Editing Cruiser

:''For the non-playable ships, see [[Federation Cruiser (Mob)]].''
[[File:Federation_Assault_Cruiser.png|thumb|right|A Sovereign class vessel over Earth.]]
'''{{PAGENAME}}s''' are large, powerful vessels that excel at long range missions and exploration. Though typically flanked by escorts in combat, cruisers can deliver high damage with their large warp cores and broad complement of weapons. Cruisers are the backbone of [[Starfleet]], fulfilling the most vital roles for the Federation.

Compared to other Federation vessels, Cruisers have strong hulls and average shields. All [[Federation]] Cruisers at tier 2 (Lieutenant Commander) or higher have 4 device slots and gain a bonus +5 to all  [[Starship_(Power_and_Subsystems)|power levels]].

== Overview ==
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== Variants ==
===Federation Cruisers===
====[[Light Cruiser]]====
[[File:Default_Miranda_Class.jpg|thumb|left|Miranda class]] The Light Cruiser is the first [[starship]] that new [[Federation]] officers will be able to captain. Although a basic ship in terms of weaponry, design and speed, this frigate is considered the workhorse of [[Starfleet]] and is called upon in a huge variety of roles from resolving trade disputes to deployment in major confrontations. The [[Federation Frigate|NPC version]] of the Light Cruiser is classified as a [[Frigate]].{{clear}}

==== [[TOS Constitution Class Cruiser]] ====
[[File:TemporalCruiserTOS2.png|thumb|left|Constitution class (2267)]] This classic Federation starship of the 23rd century is a variant of the [[Light Cruiser]], obtainable for 500 {{Zen}}. It was also included with some pre-order offers. The ship blazed many trails in the early days of the [[Federation]], under the command of legendary captains like {{MAlpha|James T. Kirk}}.{{clear}}

====[[Cruiser_(Federation)|Cruiser]]====
[[File:Default_Constitution_Class.jpg|thumb|left|Constitution class (2270s)]]The Cruiser is well-suited for cargo or transport missions. Its expansive cargo holds make it indispensable to [[Starfleet]] as a vessel used to resupply planets, space stations, and other starships. The power systems make it possible to run industrial replicators indefinitely, making this ship the ideal choice for evacuation and mercy missions.{{clear}}

====[[Cruiser Refit]]====
[[File:Default_Exeter_Class.jpg‎‎|thumb|left|Exeter class]] The Exeter class is a variant on the famed Constitution Class. The Exeter honors the 400 crew members of the [[ma:USS Exeter (NCC-1672)|U.S.S. Exeter]] who were killed by a biological agent in [[23rd Century#2268|2268]]. The Exeter class has the white hull texture common to modern Federation refit vessels. It features an additional Science console slot and upgrade the Ensign Engineering Bridge Officer Station to a Lieutenant Engineering Bridge Officer station.{{clear}}

====[[Heavy Cruiser]]====
[[File:Federation_Heavy_Cruiser_(Cheyenne).png|thumb|left|Cheyenne class]] The Heavy Cruiser is one of the few [[Starfleet]] ship designs to have more than two nacelles, Heavy Cruisers fought in the [[Battle of Wolf 359]]. These cruisers are much more capable than a tier 2 Cruiser.{{clear}}

====[[Heavy Cruiser Refit]]====
[[File:ConstellationClass.png|thumb|left|Constellation class]] The oldest ship of this type, the {{MAlpha|Constellation class}} borrows heavily from [[23rd Century]] starship technology and design aesthetics, such as the [[Federation Frigate|Miranda]] and [[Federation Cruiser|Constitution]]-classes. The Constellation-class {{MAlpha|USS Stargazer|U.S.S. ''Stargazer''}} is perhaps the best-known ship of the class, being the first command of Captain [[Jean-Luc Picard]].{{clear}}


====[[Advanced Heavy Cruiser]]====
[[File:Federation Advanced Heavy Cruiser Retrofit (Excelsior class).png|thumb|left|Excelsior class]] The Advanced Heavy Cruiser has been in [[Starfleet]] service since the late 23rd century. The original prototypes took part in early experiments by Federation scientists to develop a [[transwarp]] drive, though it wasn't until the turn of 25th century that this came to fruition.{{clear}}

====[[Support Cruiser]]====
[[File:Ambassador.jpg|thumb|left|Ambassador class]]
The Ambassador-class was developed at the [[San Francisco Fleet Yards]]. The [[U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701-C)|U.S.S. ''Enterprise''-C]] was the most famous Ambassador class starship ever commissioned by [[Starfleet]]. It was destroyed in battle in 2344 while protecting the Klingon colony on Narendra III from a [[Romulan]] attack, and all hands were presumed to be killed in action. This valorous sacrifice bought the Federation several decades of peace with the [[Klingon Empire]].

Ambassador class vessels were later used in the [[Battle of Wolf 359]] and throughout the [[Dominion War]].{{clear}}

====[[Exploration Cruiser]]====
[[File:Federation_Exploration_Cruiser_(Galaxy).png|thumb|left|Galaxy class]]The ship of legend...and canon. The Exploration Cruiser was made popular by the multiple award winning series, Star Trek: {{MAlpha|The Next Generation}} or "TNG" for short. The vessel is slow but powerful, and strikes an imposing presence in any arena.{{clear}}

====[[Exploration Cruiser Refit]]====
[[File:Exploration Cruiser Refit.png|thumb|left|Venture class]] Based on the Galaxy class design, but much larger (it is the largest of these four starships) , the Venture Class represents the pinnacle of starship design. It has a longer more swept neck, and a more faceted main deflector. It also bears details reminiscent of the [[Assault Cruiser|Sovereign class]], such as the raised V-shaped platform on the primary hull detail, and a whiter-colored hull with darker markings. It features an additional Science console slot and adds a fifth Ensign level Science Bridge Officer station.{{clear}}

====[[Assault Cruiser]]====
[[File:Federation_Assault_Cruiser_(Sovereign).png|thumb|left|Sovereign class]] Introduced in the 2370s, the Assault Cruiser is a very powerful ship and a formidable adversary for any player as they carry huge amounts of firepower. The most well known Assault Cruiser is the {{MAlpha|USS Enterprise-E}} which was commanded former Captain made Ambassador {{MAlpha|Jean-Luc Picard}} after the Enterprise-D was destroyed. It is currently commanded by Captain Data.{{clear}}

====[[Mirror Universe Assault Cruiser]]====
[[File:MirrorAssaultCruiser-Blog.jpg|thumb|left|Emissary class]] Utilised by the Terran Empire and an occasional few having drifted over via the Azure Nebula spacial rift, this ship looks more like the Prime Universe [[Star Cruiser]], but has more of a tactical advantage in [[Bridge Officer]] slots and [[console]] configuration almost identical to the Prime Universe [[Assault Cruiser]].{{clear}}

====[[Assault Cruiser Refit]]====
[[File:Federation_Assault_Cruiser_Refit_(Regent).png|thumb|left|Regent class]] Like the [[Tactical Escort Refit]] and [[Heavy Escort Carrier]], the Regent class by default uses a brighter, stark white hull paint base, with black highlights in the default "Andromeda" pattern. Its design is much more elongated than the other Assault Cruiser classes, and features a flatter saucer tapering into an engineering section derived from the [[Odyssey Star Cruiser|Odyssey class]] split-hull. The nacelle pylons are swept forward, and if Regent nacelles and pylons are paired with a shorter hull option (such as the Sovereign), the nacelles models will clip into the saucer. The Regent also features bright dome-shaped structures on the underside of the saucer and on the dorsal hull. This variant is also much more Tactically focussed than the Sovereign class.{{clear}}

====[[Star Cruiser]]====
[[File:Federation_Star_Cruiser_(Avenger).png|thumb|left|Sentinel class]] The Star Cruiser has one of the largest crew compliments which can improve hull repair and some bridge officer abilities. The Star Cruiser is larger than most Federation Cruisers. They are considered the flagship of fleets or support for advanced missions. These stout ships sport massive warp cores, which generate surplus power for subsystems.{{clear}}

====[[Mirror Universe Star Cruiser]]====
[[File:MirrorStarCruiser-Blog.jpg|thumb|left|Sovereign class]] Utilised by the Terran Empire and an occasional few having drifted over via the Azure Nebula spacial rift, this ship looks more like the Prime Universe [[Assault Cruiser]], but favors Science [[Bridge Officer]] Seating and [[Console]] slotting almost identical to the Prime Universe [[Star Cruiser]].{{clear}}

====[[Advanced Heavy Cruiser Retrofit]]====
[[File:Federation_Advanced_Heavy_Cruiser_Retrofit_alt.png‎|thumb|left|Excelsior class (refit)]] The Retrofit variant of the Excelsior Class has been upgraded with modern technology, is heavily Tactically focussed and can and is capable of holding its own with newer ships. This class also follows the same variant and class-line as the [[U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701-B)]].{{clear}}

====[[Support Cruiser Retrofit]]====
[[File:Ambassador.jpg|thumb|left|Ambassador class]]
The Ambassador-class was developed at the [[San Francisco Fleet Yards]]. The [[U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701-C)|U.S.S. ''Enterprise''-C]] was the most famous Ambassador class starship ever commissioned by [[Starfleet]]. It was destroyed in battle in 2344 while protecting the Klingon colony on Narendra III from a [[Romulan]] attack, and all hands were presumed to be killed in action. This valorous sacrifice bought the Federation several decades of peace with the [[Klingon Empire]]. Ambassador class vessels were later used in the [[Battle of Wolf 359]] and throughout the [[Dominion War]]. The Retrofit version of the Ambassador class has been upgraded with modern technology, resulting in a versitile design covering all three professions.{{clear}}

====[[Exploration Cruiser Retrofit]]====
[[File:Federation_Exploration_Cruiser_(Galaxy).png|thumb|left|Galaxy class]]The ship of legend...and canon. The Exploration Cruiser was made popular by the multiple award winning series, Star Trek: {{MAlpha|The Next Generation}} or "TNG" for short. The vessel is slow but powerful, and strikes an imposing presence in any arena. The Retrofit variant is one of the most resilient ships ever seen and is capable of surviving an immense amount of firepower.{{clear}}

====[[Dreadnought Cruiser]]====
[[File:Federation_Dreadnought_Cruiser.png|thumb|left|Galaxy-class (refit)]]
[[File:Galaxy_patch.png|right|150px]]
The Galaxy class was refitted at the turn of the 25th century, after the collapse of the Khitomer Accords in [[2399]]. In response to increased hostility with the [[Klingons]], the newly redesigned ship carries a cloaking device and a devastating spinal lance weapon.

The ship is an alternate reality version of the [[U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|U.S.S. ''Enterprise''-D]] from the ''{{mAlpha|Star Trek: The Next Generation}}'' episode "{{mAlpha|All Good Things... (episode)|All Good Things...}}".{{clear}}

====[[Odyssey Star Cruiser]]====
[[File:Ent f blog 011212a.jpg|thumb|left|Odyssey class]] The Odyssey class is the largest vessel ever created by [[Starfleet]]. Its massive size makes it very resilient, but its turn rate is reduced by the bulk of the vessel. The Odyssey's unique split saucer pylon reduces subspace wake at higher warp speeds. The Odyssey is designed as an extreme long-range vessel, and can operate for long periods of time away from support. Because of this, it is the most versatile cruiser ever developed by the Starfleet Corps of Engineers. The Odyssey has three upgraded cousins; the [[Odyssey Operations Cruiser]], the [[Odyssey Tactical Cruiser]] and the [[Odyssey Science Cruiser]].{{clear}}

====[[Heavy Cruiser Retrofit]]====
[[File:Federation_Heavy_Cruiser_(Cheyenne).png|thumb|left|Cheyenne class]] The Heavy Cruiser is one of the few [[Starfleet]] ship designs to have more than two nacelles, Heavy Cruisers fought in the [[Battle of Wolf 359]]. These cruisers are much more capable than a tier 2 Cruiser. The Retrofit has been upgraded with modern technology and is on par with the [[Assault Cruiser]] in terms of Tactical orientation.{{clear}}

====[[Mirror Universe Heavy Cruiser Retrofit]]====
[[File:Mirror cheyenne.jpg|thumb|left|Cheyenne class]] Utilised by the Terran Empire and an occasional few having drifted over via the Azure Nebula spacial rift. The Mirror version is much more Science biased than its Prime Universe counterpart, and is much better at versitility as a result.{{clear}}

====[[Fleet Heavy Cruiser Retrofit]]====
[[File:Federation_Heavy_Cruiser_(Cheyenne).png|thumb|left|Cheyenne class]] The Heavy Cruiser is one of the few [[Starfleet]] ship designs to have more than two nacelles, Heavy Cruisers fought in the [[Battle of Wolf 359]]. These cruisers are much more capable than a tier 2 Cruiser. The Retrofit has been upgraded with modern technology and is on par with the [[Assault Cruiser]] in terms of Tactical orientation. The Fleet version gains an additional Tactical Console slot as well as better overall hull and shield strength.{{clear}}

====[[Fleet Star Cruiser]]====
[[File:Federation_Star_Cruiser_(Avenger).png|thumb|left|Sentinel class]] The Star Cruiser has one of the largest crew compliments which can improve hull repair and some bridge officer abilities. The Star Cruiser is larger than most Federation Cruisers. They are considered the flagship of fleets or support for advanced missions. These stout ships sport massive warp cores, which generate surplus power for subsystems. The Fleet version gains an additional Science console slot as well stronger overall hull and shields.{{clear}}

====[[Fleet Advanced Heavy Cruiser Retrofit]]====
[[File:Federation_Advanced_Heavy_Cruiser_Retrofit_alt.png‎|thumb|left|Excelsior class (refit)]] The Retrofit variant of the Excelsior Class has been upgraded with modern technology, is heavily Tactically focussed and can and is capable of holding its own with newer ships. This class also follows the same variant and class-line as the [[U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701-B)]]. The Fleet version gains an additional Tactical console slot as well as better shield and hull strength.{{clear}}

====[[Fleet Support Cruiser Retrofit]]====
[[File:Yamaguchi.jpg|thumb|left|Yamaguchi class]]
The Ambassador-class was developed at the [[San Francisco Fleet Yards]]. The [[U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701-C)|U.S.S. ''Enterprise''-C]] was the most famous Ambassador class starship ever commissioned by [[Starfleet]]. It was destroyed in battle in 2344 while protecting the Klingon colony on Narendra III from a [[Romulan]] attack, and all hands were presumed to be killed in action. This valorous sacrifice bought the Federation several decades of peace with the [[Klingon Empire]]. Ambassador class vessels were later used in the [[Battle of Wolf 359]] and throughout the [[Dominion War]]. The Retrofit version of the Ambassador class has been upgraded with modern technology, resulting in a versitile design covering all three professions. The Fleet version adds another Science console slot as well as more hull and shield strength.{{clear}}

====[[Fleet Exploration Cruiser Retrofit]]====
[[File:Federation_Exploration_Cruiser_(Galaxy).png|thumb|left|Galaxy class]]The ship of legend...and canon. The Exploration Cruiser was made popular by the multiple award winning series, Star Trek: {{MAlpha|The Next Generation}} or "TNG" for short. The vessel is slow but powerful, and strikes an imposing presence in any arena. The Retrofit variant is one of the most resilient ships ever seen and is capable of surviving an immense amount of firepower. The Fleet variant adds a fifth Engineering console slot as well as even stronger hull and shield strength.{{clear}}

====[[Fleet Dreadnought Cruiser]]====
[[File:Federation_Dreadnought_Cruiser.png|thumb|left|Galaxy-class (refit)]]
[[File:Galaxy_patch.png|right|150px]]
The Galaxy class was refitted at the turn of the 25th century, after the collapse of the Khitomer Accords in [[2399]]. In response to increased hostility with the [[Klingons]], the newly redesigned ship carries a cloaking device and a devastating spinal lance weapon.

The ship is an alternate reality version of the [[U.S.S. Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|U.S.S. ''Enterprise''-D]] from the ''{{mAlpha|Star Trek: The Next Generation}}'' episode "{{mAlpha|All Good Things... (episode)|All Good Things...}}".

The Fleet version comes with an additional Tactical console as well as even stronger hull and shield strength.{{clear}}

====[[Fleet Assault Cruiser Refit]]====
[[File:Federation_Assault_Cruiser_Refit_(Regent).png|thumb|left|Regent class]] Like the [[Tactical Escort Refit]] and [[Heavy Escort Carrier]], the Regent class by default uses a brighter, stark white hull paint base, with black highlights in the default "Andromeda" pattern. Its design is much more elongated than the other Assault Cruiser classes, and features a flatter saucer tapering into an engineering section derived from the [[Odyssey Star Cruiser|Odyssey class]] split-hull. The nacelle pylons are swept forward, and if Regent nacelles and pylons are paired with a shorter hull option (such as the Sovereign), the nacelles models will clip into the saucer. The Regent also features bright dome-shaped structures on the underside of the saucer and on the dorsal hull. This variant is also much more Tactically focussed than the Sovereign class. The Fleet version adds another Tactical console as well as better shield and hull strength.{{clear}}

===Cross-Faction Cruisers===
====[[Cardassian Galor Class Cruiser]]====
[[File:Galor-new.jpg|thumb|left|Galor class]] The Galor is a cruiser, but smaller than many other vessels of its type. Its hull is not as strong as other cruisers in its class, but its smaller size makes it fast and maneuverable. It also has some of the best shields of any cruiser. The Galor class employs Spiral Wave Disruptor Arrays. This technology differs from standard disruptors by utilizing phaser technology as well. The Galor itself is a strong Tactical Cruiser with good maneuverablitity at its disposal.{{clear}}

====[[Undine Dromias Bio-Cruiser]]====
[[File:Dromias.jpg|thumb|left|Dromias class]] Bearing a strong resemblance to the [[Nicor Bio-Warship]] and other Undine warships, the Dromias maintains a long, almost cylindrical central hull, capped at both ends by a claw-like arrangement of protrusions. Unlike the Nicor, the Dromias' protrusions are both larger and more extensive, particularly at the rear of the vessel. It has no visible bridge, windows, or portholes, seeing as these weaknesses in the superstructure would likely be breached by the intense pressure of Fluidic Space. The Dromias is a very versatile ship that is capable of performing tasks of all three professions.{{clear}}

====[[Risian Luxury Cruiser]]====
[[File:Risian Luxury Cruiser.png|thumb|left|Luxury cruiser]] This unique Risian Cruiser resembles old Earth sea-based ships and boats that sail the oceans whilst carrying pylons to support the nacelles and, when at warp, Solar Sails to somehow improve speed when engaging Slipstream drive. The ship itself is Tactically biased for a Cruiser, but with it being smaller than most other Cruisers, it is a quick ship and can survive for an extended period of time.{{clear}}

==Performance==
Cruisers are generally larger than other Federation ships. They have much stronger hulls than the Escort and Science vessels and are the only ones that can offer high level [[Engineering]] [[Bridge officer abilities]]. Having large warp cores they gain +5 to each power level (except the Lieutenant level light cruisers), allowing versatility in a player's build. In combat, a cruiser's slow turn rate and large number of weapons slots makes an attack from the broadside using [[Beam Array|Beam Arrays]] the most viable option. Cruisers are best suited to hull [[Guide:_Suggested_trait_builds#Tanking|tanking]].

== Gallery ==
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File:Default Miranda Class V2.jpg|Miranda class
File:Federation_Exploration_Cruiser_Overview.jpg‎|Galaxy class
File:Emissary_Class.jpg|Emissary class
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