Tariff

The Tariff-class is what happens when the Federation decides that border security deserves capital-class investment. Three weapon mounts discourage resistance, heavy shields absorb the occasional disagreement, and the integrated scanner suite resolves cargo contents through military-grade hull plating at ranges that make jettisoning evidence impractical. The expanded cargo bay holds confiscated goods — the Federation does not waste seized merchandise, it redistributes it through official channels after a reasonable holding period and a modest handling charge. The name is deliberate — crossing Federation space without permission costs you one way or another.