D'Kora class starship
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In the Star Trek fictional universe, the D'Kora class starship, also known as the "Marauder" is the mainstay of Ferengi vessels. Though mainly used as a tradeship, the D'Kora is capable in battle, carrying photon torpedoes and disruptors. Tactically it is about half as powerful as a Galaxy class starship.
The nature of the marauder can be for many operations. Constructed by one of the Ferangi ship conglomerates, it has proved to be one of the most cost-effective vessels available. They are generally owned by the most powerful businessmen and the Ferengi Commerce Authority. They can be improved to best suit the owners demands including weapon and defensive systems. The vessels are mostly used for legal (and illegal) trade around the alpha quadrant, and later, the gamma quadrant. Some of the more powerful companies in the Ferengi Alliance use the vessels to attack other ships or colonies in the aim to steal technology or supplies which they can sell later to gain an economic advantage. A crew can also be included during a purchase, for a price.
Famous D'Kora-classes include the Krayton and the Kreetchta. It was a D'Kora class starship that Jean-Luc Picard defeated at the Battle of Maxia in 2355, while captain of the USS Stargazer (NCC-2893), using a new tactic known as the "Picard maneuver".
In the non-canon game Birth of the Federation, the Ferengi are seen using a number of new starships similar to the D'Kora class. Examples include the Tokorn Class heavy raider and the Glantor Class troop transport.
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