The Federation and Klingon War of the 2256-57 highlighted the weaknesses of the aging Federation Class Dreadnought. Launched in 2263 the Foley Class Command Dreadnought proved to be a vast improvement. Once Starfleet Command issued requirements for the fleet modernization in the 2270ms. the Foley Classes were the first on the list.
Rusted Gear Starship Engineering Fleet Yards Launched the first re-fitted Foley Class on the 10th anniversary of the classes first launch. The Foley Class became a test-bed starship for many of the new technologyms being fielded at the time. This would vastly speed up the Heavy Cruiser re-fit of the USS Enterprise enabling it to be launched far ahead of schedule to face the threat of V"GER. The Dominion war would again see the Foley Class pressed into service. While not on the front lines. the Foley Classes commanded all Starfleet Commandms supply lines, thus ensuring victory.
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