Defiant-Alpha

The Defiant-Alpha is a heavily-modified version of the original Defiant-class prototype. She has heavier armor plating, upgraded engines and weaponry, and a third nacelle housed in a fin on her back.

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The Defiant-Alpha is basically a Defiant-class ship on steroids. She's slightly bigger than the original, due in part to her heavier armor. This armor is made of a material called Kevloid. Phaser and laser beams will bounce right off this metal without inflicting any damage. Like her departed predecessor, the Defiant-Alpha also features a cloaking device. Another upgrade to this ship includes pop-out weapon modules, which are placed forward of the nacelle cowlings. These weapons pop out without giving the enemy any warning, then pound the enemy relentlessly.