With that said, you really need to do some damage, whether solo or in a group, so finding ways to do the best damage possible is truly important. When you're looking for a ship, you're primarily looking for the best BOFF (Bridge Officer) station layout and Console layout for your style of play.
But, let me expound for any non-romulan players and people that want to test new builds or ideas - even players that want to solo and have a great combination of durability and survivability. Really this post could begin and end with one ship: The Scimitar Dreadnought Warbird.