Starfleet Ship Classes: Difference between revisions

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.

''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.

==Starfleet Starship Classifications==

* [[Starfleet Starships: Explorers|Explorers]]

** ''examples include the Andromeda, Ascendant, Constitution, Daedalus, Galaxy, Intrepid, Ranger, and Sovereign classes''