IKS Rotarran
| IKS Rotarran | |
|---|---|
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| Class | Klingon Bird-of-Prey |
| Affiliation | Klingon Defense Force |
| Status | Active (2375) |
The IKS Rotarran was a Klingon Bird-of-Prey in service during the 2370s.
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Service on the Cardassian border
During the Klingon-Cardassian War, the Rotarran spent two years as part of the occupation force patrolling against the Cardassian fleet.
In mid-2373, the Rotarran was forced to retreat along with the rest of the Klingon fleet when the Cardassian Union joined the Dominion.
Martok's captaincy of the Rotarran
In late 2373, General Martok was assigned command of the Rotarran by the Klingon High Council.
Reviewing his crew's personnel reports, Martok likened the report to a prison record, with remarks such as "dishonorable conduct," "lack of respect," and "dereliction of duty." He vowed to restore honor to the Rotarran and make it a ship worthy of the Empire.
Service during the Dominion War
Duty with the Second Fleet
Following the Second Battle of Deep Space 9, the Rotarran and Defiant joined the Second Fleet.
After the completion of the personnel transfer, Martok received orders to escort a convoy of Klingon cargo vessels to Donatu V, a two-day journey. En route, Martok conducted battle drills to train the reflexes of his new crew.
The Rotarran later assisted the Defiant in destroying two Dominion ships. Following a recall to Starbase 375, Martok and Worf return to Qo'noS aboard the Rotarran to make a plea to Chancellor Gowron, on behalf of Captain Sisko. It was their intention to convince Gowron that he must commit the Klingon Defense Forces to join the combined Federation fleet in their attempt to retake Deep Space 9. After some convincing, Martok and Worf were able to persuade Gowron to spare some ships for Operation Return. Mid-battle, the Klingon fleet, led by the Rotarran, joined the fray and effectively opened a hole in the Dominion lines.
Duty with the Ninth Fleet
One week after the Rotarran's return to DS9, General Martok was promoted to "Supreme Commander" of the Ninth Fleet. By the end of the same week, most of the crew was transferred to the battle cruiser IKS Ya'Vang, which had taken heavy losses in previous engagements.
In late 2374, Martok lead an attack wing of Klingon warships from aboard the Rotarran during the First Battle of Chin'toka.
In 2375, the Rotarran's cloaking device was stolen by Quark and Rom to be delivered to Ezri Tigan, a Trill mercenary in the mirror universe in exchange for the release of Grand Nagus Zek.
