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The '''''Saladin'' class''' was a type of [[Federation]] [[destroyer]] utilized by [[Starfleet]] during the latter half of the [[23rd century]]. |
The '''''Saladin'' class''' was a type of [[Federation]] [[destroyer]] utilized by [[Starfleet]] during the latter half of the [[23rd century]]. |
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| − | The ''Saladin'' consisted of a [[saucer section]] and [[nacelle]], each similar in exterior design to that of a {{ShipClass|Constitution}} vessel of the [[2260s]]. Its configuration was significantly different, however, as it employed only a single [[nacelle]]. |
+ | The ''Saladin'' consisted of a [[saucer section]] and [[nacelle]], each similar in exterior design to that of a {{ShipClass|Constitution}} vessel of the [[2260s]]. Its configuration was significantly different, however, as it employed only a single [[nacelle]]. ({{film|2}}{{film|3}}) |
===Ships of the class=== |
===Ships of the class=== |
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==Appendices== |
==Appendices== |
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* [[Star Trek films|''Star Trek'' films]]: |
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The ''Saladin''-class starship was a design originally created by [[Franz Joseph]] in his ''[[Star Fleet Technical Manual]]'', which lists the USS ''Saladin'' as the [[prototype]] of the class. The production staff of {{film|2}} and {{film|3}} used some of the ships in the ''Technical Manual'' as background display images looped on monitor screens on the bridge. |
The ''Saladin''-class starship was a design originally created by [[Franz Joseph]] in his ''[[Star Fleet Technical Manual]]'', which lists the USS ''Saladin'' as the [[prototype]] of the class. The production staff of {{film|2}} and {{film|3}} used some of the ships in the ''Technical Manual'' as background display images looped on monitor screens on the bridge. |
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| − | Intended to be merely background decoration, freeze frames and close examination have shown it likely (but not conclusively) that the images used were taken from the Joseph book with little or no modification. This would be confirmed later by [[Rick Sternbach]] on a few occasions on www.trekbbs.com's forums. The ''Saladin'', ''Hermes'', and ''Federation'' classes appear as part of the loop. |
+ | Intended to be merely background decoration, freeze frames and close examination have shown it likely (but not conclusively) that the images used were taken from the Joseph book with little or no modification. This would be confirmed later by [[Rick Sternbach]] on a few occasions on www.trekbbs.com's forums. The ''Saladin'', ''Hermes'', and ''Federation'' classes appear as part of the loop. {{incite}} |
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| − | The concept of a single-nacelle starship has been derided by some as contrary to [[Gene Roddenberry]]'s design requirements for Starfleet ships, but there is nothing in [[canon]] that mandates a minimum number of nacelles for a ship. Indeed, single-nacelle vessels would appear in The Next Generation with the appearance of the [[Freedom class|''Freedom''-class]], which it itself an homage to the ''Saladin'' and ''Hermes'' classes. |
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According to the ''Star Fleet Technical Manual'', the ''Saladin'' was a more militarized version of her sister class, the {{ShipClass|Hermes}}. While the ''Hermes'' was a [[scout]], and therefore carried only 2 [[phaser]] banks, the ''Saladin'' was a destroyer and was armed with 3 phaser emplacements (with two emitters each) and 2 [[photon torpedo]] tubes. |
According to the ''Star Fleet Technical Manual'', the ''Saladin'' was a more militarized version of her sister class, the {{ShipClass|Hermes}}. While the ''Hermes'' was a [[scout]], and therefore carried only 2 [[phaser]] banks, the ''Saladin'' was a destroyer and was armed with 3 phaser emplacements (with two emitters each) and 2 [[photon torpedo]] tubes. |
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| − | The class may have been named for {{w|Saladin}}, a muslim who became Sultan of Egypt and Syria and was renown for his chilvary against the European Crusaders during the 12th century. |
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In the novel ''[[The Final Nexus]]'', USS ''Cochise'' NCC-530 was a ''Saladin''-class destroyer. |
In the novel ''[[The Final Nexus]]'', USS ''Cochise'' NCC-530 was a ''Saladin''-class destroyer. |
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The ''Saladin'' class is also present in the [[Star Fleet Universe]] series of games, where it served Starfleet for decades until supplanted by the ''Ortega''-class War Destroyer in the General War - at which point the old Destroyer shipyards had been turned over to the construction of the new ''Kearsarge''-class light cruiser. |
The ''Saladin'' class is also present in the [[Star Fleet Universe]] series of games, where it served Starfleet for decades until supplanted by the ''Ortega''-class War Destroyer in the General War - at which point the old Destroyer shipyards had been turned over to the construction of the new ''Kearsarge''-class light cruiser. |
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+ | An near identical design is seen in ''[[Star Trek: Legacy]]'', though is named the {{ShipClass|Apollo}} instead. The ''Apollo'' class lacks the deflector/sensor dish found on the ''Saladin'', as well as the 'flush vent' details on the dorsal connection. |
=== External links === |
=== External links === |
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* [http://www.trekplace.com/article09.html Forgotten Starships] at [http://www.trekplace.com TrekPlace] - an article discussing the canon appearance of this class |
* [http://www.trekplace.com/article09.html Forgotten Starships] at [http://www.trekplace.com TrekPlace] - an article discussing the canon appearance of this class |
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* {{exastris|page=/articles/sftm.htm|title=Spotting the Ships from the ''Star Fleet Technical Manual''}} |
* {{exastris|page=/articles/sftm.htm|title=Spotting the Ships from the ''Star Fleet Technical Manual''}} |
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[[Category:Federation starship classes]] |
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Revision as of 17:51, 30 January 2010
The Saladin class was a type of Federation destroyer utilized by Starfleet during the latter half of the 23rd century.
The Saladin consisted of a saucer section and nacelle, each similar in exterior design to that of a Template:ShipClass vessel of the 2260s. Its configuration was significantly different, however, as it employed only a single nacelle. (Star Trek II: The Wrath of KhanStar Trek III: The Search for Spock)
Ships of the class
Appendices
Appearances
Background
The Saladin-class starship was a design originally created by Franz Joseph in his Star Fleet Technical Manual, which lists the USS Saladin as the prototype of the class. The production staff of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Star Trek III: The Search for Spock used some of the ships in the Technical Manual as background display images looped on monitor screens on the bridge.
Intended to be merely background decoration, freeze frames and close examination have shown it likely (but not conclusively) that the images used were taken from the Joseph book with little or no modification. This would be confirmed later by Rick Sternbach on a few occasions on www.trekbbs.com's forums. The Saladin, Hermes, and Federation classes appear as part of the loop. (citation needed • edit)
Apocrypha
According to the Star Fleet Technical Manual, the Saladin was a more militarized version of her sister class, the Template:ShipClass. While the Hermes was a scout, and therefore carried only 2 phaser banks, the Saladin was a destroyer and was armed with 3 phaser emplacements (with two emitters each) and 2 photon torpedo tubes.
In the novel The Final Nexus, USS Cochise NCC-530 was a Saladin-class destroyer.
In the novel Dreadnought!, USS Pompeii NCC-424 was a Saladin-class destroyer.
The Saladin class is also present in the Star Fleet Universe series of games, where it served Starfleet for decades until supplanted by the Ortega-class War Destroyer in the General War - at which point the old Destroyer shipyards had been turned over to the construction of the new Kearsarge-class light cruiser.
An near identical design is seen in Star Trek: Legacy, though is named the Template:ShipClass instead. The Apollo class lacks the deflector/sensor dish found on the Saladin, as well as the 'flush vent' details on the dorsal connection.
External links
- Forgotten Starships at TrekPlace - an article discussing the canon appearance of this class
- Template:Exastris
- Template:NCwiki