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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. | ||
=== | ===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. | ||
{{UP Class Link| | {{UP Class Link|Saber|Light Cruiser • 223 meters}} | ||
===Medium 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}}. | |||
=== | {{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}} | |||
===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. | |||
{{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}} | |||
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[[Category:Starfleet ship classes|Cruisers]] | [[Category:Starfleet ship classes|Cruisers|*]] | ||