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...tenance Craft#Cargo Management Unit|CMU]]. They are also useful for moving cargo between a ship and a planet when conditions do not allow for the use of the ==Type-9A Cargo Shuttle==

...y'' is sent on missions ranging from Diplomatic Escort, Search and Rescue, cargo hauling, and every support faceted mission in between. Its current commandi ...nt billing and is used in support of larger, and more important, Starfleet vessels. She performs important but quotidian missions ranging from minor scientifi

...he crew were able to successfully reactivate a number of these decades-old vessels and successfully mount a defence against an inbound Dominion squadron. ...is well appointed with various recreation facilities comparable to larger vessels including a number of holodecks and lounge facilities.

...ss corvette, ''Phoenix''-class ships are well-suited as specialist science vessels. Their default configuration makes them good at surveying planets, as they ...operations. Much of the lower volume of the primary hull is available for cargo storage. These ships do not have a shuttlebay, but they do have a docking p

...nd possess significant internal cargo capabilities. By 2381, the remaining vessels of this class were transferred to the [[Starfleet Auxiliary]]. ...uttles while towing objects astern. The secondary hull contains additional cargo storage areas thanks to space gained from omitting the primary warp core.

...six frigate-sized starship bays on the edge of the structure and two more cargo doors. Significant amounts of living quarters are found in the exterior of === Docking and Cargo Facilities ===

...nics bay, a larger mess hall and an increase in the amount of supplies and cargo it was able to handle. ...s increased to four. The sole reason is to give the Hazard Teams their own vessels to deploy from if needed.

...g''-class tugs''' are specialized vessels intended to move chains of large cargo modules long distances. A successor design to the ''Ptolemy''-class, it was ...rters and the magnetic latching mechanism that allows the ship to grip its cargo pods. Unlike the older ''Ptolemy''-class, there is no direct umbilical conn

...from its normal duties, and so many scientists must make do with the bare cargo hold and limited sensors of a ''Hideki''-class patrol vessel. It beats bein ...ockpit, crew quarters, and primary systems are located, as well as a lower cargo deck. The cockpit module protrudes slightly from the bow, a module that als

...cific mission profiles. Not considered capital ships, ''California''-class vessels are a stepping stone for officers who want to move on to bigger and better ...t resupplying scientific outposts, which is another way that many of these vessels contribute directly to the Federation’s scientific endeavors.

...e configured for cargo or passenger transport duties, and several of these vessels are used as ambulance ships to transport critical care patients quickly and ...lt environmental conditions. The multi-function bays used for passenger or cargo transport can be fitted with science labs, though this procedure is more in

...established powers. In particular, they are useful where a large amount of cargo must be moved as part of a humanitarian or diplomatic process. They are not ...er areas—or at least to stop the immediate crisis to give time for utility vessels to arrive to do the bulk of the work.

...he newer ''[[Excelsior II Class|Excelsior II variant]]''. This makes these vessels adept at surveying new worlds, and they have more onboard lab facilities th ...ialist area. Compared to [[Springfield Class|''Springfield''-class science vessels]], the ''Centaur II'' has a smaller crew and fewer facilities, so it is les

...osses. All three Yeager-class vessels were converted to ''Intrepid''-class vessels by the end of 2380. ...was being transported to the Beta Antares Fleet Yards aboard a Class-19 as cargo. It would have taken more than a year to finish building the ship’s secon

...mmand, the Federation Diplomatic Corps has come to be rather fond of these vessels as they are more capable than their younger ''Challenger''-class cousins wh ...nting points for mission-specific modules. Generally, these are devoted to cargo storage, but they can also be fitted with sensors or other systems.

...st any mission within Federation space, even proving their worth as combat vessels in conflicts as late as the Dominion War. Built until the 2350s, they now s ...r bay in the undercut of the secondary hull that also connects to the main cargo bays.

...e Station's Command Operations. Cargo Operations secures and maintains all cargo coming and going from the station, whether it consists of medical supplies, ...efensive protection of the station and a large area around the station for vessels that wish to seek shelter within the boundaries of the station. The shield

...rates passenger liners, tankers, freighters, transports, and some research vessels in support of the starships and capital starships in mainline Starfleet ser ...t Auxiliary has entered a steady pattern of assimilating retired Starfleet vessels into its inventory, as well as operating ships purpose-built for civilian a

...rs, and computer core. Below is the secondary hull, primarily constituting cargo and maintenance facilities, which supports the external docking wheel. The ...pirates and raiders think twice, especially if it is backed up by support vessels, but a Watchtower on a dangerous frontier has likely been replaced.

By 2310, the advanced sensors that the vessels had been outfit with had become part of the standard sensor package on all ...r bay in the undercut of the secondary hull that also connects to the main cargo bays.

...edock and the smaller ''Canopus''-class station within a large docking and cargo ring. The design language draws from the ''Nor''-class, with its curved doc The docking ring houses both the station's primary docking and cargo facilities as well as space for civilian residents and visiting crewmembers

One of six [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class]] vessels completed at the end of the [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Dominion_ * Type-9A Cargo Shuttle x 2

...e ships usually have very cramped conditions to make room for barracks and cargo bays. With the Breen conducting military offensives against Starfleet in re ...s to cause destruction and chaos on the battlefield. These are short-range vessels rarely observed outside of Breen space or without the support of larger war

...hfinder_Class|-class]] starships has the potential to become a specialized vessels with enhanced/specialized scientific facilities. Due to the new nature of t In general the vessels main facilities are remarkably similar to those of the intrepid class in bo

...erations maintains a large staff at Starfleet Command which handles moving vessels between fleets and disseminating orders through the appropriate fleet admir ...y an Admiral who shares authority over Starfleet’s minor research vessels, cargo transports, tankers, personnel transports, and hospital ships with the indi

...lder vessels for the construction of newer ones and to upgrade more recent vessels to the latest standard. The ''Keldon''-class Type-3 was developed in the 23 ...wings. Beneath the wings the majority of the remaining space is devoted to cargo holds and hanger bays, which are used for both military purposes and constr

On Earth, ''Antares'' was the name of three auxiliary cargo vessels supporting the Navy of the United States of America.<ref>https://en.wikiped

...do not require a larger ship, doing everything from scientific research to cargo transport to intra-system passenger service. A dime a dozen, they handle th ...nts is reconfigurable to suit a particular ship’s purpose. Modules such as cargo holds or science labs can be swapped out, though the procedure can take sev

...or station-to-ship transportation of personnel or very small quantities of cargo. They are generally limited to sublight flight and are not suited for missi ...the large open area in the pods interior, it can also be used to transfer cargo. Travel pods are boxy craft with a rounded forward end. The forward end of

...though there are exceptions hanging on at remote outposts and assigned to vessels in the Starfleet Auxilary, such as freighters and tankers. They still see w ...ther side, though there are variants with these stripped out to carry more cargo, variants with chairs, and even VIP variants; because of this vehicle's ext

...they are essentially shuttles with heavier armament, used to defend larger vessels and perform other tactical tasks. While some models have warp drive, they a ...than incursions by major threat forces, and so had a need for small armed vessels to perform patrol duties. They were also used across the Federation, includ

''Galor''-class vessels are not designed primarily for scientific or exploratory missions, but they ...lder vessels for the construction of newer ones and to upgrade more recent vessels to the latest standard. The ''Galor''-class Type-7 is the pinnacle of ''Gal

...ould the need arise. The [[Fourth Fleet]] operates a large number of these vessels, operating out of [[Starbase Bravo]], [[Starbase 72]], [[Starbase 86]], [[D These vessels are capable of missions of up to a month away from their home port with a s

...to onboard industrial replicators. This also allows her to support science vessels and smaller cruisers in a similar but more limited fashion than the ''[[Ody ...gether and cannot be separated. The secondary hull is devoted primarily to cargo and shuttle facilities, other than the space taken up by the actual engine

...tarfleet’s primary mission types, but the term has expanded to include all vessels capable of meaningful and independent interstellar travel. This article des ...some degree of longer-term independent operations than non-capital ships. Vessels falling into this broad category include explorers, emissaries, light explo

...irety of decks four, five, and six. The lowest two decks are given over to cargo storage, which is used by passenger belongings, small parcels, or colonial Some of these vessels have been refit as hospital ships during the course of their service histor

...eir role in exploration is to identify interesting worlds for more capable vessels to explore fully, while being small enough to typically evade detection if ...lks, they’re often relegated to the ship’s sole briefing room or even to a cargo hold or the mess hall, depending on the size of the parties involved. Howev

...ily navigate asteroid fields and other hazards. ''Constitution III-''class vessels have extensive science labs, with both mission configurable and specialist ...primary hull behind the bridge which connect to engineering workshops and cargo storage areas, making them ideal for launching repair missions using workbe

...uct scientific missions near to their home port or mothership. With larger cargo holds than the ''Defiant'', they can also carry mission-specific equipment ...r section consists of the bridge, officers’ quarters, the science lab, the cargo hold, the brig, the aft torpedo launchers and magazine, and deuterium tanka

...barracks. All of the labs are configurable to specific purposes, but these vessels typically have a stellar cartography suite and a mineral analysis suite, fo ...e over-sized to be able to handle large probes. One strategy used by these vessels to collect data is to launch several dozen probes over a large area of spac

...sel. The remainder of the space in these modules is used for fuel storage, cargo operations, and recreation facilities. Both hemispheres have towers of sens == Docking & Cargo Facilities ==

...he ''Galaxy'', as it shares similar hull geometry and engine design. These vessels were intended to handle general patrol and light exploratory duties, while ...at are geared towards identifying interesting phenomena for actual science vessels to follow up on. With sensor pods, the ''New Orleans'' is quite good at ste

...to border task groups and can substitute effectively for dedicated science vessels during planetary surveys. Exploration is always a priority for Starfleet vessels, and the ''Edison'' is no exception. Even when assigned to border patrol du

...ing primarily on diplomatic and humanitarian missions to allow more modern vessels to take scientific and tactical duties. ...ss|''Excelsior''-class ships]] serving as Starfleet’s premiere exploratory vessels in the 2330s. Indeed, this class was the first to be designated as an explo

...imary cargo lifts are located here as well to transport materials from the cargo bays to wherever they need to go. ===Cargo Operations and Hanger Deck===

...ask Force Operations Center providing real-time links to all Task Force 93 vessels connected to the Subspace Relay Network. ...class cargo tugs, it does also have the capabilities to accommodate larger vessels. Currently, there are two each of the Type-9, Type-8, and Type-7 drydocks,

''Norway''-class starships are not quite true science vessels, but they have more science labs than other light cruisers. They were desig ...rrying specialized hardware or supplies for complicated experiments. These vessels are bread-and-butter light cruisers that tend to spend most of their lives

...focusing ability to the ship's long-range sensors, space which is used for cargo storage and crew accommodations aboard the ''Intrepid.'' In effect, this me ...he study of one scientific area. Thanks to the modular nature of Starfleet vessels, a quick refit of the science labs could allow a ship of this class to be c

...primary command center. The lowest levels of the spacedock is occupied by cargo bays and the facilities to construct starships. ...most of the station's civilian quarters are located, as well as additional cargo bays.

...Starfleet decide where to send its more adept scientific platforms. These vessels are equipped with a relatively large complement of probes and observation d ...are oversized and more capable than other small ships. Crews aboard these vessels tend to be relatively junior, especially their captains, as they’re not o

...ction run of the new [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class]] vessels, and was put through her shakedown cruise in late 2400. She is currently un '''Deck 25''': Main Deflector/Cargo Bays/Warp Engineering

...ed that the internal hanger of the original that served Constitution-class vessels and the other starships derived from her technology would barely handle the ...primary command center. The lowest levels of the spacedock is occupied by cargo bays and the facilities to construct starships.

...ability to fabricate materials needed on relief operations, and extensive cargo space dedicated to the storage of necessary medical or other humanitarian s

...at might be necessary during the course of her service, leading to several vessels of this class to sport science departments that rival starbases. ...r the bridge, and another on the stern of the ship. In addition, there are cargo bays in the undercut of the secondary hull and on the lower levels of the p

...le of low-intensity tasks across multiple mission parameters, ranging from cargo transport to passenger service to scientific missions to medevac. With a st ...ore complicated than simply swapping different modules, so typically these vessels remain in a single configuration for extended periods of time.

...assault mode, the ship could split itself into three separate warp-capable vessels, becoming an entire squadron operating semi-independently and in concert wi ...nce Labs, CSO's Office, Astrometrics/Stellar Cartography, Captain's Yacht, Cargo Bay 1

...ations manufactured are passenger transports, hospital ships, and research vessels. They can be seen throughout the Federation healing the sick, transporting As compared to smaller science vessels like surveyors, an Olympic-class ship in its research configuration is one

...’s interior volume not devoted to the ship’s primary systems is devoted to cargo space and crew facilities. This makes the ''Excelsior'' II a fine choice fo ...of the saucer section and a significant portion of the secondary hull have cargo bays with direct space access. While not as medically capable as an [[Odyss

All vessels of this class have dedicated planetary sensor domes above and below their p ...the ship contains the impulse engines, warp nacelle pylons, shuttle bays, cargo bays, and both forward and aft torpedo launchers. It is connected to a roug

...ying, but with the ''Copernicus'''s limited capacity to support the larger vessels of exploration, these stop-offs are usually for brief shore leave or to exc ...increased capability to house and support visiting freight and diplomatic vessels. Stations of this configuration have been quite common along regions such a

The '''''Nova''-class surveyor''' is one of the most common science vessels in Starfleet, with several hundred having been built since the class was in ...f the saucer provides sublight power, above a door connected to one of the cargo holds. The engineering hull is small and roughly cylindrical, and the small

...ped for starship construction, repair, and resupply, large-scale trade and cargo operations, scientific inquiry, command and control functions, and are powe ...ulation and the twin promenade levels. The center of this module has large cargo bays and attachment points for additional modules. Eight tactical modules w

...tains power generation systems, the ship’s twin shuttle bays, an extensive cargo management area, and the impulse engines. ...s a large cargo hold, which makes ''Reliant'' suited to colony support and cargo transport missions. While only normally equipped with four shuttles and fou

...was interim captain on the [[USS Triton|USS ''Triton'']]. As both of these vessels suffered heavy damage from the events surrounding Frontier Day, those crewm *'''Cargo Shuttles:'''

...e station's 5,000-person crew, as well as medical facilities, labs, secure cargo bays, and crew support systems. Near the center of this module is the stati ...s sixteen internal shuttle bays, with the other half (along with extensive cargo bays) facing into the bay in the equatorial band.

...exterior features have been simplified and it is more lightly armed. These vessels can mainly be found making use of their vast scientific and research capabi ...plomatic connections alone, such as ''Nova'' or ''Rhode'' ''Island''-class vessels. More likely would be the involvement of the ''Sutherland'' with second con

With her large cargo bays and hanger bays, the ''Akira''-class is well-suited to resupplying out ...ectly starboard and directly port, which is a unique feature for Starfleet vessels. In addition to these launchers, the tactical pod contains four forward tor

...at the centre of the cluster, leading to a confliuct with Dominion patrol vessels that ultimately ended with the loss of the shuttle & pilot. ...joined the fleet at large for the Battle at Farpoint, providing support to vessels damaged in the fight.

Deck 4 - The majority of this deck is taken up by the large cargo bay along with the antimatter tanks and injector. The ventral airlock is al ...of shelves with scale replicas of the Daradax and other notable federation vessels and stations while the walls are adorned with several images of the ship. T

...ion or early space trials, as the kinks had all been worked out on earlier vessels. ...r holographic projectors and replicators to reconfigure guest quarters and cargo bays into medical facilities for emergencies, but the ''Odyssey''-class is

...They are substantially faster than the standard shuttles carried by these vessels, so they are excellent for situations where the commanding officer must be ...staterooms and a lounge area, but devote a significant amount of space to cargo or equipment storage, reflecting their dual nature.

...ecks 630-660):''' Hangars for civilian and Starfleet ships, and additional cargo bays. ...bays for short-stay and smaller Starfleet ships, as well as large civilian vessels.

...tal storage facilities. Smaller quantities of deuterium can also placed in cargo shuttles fitted out as tankers from small landing pads at each refinery, an ...our ship would dock if it needs minor maintenance, refueling, or personnel/cargo transfers. It's not where you'd go if you were missing a nacelle or two, as

...mous State is controlled and produced by the Haakonian Order, meaning many vessels Talaxians are found on - even those escaping - are Haakonian. ...ews far away. These ships can range in size, from shuttles and small cargo vessels up to more capable warships, although their technology is rapidly becoming

...ments when out of touch with Command. They also have authority over lesser vessels (such as tankers, freighters, passenger ships, etc.) during emergency situa On larger commands, this role is most often separate, but on smaller vessels (and historically in Starfleet) it is often a dual-role for one of the depa

...d fused together; Propulsion & Power, Life support & Living Quarters and a cargo and re-entry section housed behind a large physical deflector shield. ...lead to the vessels main reactors being brought online inadvertently. The vessels fail-safes failed to engage and a runway reaction commenced which resulted

...duties, making initial discoveries that then get followed up on by science vessels. ...carry small craft in a pinch, but which are meant to hold vast amounts of cargo for humanitarian projects.

...m sometime in the next five years. They also now count five system defence vessels in their inventory, primarily using them for system patrols and rescue work ...as Kyban's predominant orbital facility, specialising in civilian transit, cargo transhipment, and civilian vessel repairs. The station is also the centre o

...it, the Federation is content to destroy it from being used against allied vessels. ...t make your way home back through the cluster, avoiding any pursuing enemy vessels.

...hem, as one of their core tasks is providing specialist expertise to other vessels that are too small or too specialized to embark their own. For example, it ''Odyssey''-class starships are incredibly complex vessels, given that, like the Galaxy before them, they are comprised of two separat

...nticore'' under-performs in scientific missions compared to most Starfleet vessels in her size category. While its laboratory spaces and scientific sensor sop As one of Starfleet’s premier tactical vessels, the ''Manticore'' is reserved for diplomatic missions which include warrin

...ace and cargo facilities. While some of these facilities have been used as cargo receiving terminals, they are much too small for any serious commerce. Dock

...As of the 25th century, only a handful of these complex and temperamental vessels have been launched. ...ys and a runabout pad—on the stern support a half-dozen runabouts or scout vessels, which are used to perform secondary missions along the ship's route. Missi

...sign that would be incorporated aboard the ''Galaxy'' and ''Nebula''-class vessels, as well as their tactical systems. ...inct variants of this class: the original with a hull design that had more cargo space and fewer crew quarters compared to the ''Galaxy''-class, and the cur

...imary docking facility, and mooring points for several dozen frigate-sized vessels in the lower portions of the vast open dome. Construction gantries can be e ...to a ring around the central habitation area. The bridges each have large cargo trams that connect all the way through the station to the travel core to al

...only a single computer core aboard. The ship does have a relatively large cargo hold in the aft section which increases its utility outside of combat situa ...which they shine. The compact hull shape makes it more difficult for enemy vessels to get a lock on her, and thanks to a layer of ablative armor, hits are dis

...reign vessels within the station's area of influence, particularly cloaked vessels. ...hese fighters most often assist in search and rescue, scanning approaching vessels, and recon duties, as the Mellstoxx system is relatively sedate.

...trieve long-range probes, which is an important but banal task that larger vessels are usually not assigned to do. ...ont quarter view of the ''Niagara'' class.]]The vast majority of Starfleet vessels use even pairs of warp nacelles, as this configuration has been proven the

...ds and it was chosen specifically to hamper the ability of cloaked Romulan vessels to reach the station. The station itself is also equipped with powerful shi * Cargo Bays

...or [[Task Force 72]] and serves as a major repair and resupply station for vessels assigned to combat the [[True Way]]. ...eight of the Dominion War, the system is currently on high alert, with all vessels entering and exiting the system subject to scans and inspection to try to s

...lpha and Beta quadrants that would eventually be followed up on by science vessels, the [[Delta Exploration Initiative]] pushed for expeditions that would be == Integrated Auxiliary Vessels ==

...ge size gives the ''Obena'' plenty of space for powerful engines, enormous cargo bays, and other facilities that make her well-suited to humanitarian projec ...rate as a pop-up shelter for disaster relief, or otherwise be reserved for cargo or mundane operations.

...the smaller colonies required a combined effort of Starfleet and the Earth Cargo Service (that had been hired to assist with the operation). Thankfully, ''E *CARGO BAYS

* Serving non-critical functions such as transport of personnel and cargo when necessary, extended aid, and short-range patrol. ...the permanent home of two Arrow-class runabouts. Due to their size, these vessels cannot be shifted between bays using elevators, so they stay permanently do

...m being just science vessels to handling multiple utility roles, including cargo transport and scouting duties. Due to her ease of construction, the design

...on Return, a successful undertaking between joint allied forces, including vessels of the Fourth Fleet. |Klingon vessels assumed to be part of the Sovereignty of Kahless attack and destroy Xavier

...phy to fortify its military strength. Out of this new era came several new vessels with that idea behind in mind, including the [[Norway Class|''Norway''-clas ...er’s workstation and propulsion systems status display. A small lounge and cargo area sat on either side of the Deck 3 corridor access.

...s the rest of the Alpha and Beta Quadrant empires desire larger and larger vessels. ...ic technology. This technology also allows for versatile use of the ship’s cargo spaces, which are usually only filled for storage if a mission specifically

...in James Preston McCallister, the ship is one of Starfleet’s most advanced vessels operating in the fleet in 2400. The crew is one of the most diverse, too, s ...80s, the style of the bridge was based on similar designs for other larger vessels of this era. Though the configuration of ''Odyssey''<nowiki/>'s bridge has

...g Federation shipping lanes again.  A couple of Starfleet Auxiliary supply vessels have had their holds emptied by the trio of clump ships.  Further, a Starf ...ps: the Aerie-class SS Montasmery and the Antares-class SS Tomtibl.  Their cargo bays full of supplies --due for re-stocking Starbase 227-- were stolen by t

Starfleet has tasked you with joining a small contingent of vessels to retake the system. You will be joined by the USS ''Wasp'' (''Defiant'' c ...and. Once reactivated, it will be able to eliminate any remaining Dominion vessels. However, you must penetrate the Federation Administration Building in the

..., first contact with new races and civilizations, shipping and handling of cargo within the Cardassian Union, and protection of civilian freighters within C ...-Cardassian border, primarily - but not exclusively - targeting Federation cargo ships. While this provided some resources, their anger at both governments