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*** [[Minuteman (class)|Minuteman]]: 2161 -  
*** [[Minuteman (class)|Minuteman]]: 2161 -  
*** [[Saladin (class)|Saladin]]: 2242 -  
*** [[Saladin (class)|Saladin]]: 2242 -  
*** [[Merced (class)|Merced]]: 2309 - 2375 (ceased production 2312)
*** [[Defiant (class)|Defiant]]: 2369 - Present
*** [[Defiant (class)|Defiant]]: 2369 - Present
* Explorer
* Explorer
** Large vessel devoted to long-term exploration missions far from Federation core territory, without access to starbase support
** Vessel devoted to long-term exploration missions far from Federation core territory, without access to starbase support
*** [[Excelsior (class)|Excelsior]]: 2285 - Present
*** [[Excelsior (class)|Excelsior]]: 2285 - Present
*** [[Nebula (class)|Nebula]]: 2357 - Present
*** [[Nebula (class)|Nebula]]: 2357 - Present
*** [[Galaxy (class)|Galaxy]]: 2357 - Present
*** [[Galaxy (class)|Galaxy]]: 2357 - Present
*** [[Merian (class)|Merian]]: 2376 - Present
*** [[Luna (class)|Luna]]: 2378 - Present
*** [[Luna (class)|Luna]]: 2378 - Present
* Frigate
* Frigate
** Maneuverable, medium-sized vessel intended to protect larger vessels
** Maneuverable, medium-sized vessel intended to protect larger vessels
*** [[New Orleans (class)|New Orleans]]: 2332 - 2375
*** [[New Orleans (class)|New Orleans]]: 2332 - 2375
*** [[Korolev (Class)|Korolev]]: 2350 - 2369 -
*** [[Challenger (class)|Challenger]]: 2360 - Present
*** [[Challenger (class)|Challenger]]: 2360 - Present
*** [[Chimera (class)|Chimera]]: 2366 - Present
*** [[Chimera (class)|Chimera]]: 2366 - Present

Revision as of 19:34, 27 October 2016

Ship types

Combatants

  • Cruiser
  • Courier
    • Smaller, high-speed vessels meant for supply runs, quick transport, diplomatic ferrying, etc.
  • Escort (a.k.a. destroyer)
    • Small combat-focused vessel used to protect larger, less-armed ships
  • Explorer
    • Vessel devoted to long-term exploration missions far from Federation core territory, without access to starbase support
  • Frigate
  • Strike Fighter
    • Very small, quick, heavily-armed vessel meant for use in large groups, often held in larger carriers

Noncombatants

  • Hospital ship
    • Medical support vessel; combat support, planetary medical disaster, etc.
  • Runabout
    • Large auxiliary vessel used as support for starbases or other fixed locations
  • Survey (a.k.a. science vessel, scout)
    • Vessels meant for short-term analysis and observation, often intelligence-gathering or scientific study
  • Transport