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| | '''Cruisers''' are mid to large-sized vessels which Starfleet can optimize for a wide variety of general or specialized mission profiles, from exploration, to interdiction, to tactical/defense. Because of this ship type's versatility, Starfleet has created many subcategories for this classification to better designate a given ship's primary function. |
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| Cruisers are mid- to large-sized vessels which Starfleet can optimize for a wide variety of general or specialized mission profiles, from exploration, to interdiction, to tactical/defense. Although smaller than [[Starfleet Starships: Explorers|Explorers]], they are easier and less expensive to produce, and therefore more of them have been built. In many ways they could be said to form the backbone of Starfleet. | | ===Light Cruisers=== |
| | '''Light cruisers''' fulfill many functions, including diplomatic and courier duties, support for [[Explorers]] and larger cruisers in conflict situations, reconnaissance, and patrol of outlying sectors. |
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| Because of this ship type's versatility, Starfleet has created many subcategories for this classification to better designate a given ship's primary function. The basic Cruiser is a mid-size, multifunction vessel, able to perform many different duties well. The venerable ''[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Miranda_class Miranda]''-class ship and the somewhat younger ''[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Renaissance_class Renaissance]''-class vessel are representative examples. As of 2375, "standard" Cruisers are typically tasked to one of three broad duty classifications: scientific/research vessels, which usually have expanded scientific/sensor packages; military/interdiction, which usually have improved tactical packages; and long-range patrol craft, with uprated drive systems. ''[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Miranda_class Miranda]''-class ships are an example of the first type; ''[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Renaissance_class Renaissance]''-class craft of the second type. The long-range patrol Cruisers are gradually being phased out in favor of Fest Cruisers and Fast [[Starfleet Starships: Frigates|Frigates]].
| | {{UP Class Link|Diligent|Light Cruiser • 206 meters}} |
| | {{UP Class Link|Saber|Light Cruiser • 223 meters}} |
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| Exploratory Cruisers are, in essence, a "junior" version of an [[Starfleet Starships: Explorers|Explorer]], similar in some ways to a Light Explorer. They are equipped with many of the same systems (though space limitations on the Exploratory Cruisers may restrict the amount of equipment which they can carry vis-a-vis and Explorer) and are expected to perform the same wide variety of duties. The ''[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Constellation_class Constellation]''-, ''[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Excelsior_class Excelsior]''-, and ''[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Nebula_class Nebula]''-classes are typical Exploratory Cruisers.
| | ===Medium Cruisers=== |
| | '''Medium cruiser''' are mid-size, multifunction vessels, able to perform many different duties well. The venerable {{c|Miranda}} is a representative example. Others include the {{c|Steamrunner}}, {{c|Norway}}, and the new {{c|Dakota}}. |
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| Fast Cruisers, such as the ''[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Niagara_class Niagara]''- and ''[[Osaka Class|Osaka]]''-class vessels, are relatively new additions to the fleet. They are intended to perform long-range diplomatic and courier missions. During the Dominion War, many also served as reconnaissance craft which performed daring behind-the-lines scouting and forward observation missions to gather information on Dominion-[[Cardassian]] alliance fleet movements.
| | {{UP Class Link|Miranda|Medium Cruiser • 237.6 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|Dakota|Medium Cruiser • 405 meters}} |
| | {{UP Class Link|Veritas|Extended-Range Medium Cruiser • 432.5 meters}} |
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| Heavy Cruisers, which have been a part of the fleet for almost two centuries, often serve as flagships for Sector Deployment Commands or various branches of the fleet. Thanks to their heavy armament, they served at the forefront of many battle task forces during the Dominion War, and have also helped to counter recent Borg incursions. Examples include the ''[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Akira_class Akira]''-class, with its multiple torpedo launchers, and the older ''[[Achilles Class|Achilles]]''-class vessels, which have often been testbeds for phaser uprating packages. Heavy Cruisers remain a favourite with the ASDB; five new Heavy Cruisers classes, including the proposed ''Legacy''- and ''Morningstar''-classes, are on the ASDB drawing boards as of stardate 52372.4. | | ===Heavy Cruisers=== |
| | '''Heavy cruisers''' often serve as flagships for sector deployment commands or various branches of the fleet. With their heavy armament, they serve at the forefront of many battle taskforces. |
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| Additionally, a modification of the Heavy Cruiser tentatively designated as the ''Strike Cruiser'' has been proposed. A Strike Cruiser would take advantage of recent developments in warp field theory and warp engine technology to create a Heavy Cruiser with the speed and maneuverability of a regular Cruiser. Only one design, the ''Falcon''-class vessel, is currently under development.
| | {{UP Class Link|Constellation|Heavy Cruiser • 310 meters}} |
| | {{UP Class Link|Prometheus|Heavy Cruiser • 415 meters}} |
| | {{UP Class Link|Akira|Heavy Cruiser • 464.43 meters}} |
| | {{UP Class Link|Achilles|Heavy Cruiser • 612 meters}} |
| | {{UP Class Link|Inquiry|Heavy Cruiser • 630.94 meters}} |
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| Last but certainly not least, Light Cruisers fulfill many functions, including diplomatic and courier duties, support for [[Starfleet Starships: Explorers|Explorers]] and larger Cruisers in conflict situations, reconnaissance, and patrol of outlying (but relatively quiet) sectors. Because they rarely include breakthrough or experimental technology, they can be built quickly and cheaply, making them very common. Starfleet fields many classes of Light Cruisers, including the ''[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Apollo_class Apollo]''-class, ''[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Cheyenne_class Cheyenne]''-class, and the proposed ''Odin''-class.
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| | | [[Category:Starfleet ship classes|Cruisers|*]] |
| ''Caveat:'' The term "cruiser" (lower case) is often employed in a general sense to indicate any large ship ([[Starfleet Starships: Frigates|frigate]] or larger) capable of extended missions and/or possessing substantial tactical "punch." While the term is not so employed in this report, the reader should be aware of it to avoid confusion in other venues.
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| ==Class Types==
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| *[[Achilles Class]] (Heavy)
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| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Akira_class Akira] Class (Heavy) | |
| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Ambassador_class Ambassador] Class (Heavy)
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| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Apollo_class Apollo] Class (Light)
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| *[[Armstrong Class]]
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| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Centaur_type Centaur] Class
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| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Challenger_class Challenger]] Class (Light)
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| *[[Charleston Class]]
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| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Cheyenne_class Cheyenne] Class (Light)
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| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Constellation_class Constellation]] Class (Exploratory)
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| *[[Defender Class]] (Heavy)
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| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Excelsior_class Excelsior] Class (Exploratory)
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| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Curry_type Curry] Class
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| *[[Kitty Hawk Class]]
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| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Miranda_class Miranda]] Class
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| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Nebula_class Nebula] Class (Exploratory)
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| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Niagara_class Niagara] Class (Fast)
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| *[[Osaka Class]] (Fast)
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| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Prometheus_class Prometheus] Class (Heavy)
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| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Renaissance_class Renaissance]] Class
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| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Saber_class Saber] Class (Light)
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| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Sequoia_class Sequoia] Class (Heavy)
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| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Soyuz_class Soyuz] Class
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| *[[Taurus Class]] (Heavy)
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| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Wambundu_class Wambundu] Class (Light)
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| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Yeager_type Yeager] Class (Light)
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| *[http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Zodiac_class Zodiac] Class
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| [[Category:Starfleet Ship Classes]]
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