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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 ''[[ma:Miranda_class|Miranda]]''-class ship and the somewhat younger ''[[ma: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. ''[[ma:Miranda_class|Miranda]]''-class ships are an example of the first type; ''[[ma: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]]. | 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 ''[[ma:Miranda_class|Miranda]]''-class ship and the somewhat younger ''[[ma: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. ''[[ma:Miranda_class|Miranda]]''-class ships are an example of the first type; ''[[ma: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]]. | ||
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 ''[[ma:Constellation_class|Constellation]]''-, ''[[ma:Excelsior_class|Excelsior]]''-, and ''[[ma:Nebula_class|Nebula]''-classes are typical Exploratory Cruisers. | 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 ''[[ma:Constellation_class|Constellation]]''-, ''[[ma:Excelsior_class|Excelsior]]''-, and ''[[ma:Nebula_class|Nebula]]''-classes are typical Exploratory Cruisers. | ||
Fast Cruisers, such as the ''[[ma:Niagara_class|Niagara]]''- and ''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 [[ma:Dominion|Dominion]]-[[ma:Cardassian|Cardassian]] alliance fleet movements. | Fast Cruisers, such as the ''[[ma:Niagara_class|Niagara]]''- and ''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 [[ma:Dominion|Dominion]]-[[ma:Cardassian|Cardassian]] alliance fleet movements. | ||
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** (examples within the SB118 fleet: [[NX Nemesis]]) | ** (examples within the SB118 fleet: [[NX Nemesis]]) | ||
[[Image:Akira_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Akira_1.jpg|Akira]]]] | [[Image:Akira_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Akira_1.jpg|Akira]]]] | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Akira_class|Akira]] Class (Heavy) | ||
** (examples within the SB118 fleet: [[USS Challenger]], [[USS Discovery-A]], [[USS Ronin]], [[USS Walton]]) | ** (examples within the SB118 fleet: [[USS Challenger]], [[USS Discovery-A]], [[USS Ronin]], [[USS Walton]]) | ||
[[Image:Ambassador_2.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Ambassador_2.jpg|Ambassador]]]] | [[Image:Ambassador_2.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Ambassador_2.jpg|Ambassador]]]] | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Ambassador_class|Ambassador]] Class (Heavy) | ||
** (examples within the SB118 fleet: [[USS Arizona-A]]) | ** (examples within the SB118 fleet: [[USS Arizona-A]]) | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Apollo_class|Apollo]] Class (Light) | ||
* [[Armstrong Class]] | * [[Armstrong Class]] | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Centaur_type|Centaur]] Class | ||
[[Image:Challenger_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Challenger_1.jpg|Challenger]]]] | [[Image:Challenger_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Challenger_1.jpg|Challenger]]]] | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Challenger_class|Challenger]] Class (Light) | ||
* [[Charleston Class]] | * [[Charleston Class]] | ||
[[Image:Cheyenne_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Cheyenne_1.jpg|Cheyenne]]]] | [[Image:Cheyenne_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Cheyenne_1.jpg|Cheyenne]]]] | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Cheyenne_class|Cheyenne]] Class (Light) | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Constellation_class|Constellation]] Class (Exploratory) | ||
[[Image:Constellation_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Constellation_1.jpg|Constellation]]]] | [[Image:Constellation_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Constellation_1.jpg|Constellation]]]] | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Curry_type|Curry]] Class | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Dauntless_class|Dauntless]] Class | ||
** (examples within the SB118 fleet: [[USS Kodiak]]-A) | ** (examples within the SB118 fleet: [[USS Kodiak]]-A) | ||
* Defender Class (Heavy) | * Defender Class (Heavy) | ||
[[Image:Excelsior_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Excelsior_1.jpg|Excelsior]]]] | [[Image:Excelsior_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Excelsior_1.jpg|Excelsior]]]] | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Excelsior_class|Excelsior]] Class (Exploratory) | ||
** (examples within the SB118 fleet: [[USS Albion]]) | ** (examples within the SB118 fleet: [[USS Albion]]) | ||
* [[Kitty Hawk Class]] | * [[Kitty Hawk Class]] | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Miranda_class|Miranda]] Class | ||
[[Image:Miranda_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Miranda_1.jpg|Miranda]]]] | [[Image:Miranda_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Miranda_1.jpg|Miranda]]]] | ||
[[Image:Nebula_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Nebula_1.jpg|Nebula]]]] | [[Image:Nebula_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Nebula_1.jpg|Nebula]]]] | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Nebula_class|Nebula]] Class (Exploratory) | ||
** (examples within the SB118 fleet: [[USS Columbia]], [[USS Indria-A]], [[USS Isannah]], [[USS Ranger]], [[USS Ranger-A]]) | ** (examples within the SB118 fleet: [[USS Columbia]], [[USS Indria-A]], [[USS Isannah]], [[USS Ranger]], [[USS Ranger-A]]) | ||
[[Image:Niagara_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Niagara_1.jpg|Niagara]]]] | [[Image:Niagara_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Niagara_1.jpg|Niagara]]]] | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Niagara_class|Niagara]] Class (Fast) | ||
** (examples within the SB118 fleet: [[USS Nowak]]) | ** (examples within the SB118 fleet: [[USS Nowak]]) | ||
[[Image:Prometheus_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Prometheus_1.jpg|Prometheus]]]] | [[Image:Prometheus_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Prometheus_1.jpg|Prometheus]]]] | ||
* Osaka Class (Fast) | * Osaka Class (Fast) | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Prometheus_class|Prometheus]] Class (Heavy) | ||
** (examples within the SB118 fleet: USS Dominance, [[USS Paladin]]) | ** (examples within the SB118 fleet: USS Dominance, [[USS Paladin]]) | ||
[[Image:Renaissance_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Renaissance_1.jpg|Renaissance]]]] | [[Image:Renaissance_1.jpg|thumb|100px|[[Media:Renaissance_1.jpg|Renaissance]]]] | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Renaissance_class|Renaissance]] Class | ||
** (examples within the SB118 fleet: [[USS Centris]]) | ** (examples within the SB118 fleet: [[USS Centris]]) | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Saber_class|Saber]] Class (Light) | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Sequoia_class|Sequoia]] Class (Heavy) | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Soyuz_class|Soyuz]] Class | ||
* Tachyon Class | * Tachyon Class | ||
** (examples within the SB118 fleet: [[USS Freedom]]) | ** (examples within the SB118 fleet: [[USS Freedom]]) | ||
* [[Taurus Class]] (Heavy) | * [[Taurus Class]] (Heavy) | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Wambundu_class|Wambundu]] Class (Light) | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Yeager_type|Yeager]] Class (Light) | ||
* [ | * [[ma:Zodiac_class|Zodiac]] Class | ||
[[Category:Starfleet ship classes|Cruisers]] | [[Category:Starfleet ship classes|Cruisers]] |
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