Excelsior-class Frigates

    The Excelsior-class Patrol Frigates was a class of two  light but well-armed Frigates in service with the Federation Navy. They were the first non-saigon-type light ships of the Federation navy (Light Ships not including carriers or battleships).

Design

    The Excelsiors were designed to be of a similar size to the Prairie-class Destroyers which they were meant to replace. They kept the same bridge layout, but change the Gunnery Layout for a more effective field of fire on Broadsides (although it does decrease forward firepower). They were also the first Trimaran since the old Sailing Ships of the Pre-Modernization Federation Navy. 

Both of the Ships were sold to the Republic of Valentino, as RVNS Excelsior and RVNS Endeavour.