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The [[studio model]] for the ''Norkova''-type was one of many modifications that originally started as the [[Talarian freighter]] ''[[Batris]]'' from {{TNG|Heart of Glory}}, and included a redesigned bow section. The model was later repainted and reused as the ''Xhosa'' in "The Way of the Warrior."
 
The [[studio model]] for the ''Norkova''-type was one of many modifications that originally started as the [[Talarian freighter]] ''[[Batris]]'' from {{TNG|Heart of Glory}}, and included a redesigned bow section. The model was later repainted and reused as the ''Xhosa'' in "The Way of the Warrior."
   
Although not explicitly stated as a Federation vessel, the impression was given that it was. What remains unclear is the possibility of whether or not the ''Norkova'' was under a Federation [[registry]], or if it was registered as an independent, "third party" vessel. The existing doubt is based by later established fact that ''not all'' [[Human]]-run vessels, like the ''Norkova'', were under Federation registry as was the case with the ''Xhosa'', which was commanded by Human [[captain]] [[Kasidy Yates]], but was under a [[Petarian]] registry. This type of vessel also appeared approaching a Federation [[dilithium]] mining [[colony]] in {{VOY|Author, Author}}, again implying this type of vessel was connected to the Federation.
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Although not explicitly stated as a Federation vessel, the impression was given that it was. What remains unclear is the possibility of whether or not the ''Norkova'' was under a Federation [[registry]], or if it was registered as an independent, "third party" vessel. The existing doubt is based by later established fact that ''not all'' [[Human]]-run vessels, like the ''Norkova'', were under Federation registry – as was the case with the ''Xhosa'', which was commanded by Human [[captain]] [[Kasidy Yates]], but was under a [[Petarian]] registry. This type of vessel also appeared approaching a Federation [[dilithium]] mining [[colony]] in {{VOY|Author, Author}}, again implying this type of vessel was connected to the Federation.
   
 
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The Antares-class starship was a type of cruiser utilized by civilians, within and around the Federation, from the mid-23rd century to the late 24th century.

Protect by standard deflector shields, and run by a crew of around a dozen, these vessels were used to haul a variety of freight, ranging from deuridium, to duridium, to dilithium. (DS9: "The Passenger", "The Adversary"; VOY: "Author, Author")


Ships commissioned

Named
Unnamed

Appearances


Background

The Xhosa was one of the few starships that did not feature a captain's chair on the bridge; instead, there was a central console in front of the viewscreen manned by the captain and the engineer of the ship. The Norkova bridge set was later on redressed as the Template:ShipClass USS Prometheus bridge for the season 2 episode "Second Sight".

The studio model for the Norkova-type was one of many modifications that originally started as the Talarian freighter Batris from TNG: "Heart of Glory", and included a redesigned bow section. The model was later repainted and reused as the Xhosa in "The Way of the Warrior."

Although not explicitly stated as a Federation vessel, the impression was given that it was. What remains unclear is the possibility of whether or not the Norkova was under a Federation registry, or if it was registered as an independent, "third party" vessel. The existing doubt is based by later established fact that not all Human-run vessels, like the Norkova, were under Federation registry – as was the case with the Xhosa, which was commanded by Human captain Kasidy Yates, but was under a Petarian registry. This type of vessel also appeared approaching a Federation dilithium mining colony in VOY: "Author, Author", again implying this type of vessel was connected to the Federation.