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In [[starship classification]], an '''escort''' is a [[starship]] whose primary purpose is to accompany other vessels (typically unarmed civilian ones) as a means of protection.
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In [[starship classification]], an '''escort vessel''' is a [[starship]] whose primary purpose is to accompany other vessels (typically lesser armed ones) as a means of protection.
   
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In [[2154]], [[Degra's ship]] was protected by two [[Xindi-Reptilian warship]]s, which served as escort ships, during the [[proving ground]] [[Xindi superweapon]] [[prototype]] test mission in the [[Calindra system]]. ({{ENT|Proving Ground}})
The {{ShipClass|Defiant}}, originally developed to counter the [[Borg]], is officially designated an escort ({{DS9|The Search, Part I}}).
 
   
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In [[2368]], a radical faction based on the [[Beta moon]] of [[Peliar Zel]] intercepted the [[Federation shuttlecraft]] ''[[Hawking (2367)|Hawking]]'' claiming to be an [[Peliar Zel escort vessel|escort vessel]]. ({{TNG|The Host}})
:''Despite its euphemistic designation, the ''Defiant''-class escort was the most advanced [[warship]] design in [[Starfleet]] in the [[2370s]]. In {{film|8}}, [[Worf]] protested [[William T. Riker|Riker]]'s statement that the ''Defiant'' was "little."''
 
   
 
The {{ShipClass|Defiant}}, originally developed to counter the [[Borg]], is officially classified as an escort vessel, but was unofficially a [[warship]]. ({{DS9|The Search, Part I}}).
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:''Despite its euphemistic designation, the ''Defiant''-class escort was the most advanced warship design in [[Starfleet]] in the [[2370s]]. In {{film|8}}, [[Worf]] protested [[William T. Riker|Riker]]'s statement that the ''Defiant'' was "little."''
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Revision as of 01:45, 3 May 2008

In starship classification, an escort vessel is a starship whose primary purpose is to accompany other vessels (typically lesser armed ones) as a means of protection.

In 2154, Degra's ship was protected by two Xindi-Reptilian warships, which served as escort ships, during the proving ground Xindi superweapon prototype test mission in the Calindra system. (ENT: "Proving Ground")

In 2368, a radical faction based on the Beta moon of Peliar Zel intercepted the Federation shuttlecraft Hawking claiming to be an escort vessel. (TNG: "The Host")

The Template:ShipClass, originally developed to counter the Borg, is officially classified as an escort vessel, but was unofficially a warship. (DS9: "The Search, Part I").

Despite its euphemistic designation, the Defiant-class escort was the most advanced warship design in Starfleet in the 2370s. In Star Trek: First Contact, Worf protested Riker's statement that the Defiant was "little."