Starfleet Starship Classes by type: Difference between revisions

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*** [[Intrepid (22nd century class)|Intrepid (22c)]]: 2161 -  
*** [[Intrepid (22nd century class)|Intrepid (22c)]]: 2161 -  
*** [[Daedalus (class)|Daedalus]]: 2161 - 2196 (ceased production 2160)
*** [[Daedalus (class)|Daedalus]]: 2161 - 2196 (ceased production 2160)
*** [[Baton Rouge (class)|Baton Rouge]]: 2225 - 2270 (ceased production 2260)
*** [[Miranda (class)|Miranda]]: - 2242 - 2379 -  
*** [[Miranda (class)|Miranda]]: - 2242 - 2379 -  
*** [[Centaur (class)|Centaur]]: 2369 - 2381 -  
*** [[Centaur (class)|Centaur]]: 2369 - 2381 -  

Revision as of 06:38, 26 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