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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 '''explorer ship''', or ''exploration vessel'', was a type of [[spacecraft]] designed for exploring unknown regions of [[space]]. |
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| + | The [[21st century]] [[NASA]] ship ''[[Charybdis]]'' was classified as an "explorer ship". It was [[Earth]]'s third manned attempt to travel beyond the [[Sol system]]. ({{TNG|The Royale}}) |
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| − | # Explorers are intended for longer duration missions than Heavy Cruisers, often lasting 10 years or longer. |
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| − | # Explorers are built in smaller numbers than Heavy Cruisers. |
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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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| − | The [[Galaxy class|''Galaxy'' class]] is the best example of this type of ship. |
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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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Revision as of 03:17, 28 February 2016
A Federation Galaxy-class explorer
In starship classification, an explorer ship, or exploration vessel, was a type of spacecraft designed for exploring unknown regions of space.
The 21st century NASA ship Charybdis was classified 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")
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