The IKS HIQal'Hem was a VodleQ-class heavy cruiser that saw service with the Klingon Empire during the 24th century. (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 4: Starships of the Original Series Era)
During the Klingon-Cardassian War the HIQal'Hem accounted for nearly two dozen Galor-class battle cruisers.
The ship saw service during the Dominion War. In 2374, it destroyed two Jem'Hadar battle cruisers in an engagement in the Kalandra sector. Later that year, it took part in the First Battle of Chin'toka. The ship was damaged during the Breen counteroffensive but was repaired in time to take part in the Battle of Cardassia.
| VodleQ-class starships |
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| IKS HIQal'Hem - IKS Nagh'yeq - IKS VodleQ |