A Dreadnought-class ship could also launch drones that in turn were capable of launching several photon torpedoes before crashing into a target. They could rotate and launch a volley of torpedoes at various firing arcs from aft to forward of the ship. The weapon systems also included massive swivel-mounted torpedo launchers that could be deployed from under the saucer section from behind protective armor plating. Single hits could penetrate through the shields and cause major hull breaches to a Constitution-class starship. The powerful discharges from these weapons arced indirectly at the target and could be fired while the ship was at warp. The weapon systems included an array of advanced phaser emitters. The ship was extremely durable and could remain intact even after the internal detonation of 72 photon torpedoes and a high speed collision with a city. The deflector dish could be covered by protective armor plates while the ship was not traveling at warp speeds to defend the dish from damage during a battle. While most other Starfleet ships were multirole designs for combat, exploration and research, the Dreadnought-class ships were designed solely for combat. The weapons were significantly more advanced than contemporary Constitution-class weaponry. Khan was involved with designing the weapons for the Dreadnought-class. Also, in stark contrast to the Enterprise bridge, the Dreadnought's bridge was very dark – in lieu of bright lighting and shining white walls, the bridge was largely black, though still well lit.
Use of AI systems allowed for the operation of the starship's navigation and propulsion subsystems via voice commands.
Under extreme circumstances, Dreadnought-class vessels could be operated by the captain single-handedly. Its design utilized highly advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems to reduce the number of crew needed to operate the vessel. The bridge of a Dreadnought ship was small and cramped compared to the more spacious bridge of the Constitution-class. It had advanced weapon and propulsion capabilities allowing it to engage other vessels while traveling at warp velocities. This class was designed to be operated by a minimal crew, one person if necessary.
The Dreadnought-class was roughly twice the size of a Constitution-class starship.
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