- You may be looking for the playable Federation Cruiser-shiptype.
Cruisers are relatively large vessels that typically serve in the attack and support roles, engaging at a distance with broadsides of beam and torpedo weapons. They typically have a stronger hull and larger crew than frigates, escorts, and science vessels, and a good balanced weapon system with neither aft or fore being more favored. They do, however, have very poor turning rates.
Escorts and Science Vessels are often classified as Cruisers.
