The most recent success was the testing of the experimental Transwarp Engine systems tested aboard the USS Gandalf in later 2268. A variety of different warp engines have been tested aboard Wizard class ships and these engines can now be found of many Federation line vessels.
Some of the successes that can be attributed to this class of ship include the testing and certifying of the FH-10 and FH-11 phaser units as well as the FP-5 and FP-6 photon torpedoes. During any sort of testing operations, this class is escorted by a fully armed and capable vessel. The Wizard class has an advanced computer control systems that allows the ship to be flown either on a program or through the use of the Prefix Code. These ships are of modular design in the engineering and weaponry area so that different types of systems can be installed and tested.ĭue to this unique ability, this class of vessel enabled field tests of systems without using and risking ships of the line.
The Wizard class ships were designed in response to the need for a test vessel for use with new engine and weapons systems.
From Stardate Magazine, Issue 8 – October 1985
