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Starfleet Command classifies vessels according to their primary (and, in some cases, secondary) mission profiles, which in turn determine the sizes, shapes, and systems of vessels in a particular category. A ship whose primary purpose is to explore distant star systems, will have a different shape, and different systems, than one intended to escort merchantmen in times of conflict.
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The [[Advanced Starship Design Bureau]] (ASDB) classifies vessels according to their primary mission profiles, which in turn determine the sizes, shapes, and systems of vessels in a particular category. A ship whose primary purpose is to explore distant star systems will have a different shape and different systems than one intended to escort merchantmen in times of conflict.


However, one of Starfleet's primary moral and tactical principles is that of adaptability. Thus, unlike the often more mission-dedicated vessels of the Klingon Empire or Romulan Star Empire, any Starfleet ship can perform a wide variety of missions (even ones for which it is not primarily designed). For example, a Starfleet escort will have more advanced scientific and research systems than a comparative Klingon vessel, but will not be as heavily armed. Nevertheless, Starfleet ships are best used for the primary missions for which they were created.
However, one of Starfleet's primary moral and tactical principles is that of adaptability. Thus, unlike the often more mission-dedicated vessels of the Klingon Empire or Romulan Star Empire, any Starfleet ship can perform a wide variety of missions (even ones for which it is not primarily designed). For example, a Starfleet escort will have more advanced scientific and research systems than a comparative Klingon vessel but will not be as heavily armed. Nevertheless, Starfleet ships are best used for the primary missions for which they were created.


Within any given category of vessel, subcategories exist. In many cases, subcategories include Heavy, Light, and Fast versions of the ship type.
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''Heavy'' vessels indicate a subtype which is more heavily armed and protected than the standard vessel of that category. Heavy subtypes often sacrifice a small amount of speed, maneuverability, or sensor capacity to compensate for the additional tactical systems.
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Starship classes in active service are listed below. You can also access more information about each specific type of starship by selecting from the menu on the right or read about the various [[Small Craft|small craft]] employed by Starfleet such as [[shuttlecraft]] and [[runabouts]]. Classes no longer in service are listed in the [[Historical Starship Database]].


''Light'' vessels, conversely, are not as well armed or protected as standard vessels of that category. Instead, they typically possess more sophisticated peripheral systems, such as sensors or other scientific systems, and are intended for relatively specific mission profiles.
{{UP Class Link|Oberth|Light Science Vessel • 150.81 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Nova|Surveyor • 165 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Defiant|Escort • 170.68 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Saber|Light Cruiser • 223 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Miranda|Medium Cruiser • 237.6 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Constellation|Heavy Cruiser • 310 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Intrepid|Light Explorer • 345 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Cheyenne|Medium Cruiser • 362 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Norway|Medium Cruiser • 364.77 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Steamrunner|Medium Cruiser • 375 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Chariot|Deep Space Explorer • 382 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Horizon|Research Science Vessel • 400.25 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Dakota|Medium Cruiser • 405 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Prometheus|Heavy Cruiser • 415 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Veritas|Extended-Range Medium Cruiser • 432.5 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Nebula|Explorer • 442.23 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Luna|Explorer • 454.3 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Akira|Heavy Cruiser • 464.43 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Excelsior|Explorer • 511.25 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Ambassador|Explorer • 526 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Oracle|Deep Space Science Vessel • 580 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Achilles|Heavy Cruiser • 612 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Inquiry|Heavy Cruiser • 630.94 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Galaxy|Explorer • 642.51 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Vesta|Explorer • 672 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Sovereign|Explorer • 685.3 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Juneau|Explorer • 699 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Cardiff|Explorer • 735 meters}}
{{UP Class Link|Odyssey|Explorer • 1028 meters}}


''Fast'' vessels are similar to Light ones, but concentrate on speed and maneuverability (and sometimes on the capacity to perform long-range or extended missions). Those built for defense or tactical missions often have heavier weaponry than Light ships, however. Most of the Fast categories, such as Fast Frigates and Fast Cruisers, are relatively new additions to Starfleet and have helped to redefine rapid deployment and response doctrines.
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[[Category:Starfleet ship classes|*]]
==Starfleet Starship Classifications==
* ''Explorers''
** Andromeda Class Explorer
** [[Ascendant Class]] Explorer
** [[Constitution Class]] Explorer
** Daedalus Class Explorer
** [[Galaxy Class]] Explorer
** [[Intrepid Class]] Light Explorer
** Ranger Class Explorer
** [[Sovereign Class]] Heavy Explorer
* ''Cruisers''
** [[Achilles Class]] Heavy Cruiser
** [[Akira Class]] Heavy Cruiser
** [[Ambassador Class]] Heavy Cruiser
** Apollo Class Light Cruiser
** Armstrong Class Cruiser
** Centaur Class Cruiser
** [[Challenger Class]] Light Cruiser
** Charleston Class Cruiser
** [[Cheyenne Class]] Light Cruiser
** [[Constellation Class]] Exploratory Cruiser
** Defender Class Heavy Cruiser
** [[Excelsior Class]] Exploratory Cruiser
** Curry Class Cruiser
** Istanbul Class Fast Cruiser
** Kitty Hawk Class Cruiser
** [[Miranda Class]] Cruiser
** [[Nebula Class]] Exploratory Cruiser
** [[Niagara Class]] Fast Cruiser
** Osaka Class Fast Cruiser
** [[Prometheus Class]] Heavy Cruiser
** [[Renaissance Class]] Cruiser
** Saber Class Light Cruiser
** Sequoia Class Heavy Cruiser
** Soyuz Class Cruiser
** Taurus Class Heavy Cruiser
** Wambundu Class Heavy Cruiser
** Yeager Class Light Cruiser
** Zodiac Class Cruiser
* ''Frigates''
** Ariel Class Fast Frigate
** Ashanti Class Heavy Frigate
** Bradbury Class Heavy Frigate
** Chimera Class Fast Frigate
** El Dorado Class Heavy Frigate
** [[Freedom Class]] Frigate
** Mediterranean Class Frigate
** [[New Orleans Class]] Frigate
** Newport Class Light Frigate
** [[Norway Class]] Fast Frigate
** Saladin Class Frigate
** Santa Fe Class Light Frigate
** Shi'Kahr Class Frigate
** [[Springfield Class]] Light Frigate
** [[Steamrunner Class]] Heavy Frigate
** Ukora Class Light Frigate
* ''Escorts''
** Capella Class Escort
** [[Defiant Class]] Heavy Escort
** Frontier Class Heavy Escort
** Hellespont Class Escort
** Merced Class Light Escort (Corvette)
** Nomad Class Light Escort (Corvette)
** Pinnacle Class Heavy Escort
** Pollux Class Escort
** Surak Class Escort
* ''Scouts''
** Gage Class Scout
** Hermes Class Scout
** Hokule'a Class Scout
** Mockingbird Class Scout
** Rigel Class Heavy Scout
** Talon Class Scout
** Vigilant Class Scout
* ''Specialized''
** Antares Class Surveyor
** [[Axis Class]] Search and Rescue
** Copernicus Class Surveyor
** Fermi Class Research/Laboratory Vessel
** Geneva Class Medical Vessel
** Graceful Class Medical Vessel
** Korolev Class Surveyor
** Loki Class Courier
** Noble Class Research/Laboratory Vessel
** [[Nova Class]] Research/Laboratory Vessel
** [[Oberth Class]] Surveyor
** [[Olympic Class]] Medical Vessel
** Oppenheimer Class Research/Laboratory Vessel
** Peregrine Class Fighter
** T'Pari Class Surveyor
** Voroth Class Surveyor
* ''Support/Auxiliary''
** Andes Class Tender
** Argo Class Shuttle
** [[Danube Class]] Runabout
** Deneva Class Light Transport
** Fuji Class Cargo Carrier
** Hogan Class Tug
** Iowa Class Armored Transport
** Lauro Class Tanker
** Midway Class Cargo Carrier
** Piper Class Tug
** Ptolemy Class Cargo Carrier
** Rakota Class Cargo Carrier
** Sagan Class Surveyor
** Sierra Class Impulse Tender
** Sydney Class Transport
** Ural Class Tender
** Utah Class Armored Transport
** Wei-Fa Class Tanker
** Yorkshire Class Armored Transport
 
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Advanced Starship Design Bureau Technical Database

The Advanced Starship Design Bureau (ASDB) classifies vessels according to their primary mission profiles, which in turn determine the sizes, shapes, and systems of vessels in a particular category. A ship whose primary purpose is to explore distant star systems will have a different shape and different systems than one intended to escort merchantmen in times of conflict.

However, one of Starfleet's primary moral and tactical principles is that of adaptability. Thus, unlike the often more mission-dedicated vessels of the Klingon Empire or Romulan Star Empire, any Starfleet ship can perform a wide variety of missions (even ones for which it is not primarily designed). For example, a Starfleet escort will have more advanced scientific and research systems than a comparative Klingon vessel but will not be as heavily armed. Nevertheless, Starfleet ships are best used for the primary missions for which they were created.

Advanced Starship Design Bureau

Active Starship Classes

Starship classes in active service are listed below. You can also access more information about each specific type of starship by selecting from the menu on the right or read about the various small craft employed by Starfleet such as shuttlecraft and runabouts. Classes no longer in service are listed in the Historical Starship Database.

Oberth patch.png Oberth-scale.png
Oberth Light Science Vessel • 150.81 meters
Nova patch.png Nova-scale.png
Nova Surveyor • 165 meters
Defiant patch.png Defiant-scale.png
Defiant Escort • 170.68 meters
Saber patch.png Saber-scale.png
Saber Light Cruiser • 223 meters
Miranda patch.png Miranda-scale.png
Miranda Medium Cruiser • 237.6 meters
Constellation patch.png Constellation-scale.png
Constellation Heavy Cruiser • 310 meters
Intrepid patch.png Intrepid-scale.png
Intrepid Light Explorer • 345 meters
Cheyenne patch.png Cheyenne-scale.png
Cheyenne Medium Cruiser • 362 meters
Norway patch.png Norway-scale.png
Norway Medium Cruiser • 364.77 meters
Steamrunner patch.png Steamrunner-scale.png
Steamrunner Medium Cruiser • 375 meters
Chariot patch.png Chariot-scale.png
Chariot Deep Space Explorer • 382 meters
Horizon patch.png Horizon-scale.png
Horizon Research Science Vessel • 400.25 meters
Dakota patch.png Dakota-scale.png
Dakota Medium Cruiser • 405 meters
Prometheus patch.png Prometheus-scale.png
Prometheus Heavy Cruiser • 415 meters
Veritas patch.png Veritas-scale.png
Veritas Extended-Range Medium Cruiser • 432.5 meters
Nebula patch.png Nebula-scale.png
Nebula Explorer • 442.23 meters
Luna patch.png Luna-scale.png
Luna Explorer • 454.3 meters
Akira patch.png Akira-scale.png
Akira Heavy Cruiser • 464.43 meters
Excelsior patch.png Excelsior-scale.png
Excelsior Explorer • 511.25 meters
Ambassador patch.png Ambassador-scale.png
Ambassador Explorer • 526 meters
Oracle patch.png Oracle-scale.png
Oracle Deep Space Science Vessel • 580 meters
Achilles patch.png Achilles-scale.png
Achilles Heavy Cruiser • 612 meters
Inquiry patch.png Inquiry-scale.png
Inquiry Heavy Cruiser • 630.94 meters
Galaxy patch.png Galaxy-scale.png
Galaxy Explorer • 642.51 meters
Vesta patch.png Vesta-scale.png
Vesta Explorer • 672 meters
Sovereign patch.png Sovereign-scale.png
Sovereign Explorer • 685.3 meters
Juneau patch.png Juneau-scale.png
Juneau Explorer • 699 meters
Cardiff patch.png Cardiff-scale.png
Cardiff Explorer • 735 meters
Odyssey patch.png Odyssey-scale.png
Odyssey Explorer • 1028 meters
Black-and-white ship illustrations by Tim Davies unless otherwise noted. Used with permission. All other images are copyright to their respective owners.
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