]'', was constructed at [[Magicam]] and at [[Future General]] under supervision of [[Jim Dow]], and measured a total of six feet in length (its actual dimensions being 47.5"&times;35" [http://startrekpropcollector.com/trekauctions/items/1778-0996]). It was based on molds taken from the original television ''D7''-class studio model and was originally intended to be this class. When ''Phase II'' was upgraded to {{film|1}}, further refinement was deemed necessary to meet big screen requirements. The upgrades on the model were done in 1979 by [[John Dykstra]]'s [[Apogee, Inc.]] model shop, brought in by [[Douglas Trumbull]]. Dykstra recalled:
 
<blockquote>"That model, when it came to us, had been set up for some other photographic technique that didn't fit with ours. So we had to go in and completely redo the lighting. That was done by [[Grant McCune]] and the people he had working with him, which is basically a very similar staff to the ones we had on ''Star Wars'' and other shows. They did an incredible job. They took all the teeny little lights out of the model and put in some lights of significant size-and they did it in a matter of a few days. They really did a nice job of redoing the model, without destroying what was already there. They had to add a lot of detail to it because we got much closer to the model than I think they ever intended to do before. Once the thing with the ship was worked out, [[Doug Smith]], in charge of shooting that sequence, photographed the opening shot."(''[[American Cinematographer]]'', February 1980, p.174)</blockquote>
 
[[Andrew Probert]] further elaborated on the rework done on the model:
 
<blockquote> "Due to continuing miscommunication with Magicam, the Klingon model eventually came to our Seward shop for additional detailing. We attempted to stay as close to the TV series version as possible, but after running some camera tests we discovered that an additional level of detail was needed for widescreen photography. A series of slides was taken of the model. We had photostats made of them and I did some initial design work on top of the stats. We painted it a darker color. I've always liked the idea of a black spaceship-which would have been impractical for this movie; so we came up with a dark military green. I had an idea that was carried out beautifully by [[Ron Gress]]. Ron painted a giant Klingon symbol on the underbelly of the ship. It was a revision of the old Klingon symbol."(''[[Starlog (magazine)|Starlog]]'', No.32, March 1980, p.63)</blockquote>
 
In the process the ''D7''-class became the ''K'tinga''-class. The most significant change in the design of the ''K't'inga'' model was its more detailed surface, so that it would look more believable on the movie screen. The ''K't'inga''-class cruiser sequence shots for ''Star Trek: The Motion Picture'' were shot under the supervision of Dykstra (''[[Cinefex]]'', No.1, 1980, pp.4-34). The footage taken for this movie were the only ones taken of the model in this finish[http://www.modelermagic.com/?p=1926]. Later appearances in {{film|2}} and ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' were stock footage taken from this shoot.
 
 
For {{film|6}} the original studio model, in 1991, underwent extensive modification to become [[Gorkon]]'s flagship {{IKS|Kronos One}}. Modifications, done at the [[Industrial Light & Magic]] model shop by model-makers [[Bill George]], [[Mark Moore]] and [[John Goodson]], involved a new paint scheme and gold colored metal etched ornaments applied all over the model[http://www.modelermagic.com/?p=1611]. As George recalled:
 
<blockquote>"(...)Mark and I sent out to the library for books on military hardware; and out of that research, we came up with the concept that when Klingons return victorious from battle, they add some new piece of equipment or new graphics to their ships. We chose medieval armor as both our color palette and our design springboard and devised this regal and ornate looking paint job, which everyone liked and approved, so we transferred that look onto the model."(''[[Cinefex]]'', no.49, 1992, p.49)</blockquote>
 
In addition the warp engines were outfitted with internal lighting visible through newly applied jagged slotted patterns to the hull. In this finish the model would be used only twice more, in {{DS9|The Way of the Warrior}} and in {{VOY|Flashback}}, as [[Kang's battle cruiser (2293)|Kang's battle cruiser]]. In the 'Special Features' segment on disc seven of the [[VOY Season 3 DVD]] entitled ''Flashback to "Flashback"'', there is a 0:02:45 segment with [[Dan Curry]] discussing the filming of the encounter between the {{USS|Excelsior}} and Kang's battle cruiser in the [[Azure Nebula]]. In 1993 the model was on loan to [[Smithsonian Institution]] for their [[Star Trek Smithsonian Exhibit]], where it was shortly re-united with its "mother", the original ''D7''-class model.[http://startrekpropauthority.blogspot.com/2009/05/star-trek-at-smithsonian-matt-jefferies.html]
 
 
[[File:TMPKlingonPatent.jpg|thumb|Design patent image.]]
 
[[File:K't'inga class at christie's.jpg|thumb|left|The model at aution in its ''Kronos One'' livery.]]
 
A [[Design patents|design patent]], No. D263856, was issued by the US Patent and Trademark Office for the ''K't'inga'' on 4 April 1982 (there called a "toy spaceship") noted Andrew Probert as the sole "inventor" of the design.
 
 
The original physical studio model was eventually listed as {{stala|1778-0996|Lot #996}} in the [[40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection]] [[Star Trek auctions|auction]], where it was given an estimated sale price of $3,000 to $5,000; it ultimately sold for $85,000 ($102,000 with premium) on 7 October 2006. After its acquirement the owner hired [[Ed Miarecki]]'s company, [[FX Models]], to do restoration work and to build a custom made display cabinet for the model.[http://www.edmiarecki.com/starships/klingon-battlecruiser-restoration/]
 
 
=====Other physical models=====
 
[[File:Ktinga at Qualor II.jpg|thumb|Unnamed ''K't'inga'' at the Surplus Depot Z-15.]]
 
Though the ''K't'ingas'' shown in ''The Next Generation'' were all stock-footage taken from ''The Motion Picture'', there was one exception with the appearance of an [[Unnamed K't'inga class starships#Qualor II hulk|unnamed ''K't'inga''-class]] at the [[Surplus Depot Z-15]] in {{TNG|Unification I}}, where a shot of the ship was used not covered by the footage. For the shot [[Gregory Jein]], assisted by [[Bruce MacRae]] and [[Scott Schneider]] built a separate model, using a set of the 1977 three feet molds of the ''D7'' Jein owned.[http://www.jetcafe.org/bruce/portfolio/TV_Shows2/pages/ST-Next_Generation-04.htm] This model has been on tour in 1996 and 1997, appearing amongst others in the 1996 LA Star Trek Convention and in the ''BOSS Film Studios' model shop expo '97'' in Los Angeles and seemed, a bit surprisingly perhaps considering the effort that went into the later "The Way of the Warrior" episode, not to have been used since in subsequent ''Star Trek'' productions.
 
 
In "Way of the Warrior" several other physicals models of the ''K'tinga'' were used for the massive battle scene, supervised by [[Dan Curry]], [[Gary Hutzel]] and [[Glenn Neufeld]]. These however were modified commercially available [[Playmates Toys]] {"''We had to take out the sound effects''", according to [[Judy Elkins]]), [[Hallmark]] Christmas ornaments and [[AMT/Ertl]] [[Star Trek model kits]] ("''which blew up '''real''' good''") (''[[Cinefantastique]]'', Volume 28, No.4/5, p.72 and [[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion]], p.263). Being the first mass battle scene ever shown on Star Trek, it was also the last one entirely done with physical models (save for a few shots with a CGI-''Defiant'', the only one available at the time). Effects supervisor [[David Stipes]] had the procedure repeated with model kits for {{DS9|Call to Arms}}, the last time physical models of the ''K't'inga'' were used.[http://groups.google.nl/group/rec.arts.startrek.tech/msg/b7b8c22921513d79]
 
 
The heavily battle damaged {{IKS|B'Moth}} as seen in {{e|Soldiers of the Empire}} was a yet another separately built model by Greg Jein, again using his set of the 1977 three feet molds of the ''D7''. This model was on tour in 1997 shortly after filming and could be seen at the ''Star Trek'' Convention in Pasadena, 1997.
 
 
=====CGI model=====
 
[[File:Voroks battle cruiser-fore, Unexpected.jpg|thumb|Foundation's CGI model in action.]]
 
A low resolution [[CGI]] model of the K'tinga was build at [[Foundation Imaging]] by [[Jose Perez]] for later appearances in ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine|Deep Space Nine]]'' and {{VOY|Prophecy}} (although it is there misrepresented as a ''D7''-class vessel), making its debut in {{DS9|The Changing Face of Evil}}.[http://drexfiles.wordpress.com/2009/07/10/eyecandy-23/#comment-16829] The CGI model was later enhanced by [[Adam Lebowitz]] and [[Robert Bonchune]] for representation in their book [[Star Trek: Starship Spotter]].
 
 
Apart form its "misuse" in the ''Voyager'' episode, the model was also "misused" as [[Vorok's battle cruiser]] in the later television episode, {{ENT|Unexpected}}, where it was to be supposed to represent a more than a century old design prior to the ''K't'inga''-design.
 
   
 
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The ''K't'inga''-class studio model that appeared in {{VOY|Prophecy}} was incorrectly identified as a "D7 class cruiser" in the dialog. According to writer [[Mike Sussman]], he had assumed the D7 studio model created for {{e|Trials and Tribble-ations}} was going to be used in the episode. In post production, the special effects staff instead used a low resolution [[CGI model]] of a ''K't'inga''-class to represent the ship in the story, rather than the D7 model, as described. Sussman stated that if he had known that the ''K't'inga'' model was going to used, he would have (re)written the script so as to avoid this discrepancy. For more information on that particular vessel, see [[Kohlar's battle cruiser]].
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The ''K't'inga''-class studio model that appeared in {{e|Prophecy}} was incorrectly identified as a "D7 class cruiser" in the dialog. According to writer [[Mike Sussman]], he had assumed the D7 studio model created for {{e|Trials and Tribble-ations}} was going to be used in the episode. In post production, the special effects staff instead used a low resolution [[CGI model]] of a ''K't'inga''-class to represent the ship in the story, rather than the D7 model, as described. Sussman stated that if he had known that the ''K't'inga'' model was going to used, he would have (re)written the script so as to avoid this discrepancy. For more information on that particular vessel, see [[Kohlar's battle cruiser]].
   
 
The same low-resolution CGI ''K't'inga''-class model was later used as an alternative to the "D4-class" model that was designed to appear in {{ENT|Unexpected}}, nearly [[2151|120 years before]] the original appearance of the vessel. For more information on that vessel and model, see [[Vorok's battle cruiser]].
 
The same low-resolution CGI ''K't'inga''-class model was later used as an alternative to the "D4-class" model that was designed to appear in {{ENT|Unexpected}}, nearly [[2151|120 years before]] the original appearance of the vessel. For more information on that vessel and model, see [[Vorok's battle cruiser]].
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* [http://starshipmodeler.com/trek/movietech.htm Klingon ''K'tinga''-class Cruiser] at [http://starshipmodeler.com StarshipModeler.com] - includes over eighty close-up images of the actual shooting models from ''Star Trek: The Motion Picture'' and ''Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country''
 
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* {{exastris|page=/articles/klingon-battlecruiser.htm|title=The Everlasting Battlecruiser}} - a comprehensive look at the lineage of the legendary Klingon battle cruiser
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The K't'inga-class battle cruiser was a primary class of warship in service with the Klingon Imperial Fleet in the late 23rd century and with the Klingon Defense Force in the mid-to-late 24th century.

History

File:Constitution and ktinga.jpg

Escorted by a Constitution-class cruiser

Introduced in the early 2270s, the K't'inga-class cruiser was considered one of the most powerful warships in the Klingon Defense Forces, even serving as a flagship of the Imperial Fleet for a time during the 2290s. (Star Trek: The Motion Picture; Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)

K't'inga-class cruisers were in service as early as the 2270s, when the Epsilon IX station recorded the destruction of three K't'inga-class vessels by the V'Ger entity. (Star Trek: The Motion Picture) Starfleet's interest in the K't'inga-class cruiser was such that in 2285, the class of ship appeared in the Kobayashi Maru training scenario at Starfleet Academy. (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)

For nearly a century, the K't'inga-class cruiser proved to be a rugged, sturdy design that saw continuous use. In that aspect they were much like their Federation counterparts the Excelsior-class and Miranda-class starships, whose usefulness outlived contemporaries such as the Constitution-class cruiser.

With marked improvements, these warships saw continuous use as front-line and border patrol ships throughout the Second Klingon-Federation War and the Dominion War of the early-2370s. (DS9: "The Way of the Warrior", "Soldiers of the Empire", "Call to Arms") They were not always the ship of choice for all missions, however, as more agile craft like the Klingon Bird-of-Prey were better suited for some tasks. (DS9: "Once More Unto the Breach")

Technical data

The K't'inga-class cruiser was one of the most advanced and versatile warships in the Klingon Imperial Fleet. Although the tactical effectiveness of the K't'inga relative to other ships was never firmly established in true canon, it was capable of challenging a Constitution class cruiser without fear (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country), threatening an Excelsior class cruiser in a stand-off situation, and in small numbers it could inflict severe damage on an Excelsior class cruiser (VOY: "Flashback").

Physical arrangement

IKS Amar bridge dome

The bridge section, which connects to the aft section via a neck support

The outboard plan of the K't'inga design incorporated the same basic shape and classic design lineage dating back over one hundred years to the D5 class battle cruiser. (ENT: "Marauders", et al.) The K't'inga-cruiser was a direct offshoot in design-lineage from the venerable D7 class battle cruiser introduced sometime prior to 2267. (TOS: "Errand of Mercy", et al.)

The bulk of the ship's overall mass was incorporated in the aft section of the ship. The bridge module was located on a bulbous forward section, which was separated from the aft section by a relatively thin connective section that attached to and flared into the aft section. Located on the caudal section of the ship were the ship's impulse engines. Jutting from below the port and starboard side of the ship's aft section were the ship's warp nacelles.

Aside from possessing a slightly sleeker shape and contour than its D7-class predecessor, the most notable design variations between the two classes included a less bulbous forward section, a larger bridge dome, differently-designed warp nacelles, and more extensive external hull plating. (Star Trek: The Motion Picture, et al.)

Tactical systems

The weapon systems aboard the K't'inga-class cruisers have included phasers, disruptors, photon torpedo launchers, and concussive charges. (TNG: "The Emissary"; DS9: "The Way of the Warrior"; Star Trek: The Motion Picture; VOY: "Flashback")

The torpedo launchers included one torpedo tube in the forward section, and one aft. The forward torpedo bay was located below the bridge, in the foremost part of the ship, while the aft torpedo bay was located between the impulse engines. During the arming sequence, the interior perimeter of the torpedo tube area glowed a bright red until the torpedo or torpedoes were fired. (Star Trek: The Motion Picture; Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan; Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)

This class of ship was also equipped with two forward mounted phasers. (TNG: "The Emissary") This phaser and torpedo weaponry was considered state of the art during the 2290s. They were no match for a Galaxy-class starship of the 2360s, but were, however, more than a match for any weakly-defended colony or outpost at the time. (TNG: "The Emissary")

By the late 24th century, K't'inga-class battle cruisers had been retrofitted to keep up with the advances of technology. In the 2370s, their forward torpedo launchers included a powerful disruptor emitter, allowing these vessels to remain formidable adversaries. (DS9: "The Way of the Warrior", "Rules of Engagement")

The red directed energy weapons seen in "The Way of the Warrior" and "Rules of Engagement" were identified as disruptors in the script of "The Way of The Warrior". [1]
Star Trek: Starship Spotter identifies 8 and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual identifies 6 disruptors on the K't'inga.

Cloaking device

These vessels also had incorporated, like many Klingon starships of the time, a cloaking device, which hid them from detection in most evasive situations. (TNG: "The Emissary"; DS9: "The Way of the Warrior")

K't'inga-class cruisers underwent several cloak upgrades during their years of service. Those cruisers equipped with cloaks installed prior to 2290 were known for the particular weakness of not being 100% efficient at blocking gamma radiation. (TNG: "The Emissary")

Propulsion systems

USS Excelsior and Kang's cruiser faceoff

Facing off with an Excelsior-class cruiser; clearly visible are the vessel's impulse engines and starboard warp nacelle

The warp drive of the K't'inga-class enabled it to reach the speed of warp 5. (TNG: "Heart of Glory", "The Emissary")

During an encounter between the USS Enterprise-D and the IKS T'Ong, Enterprise chief engineer Geordi La Forge figured that the Enterprise could probably knock out the T'Ong's warp engines without damaging the rest of the ship, as a means of disabling the vessel. (TNG: "The Emissary")

Additional systems

Some K't'inga-class cruisers were equipped with cryonic technology, which allowed crews of the late 23rd century to be placed in cryogenic sleep for long voyages. (TNG: "The Emissary")

Interior design

Kronos one-corridor

Main corridor of the Kronos One

The primary color scheme aboard K't'inga-class cruisers was distinctively earth-tone colors, such as beige and gray.

In contrast to the corridors found aboard contemporary vessels, such as the Bird-of-Prey, these vessels were considerably spacious in size. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)

Main bridge

The configuration of the darkened main bridge design of the K't'inga-class cruiser set the tone for many of the later Klingon bridge layouts, including the later Bird-of-Prey and Vor'cha-class cruisers.

The main bridge was located at the top portion of the forward section of the vessel. Located in the front of the bridge, against the forward bulkhead, was the ship's main viewscreen, used by the ship's captain.

Featured in the center of the bridge, on a raised platform, directly behind the viewscreen was the command chair, which had the ability to swivel 360 degrees. This positioning provided the commanding officer an unobstructed view of the screen, as well as allowed the commander to visually monitor all bridge operations.

Directly behind the command chair were two manned consoles. The port side position had control over the viewscreen display and could take the ship into evasive maneuvers (as with helm control on a Constitution-class ship. Lastly, at the rear of the bridge were two pivoting weapons targeting stations, which contained the ship's targeting systems. (Star Trek: The Motion Picture)

Andrew Probert's conceptualization of what lurked beneath the battle cruiser's oddly-shaped bridge helped set the Klingon style for all the Star Trek productions to follow. According to the text commentary by Mike Okuda in the director's edition of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, the Klingon interiors were intended to be "a contrast to the clean, sleek Enterprise interiors seen later" in the movie.

An alternate bridge style was also used on ships by the early 2360s. It featured the captain's chair at the back of a smokey and dimly lit bridge with banners of the Federation and Klingon Empire on the rear wall. (TNG: "Heart of Glory")

Transporter room

Kronos one transporter room

Transporter room

The transporter room aboard a K't'inga-class cruiser contained five transporter pads, arranged linearly.

At an angle, and to the right of the pads, was the transporter control console, with an operator's chair; to the left was the doorway. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)

The transporter room was a repainted set borrowed from The Next Generation. (Charting the Undiscovered Country: The Making of Trek VI, pg. 59)

Stateroom

Kronos one stateroom

Stateroom

The stateroom aboard the Kronos One was the Klingon Chancellor Gorkon's private dining and conference room. This room featured a large transparent pedestal-table, with an overhead chandelier, set on a raised platform with surrounding chairs. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)

The appearance of stateroom was designed to accommodate the wirework that was used for the filming of the anti-gravity scene. According to cinematographer Hiro Narita, "I knew that the plainer the wall, the more noticeable the wires would appear against it, so I suggested that by darkening the wall and adding a pattern to it, we could create enough visual confusion that the camera might not see the wires." (Charting the Undiscovered Country: The Making of Trek VI, pg. 61)

Ships commissioned

Named
Unnamed
Uncertain

Appendices

Appearances

Background information

Origins

In the Star Trek: Phase II script, written by Harold Livingston, entitled "In Thy Image", the three Klingon warships were identified as Koro-class. They were later changed to K't'inga-class in Gene Roddenberry's novelization of Star Trek: The Motion Picture.

Although this designation was never referenced in any on-screen displays or dialog, it was adopted by the Star Trek Encyclopedia, where it was referred to as a "conjectural designation." Nevertheless, the designation had been recognized by the production staff as this design's name.

According to the Star Trek: Star Charts ("United Federation of Planets IV"), one possible origin for the name was the star system K't'inga. This was a single star system. K't'inga was a M class star with a magnitude of +9. This system was the site of a battle. It was located in or near Klingon space.

Studio model

See K't'inga-class model.

Interior

K't'inga class bridge design sketches by Andrew Probert

Probert's design sketches of the bridge.

Klingon bridge concept art

Bridge concept design

K't'inga class bridge layout sketches by Andrew Probert

Bridge layout concept

In the words of The Motion Picture's special photographic effects director, Douglas Trumbull, the Klingon battle cruiser interior should look like "an enemy submarine in World War II that's been out at sea for too long." (Star Trek: The Motion Picture (The Director's Edition)) Probert recalled, "Doug wanted something like the interior of a Japanese submarine; he wanted a bridge suspended between big shock-absorbing supports, with mechanically operating stations for the crewmen. For my own guidance, I worked up a sketch showing the orientation of the bridge within the shape of the ship. I came up with a design that apparently everybody was happy with, and Doug brought in an art director for the construction of the Klingon bridge-who added some outstanding ideas of his own. In my humble opinion, the Klingon bridge is the most exciting set in the movie."(Starlog, No.32, March 1980, p.63)

The movies Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Star Trek: The Undiscovered Country both heavily featured the interior of the K't'inga-class cruiser – the only glimpses we've had into one of the oldest, yet most unexplored designs featured on Star Trek.

Technical Manual

The following information of specifications and defenses comes exclusively from the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual:

  • Production Base: Qo'noS Orbital Factory Base
  • Type: Heavy Cruiser
  • Accommodation: 800 plus flight crew and troops
  • Power Plant: One M/A warp system; two impulse systems
  • Dimensions: Length, 349.54 meters; beam, 251.76 meters; height, 98.41 meters
  • Mass: 760,000 metric tonnes
  • Performance: Warp 9.6
  • Armament: Six ship-mounted disruptors; two torpedo launchers

Inconsistencies

The K't'inga-class studio model that appeared in "Prophecy" was incorrectly identified as a "D7 class cruiser" in the dialog. According to writer Mike Sussman, he had assumed the D7 studio model created for "Trials and Tribble-ations" was going to be used in the episode. In post production, the special effects staff instead used a low resolution CGI model of a K't'inga-class to represent the ship in the story, rather than the D7 model, as described. Sussman stated that if he had known that the K't'inga model was going to used, he would have (re)written the script so as to avoid this discrepancy. For more information on that particular vessel, see Kohlar's battle cruiser.

The same low-resolution CGI K't'inga-class model was later used as an alternative to the "D4-class" model that was designed to appear in ENT: "Unexpected", nearly 120 years before the original appearance of the vessel. For more information on that vessel and model, see Vorok's battle cruiser.

Apocrypha

  • The K't'inga-class was also seen several times in the Star Trek newspaper comic strip.
  • According to the instruction manual for Star Trek: Klingon Academy, some K't'inga's are refitted D7s. It also details how the new design was cast into doubt within the Empire, following the loss of three ships during the V'Ger incident, until details of the Federation's encounter with the entity came to light, revealing its immense power.
  • For the month of September in the calendar Star Trek: Ships of the Line (2002), the IKS Kahless, a K't'inga-class battle cruiser, was identified as the last command of Dahar Master Kor. Under his command, the Kahless won many victories.

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