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[[2293|Nearly a decade]] after * During the launch of early 24th century, the ''HathawayConstellation'', the [[prototype]] -class was noted for the class, the {{USS|Constellation|NCCperforming both deep-1974}}, was still undergoing certification trialsspace exploration and defensive patrol duties.
During the early 24th century, the ''Constellation''-class was noted for performing both deep-space exploration and defensive patrol duties.
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 Those that remained in service were typically relegated to [[2369transport]], commander of the {{ShipClass|Galaxy}} {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}, [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]], regarded his former command, the duties. ''Constellation''-class USS ''Stargazer'' as being "''an overworkedstarships were also used in second-line service, underpowered vessel that was always on including the verge of flying apart at hastily-organized Federation blockade<br> during the seams,''" adding, "''in every measurable way, my ''Enterprise'' is a superior ship[[Klingon Civil War]].''"
== Technical data ==
=== Propulsion systems ===One notable feature of the ''Constellation''-class was that it was one of the few classes in use mounted with four In [[Nacelle|warp nacelle2369]]s. This unique arrangement in a starship design was later found in one , commander of the {{ShipClass|NebulaGalaxy}} as well as the {{ShipClassUSS|Cheyenne}} and {{ShipClassEnterprise|PrometheusNCC-1701-D}}es. The , [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]], regarded his former command, the ''Constellation''-class had 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 maximum speed of [[warp factor|warp 9]]superior ship. ''"
During their original construction, ''Constellation''-class starships employed [[Avidyne engineFile:USS Hathaway.jpg|thumb|right|<center>USS Hathaway]]s. By the latter 24th century these had been replaced with more effective engines.
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 [[helm]] and [[navigation]] stations were located on the extreme [[port]] and [[starboard]] sides of the ship with the [[captain's chair]] near the center of the bridge. This gave the captain an unobstructed view of the [[viewscreen]] located at the front of the bridge. Next to the captain's chair, set less than a meter back and off to the right, was the [[first officer]]'s chair with console.
Directly behind the command chairs was the [[tactical station]]During their original construction, with the ''Constellation''-class starships employed [[engineering stationAvidyne engine]] to the far rear (on the port side) and science station to the far rear (starboard side)s. In front of By the engineering station was an entryway to the bridge entrywaylatter 24th century, these had been replaced with more effective engines.
Described as a "cramped little bridge" by [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]], the ''Stargazer''-type was actually less cluttered than the ''Hathaway''-type, with a design more reminiscent of the refit {{ShipClass|Constitution}} or {{ShipClass|Ambassador}} bridge.
In the front was the viewscreen, with side-by-side helm and navigator consoles, a feature that noticeably contrasts that of the ''Hathaway''-type. The captain's chair was directly aft the aforementioned stations; no accommodations were present for the first officer in this type.
At the rear of the bridge, a tactical station was found on the far left with monitors along the back wall behind the captain's chair, with a second primary station located on the opposite side of the bridge. The primary stations were attached to the rear wall of the bridge; support railing partially enclosed that section from the front of the bridge. On either side of the rear wall monitors and between either primary station were two [[turbolift]]s. Along the port wall, directly to the left of the captain's chair and between the tactical station and the viewscreen, was the entryway to the captain's [[ready room]].
=== Crew cabins ===
== Ships commissioned ==
;Named:
*{{USS|Constellation|NCC-1974}} (NCC-1974)
*{{USS|Hathaway}} (NCC-2593)
*{{USS|Stargazer}} (NCC-2893)
*{{USS|Victory}} (NCC-9754)
;Unnamed:<br><br>* [[NCC-7100]]
;Uncertain[[category:starship]]*{{USS|Magellan}} *{{USS|Gettysburg}}[[category:engineering]]
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{{Sidebar starship class|
|Name= ''Constellation''-class
|Armament= [[Phaser]]s, [[photon torpedo]]es
|Defenses= [[Deflector shield]]s
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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]].
== History ==
[[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 [[Yoyodyne Propulsion Systems]] at the [[Copernicus Ship Yards]] on [[Luna]]. [[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.
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]].
== Interior design Technical Data ===== Main bridge 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.
The ''HathawayConstellation''-type bridge class had an unusual arrangement, with front a maximum speed of the bridge relatively wide open and the primary stations cramped in the rear of the bridge[[warp factor|warp 9]].
== 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. === Main engineering 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 ===
[[crew quarters|Cabins]] aboard ''Constellation''-class starships were of typical design associated with Federation starship of the era, providing spartan accommodations for the crew.
