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{{sidebar starship class
|Name = ''Antares''-class
 
| image = Xhosa.jpg
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|name = ''Antares'' class
|imagecap = Forward view
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|dt = ''Antares'' class
 
|image = Xhosa.jpg
|owner = [[United Federation of Planets]]<br />Private ownership
 
|operator =
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|caption = Forward view
 
|owner = [[United Earth]]<br />{{Federation}}<br />Private ownership
|Type = [[Freighter]]
 
|Active = [[24th century]]
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|type = [[Cruiser]]<br />[[Freighter]]
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|active = Mid-[[22nd century]]&ndash;[[2380s]]
|Crew = ~12
 
|Defenses = [[Deflector shield]]s
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|crew = 2 &ndash; 12 (approx.)
| image2 = Xhosa, aft.jpg
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|defenses = [[Deflector shield]]s
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|image2 = Antares class cruiser, profile.jpg
|imagecap2 = Aft view
 
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|caption2 = Profile view
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|image3 = Xhosa, aft.jpg
 
|caption3 = Aft view
 
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{{disambiguation link}}
The '''''Antares''-class''' [[freighter]] was a type of [[starship]] operated by civilians for the [[United Federation of Planets]] and other organizations. Ships of the class were protected by standard [[deflector shield]]s and could support crews of at least twelve. The ''Antares''-class was capable of hauling a variety of freight, including [[deuridium]], [[duridium]] and [[dilithium]]. In addition, crews could also haul various types of supplies and material stipulated by contract. ({{DS9|The Passenger|The Adversary|For the Cause}}; {{VOY|Author, Author}})
 
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The '''''Antares'' class''' [[cruiser]] was a type of [[starship]] operated by [[civilian]]s, sometimes independently, in and around the [[United Earth]] [[Earth colony|colonies]], throughout the {{Federation}}, and by the [[Petarian]]s.
   
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{{bginfo|According to the [[script]] notes from "Family Business", Kasidy's ship was an "''independent interstellar freighter.''" ''{{st-minutiae|resources/scripts/469.txt}}''|The class was visually identified as a "'''Petarian bulk freighter'''" by [[Gwyn]] in "Supernova, Part 1".}}
== Ships of the Class ==
 
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== History ==
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The ''Antares'' class was a [[warp-capable]] [[bulk freighter]] that was in operation from [[Earth]] as early as the [[22nd century]], and continued to be in service through the mid-[[24th century]], with some being constructed at the [[Luna Shipyards]].
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''In an [[alternate timeline|alternate]] [[2165]] this type of vessel was included in the [[Earth]] [[convoy]] destined to settle on [[Ceti Alpha V]].'' ({{ENT|Twilight}})
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== Technical data ==
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These vessels could operate with a [[crew]] complement ranging from two to twelve. ({{TNG-R|Legacy}}; {{DS9|The Passenger}})
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The ''Antares'' class was capable of hauling a variety of freight, including [[deuridium]], [[inertium]] [[ore]], unstable [[biomatter]], [[duridium]] ore, and [[dilithium]]. ({{DS9|The Passenger|Family Business|The Adversary}}; {{VOY|Author, Author}}) In addition, crews could also haul various types of supplies (like [[medical supplies]]) and material stipulated by [[contract]]. ({{DS9|For the Cause}})
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Ships of the class were protected by standard [[deflector shield]]s. ({{DS9|The Passenger}})
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Some with equipped with antiquated [[Mark V transporter]]s. ({{DS9|Family Business}})
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They were also equipped with [[Antares type escape pod|escape pods]]. ({{TNG-R|Legacy}})
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=== Physical arrangement ===
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{{bginfo|The script of "The Way of the Warrior" described the ''Xhosa'' as "''a bulky, alien-looking freighter.''" The script of "For the Cause" described the ''Xhosa'' as "''the twenty-fourth century equivalent of a {{w|tramp steamer}}.''" (''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion - A Series Guide and Script Library]]'')|According to the script for "Author, Author", this type of vessel was identified as a "small ore carrier".}}
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== Interior design ==
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=== Bridge ===
 
<gallery perrow=2>
 
File:Norkova viewscreen.jpg|Viewscreen of the ''Norkova''
 
File:Norkova bridge.jpg|Bridge of the ''Norkova''
 
File:Xhosa viewscreen.jpg|Viewscreen of the ''Xhosa''
 
File:Xhosa bridge.jpg|Bridge of the ''Xhosa''
 
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{{bginfo|According to the final draft script of "For the Cause", "''The Bridge is laid out in a rectangular design than the circular pattern preferred by [[Starfleet]]. The rectangle runs [[fore]] and [[aft]], with the forward end dominated by a [[viewscreen]] and the aft by a [[door]]way. The [[helm control]] is in the center of the room and the other [[console]]s line the two opposing [[wall]]s and are usually unmanned. This is definitely a "working" ship with no frills. This is also an older vessel and should not have the clean, freshly scrubbed feeling of a Starfleet bridge.''" ''{{st-minutiae|resources/scripts/494.txt}}''|The ''Norkova'' bridge set was later on redressed as the {{class|Nebula}} {{USS|Prometheus|NCC-71201}} bridge from the [[DS9 Season 2|second season]] episode {{e|Second Sight}}. Whereas the completely different ''Xhosa'' bridge was one of the few to not feature a [[captain's chair]] on the bridge; instead, there was a central console in front of the viewscreen manned by the captain and the ship's [[chief engineer]].|In "For the Cause," the ''Xhosa''{{'}}s bridge set was built on [[Paramount Stage 18]], and was built in part from the bridge of the {{USS|Saratoga|NCC-31911}}. In designing the bridge, the Art Department took a cue from a reference in {{e|Family Business}}, as according to Scenic Art Assistant [[James Van Over]], "''There had been references about how the ''Xhosa'' was an old ship, so we mimicked the old blinking lights from the original series on the ship's control panels. [Scenic Artist] [[Doug Drexler]] and [[Mike Okuda]] made me watch episodes of ''[[TOS|Star Trek]]'' over and over again to make sure the timing was right on how they blink.''" ({{DS9C|341}}) Alternatively, display graphics were patterned after the screens seen on the bridge of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} in the original series. ({{ste|2|568}})}}
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== Ships of the class ==
 
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* ''[[Arcos]]''
 
* ''[[Norkova]]''
 
* ''[[Norkova]]''
 
* {{SS|Xhosa}}
 
* {{SS|Xhosa}}
 
;Unnamed
 
;Unnamed
* [[Unnamed Antares class starships|Unnamed ''Antares''-class starships]]
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* [[Federation Antares unnamed 000|Unnamed ''Antares''-class starships]]
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* {{USS|Hermes}}
   
== Appearances ==
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== Appendices ==
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=== Appearances ===
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* {{TNG}}
 
* {{TNG}}
** {{e|Unification I}}
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** {{e|Legacy}} ({{small|remastered}})
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** {{e|Unification I}} ({{small|first appearance}})
 
* {{DS9}}
 
* {{DS9}}
 
** {{e|The Passenger}}
 
** {{e|The Passenger}}
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** {{e|For the Cause}}
 
** {{e|For the Cause}}
 
* {{VOY|Author, Author}}
 
* {{VOY|Author, Author}}
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* {{ENT}}
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** {{e|Twilight}}
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** {{e|Demons}}
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* {{LD|An Embarrassment Of Dooplers}}
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* {{PRO}}
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** {{e|Supernova, Part 1}}
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** {{e|Supernova, Part 2}}
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== Background ==
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=== Background information ===
The ''Antares'' -class designation as established for the SS ''Xhosa'', was, according to [[Mike Okuda]], meant as a homage to the [[Antares|''Antares'' (NCC-501)]], referenced to in the ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series|The Original Series]]'' episode {{e|Charlie X}}, further elaborated upon in all the interior details, the TOS style consoles and the [[SS Xhosa dedication plaque|SS ''Xhosa'' dedication plaque]]. [http://flare.solareclipse.net/ultimatebb.php/topic/6/916.html#000010]
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The ''Antares''-class designation as established for the SS ''Xhosa'', was, according to [[Mike Okuda]], meant as a homage to the [[Antares|''Antares'' (NCC-501)]], referenced to in the {{s|TOS}} [[TOS Season 1|first season]] episode {{e|Charlie X}}, further elaborated upon in all the interior details, the TOS style consoles and the [[SS Xhosa dedication plaque|''Xhosa'' dedication plaque]]. {{el|flare.solareclipse.net/ultimatebb.php/topic/6/916.html#000010}}
   
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The {{ste|3|14}} speculated that various reuses of the [[TNG studio models#Batris|''Batris'' studio models]] were all ''Antares''-class ships, used by different species, and that the ''Antares'' (which went unseen in "Charlie X") might be of the same design. A different {{type|Antares}} design would later be introduced as part of the TOS [[remaster]].
The ''Xhosa'' was one of the few starships that did not feature a [[captain's chair]] on the bridge; instead, there was a central console in front of the viewscreen manned by the captain and the engineer of the ship. The ''Norkova'' bridge set was later on redressed as the {{shipClass|Nebula}} {{USS|Prometheus|NCC-71201}} bridge for the season 2 episode {{e|Second Sight}}.
 
   
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[[File:Star Trek Official Starships Collection issue 121.jpg|thumb|Issue #121]]
The [[studio model]] for the ''Norkova'' was one of many modifications that originally started as the [[Talarian freighter]] ''[[Batris]]'' from {{TNG|Heart of Glory}}, and included a redesigned bow section. The model was later repainted and reused as the ''Xhosa'' in "The Way of the Warrior." The Talarian freighter was first identified in the ''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]'' as an ''Antares''-class ship, the ''Xhosa'' was identified as such canonically in her dedication plaque, suggesting both designs might be variants of the same class. For further information on the studio model, see [[Studio models (TNG)#Batris|''Batris'' model]].
 
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According to Issue #121 of the ''[[Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection]]'', the ''Antares''-class was approximately 270 [[meter]]s in length.
   
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=== External link ===
Although not explicitly stated as a Federation vessel, the impression was given that it was. What remains unclear is the possibility of whether or not the ''Norkova'' was under a Federation [[registry]], or if it was registered as an independent, "third party" vessel. The existing doubt is based by later established fact that ''not all'' [[Human]]-run vessels, like the ''Norkova'', were under Federation registry &ndash; as was the case with the ''Xhosa'', which was commanded by Human [[captain]] [[Kasidy Yates]] and constructed at the [[Luna Shipyards]], was under a [[Petarian]] registry. This type of vessel also appeared approaching a Federation [[dilithium]] mining [[colony]] in {{VOY|Author, Author}}, again implying this type of vessel was connected to the Federation.
 
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* {{mbeta|Antares class (freighter)|''Antares''-class freighter}}
   
<gallery>
 
File:Norkova bridge.jpg|Bridge of the ''Norkova''
 
File:Norkova viewscreen.jpg|Viewscreen of the ''Norkova''
 
File:Xhosa bridge.jpg|Bridge of the ''Xhosa''
 
File:Xhosa viewscreen.jpg|Viewscreen of the ''Xhosa''
 
</gallery>
 
 
[[Category:Federation starship classes]]
 
[[Category:Federation starship classes]]

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For additional meanings of "Antares class", please see Antares class.

The Antares class cruiser was a type of starship operated by civilians, sometimes independently, in and around the United Earth colonies, throughout the United Federation of Planets, and by the Petarians.

According to the script notes from "Family Business", Kasidy's ship was an "independent interstellar freighter." [1]
The class was visually identified as a "Petarian bulk freighter" by Gwyn in "Supernova, Part 1".

History

The Antares class was a warp-capable bulk freighter that was in operation from Earth as early as the 22nd century, and continued to be in service through the mid-24th century, with some being constructed at the Luna Shipyards.

In an alternate 2165 this type of vessel was included in the Earth convoy destined to settle on Ceti Alpha V. (ENT: "Twilight")

Technical data

These vessels could operate with a crew complement ranging from two to twelve. (TNG-R: "Legacy"; DS9: "The Passenger")

The Antares class was capable of hauling a variety of freight, including deuridium, inertium ore, unstable biomatter, duridium ore, and dilithium. (DS9: "The Passenger", "Family Business", "The Adversary"; VOY: "Author, Author") In addition, crews could also haul various types of supplies (like medical supplies) and material stipulated by contract. (DS9: "For the Cause")

Ships of the class were protected by standard deflector shields. (DS9: "The Passenger")

Some with equipped with antiquated Mark V transporters. (DS9: "Family Business")

They were also equipped with escape pods. (TNG-R: "Legacy")

Physical arrangement

The script of "The Way of the Warrior" described the Xhosa as "a bulky, alien-looking freighter." The script of "For the Cause" described the Xhosa as "the twenty-fourth century equivalent of a tramp steamer." (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion - A Series Guide and Script Library)
According to the script for "Author, Author", this type of vessel was identified as a "small ore carrier".

Interior design

Bridge

According to the final draft script of "For the Cause", "The Bridge is laid out in a rectangular design than the circular pattern preferred by Starfleet. The rectangle runs fore and aft, with the forward end dominated by a viewscreen and the aft by a doorway. The helm control is in the center of the room and the other consoles line the two opposing walls and are usually unmanned. This is definitely a "working" ship with no frills. This is also an older vessel and should not have the clean, freshly scrubbed feeling of a Starfleet bridge." [2]
The Norkova bridge set was later on redressed as the Nebula-class USS Prometheus bridge from the second season episode "Second Sight". Whereas the completely different Xhosa bridge was one of the few to not feature a captain's chair on the bridge; instead, there was a central console in front of the viewscreen manned by the captain and the ship's chief engineer.
In "For the Cause," the Xhosa's bridge set was built on Paramount Stage 18, and was built in part from the bridge of the USS Saratoga. In designing the bridge, the Art Department took a cue from a reference in "Family Business", as according to Scenic Art Assistant James Van Over, "There had been references about how the Xhosa was an old ship, so we mimicked the old blinking lights from the original series on the ship's control panels. [Scenic Artist] Doug Drexler and Mike Okuda made me watch episodes of Star Trek over and over again to make sure the timing was right on how they blink." (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion (p. 341)) Alternatively, display graphics were patterned after the screens seen on the bridge of the USS Enterprise in the original series. (Star Trek Encyclopedia (2nd ed., p. 568))

Ships of the class

Named
Unnamed
Uncertain

Appendices

Appearances

Background information

The Antares-class designation as established for the SS Xhosa, was, according to Mike Okuda, meant as a homage to the Antares (NCC-501), referenced to in the Star Trek: The Original Series first season episode "Charlie X", further elaborated upon in all the interior details, the TOS style consoles and the Xhosa dedication plaque. [3]

The Star Trek Encyclopedia (3rd ed., p. 14) speculated that various reuses of the Batris studio models were all Antares-class ships, used by different species, and that the Antares (which went unseen in "Charlie X") might be of the same design. A different Antares-type design would later be introduced as part of the TOS remaster.

Star Trek Official Starships Collection issue 121

Issue #121

According to Issue #121 of the Star Trek: The Official Starships Collection, the Antares-class was approximately 270 meters in length.

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