Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection #143 Merchantman

The Merchantman was a small warp-powered freighter or cargo vessel, that was in use in the 23rd century. It had a flared bow that tapered into a narrower central section, which resembles a ray-like sea creature. It was enclosed in a protective outer rusty-red paneling that shielded the entire front half of the vessel with warp nacelles fitted below the main body.

In the accompanying magazine, we detail the design specifications and exclusive concept designs, plus explore the ship on screen.