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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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+ | [[File:USS_Enterprise-C.jpg|thumb|A [[Federation]] {{class|Ambassador}} 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 {{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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| + | ''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.'' |
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| + | == Appendices == |
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| − | ===Types of heavy cruisers=== |
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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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| + | 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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| + | * {{Class|D'deridex}} |
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* [[Jem'Hadar battle cruiser]] |
* [[Jem'Hadar battle cruiser]] |
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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. {{incite}} |
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| − | [[Cardassian]] |
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| − | * [[Galor class|''Galor'' 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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| − | * [[Constitution class|''Constitution'' class]] |
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| − | * [[Ambassador class|''Ambassador'' class]] |
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| − | * [[Akira class|''Akira'' class]] |
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| + | === External link === |
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| − | [[Romulan]] |
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| + | * {{wikipedia}} |
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| − | *[[D'deridex class|''D'Deridex'' class]] |
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| − | [[Klingon]] |
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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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| − | * [[D'kora class|''D'kora'' class]] |
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| − | [[Vulcan]] |
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| − | * [[Surak class (Vulcan)|''Surak'' 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 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]