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{{Specifications
| image = [[Image:Monarchclass.png|350px]]
| name = Monarch
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| role = Heavy Cruiser
| precedingclass =
| succeedingclass =
| dateentered = 2390
| expectedruration = 
| expectedrefit = 100 years
| timeresupply = 3-5 years
| crewcomplement = 800 persons
*136 officers
*664 enlisted
| emergencycap = 1,200 persons
| length = 525 meters
| width = 260 meters
| diameter = 
| height = 130 meters
| decks = 14 decks
| propulsionsystem = 
* matter/anti-matter warp drive
| cruisespeed = Warp 7.5
| maxspeed = Warp 9.25
| emergencyspeed = Warp 9.9 (for 12 hours)
| energyweapons =
*phaser arrays
| torplaunchers = 
*torpedo launchers
| torppayload =
*photon torpedoes
*quantum torpedoes
*probes
| shields = 
*standard shielding system
| defense = 
*ablative hull armor
*duranium/tritanium double hull
*structural integrity field
| facilities = 
*1 shuttlebay
| auxcraft =
*8 shuttlecraft
*6 maintenance craft
| msd = 
}}

The '''''Monarch''-class''' starship was introduced by the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] [[Starfleet]] in the late [[memoryalpha:24th century|24th century]]. It was intended as a companion to the [[Sovereign class|''Sovereign''-class]] similar to how the [[Nebula class|''Nebula''-class]] was for the [[Galaxy class|''Galaxy''-class]].

==History==
Of the many designs to come out of the mid-[[memoryalpha:24th century|24th century]], the [[Nebula class|''Nebula''-class]] was arguably one of the most successful. This was due, in no small part, to its durability and reliance on components shared with the venerable [[Galaxy class|''Galaxy''-class]]. However, of even greater significance was the versatility offered by the modular pod attached to the ventral side of its saucer section. This pod allowed the ''Nebula'', with relatively minimal time in spacedock, to convert from one role to the next for rapid re-deployment into the field.

Although [[Starfleet]] was understandably hesitant to replace such a successful design so "soon" after initial deployment, they also realized continued development was essential to preventing the kinds of losses endured during the [[memoryalpha:Dominion War|Dominion War]]. And so, the [[memoryalpha:Starfleet Corps of Engineers|Starfleet Corps of Engineers]] was tasked to design a successor for the ''Nebula'' that would be a companion to the [[Sovereign class|''Sovereign''-class]]. It was hoped this pairing would give the new ''Monarch''-class a similarly high chance of success as its predecessor.

Work began in 2384 with the keel of the ''USS Monarch'' begin laid at the [[memoryalpha:40 Eridani A Starfleet Construction Yards|''40 Eridani A Starfleet Construction Yards'']] shortly after the destruction of [[memoryalpha:Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards|''Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards'']] in 2385. Engineers encountered some delays due to logistical issues as well as time needed to properly test the available pods that the ''Monarch''-class could use. However, shakedown and testing were successfully completed in 2390 and Starfleet approved serial production that year.

==Mission and Purpose==
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==Shipboard Life==
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==Ships Commissioned==
*''USS Monarch''
*[[USS Hornet|''USS Hornet'']] (NCC-94650)

==Appendices==

===Background Information===
*The ''Monarch''-class is a non-canon starship design based on a model kitbash and rendered by online user [http://jaggd.artstation.com Jaggd] as a commission for Pegasus Fleet.
*The ''Monarch''-class was introduced to the Pegasus Fleet community by the resources team in December 2020. The name was chosen by vote of the Pegasus Fleet membership with history and specifications created by the team.

===Writing Notes===
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==Related Links==


[[Category:Federation starship classes]]
[[Category:Heavy Cruisers]]