The Deresus class was a type of heavy scout that saw service in the Romulan Star Navy during the 24th century. (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 5: Starships of the Romulan Star Empire) The Deresus consisted of a solid, rectangular primary hull with a small command hull at the forward end. Wing pylons projected straight out to the side and held the ship's war nacelle]]s. The Deresus was originally powered by a standard matter/anti-matter warp drive.