cross-posted from: https://startrek.website/post/19150268
The Parliament just feels like a more beautiful version of the Nebula - it is rather elegant while keeping that Galaxy-class kitbash feel, combined with a bit of Miranda in the square edges of the saucer and a smidge of Sovereign in the nacelles. Nebula just looks derpy by comparison
True, Nebula and Parliament have a bit different purposes. However, other than nacelles, they actually seem to be about the same size interior-wise (based on some very Memory Beta info).
I know “infinite diversity in infinite combinations” is beautiful sentiment, but maybe dial it back when it comes to pick 'n mix starship designs. “It’s a whole new design! We run the nacelles right through the crew quarters, thus eliminating the need for an engineering hull!”