The USS Zion

2379
Qul Tuq built the first of a new class of ship, the Sovereign class. This was to be the Federation's planned replacement for the Galaxy class, but when a quarter of the Federation's R&D team joined the Maquis, they destroyed the Federation's half-built Sovereign class ship, and brought all the plans of the Sovereign class with them. This was a devastating blow against the Federation's starship program. When the Maquis realised what this R&D coup would do for them, they focused all their resources on building this ship. After only 6 months, it was finished. Built also with an advanced cloak, it was one of the most dangerous ships in the quadrant. The Federation had lost the advantage that they were planning on.

In 2382 The Maquis alliance produced 2 more ships. The USS-Scorpion and later the USS Zion. Both ships were equipped with the latest technology

The Scorpion was finished before the Zion and has been engaged in active duty ever since.