DESIGN AND HISTORY
The Sovereign Classes launched in 2370s represented not only a capable anti-Borg starship but the strength of the Federation on diplomatic missions. However the class never really got to be used for exploration. The turbulent times demanded the very combat capable Sovereign classes on the Federation borders.
In 2373 using what they learn in the Dominion War and Borg invasion with the Sovereign class Starfleet Command launched the Swift Class Exploration Cruiser. This class was designed for purpose of return to the five year exploration, star mapping and first contact missions.
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