It's the end of the 23rd century, and with it comes a new era of cooperation between long time adversaries the Federation and Klingon Empire. Praxis the moon of Qo'Nos, homeworld of the Klingon people, explodes in an industrial accident. With it's loss Qo'Nos is massively affected and an estimated 50 years of life is estimated for the planet, the heart of the Klingon Empire is dying. Gorkon the then Chancellor and leader of the Klingon Empire, understands that to survive the Empire can no longer stay in a state of cold war with the Federation, and so extends peace offerings to the Federation. But not all are happy with the new found friendship and peace that was given birth at the Khitomer Conference. Both from outside and within, there is dissension, forces unhappy with the shift of power within the quadrant.
Based on the older Saladin class, which is now part of the reserve fleet, the Akula was designed and built in the mid 2270's after intelligence reports indicated new destroyer class vessels being produced by both the Klingon and Romulan Empires. The Akula was designed to be easy and quickly produced, in large numbers and to be easily repaired. By the mid 2280's a large amount of Akula's were in service.
I took the opportunity to slightly re-design the Akula as I did with the Abbe. This included adding in a shuttlebay and some more room for living and work purposes.
Model and Textures by Majestic
the shuttle-bay section may not be canon, but it looks better this way
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