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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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| + | [[File:USS_Enterprise-C.jpg|thumb|A [[Federation]] {{class|Ambassador}} heavy cruiser]] |
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| + | In [[starship classification]], a '''heavy cruiser''' was 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 classified as 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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| − | :''An early draft of the script for ''[[Star Trek I]]'' referred to the ''K't'inga''-class as being a heavy cruiser.'' |
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| − | ===Types of heavy cruisers=== |
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| + | === Background === |
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| − | [[Dominion]] |
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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" was first used in the {{st-minutiae|academy/literature329/tmp.txt|shooting script}} for ''[[Star Trek: The Motion Picture]]'' for describing the [[Klingon]] {{Class|K't'inga}} [[starship]]s. It was used later for an on-screen display of the ''Constitution''-class, which was from the ''[[Star Fleet Technical Manual]]'', and and it was spoken in reference to the ''Ambassador''-class. It was thereafter picked up by the production staff on ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' and ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' in their behind-the-scenes technical texts (such as the ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual]]''). |
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| − | * [[Jem'Hadar cruiser]] |
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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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| − | * [[Excelsior class|''Excelsior''-class]] |
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| − | * [[Ambassador class|''Ambassador''-class]] |
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| + | * {{Class|Keldon}} |
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| − | * [[Akira class|''Akira''-class]] |
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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. {{incite}} |
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| − | [[Klingon]] |
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| − | * [[K't'inga class|''K't'inga''-class]] |
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| + | In a dossier for the [[alternate reality]] {{USS|Enterprise|alternate reality}}, her class, the {{Class|Constitution|alternate reality}}, were classified as heavy cruisers. [http://trekmovie.com/2009/05/01/official-star-trek-site-updated-with-final-dossiers-new-info-section-more/] |
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| + | === External link === |
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| + | * {{wikipedia}} |
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| + | [[ja:重巡洋艦]] |
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| + | [[nl:Zware kruiser]] |
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| + | [[Category:Starship classifications]] |
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Revision as of 04:33, 10 March 2015
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A Federation Ambassador-class heavy cruiser
In starship classification, a heavy cruiser was 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 classified as 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
Appendices
Background
Heavy cruiser Constitution graphic originally from the Star Fleet Technical Manual
The term "heavy cruiser" was first used in the shooting script for Star Trek: The Motion Picture for describing the Klingon K't'inga-class starships. It was used later for an on-screen display of the Constitution-class, which was from the Star Fleet Technical Manual, and and it was spoken in reference to the Ambassador-class. It was thereafter picked up by the production staff on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine in their behind-the-scenes technical texts (such as the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual).
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. (citation needed • edit)
In a dossier for the alternate reality USS Enterprise, her class, the Constitution-class, were classified as heavy cruisers. [1]