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− | In [[starship classification]], an '''explorer''' is a multi-role [[starship]], equipped with a wide variety of tactical, scientific and diplomatic capabilities. Vessels of this type are intended to perform very long duration missions, sometimes lasting 10 or more [[Earth]] years. Explorers are similar to [[heavy cruiser]]s, with two exceptions: |
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+ | In [[starship classification]], an '''exploration vessel''' or '''exploratory vessel''' was a type of [[spacecraft]] designed for exploring unknown regions of [[space]], operated by individuals who fancied themselves as [[explorer]]s. |
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+ | The [[21st century]] [[NASA]] ship ''[[Charybdis]]'' was classified as a "'''exploratory [[shuttle]]'''" or later as an "'''explorer ship'''" . It was [[Earth]]'s third manned attempt to travel beyond the [[Sol system]]. ({{TNG|The Royale}}) |
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− | 1 - Explorers are intended for longer duration missions than Heavy Cruisers, often lasting 10 years or longer. |
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+ | The [[22nd century]] [[United Earth]] [[Starfleet]] starship {{EnterpriseNX}} was designed as a "ship of exploration". ({{ENT|Acquisition|The Forgotten}}) [[Andorian]] [[Lieutenant]] [[Talas]] once criticized ''Enterprise'' Lieutenant [[Malcolm Reed|Reed]], who came from a [[military]] [[Reed family|family]] of three generations, for betraying his family tradition by serving on a ship of exploration. ({{ENT|Proving Ground}}) |
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− | 2 - Explorers are built in smaller numbers than Heavy Cruisers. |
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+ | The {{USS|Raven}} was classified as an "exploration vessel" by [[Drexler outpost]]. ({{VOY|Dark Frontier}}). |
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+ | The [[Federation]] [[flagship]] {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} served Starfleet in the capacity of that of a vessel of exploration. ({{TNG|Legacy|Time's Arrow, Part II}}) |
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+ | During her time in the [[Delta Quadrant]], {{USS|Voyager}} served as a "ship of exploration." ({{VOY|Prototype|Drone}}) |
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+ | {{bginfo|The designation of "Explorer" type was derived from the original designs, graphics and technical drawings of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} by [[Andrew Probert]], [[Rick Sternbach]], and [[Michael Okuda]]. The term was never used on screen or in dialogue, but was alluded to in several references through the series' to being a "ship of exploration" or being on a "mission of exploration".|More information about the explorer designation exists in the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual]]''. This designation was mentioned in the script of {{TNG|Yesterday's Enterprise}}, noting that the [[alternate timeline]] ''Enterprise''-D differed from the familiar explorer-type ship.}} |
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+ | ==External links== |
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+ | *{{mbeta|Exploration cruiser}} |
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− | The [[Galaxy class|''Galaxy'' class]] is the best example of this type of ship. |
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Revision as of 18:51, 1 November 2019
In starship classification, an exploration vessel or exploratory vessel was a type of spacecraft designed for exploring unknown regions of space, operated by individuals who fancied themselves as explorers.
The 21st century NASA ship Charybdis was classified as a "exploratory shuttle" or later as an "explorer ship" . It was Earth's third manned attempt to travel beyond the Sol system. (TNG: "The Royale")
The 22nd century United Earth Starfleet starship Enterprise NX-01 was designed as a "ship of exploration". (ENT: "Acquisition", "The Forgotten") Andorian Lieutenant Talas once criticized Enterprise Lieutenant Reed, who came from a military family of three generations, for betraying his family tradition by serving on a ship of exploration. (ENT: "Proving Ground")
The USS Raven was classified as an "exploration vessel" by Drexler outpost. (VOY: "Dark Frontier").
The Federation flagship USS Enterprise-D served Starfleet in the capacity of that of a vessel of exploration. (TNG: "Legacy", "Time's Arrow, Part II")
During her time in the Delta Quadrant, USS Voyager served as a "ship of exploration." (VOY: "Prototype", "Drone")
Starship types |
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attack vessel • attack fighter • battle cruiser • battleship • bird-of-prey • carrier vessel • colony ship • combat cruiser • corsair • corvette • cruiser • destroyer • diplomatic vessel • dreadnought • escort vessel • exploration vessel • flagship • freighter • frigate • garbage scow • geo-terraforming vessel • heavy cruiser • holding vessel • interceptor • light cruiser • medical ship • military vessel • mining vessel • patrol ship • pilot vessel • prison ship • raider • reconnaissance ship • robot ship • runabout • science vessel • scout ship • star cruiser • starliner • starship • supply ship • support ship • survey ship • tanker • timeship • trading vessel • training ship • transport ship • troop transport • tug • warbird • warship |
External links
- Exploration cruiser at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- Explorer at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works