Cruisers

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ASDB Technical Database Starfleet Ship Classes Explorers Cruisers Escorts Science Ships Support Ships Small Craft Space Stations Historical Starship Database Non-Federation Starships Registry Number Ship Registry Reference Starship Components Advanced Starship Design Bureau Starfleet Vessel Register Starfleet Corps of Engineers Engineering Systems Academy Library Edit this nav CRUISERS Achilles • Akira • Cheyenne • Constellation • Dakota • Inquiry • Miranda • Norway • Prometheus • Saber • Sagan • Steamrunner • Veritas 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 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. Akira 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. Norway 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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