The New Orleans-class frigate is a very capable mid-sized starship developed in the 2340s and built up until the Battle of Wolf 359, when Starfleet's starship design ethos took a more militarized turn. They are no longer built, but remain in active service. One of four classes that served as testbeds for the Galaxy-class explorer and Nebula-class heavy cruiser, they are the most capable, most successful, and most numerous of the smaller cousins in this family. Specifically, the New Orleans was the prototype for the tactical systems in use by these larger ships.

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