The Romulan equivalent of the Federation Excelsior, the Vas'Deletham Heavy Cruiser was widely used within the Romulan Star Empire in the late 23rd Century. With medium disruptors facing in all directions, the Vas'Deletham can deliver heavy damage to a target in any arc.

Vas'Deletham Cruisers rarely travelled only, being operated solely as part of a larger fleet. Romulan battlegroups led by these cruisers are formidable opponents even for Federation fleets of the era.

The Romulans slowly retired the Vas'Deletham Heavy Cruiser from mainline service after the development of the heavy disruptor. However, the hull was still popular among Romulan captains and remained in service as support for larger and more capable warships such as the D'deridex Warbird.