Inspired by @Checker222's thread here, I was wondering how the events of VOY transpire if Voyager herself was a different class of vessel? It's probably fair to suggest that if she were a Galaxy class ship, or an Akira, or a Nebula, or anything bigger with more resources, that she handles the likes of the Kazon with more ease. I mean, Voyager's biggest problem with the Kazon was when having to face them in numbers, a larger, more powerful ship might not be so vulnerable.
I'm trying to think if a larger ship might actually be at any sort of disadvantage, the only thing I can think of is that a bigger ship might attract more attention, but let's face it, Voyager was attracting attention regardless.
If she's a Defiant class vessel, she would certainly have the firepower to overcome most initial obstacles, but such a small crew, in such a confined space, with little room for a hydroponics bay, and none of the amenities that an Intrepid class ship has. Might the crew go a bit stir-crazy in those circumstances?
I'm trying to think if a larger ship might actually be at any sort of disadvantage, the only thing I can think of is that a bigger ship might attract more attention, but let's face it, Voyager was attracting attention regardless.
If she's a Defiant class vessel, she would certainly have the firepower to overcome most initial obstacles, but such a small crew, in such a confined space, with little room for a hydroponics bay, and none of the amenities that an Intrepid class ship has. Might the crew go a bit stir-crazy in those circumstances?