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|Name= ''Groumall''-type |
|Name= ''Groumall''-type |
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|Affiliation= [[Cardassian Union]] |
|Affiliation= [[Cardassian Union]] |
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|Type= [[Freighter]] |
|Type= [[Freighter]] |
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|Armament= Multiple [[phaser bank]]s |
|Armament= Multiple [[phaser bank]]s |
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|Defenses= [[Deflector shield]]s |
|Defenses= [[Deflector shield]]s |
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The '''''Groumall''-type''' was a type of [[starship]] utilized throughout the [[Cardassian Union]] during the late [[24th century]]. |
The '''''Groumall''-type''' was a type of [[starship]] utilized throughout the [[Cardassian Union]] during the late [[24th century]]. |
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Composed primarily of a forward [[command module|command section]] and a rear engine section, the middle of the ship was made of modular cargo containers for the rapid transport of material. This class of vessel was significantly inferior to [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey|Klingon Birds-of-Prey]], and could be easily disabled by a [[Maquis raider]]. ({{DS9|Return to Grace|For the Uniform}}) |
Composed primarily of a forward [[command module|command section]] and a rear engine section, the middle of the ship was made of modular cargo containers for the rapid transport of material. This class of vessel was significantly inferior to [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey|Klingon Birds-of-Prey]], and could be easily disabled by a [[Maquis raider]]. ({{DS9|Return to Grace|For the Uniform}}) |
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| − | The [[Federation]] retained knowledge of this class, dating back to the early [[2370s]]. A [[: |
+ | The [[Federation]] retained knowledge of this class, dating back to the early [[2370s]]. A [[:File:Cardassian military freighter, lcars.jpg|graphic display]] of a military freighter appeared on the [[USS Voyager library computer|USS ''Voyager''{{'}}s library computer]] screen that was viewed by [[One]] after [[Seven of Nine]] had activated the drone's [[linguistic database]], and allowed him to [[assimilate]] information. ({{VOY|Drone}}) |
== Ships of the class == |
== Ships of the class == |
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* [[Unnamed Groumall type starships|Unnamed ''Groumall''-type starships]] |
* [[Unnamed Groumall type starships|Unnamed ''Groumall''-type starships]] |
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== Appendices == |
== Appendices == |
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=== Appearances === |
=== Appearances === |
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** {{e|Rules of Engagement}} |
** {{e|Rules of Engagement}} |
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** {{e|For the Uniform}} |
** {{e|For the Uniform}} |
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| − | === Background === |
+ | === Background information === |
| − | The ''Groumall''-type model appeared under three different monikers, "military freighter," "[[Cardassian freighter]]," and "[[Cardassian transport]]," all while retaining the same design. Since the differences in the designations are superficial, and there is no other indication that these ships were of an altogether different design, it is assumed that are all from the same class. |
+ | The ''Groumall''-type model appeared under three different monikers, "military freighter," "[[Cardassian freighter]]," and "[[Cardassian transport]]," all while retaining the same design. Since the differences in the designations are superficial, and there is no other indication that these ships were of an altogether different design, it is assumed that are all from the same class. |
| + | For more information on history of this studio model, please see [[Studio models (DS9)#Groumall|studio models]]. |
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| − | ====Studio model==== |
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| − | [[File:Cardassian_freighter_first_design.jpg|thumb|First take on the design]] |
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| − | [[File:Cardassian freighter studio model.JPG|thumb|The [[studio model]]]] |
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| − | After [[John Eaves]] joined the art department of [[DS9]], one of his first jobs was designing the ''Cardassian freighter'' that was able to conseal a large gun, tasked to him in August 1995.[http://johneaves.wordpress.com/2009/06/08/the-cardassian-vessel-groumall/] His first take on the design was a tip of the hat to [[Rick Sternbach]]'s {{ShipClass|Galor }}."''I took the front end of a Galor-class Cardassian ship and tried to fan off from that. Using the front end, kind of sculpting it a little bit differently, and putting all these cargo bays in a row.''", as he remembers ([[Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 1, Issue 2]], page 22). The producers found the design to militaristic looking and asked for a more industrial, "freighterish" looking design. Elaborating further,"''It was just a series of boxes, all stacked on top of each other in series of sixes, with a big engine detail on the back and the familiar looking Cardassian fork on the front. They wanted it very "freighterish" so I put the bridge on the back like it is on an oiler tanker of today.(...)That's where this design had come from: it's a bunch of huge, huge engines on the back which take it wherever you want to go. They wanted this more than the other one because it is very industrial looking.''" |
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| − | It took Eaves another three months of refining before coming up with a design the producers signed off on in November. Though it was becoming less and less customary to produce full orthographic blueprints for model shops by that time (three-quarter views were deemed sufficient), in this case Eaves did, and sent them off to [[Tony Meininger]]'s [[Brazil-Fabrication & Design]] in December, where the [[studio model]] was constructed, making its debut in {{e|Return to Grace}}. |
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| − | The model would be used twice more as a ''Cardassian freighter'', but would also be redressed twice to represent freighters belonging to other species: the first time, repainted but otherwise unmodified as a [[Nekrit freighter]] in {{VOY|Fair Trade}} (It was in this color scheme that the model would later make its last appearance as a ''Cardassian freighter''). The second time the model was again repainted but this time modified with the addition of warp engines and klingon markings, to represent [[Klingon cargo vessel]]s in {{e|Sons and Daughters}}. This was the last appearance of the studio model. No [[CGI model]] was ever constructed of this design. |
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| − | The model, known as [http://startrekpropcollector.com/trekauctions/items/1778-0483 Lot#483], was sold on October 6, 2006 with a winning bid of US$5,000 (US$6.000 including buyer's premium) in the modification it was last used as, namely as a klingon cargo vessel. |
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==== ''Technical Manual'' ==== |
==== ''Technical Manual'' ==== |
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The following specifications, which describes this vessel simply as a Cardassian freighter, comes exclusively from the ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual]]'': |
The following specifications, which describes this vessel simply as a Cardassian freighter, comes exclusively from the ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual]]'': |
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| − | * Production Base: Cardassia Prime Orbital Three Assembly Facility |
+ | * Production Base: Cardassia Prime Orbital Three Assembly Facility |
| − | * Type: Freighter |
+ | * Type: Freighter |
| − | * Accommodation: 30 plus flight crew |
+ | * Accommodation: 30 plus flight crew |
| − | * Power Plant: One M/A warp system; two or more impulse systems |
+ | * Power Plant: One M/A warp system; two or more impulse systems |
| − | * Dimensions: Length, 255.65 meters; beam, 55.13 meters; height: 63.21 meters |
+ | * Dimensions: Length, 255.65 meters; beam, 55.13 meters; height: 63.21 meters |
| − | * Mass: 1,340,000 metric tons (est.) |
+ | * Mass: 1,340,000 metric tons (est.) |
| − | * Performance: Warp 6.5 (observed) |
+ | * Performance: Warp 6.5 (observed) |
| − | * Armament: Four or more spiral-wave disruptors, one medium aft disruptor wave cannon; possibly other weapons |
+ | * Armament: Four or more spiral-wave disruptors, one medium aft disruptor wave cannon; possibly other weapons |
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| + | ====Apocrypha==== |
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| + | * In ''[[Star Trek: Armada II]]'', this ship appeared as a "cargo ship." It was an unarmed, non-[[warp-capable]] starship that traveled between allied trading stations. |
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| + | * In ''[[Star Trek Online]]'' the ''Groumall''-type is an available ship, renamed the ''Tuffli''-class freighter. |
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==External link== |
==External link== |
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| + | * {{mbeta|Groumall type|''Groumall'' type}} |
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| − | * {{exastris|page=/articles/groumall.htm|title=Redresses of the Groumall}} |
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[[Category:Cardassian starship classes]] |
[[Category:Cardassian starship classes]] |
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Revision as of 15:04, 24 October 2015
The Groumall-type was a type of starship utilized throughout the Cardassian Union during the late 24th century.
During the early 2370s, this class of vessel, was utilized primarily as a freighter or transport, and occasionally fielded by the Cardassian Central Command.
Composed primarily of a forward command section and a rear engine section, the middle of the ship was made of modular cargo containers for the rapid transport of material. This class of vessel was significantly inferior to Klingon Birds-of-Prey, and could be easily disabled by a Maquis raider. (DS9: "Return to Grace", "For the Uniform")
The Federation retained knowledge of this class, dating back to the early 2370s. A graphic display of a military freighter appeared on the USS Voyager's library computer screen that was viewed by One after Seven of Nine had activated the drone's linguistic database, and allowed him to assimilate information. (VOY: "Drone")
Ships of the class
- Named
- Unnamed
Appendices
Appearances
Background information
The Groumall-type model appeared under three different monikers, "military freighter," "Cardassian freighter," and "Cardassian transport," all while retaining the same design. Since the differences in the designations are superficial, and there is no other indication that these ships were of an altogether different design, it is assumed that are all from the same class.
For more information on history of this studio model, please see studio models.
Technical Manual
The following specifications, which describes this vessel simply as a Cardassian freighter, comes exclusively from the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual:
- Production Base: Cardassia Prime Orbital Three Assembly Facility
- Type: Freighter
- Accommodation: 30 plus flight crew
- Power Plant: One M/A warp system; two or more impulse systems
- Dimensions: Length, 255.65 meters; beam, 55.13 meters; height: 63.21 meters
- Mass: 1,340,000 metric tons (est.)
- Performance: Warp 6.5 (observed)
- Armament: Four or more spiral-wave disruptors, one medium aft disruptor wave cannon; possibly other weapons
Apocrypha
- In Star Trek: Armada II, this ship appeared as a "cargo ship." It was an unarmed, non-warp-capable starship that traveled between allied trading stations.
- In Star Trek Online the Groumall-type is an available ship, renamed the Tuffli-class freighter.
External link
- Groumall type at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works