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{{Sidebar starship class
|Name= ''Norkova''-type
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|Name = ''Antares''-class
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|dt = ''Antares''-class (Federation)
|Image= Xhosa.jpg
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|image = Xhosa.jpg
|ImageCap= Forward view
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|imagecap = Forward view
|Affiliation= [[Federation]], non-aligned civilian
 
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|owner = [[United Federation of Planets]]<br />Private ownership
|Type= [[Freighter]]
 
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|operator =
|Active= [[24th century]]
 
 
|Type = [[Freighter]]
|Crew= ~12
 
 
|Active = [[24th century]]
|Defenses= [[Deflector shield]]s
 
 
|Crew = ~12
|Image2= Xhosa, aft.jpg
 
 
|Defenses = [[Deflector shield]]s
|ImageCap2= Aft view
 
 
|image2 = Xhosa, aft.jpg
 
|imagecap2 = Aft view
 
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The '''''Norkova''-type''' [[starship]] was a type of [[freighter]] utilized by civilians, within and around the [[Federation]], during the late [[24th century]].
 
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{{Disambiguation link|Antares class|''Antares''-class}}
   
Protect by standard [[deflector shields]], and run by a crew of around a dozen, these vessels have been used to haul a variety of freight, ranging from [[deuridium]], to [[duridium]], to [[dilithium]]. ({{DS9|The Passenger|The Adversary}}; {{VOY|Author, Author}})
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The '''''Antares''-class''' [[freighter]] was a type of [[starship]] operated by civilians for the [[United Federation of Planets]] and other organizations. Ships of the class were protected by standard [[deflector shield]]s and could support crews of at least twelve. The ''Antares''-class was capable of hauling a variety of freight, including [[deuridium]], [[duridium]], and [[dilithium]]. In addition, crews could also haul various types of supplies and material stipulated by contract. ({{DS9|The Passenger|The Adversary|For the Cause}}; {{VOY|Author, Author}})
   
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== Ships of the class ==
 
;Named:
 
* ''[[Norkova]]''
 
* {{SS|Xhosa}}
 
;Unnamed
 
* [[Unnamed Antares class starships|Unnamed ''Antares''-class starships]]
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;Uncertain
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* {{USS|Hermes}}
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{{clear}}
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
File:Norkova bridge.jpg|Bridge of the ''Norkova''
 
File:Norkova bridge.jpg|Bridge of the ''Norkova''
 
File:Norkova viewscreen.jpg|Viewscreen of the ''Norkova''
 
File:Norkova viewscreen.jpg|Viewscreen of the ''Norkova''
</gallery>
 
<gallery>
 
 
File:Xhosa bridge.jpg|Bridge of the ''Xhosa''
 
File:Xhosa bridge.jpg|Bridge of the ''Xhosa''
 
File:Xhosa viewscreen.jpg|Viewscreen of the ''Xhosa''
 
File:Xhosa viewscreen.jpg|Viewscreen of the ''Xhosa''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
== Ships commissioned ==
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== Appendices ==
 
=== Appearances ===
;Named:
 
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* {{TNG}}
* ''[[Norkova]]''
 
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** {{e|Unification I}}
* ''[[Xhosa]]''
 
;Unnamed
 
* [[Unnamed Norkova type starships|Unnamed ''Norkova''-type starships]]
 
 
== Appearances ==
 
 
* {{DS9}}
 
* {{DS9}}
 
** {{e|The Passenger}}
 
** {{e|The Passenger}}
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* {{VOY|Author, Author}}
 
* {{VOY|Author, Author}}
   
== Background ==
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=== Background information ===
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The ''Antares'' -class designation as established for the SS ''Xhosa'', was, according to [[Mike Okuda]], meant as a homage to the [[Antares|''Antares'' (NCC-501)]], referenced to in the ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series|The Original Series]]'' episode {{e|Charlie X}}, further elaborated upon in all the interior details, the TOS style consoles and the [[SS Xhosa dedication plaque|SS ''Xhosa'' dedication plaque]]. [http://flare.solareclipse.net/ultimatebb.php/topic/6/916.html#000010]
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 {{shipClass|Nebula}} {{USS|Prometheus|NCC-71201}} bridge for the season 2 episode {{e|Second Sight}}.
 
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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 {{class|Nebula}} {{USS|Prometheus|NCC-71201}} bridge for the season 2 episode {{e|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 would later be repainted and reused as the ''Xhosa'' in "The Way of the Warrior."
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The [[studio model]] for the ''Norkova'' 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 Talarian freighter was first identified in the ''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]'' as an ''Antares''-class ship, the ''Xhosa'' was identified as such canonically in her dedication plaque, suggesting both designs might be variants of the same class. For further information on the studio model, see [[Studio models (TNG)#Batris|''Batris'' model]].
   
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'', are 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 is 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 &ndash; as was the case with the ''Xhosa'', which was commanded by Human [[captain]] [[Kasidy Yates]] and constructed at the [[Luna Shipyards]], 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.
   
 
[[Category:Federation starship classes]]
 
[[Category:Federation starship classes]]

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For additional meanings of "Antares-class", please see Antares-class.

The Antares-class freighter was a type of starship operated by civilians for the United Federation of Planets and other organizations. Ships of the class were protected by standard deflector shields and could support crews of at least twelve. The Antares-class was capable of hauling a variety of freight, including deuridium, duridium, and dilithium. In addition, crews could also haul various types of supplies and material stipulated by contract. (DS9: "The Passenger", "The Adversary", "For the Cause"; VOY: "Author, Author")

Ships of the class

Named
Unnamed
Uncertain

Appendices

Appearances

Background information

The Antares -class designation as established for the SS Xhosa, was, according to Mike Okuda, meant as a homage to the Antares (NCC-501), referenced to in the The Original Series episode "Charlie X", further elaborated upon in all the interior details, the TOS style consoles and the SS Xhosa dedication plaque. [1]

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 Nebula-class USS Prometheus bridge for the season 2 episode "Second Sight".

The studio model for the Norkova 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 Talarian freighter was first identified in the Star Trek Encyclopedia as an Antares-class ship, the Xhosa was identified as such canonically in her dedication plaque, suggesting both designs might be variants of the same class. For further information on the studio model, see Batris model.

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 and constructed at the Luna Shipyards, 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.