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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.
'''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.


===Heavy Cruisers===
===Light 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. Examples include the [[Akira class|''Akira'' class]] and the newer [[Achilles Class|''Achilles'' class]].
'''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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===Medium Cruisers===
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===Light Cruisers===
===Heavy 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.
'''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. Examples include the [[Akira class|''Akira'' class]] and the newer [[Achilles Class|''Achilles'' class]].


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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.

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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Saber

Medium Cruisers

Medium cruiser are mid-size, multifunction vessels, able to perform many different duties well. The venerable [[[Miranda class|Miranda class]] is a representative example. Others include the Steamrunner class, Norway class, and the new Dakota class.

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Norway

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. Examples include the Akira class and the newer Achilles class.

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Akira
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Prometheus
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