One of the largest ships in the Federation fleet, the Galaxy class serves as fleet flagships and long-range exploration vessels within Starfleet. The closest thing the Federation had to a battleship design prior to the Sovereign, the Galaxy boasts an extensive array of heavy phasers and burst torpedo launchers. The Galaxy Command Ship was designed replete with the best shields, armor, and systems available to Starfleet at the time of its construction. Equally well suited for diplomacy and exploration as combat and war, the Galaxy is a true multi-purpose starship.