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| + | [[File:USS_Enterprise-C.jpg|thumb|A [[Federation]] {{class|Ambassador}} heavy cruiser]] |
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| − | In [[starship classification]], a '''heavy cruiser''' is a large multi-purpose starship. They are designed to perform and excel at a wide range of missions and tasks. The Heavy Cruiser has long been the primary ship of the Starfleet. They offer the best multi-mission platform and vessels of this type are the mainstay of their respective eras. They are similar to [[Explorer]]s, with two exceptions: |
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| + | In [[starship classification]], a '''heavy cruiser''' is a large multi-purpose [[starship]], a term sometimes used synonymously with [[battle cruiser]]. While the [[Federation]] considered their {{Class|Constitution}} starships to be heavy cruisers in their heyday, the [[Klingon]]s referred to the same vessel, in their terms, as a battle cruiser. ({{film|3}}) |
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| + | {{Class|Ambassador}} starships were also considered heavy cruisers. ({{TNG|Conspiracy}}) |
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| − | 1 - Heavy cruisers are intended for shorter duration missions than Explorers, usually 5 years or less. |
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| + | ''In an [[alternate timeline]], the ''Ambassador''-class was simply referred to as a [[cruiser]].'' ({{TNG|Yesterday's Enterprise}}) |
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| − | 2 - Heavy cruisers are built in greater numbers than Explorers. |
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| − | The term heavy cruiser is sometimes used synonymously with [[battle cruiser]]. The [[Klingon]]s once referred to the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|USS ''Enterprise'']] as a battle cruiser. (''[[Star Trek III: The Search for Spock]]'') |
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| + | == Background == |
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| − | ===Types of heavy cruisers=== |
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| + | The term "heavy cruiser" has been used only twice throughout all of ''Star Trek'', where it was spoken in reference to the ''Ambassador''-class ship, and on an on-screen display of the ''Constitution''-class. All other references to large ships have used the term "battle cruiser". |
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| + | [[File:Constitution diagram.jpg|thumb|Heavy cruiser ''Constitution'' graphic originally from the ''Star Fleet Technical Manual'']] |
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| − | [[Federation]] |
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| + | The term heavy cruiser first came into use in the ''[[Star Fleet Technical Manual]]''. It was used in the script description of the Klingon {{Class|K't'inga}} ships in {{film|1}}, and was thereafter picked up by the production staff on TNG in their behind-the-scenes technical texts (such as the ''Deep Space Nine Technical Manual''). Remnants of the original usage can be seen in background graphics on the bridge in ''Star Trek III''. |
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| − | * [[Constitution class|''Constitution''-class]] |
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| − | * [[Excelsior class|''Excelsior''-class]] |
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| + | In addition to the above, the following classes were referred to as "heavy cruisers" exclusively in the ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual]]'': |
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| − | * [[Ambassador class|''Ambassador''-class]] |
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| + | * {{Class|D'deridex}} |
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| − | * [[Sovereign class|''Sovereign'' class]] |
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| + | * {{Class|Keldon}} |
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| + | * {{Class|Vor'cha}} |
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| + | [[Rick Sternbach]], in an interview with ''[[Star Trek: The Magazine]]'', stated that the {{Class|Sovereign}} was designated a heavy cruiser. |
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| + | == External link == |
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| + | * {{wikipedia}} |
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| − | [[Klingon]] |
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| − | * [[K't'inga class|''K't'inga''-class]] |
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Revision as of 03:31, 25 October 2013
A Federation Ambassador-class heavy cruiser
In starship classification, a heavy cruiser is a large multi-purpose starship, a term sometimes used synonymously with battle cruiser. While the Federation considered their Constitution-class starships to be heavy cruisers in their heyday, the Klingons referred to the same vessel, in their terms, as a battle cruiser. (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock)
Ambassador-class starships were also considered heavy cruisers. (TNG: "Conspiracy")
In an alternate timeline, the Ambassador-class was simply referred to as a cruiser. (TNG: "Yesterday's Enterprise")
Template:Ship types
Background
The term "heavy cruiser" has been used only twice throughout all of Star Trek, where it was spoken in reference to the Ambassador-class ship, and on an on-screen display of the Constitution-class. All other references to large ships have used the term "battle cruiser".
Heavy cruiser Constitution graphic originally from the Star Fleet Technical Manual
The term heavy cruiser first came into use in the Star Fleet Technical Manual. It was used in the script description of the Klingon K't'inga-class ships in Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and was thereafter picked up by the production staff on TNG in their behind-the-scenes technical texts (such as the Deep Space Nine Technical Manual). Remnants of the original usage can be seen in background graphics on the bridge in Star Trek III.
In addition to the above, the following classes were referred to as "heavy cruisers" exclusively in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual:
Rick Sternbach, in an interview with Star Trek: The Magazine, stated that the Sovereign-class was designated a heavy cruiser.