3788 Scale Frax X-Ship X-Command Cruiser (CCX) MGL

The Frax are a simulator empire used to train officers of the Klingon Deep Space Fleet to handle unexpected enemies. Based on old wet-navy concepts, the weapons are disposed in turrets with Forward eXpanded and Rear eXpanded firing arcs (hence the name “Frax”).

As the Klingons began experimenting with improved technology, they received reports that their enemies (as well as their allies) were also working on such systems. Realizing that their fleets might be faced with improved technology in the near future, the Klingon High Command directed the development of several training packages to familiarize active starship commanders with the new technology and their capabilities. In the press of wartime security, most of the commanders were simply told that the progress for their training simulations were an upgrade to hone their battle skills. They were not told that the Frax ships (which were pressed into computer service for this mission) were based on specifications for the systems that were already being tested for real warships. The premier battle simulation was the X-Command Cruiser, intended to serve as the centerpiece of the new Frax battle fleet. This ship was used to test both the single ship and the X-squadron theory in the Klingon simulators. The ship was designed with slightly more firepower than the X-Ship Destroyer, but significantly less power. This may have been a reflection of an imbedded reflex of the programmers to design a ship intended to operate with consorts.

The ship is available in a variety of materials. Ships are unpainted, use standard flight stands available from many sources, and, while designed for gaming, make fine display pieces.