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The '''''Hideki''-class patrol ship''' is a small multi-role starship that serves a number of different ro
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A nearly-obsolete patrol ship, the ''Freedom''-class scout is only seen defending outlying colony wo
...other than its main heading, a feature that has not been repeated in newer vessels.
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...to border task groups and can substitute effectively for dedicated science vessels during planetary surveys.
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...ze, it is only able to support smaller vessels, but this has allowed light patrol craft to remain operational near the frontier.
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...f [[Auxiliary Craft|auxiliary craft]] in peace time are pilot training and patrol missions.
...major threat forces, and so had a need for small armed vessels to perform patrol duties. They were also used across the Federation, including at [[Starfleet
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...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
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...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.
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...an the comprehensive cataloging done by other science ships. Some of these vessels are specially-modified to serve one particular sub-field of science, such a
...ircuit between two planets or starbases for its entire service life. These vessels carry a crew of ten, have sixteen two-person staterooms for passengers, and
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...continues to service starships engaging in humanitarian support and border patrol missions in the area, especially when they need more extensive repairs than
...sk Force 93 of the Fourth Fleet, which served as the primary mobile border patrol command for the former Romulan Neutral Zone. In 2399, this fleet yard saw a
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...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
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...ing the location of a Dominion patrol or the predicted trajectory of enemy vessels, or for Starfleet ships to infiltrate Dominion-held territory.
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...l-armed starship intended for frontline command duties. The first of these vessels entered service in 2400, to supplement and complement the ubiquitous [[Reli
...mall craft space can support larger and more capable auxiliary exploratory vessels.
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...ssion profiles: research facility, trade and diplomatic outpost, or border patrol hub.
...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
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...atile and an omnipresent feature of life in Cardassian space, serving as a patrol vessel, military transport, and even as a flagship. The ''Galor'' has been
...rds resource prospecting and stellar cartography, which help them in their patrol duties and in identifying possible sites for new outposts or colonies. Unli
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...This makes her a flexible vessel for short-range missions, from escort and patrol duties, to reconnaissance even for exploratory or diplomatic assignments.
...P quarters and a conference lounge, the ''Diligent'' is one of the smaller vessels capable of undertaking diplomatic duties between multiple parties. It also
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...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
...y every system, which has led to considerable internal variation among the vessels of this class.
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...iented scout that can use her powerful sensor platforms to seek out threat vessels.
...compared to her cousins, but it makes the ship very adept for scouting and patrol missions.
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...the [[Delta Quadrant]]. She has an extensive service record of commanding vessels and stations since the 2360s.
...sed on shoring up Starbase 38's defenses and redistributing ships to cover patrol routes vacated by ships assigned on an emergency basis to the Delta Quadran
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...at the centre of the cluster, leading to a confliuct with Dominion patrol vessels that ultimately ended with the loss of the shuttle & pilot.
...om the recorded sensor data. With reinforcements from a neaby Fourth Fleet patrol, who provided a distraction for the base's patrols, ''Nestus'' was able to
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...f independent exploratory missions, though they are more often assigned to patrol Federation space.
...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
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By 2310, the advanced sensors that the vessels had been outfit with had become part of the standard sensor package on all
...y every system, which has led to considerable internal variation among the vessels of this class.
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...licing these border intrusions, responsible for chasing down any intruding vessels detected by Starfleet's newly constructed tachyon arrays. Captain Tharc wou
...t took to deter criminal activity. The ship was soon dispatched on regular patrol missions to border worlds around The Triangle, operating independently and
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...reased further with specialized modules that can make it into a formidable patrol vessel.
...ore complicated than simply swapping different modules, so typically these vessels remain in a single configuration for extended periods of time.
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...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
...relatively high standard of living, with crew quarters comparable to other vessels of their age, unlike the spartan bunks found aboard the ''Defiant''-class.
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...rd [[Cardassian Union|Cardassian]] medium-duty warship, serving in combat, patrol, and utility duties across the Union. It is nearly identical to the slightl
...rds resource prospecting and stellar cartography, which help them in their patrol duties and in identifying possible sites for new outposts or colonies. They
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...a modern, capable starship intended to handle routine border and spacelane patrol duties. While the ''Miranda'' was only designated a frigate in the 2360s to
...range and precision in terms of scanning ability, which makes her ideal to patrol the Federation’s borders.
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''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
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...bark scientists working on independent projects while the ship carries out patrol or relief missions. They are also ideal for missions of scientific interest
...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.
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...r abilities. This feature makes them better at reconnaissance missions and patrol missions than scientific exploration.
...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
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...lass lacks. Independently, she is often used to escort civilian vessels or patrol areas of space. A compromise between the armament philosophies of the ''Def
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...assignment is to track down one of Earth's original deep space exploratory vessels: the unmanned ''Friendship'' ''7'' probe.
...s. These ships are essential for expanding the Federation's knowledge, and vessels like this one are at the forefront of Starfleet's exploratory efforts. A sc
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...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
* USS ''Mare Imbrium'' — "The Fire" — Patrol
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All Klingon vessels originate as part of the military forces of their respective Great House, w
[[File:Klingonshipjetfreak-7.png|left|thumb|350x350px|Larger vessels remain with Great Houses' fleets, mobilised by the KDF only in times of war
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...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
...he presence of a Borg vessel of unknown configuration and purpose in their patrol area. The crew spent just over a standard Terran week searching for the ves
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...ects. Only their largest ships are any real threat one-on-one to Starfleet vessels. En masse, however, they prove to be significantly more problematic. Their
...had triggered a long-dormant distress call. After fighting through a Kazon patrol, the ''Apollo'' was forced to scuttle the derelict ''Banting'' to avoid all
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...ty to devastate whatever planet it happens to be orbiting. These monstrous vessels are so resource-intensive, that the Cardassian Union would never send one o
...p is meant to engage planets, stations, and other similarly ungainly large vessels.
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...ase 86]]. A smaller outpost, it provides support and resupply to Starfleet vessels heading to the chaotic, unclaimed region, and for many, is the last stop be
...beyond. As a result, Task Force 86 was designated with the task of border patrol and security. One area that had become a further hotbed of criminal insurge
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The USS ''Prince of Wales'' was reassigned soon thereafter to frontier patrol duty along the edge of what would, in 2370, become a [[MA:Demilitarized Zon
...one]]. Its mission would include the interdiction and investigation of any vessels entering Federation space from the zone, and the covert gathering of intell
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...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
...properly on board the station, as well as take maintenance orders for any vessels that were to come in and request it.
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...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
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...ded not just by its own weapon and shield emplacements, but a decent local patrol group, and the willing arms of any nearby mercenaries who could be quickly
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...gate]], the ''Excelsior'' II is a solid, dependable cruiser that shores up patrol lines and handles generalist duties within and near to Federation space. Or
...senior captain in command of a ship of this class, especially for leading patrol groups in border areas or coordinating smaller humanitarian ships. For miss
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Some of these vessels have been refit as hospital ships during the course of their service histor
...stop-gap, but they too were wasted on this duty rather than exploratory or patrol duties. To solve this problem, Starfleet ordered the Advanced Starship Desi
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...back home instead. The long-range scans conducted by ''New Orleans-class'' vessels have often laid the groundwork for additional scientific study, stellar car
...he ''Nebula'' and ''Galaxy''-classes, helm officers aboard ''New Orleans'' vessels are free to set bolder courses with greater confidence in their ship’s ab
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...returned to the Cardassian border regions to provide ongoing security and patrol support against pirates, privateers and the separatist movement, [[ma:The T
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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
...tactics for ships of this class are to literally fly circles around threat vessels, lob a few torpedoes at them, and then jump to warp. When that is not possi
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...f [[bfms_char:12418|Captain Matt Rourke]]. As one of the most combat-ready vessels in [[Starfleet]], she was posted to some of the most fraught regions of the
...of competent, if unimpressive and under-powered for their size, scientific vessels that would operate at and across the Federation's dangerous borders. Patrol
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...the ''Unity''<nowiki/>'s primary roles is to service starships. To handle vessels of all sizes, the station has eight docking arms located in pairs on the do
...r the docking bays allows this class to efficiently move shipments between vessels, as well as to warehouse Starfleet supplies and replacement parts for visit
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...r (SB-4) provides the installation with mobile scanning, interdiction, and patrol support, under a captain reporting to the base's commanding officer.
...bays for short-stay and smaller Starfleet ships, as well as large civilian vessels.
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...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
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