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[[Image:SS Mariposa.jpg|thumb|A computer record of the DY-500 class SS ''Mariposa'']]
 
[[Image:SS Mariposa.jpg|thumb|A computer record of the DY-500 class SS ''Mariposa'']]
The '''DY-500 class''' is the designation for an [[Earth]] [[spaceship]] class that was employed during the early [[22nd century]].
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The '''DY-500 class''' is the designation for an [[Earth]] [[starship]] class that was employed during the early [[22nd century]].
   
 
This class of vessel utilized [[Yoyodyne pulse fusion]] drive types and were considerably more advanced than the much older {{ShipClass|DY-100}}. ({{TNG|Up The Long Ladder}}; {{TOS|Space Seed}})
 
This class of vessel utilized [[Yoyodyne pulse fusion]] drive types and were considerably more advanced than the much older {{ShipClass|DY-100}}. ({{TNG|Up The Long Ladder}}; {{TOS|Space Seed}})
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* The DY-500-B subclass: The {{SS|Hokule'a}} was of this sub-class.
 
* The DY-500-B subclass: The {{SS|Hokule'a}} was of this sub-class.
 
* The DY-500-C subclass: The {{HMS|Lord Nelson}} was of this sub-class.
 
* The DY-500-C subclass: The {{HMS|Lord Nelson}} was of this sub-class.
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== Background ==
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''[[Star Trek Maps]]'' states that the ''[[Woden]]'' was a DY-500 class ship. Side view of the ships hull is labelled SS ''Woden'' DY-504.
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''[[Star Trek Spaceflight Chronology]]'' depicts two [[21st century]] [[spaceship]] versions of the DY-500 class ships. They are also called the ''Wheeler'' class. Described as an extensive upgrade to the DY-100 series. They are both similar to the canon 22nd century version. These older Sub Light Explorer ships were in use from 2019 to 2055. Powered by advanced [[Nuclear fission|fission]].
   
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
* [[Y-500 class]]
 
* [[Y-500 class]]
 
== Apocrypha ==
 
According to ''[[Star Trek Maps]]'', the ''[[Woden]]'' is a DY-500 ship.
 
   
 
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SS Mariposa

A computer record of the DY-500 class SS Mariposa

The DY-500 class is the designation for an Earth starship class that was employed during the early 22nd century.

This class of vessel utilized Yoyodyne pulse fusion drive types and were considerably more advanced than the much older Template:ShipClass. (TNG: "Up The Long Ladder"; TOS: "Space Seed")

Three sub-classes have been known to exist:

  • The DY-500 subclass: The SS Mariposa was of this sub-class.
  • The DY-500-B subclass: The SS Hokule'a was of this sub-class.
  • The DY-500-C subclass: The HMS Lord Nelson was of this sub-class.

Background

Star Trek Maps states that the Woden was a DY-500 class ship. Side view of the ships hull is labelled SS Woden DY-504.

Star Trek Spaceflight Chronology depicts two 21st century spaceship versions of the DY-500 class ships. They are also called the Wheeler class. Described as an extensive upgrade to the DY-100 series. They are both similar to the canon 22nd century version. These older Sub Light Explorer ships were in use from 2019 to 2055. Powered by advanced fission.

See also

Template:DYTypeStarships