Since we are now operating along the Romulan Neutral Zone, it seems appropriate to share some information about the primary Romulan vessel design – the “warbird”.
Starfleet Intelligence has determined this vessel is known as the “D’deridex-class”, and it has a length roughly twice as long as the Enterprise-D. It also has two torpedo launchers (one forward and one aft), and at least ten powerful disruptor emitters spread across the hull. Analysis suggests a crew size of between 1,500-2,500 personnel.
In addition, this class of ship has a cloaking device, although, the vessel does not appear to be capable of firing while cloaked. The warbird is also limited in speed to the equivalent of our warp 8. Romulans have not advanced as far as the Federation in propulsion technology, however, their massive array of disruptors and cloaking device, make this warbird a fearsome combat vessel.
I sincerely hope we never have to meet one in battle.
-Lieutenant Sam Archer
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October 21, 2364 -- (Original Devron Timeline)