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* Cruiser
* Cruiser
** Multipurpose ship
** Multipurpose vessel
** Light Cruiser
** Light Cruiser
*** [[Wambundu (class)|Wambundu]]: - 2364 -
*** [[Wambundu (class)|Wambundu]]: - 2364 -
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*** [[Peregrine (class)|Peregrine]]:  - 2371 -  
*** [[Peregrine (class)|Peregrine]]:  - 2371 -  
* Escort (a.k.a. destroyer)
* Escort (a.k.a. destroyer)
** Small combat-focused ship used to protect larger, less-armed ships
** Small combat-focused vessel used to protect larger, less-armed ships
*** [[Saladin (class)|Saladin]]: 2242 -  
*** [[Saladin (class)|Saladin]]: 2242 -  
*** [[Defiant (class)|Defiant]]: 2369 - Present
*** [[Defiant (class)|Defiant]]: 2369 - Present
* Explorer
* Explorer
** Exploring uncharted space far from Federation core territory and without access to starbase support
** Large 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
*** [[Luna (class)|Luna]]: 2378 - Present
* Frigate
* Frigate
** Fast, medium-sized ship 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
*** [[Steamrunner (class)|Steamrunner]]: 2369 - Present
*** [[Steamrunner (class)|Steamrunner]]: 2369 - Present
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* Hospital ship
* Hospital ship
** Large-scale medical support; combat support, planetary medical disaster, etc.
** Medical support vessel; combat support, planetary medical disaster, etc.
*** [[Olympic (class)|Olympic]]: 2361 - Present
*** [[Olympic (class)|Olympic]]: 2361 - Present
* Runabout
* Runabout
** Larger auxiliary vessel used as support for starbases or other fixed locations
** Large auxiliary vessel used as support for starbases or other fixed locations
*** [[Danube (class)|Danube]]: 2368 - Present
*** [[Danube (class)|Danube]]: 2368 - Present
*** [[Yellowstone (class)|Yellowstone]]: In development
*** [[Yellowstone (class)|Yellowstone]]: In development
* Survey (a.k.a. science vessel, scout)
* Survey (a.k.a. science vessel, scout)
** Ships meant for short-term analysis and observation, often related to intelligence-gathering or scientific study
** Vessels meant for short-term analysis and observation, often intelligence-gathering or scientific study
*** [[Hermes (class)|Hermes]]: 2242 - 2270 -  
*** [[Hermes (class)|Hermes]]: 2242 - 2270 -  
*** [[Oberth (class)|Oberth]]: 2250 - 2375 (ceased production 2360)
*** [[Oberth (class)|Oberth]]: 2250 - 2375 (ceased production 2360)

Revision as of 22:17, 25 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
    • Large vessel devoted to long-term exploration missions far from Federation core territory, without access to starbase support
  • Frigate
    • Maneuverable, medium-sized vessel intended to protect larger vessels
  • 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
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