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In the eyes of many, the foundation of the fleet is not [[Explorers]] or [[Cruisers]], but the unglamorous, often ungainly, service vessels: '''Cargo Carriers, Tenders, Transports,''' and '''Tugs'''. Without these support ships, the larger vessels could not function for extended periods of time, dock for repairs, or the like. | In the eyes of many, the foundation of the fleet is not [[Explorers]] or [[Cruisers]], but the unglamorous, often ungainly, service vessels: '''Cargo Carriers, Tenders, Transports,''' and '''Tugs'''. Without these support ships, the larger vessels could not function for extended periods of time, dock for repairs, or the like. | ||
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* Wei-fa Class (Tanker) | * Wei-fa Class (Tanker) | ||
* [[ma:Yorkshire_class|Yorkshire]] Class (Transport) | * [[ma:Yorkshire_class|Yorkshire]] Class (Transport) | ||
===Armoured Transports=== | |||
This type of vessel, represented by the ''Iowa'' and ''Utah'' classes, came into it own during the recent [[ma:Klingon|Klingon]]-Federation and [[ma:Dominion_War|Dominion War]] conflicts after years of being regarded as something of an "ugly stepchild" by many Starfleet pilots. While not a sleek, beautiful ship, it makes up in functionality what it lacks in grace. Protected by [[ma:Ablative armor|ablative armour]] and heavy shields, Armoured Transports carry key personnel and troops through extremely dangerous areas, such as war zones. Capable of atmospheric flight, they can set down, release a squad or two of troops, and then take off before enemy weapons can track and attack them. | |||
===Class Type=== | |||
* Iowa Class | |||
* Utah Class | |||
* [[ma:Yorkshire_class|Yorkshire]] class | |||
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[[Category:Starfleet ship classes|Transports]] | [[Category:Starfleet ship classes|Transports]] | ||