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The '''''Constellation''-class''' [[starship]] was a type of [[Federation]] [[cruiser]] employed by [[Star Fleet]] from the late [[23rd century]] through the mid-[[24th century]]. | The '''''Constellation''-class''' [[starship]] was a type of [[Federation]] [[cruiser]] employed by [[Star Fleet]] from the late [[23rd century]] through the mid-[[24th century]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
| − | The ''Constellation''-class began service as early as [[2285]], when at least one such ship, the | + | [[File:USS Stargazer.jpg|thumb|right|<center>USS Stargazer]] |
| + | The ''Constellation''-class began service as early as [[2285]], when at least one such ship, the ''USS Hathaway'', was constructed by at the [[Copernicus Ship Yards]] on [[Luna]]. | ||
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| + | [[2293|Nearly a decade]] after the launch of the ''Hathaway'', the prototype for the class, the ''USS Constellation, NCC-1974'', was still undergoing certification trials. | ||
| − | + | * During the early 24th century, the ''Constellation''-class was noted for performing both deep-space exploration and defensive patrol duties. | |
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| − | By the mid-[[2360s]], this class of "old-style" [[star cruiser]] was on the fringe of being phased out of the fleet. Those that had been decommissioned, including the eighty-year-old ''Hathaway'', were stripped of their offensive systems and rendered "warp inactive," which included the removal of all [[antimatter]]. | + | By the mid-[[2360s]], this class of "old-style" [[star cruiser]] was on the fringe of being phased out of the fleet. <br>Those that had been decommissioned, including the eighty-year-old ''Hathaway'', were stripped of their offensive systems and rendered "warp inactive," which included the removal of all [[antimatter]]. |
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| − | + | Those that remained in service were typically relegated to [[transport]] duties. ''Constellation''-class starships were also used in second-line service, including the hastily-organized Federation blockade<br> during the [[Klingon Civil War]]. | |
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| − | + | In [[2369]], commander of the {{ShipClass|Galaxy}} {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D}}, [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]], regarded his former command, the ''Constellation''-class USS ''Stargazer'' as being <br>"''an overworked, underpowered vessel that was always on the verge of flying apart at the seams,''" adding, "''in every measurable way, my ''Enterprise'' is a superior ship.''" | |
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| − | + | [[File:USS Hathaway.jpg|thumb|right|<center>USS Hathaway]] | |
| − | == | + | == Technical Data == |
| − | === | + | === Propulsion Systems === |
| + | A notable feature of the ''Constellation''-class was that it was one of the few classes in use mounted with four [[Nacelle|warp nacelle]]s. <br>This unique arrangement in a starship design was later found in one of the ''Nebula-class'', as well as the ''Cheyenne-class'' and {{ShipClass|Prometheus}}es. | ||
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| − | The '' | + | The ''Constellation''-class had a maximum speed of [[warp factor|warp 9]]. |
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| − | + | During their original construction, ''Constellation''-class starships employed [[Avidyne engine]]s. By the latter 24th century, these had been replaced with more effective engines. | |
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| − | === Main | + | == Interior Design == |
| + | === Main Bridge === | ||
| + | Although the layout of the main [[bridge]] of the ''Constellation''-class of starships could be described as "standard" in terms of how [[Federation]] starship bridges are designed, the ''Constellation''-class appeared to have two prominently different bridge types. <br>These variations can be recognized between the ''USS Hathaway'', launched in [[2285]], and the ''USS Stargazer'', last active in [[2355]]. | ||
| + | * The ''Hathaway''-type bridge had an arrangement in which the front of the bridge was relatively wide and open, with the primary stations cramped in the rear of the bridge. | ||
| + | * Described as a "cramped little bridge" by [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]], the ''Stargazer''-type Bridge was less cluttered than the ''Hathaway''-type, with a design more reminiscent of the refit {{ShipClass|Constitution}} or {{ShipClass|Ambassador}} bridge. | ||
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| + | === Main Engineering === | ||
[[Main engineering]] was where the ship's power systems were controlled and was the home of the ship's [[antimatter]] [[warp drive]] chamber and [[impulse engine]] controls. | [[Main engineering]] was where the ship's power systems were controlled and was the home of the ship's [[antimatter]] [[warp drive]] chamber and [[impulse engine]] controls. | ||
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| + | === Crew Cabins === | ||
[[crew quarters|Cabins]] aboard ''Constellation''-class starships were of typical design associated with Federation starship of the era, providing spartan accommodations for the crew. | [[crew quarters|Cabins]] aboard ''Constellation''-class starships were of typical design associated with Federation starship of the era, providing spartan accommodations for the crew. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:50, 19 October 2021
| Constellation-class | |
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| Affiliation: | Federation Star Fleet |
| Type: | Star cruiser |
| Active: | 2280s-2360s |
| Armament: | Phasers: {{{Phasers}}} Torpedoes: {{{Torpedoes}}} Other: {{{Arm Other}}} |
| Defenses: | Deflector shields |
The Constellation-class starship was a type of Federation cruiser employed by Star Fleet from the late 23rd century through the mid-24th century.
Contents
History
The Constellation-class began service as early as 2285, when at least one such ship, the USS Hathaway, was constructed by at the Copernicus Ship Yards on Luna.
Nearly a decade after the launch of the Hathaway, the prototype for the class, the USS Constellation, NCC-1974, was still undergoing certification trials.
- During the early 24th century, the Constellation-class was noted for performing both deep-space exploration and defensive patrol duties.
By the mid-2360s, this class of "old-style" star cruiser was on the fringe of being phased out of the fleet.
Those that had been decommissioned, including the eighty-year-old Hathaway, were stripped of their offensive systems and rendered "warp inactive," which included the removal of all antimatter.
Those that remained in service were typically relegated to transport duties. Constellation-class starships were also used in second-line service, including the hastily-organized Federation blockade
during the Klingon Civil War.
In 2369, commander of the Galaxy-class USS Enterprise, NCC-1701-D , Captain Jean-Luc Picard, regarded his former command, the Constellation-class USS Stargazer as being
"an overworked, underpowered vessel that was always on the verge of flying apart at the seams," adding, "in every measurable way, my Enterprise is a superior ship."
Technical Data
Propulsion Systems
A notable feature of the Constellation-class was that it was one of the few classes in use mounted with four warp nacelles.
This unique arrangement in a starship design was later found in one of the Nebula-class, as well as the Cheyenne-class and Prometheus-classes.
The Constellation-class had a maximum speed of warp 9.
During their original construction, Constellation-class starships employed Avidyne engines. By the latter 24th century, these had been replaced with more effective engines.
Interior Design
Main Bridge
Although the layout of the main bridge of the Constellation-class of starships could be described as "standard" in terms of how Federation starship bridges are designed, the Constellation-class appeared to have two prominently different bridge types.
These variations can be recognized between the USS Hathaway, launched in 2285, and the USS Stargazer, last active in 2355.
- The Hathaway-type bridge had an arrangement in which the front of the bridge was relatively wide and open, with the primary stations cramped in the rear of the bridge.
- Described as a "cramped little bridge" by Picard, the Stargazer-type Bridge was less cluttered than the Hathaway-type, with a design more reminiscent of the refit Constitution-class or Ambassador-class bridge.
Main Engineering
Main engineering was where the ship's power systems were controlled and was the home of the ship's antimatter warp drive chamber and impulse engine controls.
Crew Cabins
Cabins aboard Constellation-class starships were of typical design associated with Federation starship of the era, providing spartan accommodations for the crew.
