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+ | [[File:USS_Enterprise-C.jpg|thumb|A [[Federation]] {{class|Ambassador}} 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 {{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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| − | In [[starship classification]], a '''heavy cruiser''' is a large multi-purpose [[starship]], similar in some ways to an [[Explorer]]. |
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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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| − | The term heavy cruiser is sometimes used synonymously with [[battle cruiser]] in conversation. For example, in [[2285]] some [[Klingon]]s referred to the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|USS ''Enterprise'']] as a "battle cruiser". (''[[Star Trek III: The Search for Spock]]'') And [[Jonathan Archer]] referred to his own [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'']] as a battle cruiser in [[2152]]. ([[ENT]]: "[[Judgment]]") |
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| − | :''Archer’s use of the term "battle cruiser" was likely just for effect as he was trying to impress the Klingons. The scene when Archer's using the terms is only an illustration tu the Duras's version of events and we can't be sure if he realyy used it'' |
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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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| + | 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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| − | * [[Galor class|''Galor'' 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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| + | * {{Class|Akira}} |
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| − | * [[Constitution class|''Constitution'' class]] |
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| + | * {{Class|D'deridex}} |
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| − | * [[Ambassador class|''Ambassador'' class]] |
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| − | * [[Akira class|''Akira'' 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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| − | [[Romulan]] |
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| − | *[[D'deridex class|''D'Deridex'' class]] |
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| + | == External link == |
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| + | * {{wikipedia}} |
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| − | * [[K't'inga class|''K't'inga'' class]] |
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| − | * [[Vor'cha class|''Vor’cha'' class]] |
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| − | ==References== |
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| − | The [[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual]] for all except for the Ambassador class ([[TNG]]: "[[Conspiracy]]"), and the Constitution class ([[Star Trek III: The Search for Spock]]). |
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| − | The term "heavy cruiser" has been uttered only once throughout all of ''Star Trek''. In [[TNG]]: "[[Conspiracy]]" it was spoken in reference to the [[Ambassador class|''Ambassador'' class]] ship. Most other references to large ships have used the term "battle cruiser". (For example, [[TOS]]: "[[The Trouble with Tribbles]], [[TNG]]: "[[The Arsenal of Freedom]] (applied in the script description to the battle section of the [[Enterprise-D]]); [[The Schizoid Man]]; [[ENT]]: [[Judgment]], [[DS9]]: [[Soldiers of the Empire]], [[Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country]], and many others). 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’tinga 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: The Search for Spock]]. |
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| − | The actual usage of "heavy cruiser" in navies was based, not on an independent need to describe a ship as such, but solely as a result of a 1921 treaty (supplemented by a 1930 treaty) that sought to limit the size of warships across the globe. The classification fell out of favor following World War II. (See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_cruiser here] for more.) |
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| − | Other than the Ambassador and the Constitution classes, above classifications of any particular class of ship as a heavy cruiser is non [[canon]], but is considered to come from a Memory Alpha permitted [[Memory Alpha:Canon policy|resource]]. |
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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.