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			: '''''Note''': This specific glossary is an import of Timo Saloniemi's ''Hobbyist's Guide to the UFP Starfleet''. The SFC wiki has its own (developing) glossary [[Glossary\|here]]. Terms and definitions provided here are ''not'' SFC canon, but provided for research purposes.''

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	# A starship intended to support small craft operations, also known as shuttlecarrier. Widely utilized in the [[Romulan war]] and the early [[23rd century]]; built in low numbers during the military buildup in the late [[23rd century]]; largely replaced by multi-mission ships with capacious shuttlebays in the [[24th century]]. Generally of low warp performance, but carrying heavy defensive armament. Classes include ''[[Guide: Titan\|Titan]]'', ''[[Guide: Valkyr\|Valkyr]]'', ''[[Guide: Ariel\|Ariel]]'', and ''[[Guide: Fredrikstad\|Fredristad]]''.		# A starship intended to support small craft operations, also known as shuttlecarrier. Widely utilized in the [[Romulan war]] and the early [[23rd century]]; built in low numbers during the military buildup in the late [[23rd century]]; largely replaced by multi-mission ships with capacious shuttlebays in the [[24th century]]. Generally of low warp performance, but carrying heavy defensive armament. Classes include ''[[Guide: Titan\|Titan]]'', ''[[Guide: Valkyr\|Valkyr]]'', ''[[Guide: Ariel\|Ariel]]'', and ''[[Guide: Fredrikstad\|Fredristad]]''.
	# Ore carrier or cargo carrier. A large, usually impulse-powered, drone for moving significant amounts of ore or cargo inexpensively between star systems. Seldom built as definite ship classes—instead, unique configurations of cargo pods are used for each mission. Largest ships are hundreds of meters in length. Seldom armed or permanently manned, but capable of carrying passengers in special pods or habitat compartments.		# Ore carrier or cargo carrier. A large, usually impulse-powered, drone for moving significant amounts of ore or cargo inexpensively between star systems. Seldom built as definite ship classes—instead, unique configurations of cargo pods are used for each mission. Largest ships are hundreds of meters in length. Seldom armed or permanently manned, but capable of carrying passengers in special pods or habitat compartments.

	~~;<span id="Cascade Ion Drive (CID)">Cascade Ion Drive (CID)</span> : something~~

	;Cascade Ion Drive: Any reaction or warp drive utilizing a polaric ion cascade system as the means of extracting power from the antimatter powerplant. The [[UESF]] experimented on this potential competitor for dilithium technology in the early [[22nd century]] (see [[Guide: Daedalus\|Daedalus]] class) and experiments were carried on by [[UFP Star Fleet]] until the [[2268]] ban on all polaric ion testing. No operational applications ever emerged, although several foreign powers not signatory to the treaty are known to operate power systems of this type. Not to be confused with ion drive, a generic designation for a number of reaction drives.		;Cascade Ion Drive: Any reaction or warp drive utilizing a polaric ion cascade system as the means of extracting power from the antimatter powerplant. The [[UESF]] experimented on this potential competitor for dilithium technology in the early [[22nd century]] (see [[Guide: Daedalus\|Daedalus]] class) and experiments were carried on by [[UFP Star Fleet]] until the [[2268]] ban on all polaric ion testing. No operational applications ever emerged, although several foreign powers not signatory to the treaty are known to operate power systems of this type. Not to be confused with ion drive, a generic designation for a number of reaction drives.

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	# Ore carrier or cargo carrier. A large, usually impulse-powered, drone for moving significant amounts of ore or cargo inexpensively between star systems. Seldom built as definite ship classes—instead, unique configurations of cargo pods are used for each mission. Largest ships are hundreds of meters in length. Seldom armed or permanently manned, but capable of carrying passengers in special pods or habitat compartments.		# Ore carrier or cargo carrier. A large, usually impulse-powered, drone for moving significant amounts of ore or cargo inexpensively between star systems. Seldom built as definite ship classes—instead, unique configurations of cargo pods are used for each mission. Largest ships are hundreds of meters in length. Seldom armed or permanently manned, but capable of carrying passengers in special pods or habitat compartments.

	;<span id="Cascade Ion Drive (CID)">''Cascade Ion Drive (CID)''</span> : something		;<span id="Cascade Ion Drive (CID)">Cascade Ion Drive (CID)</span> : something

	;Cascade Ion Drive ~~(CID)~~: Any reaction or warp drive utilizing a polaric ion cascade system as the means of extracting power from the antimatter powerplant. The [[UESF]] experimented on this potential competitor for dilithium technology in the early [[22nd century]] (see [[Guide: Daedalus\|Daedalus]] class) and experiments were carried on by [[UFP Star Fleet]] until the [[2268]] ban on all polaric ion testing. No operational applications ever emerged, although several foreign powers not signatory to the treaty are known to operate power systems of this type. Not to be confused with ion drive, a generic designation for a number of reaction drives.		;Cascade Ion Drive: Any reaction or warp drive utilizing a polaric ion cascade system as the means of extracting power from the antimatter powerplant. The [[UESF]] experimented on this potential competitor for dilithium technology in the early [[22nd century]] (see [[Guide: Daedalus\|Daedalus]] class) and experiments were carried on by [[UFP Star Fleet]] until the [[2268]] ban on all polaric ion testing. No operational applications ever emerged, although several foreign powers not signatory to the treaty are known to operate power systems of this type. Not to be confused with ion drive, a generic designation for a number of reaction drives.

	;CID: See Cascade Ion Drive.		;CID: See Cascade Ion Drive.

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	# A starship intended to support small craft operations, also known as shuttlecarrier. Widely utilized in the [[Romulan war]] and the early [[23rd century]]; built in low numbers during the military buildup in the late [[23rd century]]; largely replaced by multi-mission ships with capacious shuttlebays in the [[24th century]]. Generally of low warp performance, but carrying heavy defensive armament. Classes include ''[[Guide: Titan\|Titan]]'', ''[[Guide: Valkyr\|Valkyr]]'', ''[[Guide: Ariel\|Ariel]]'', and ''[[Guide: Fredrikstad\|Fredristad]]''.		# A starship intended to support small craft operations, also known as shuttlecarrier. Widely utilized in the [[Romulan war]] and the early [[23rd century]]; built in low numbers during the military buildup in the late [[23rd century]]; largely replaced by multi-mission ships with capacious shuttlebays in the [[24th century]]. Generally of low warp performance, but carrying heavy defensive armament. Classes include ''[[Guide: Titan\|Titan]]'', ''[[Guide: Valkyr\|Valkyr]]'', ''[[Guide: Ariel\|Ariel]]'', and ''[[Guide: Fredrikstad\|Fredristad]]''.
	# Ore carrier or cargo carrier. A large, usually impulse-powered, drone for moving significant amounts of ore or cargo inexpensively between star systems. Seldom built as definite ship classes—instead, unique configurations of cargo pods are used for each mission. Largest ships are hundreds of meters in length. Seldom armed or permanently manned, but capable of carrying passengers in special pods or habitat compartments.		# Ore carrier or cargo carrier. A large, usually impulse-powered, drone for moving significant amounts of ore or cargo inexpensively between star systems. Seldom built as definite ship classes—instead, unique configurations of cargo pods are used for each mission. Largest ships are hundreds of meters in length. Seldom armed or permanently manned, but capable of carrying passengers in special pods or habitat compartments.

			;<span id="Cascade Ion Drive (CID)">''Cascade Ion Drive (CID)''</span> : something

	;Cascade Ion Drive (CID): Any reaction or warp drive utilizing a polaric ion cascade system as the means of extracting power from the antimatter powerplant. The [[UESF]] experimented on this potential competitor for dilithium technology in the early [[22nd century]] (see [[Guide: Daedalus\|Daedalus]] class) and experiments were carried on by [[UFP Star Fleet]] until the [[2268]] ban on all polaric ion testing. No operational applications ever emerged, although several foreign powers not signatory to the treaty are known to operate power systems of this type. Not to be confused with ion drive, a generic designation for a number of reaction drives.		;Cascade Ion Drive (CID): Any reaction or warp drive utilizing a polaric ion cascade system as the means of extracting power from the antimatter powerplant. The [[UESF]] experimented on this potential competitor for dilithium technology in the early [[22nd century]] (see [[Guide: Daedalus\|Daedalus]] class) and experiments were carried on by [[UFP Star Fleet]] until the [[2268]] ban on all polaric ion testing. No operational applications ever emerged, although several foreign powers not signatory to the treaty are known to operate power systems of this type. Not to be confused with ion drive, a generic designation for a number of reaction drives.

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	# A starship intended to support small craft operations, also known as shuttlecarrier. Widely utilized in Romulan war and the early 23rd century; built in low numbers during the military buildup in the late 23rd century; largely replaced by multi-mission ships with capacious shuttlebays in the 24th century. Generally of low warp performance, but carrying heavy defensive armament. Classes include [[Titan ~~(Guide)~~\|Titan]], [[Valkyr ~~(Guide)~~\|Valkyr]], [[Ariel ~~(Guide)~~\|Ariel]] and [[Fredrikstad ~~(Guide)~~\|Fredristad]].		# A starship intended to support small craft operations, also known as shuttlecarrier. Widely utilized in the [[Romulan war]] and the early [[23rd century]]; built in low numbers during the military buildup in the late [[23rd century]]; largely replaced by multi-mission ships with capacious shuttlebays in the [[24th century]]. Generally of low warp performance, but carrying heavy defensive armament. Classes include ''[[Guide: Titan\|Titan]]'', ''[[Guide: Valkyr\|Valkyr]]'', ''[[Guide: Ariel\|Ariel]]'', and ''[[Guide: Fredrikstad\|Fredristad]]''.
	# Ore carrier or cargo carrier. A large, usually impulse-powered drone for moving significant amounts of ore or cargo inexpensively between star systems. Seldom built as definite ship ~~classes – instead~~, unique configurations of cargo pods are used for each mission. Largest ships are ~~kilometers~~ in length. Seldom armed or permanently manned, but capable of carrying passengers in special pods or habitat compartments.		# Ore carrier or cargo carrier. A large, usually impulse-powered, drone for moving significant amounts of ore or cargo inexpensively between star systems. Seldom built as definite ship classes—instead, unique configurations of cargo pods are used for each mission. Largest ships are hundreds of meters in length. Seldom armed or permanently manned, but capable of carrying passengers in special pods or habitat compartments.

	;Cascade Ion Drive: Any reaction or warp drive utilizing an polaric ion cascade system as the means of extracting power from the antimatter powerplant. UESF experimented on this potential competitor for dilithium technology in the early 22nd century (see [[Guide: Daedalus\|Daedalus]] class), and experiments were carried on by UFP Star Fleet until the [[2268]] ban on all polaric ion testing. No operational applications ever emerged, although several foreign powers not signatory to the treaty are known to operate power systems of this type. Not to be confused with ion drive, a generic designation for a number of reaction drives.		;Cascade Ion Drive (CID): Any reaction or warp drive utilizing a polaric ion cascade system as the means of extracting power from the antimatter powerplant. The [[UESF]] experimented on this potential competitor for dilithium technology in the early [[22nd century]] (see [[Guide: Daedalus\|Daedalus]] class) and experiments were carried on by [[UFP Star Fleet]] until the [[2268]] ban on all polaric ion testing. No operational applications ever emerged, although several foreign powers not signatory to the treaty are known to operate power systems of this type. Not to be confused with ion drive, a generic designation for a number of reaction drives.

	;CID: See Cascade Ion Drive.		;CID: See Cascade Ion Drive.

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	# Ship class. All starships of the same design belong to the same ship class. The class is usually named after the first vessel that is completed to the final production standard. When members of a class are modified significantly (usually meaning major spaceframe alterations), they become members of a new class or subclass, named either after the first converted ship or, more usually, after the first ship built to the modified configuration from keel up. Modifications in the 22nd and 23rd centuries often resulted in subclass rather than class designations, but in the 24th century, subclasses have been largely abandoned since there are minor differences between all ~~starships – if~~ the earlier practice were continued, all starships would form single-ship subclasses of their own. Click [[here]] to see a complete listing of ship classes in Star Fleet service between [[2161]] and [[2375]].		# Ship class. All starships of the same design belong to the same ship class. The class is usually named after the first vessel that is completed to the final production standard. When members of a class are modified significantly (usually meaning major spaceframe alterations), they become members of a new class or subclass, named either after the first converted ship or, more usually, after the first ship built to the modified configuration from keel up. Modifications in the 22nd and 23rd centuries often resulted in subclass rather than class designations, but in the 24th century, subclasses have been largely abandoned since there are minor differences between all starships—if the earlier practice were continued, all starships would form single-ship subclasses of their own. Click [[here]] to see a complete listing of ship classes in Star Fleet service between [[2161]] and [[2375]].
	# Mission class. All starships with a similar mission profile belong to the same mission class. While most Star Fleet ships are multi-mission capable, the primary mission or spectrum of missions dictates the mission class. For example, a small defense-oriented ship belongs to frigate class, while a very large multi-purpose ship belongs to explorer class. Sometimes, the more informal expression ship type is used instead of mission class. Click [[here]] to see a complete listing of mission classes in Star Fleet service between 2161 and 2375.		# Mission class. All starships with a similar mission profile belong to the same mission class. While most Star Fleet ships are multi-mission capable, the primary mission or spectrum of missions dictates the mission class. For example, a small defense-oriented ship belongs to frigate class, while a very large multi-purpose ship belongs to explorer class. Sometimes, the more informal expression ship type is used instead of mission class. Click [[here]] to see a complete listing of mission classes in Star Fleet service between 2161 and 2375.
	# Activation class. In the 22nd and 23rd centuries, the UFP categorized its ships into stardrive and sublight activation classes. For stardrive vessels, the frontline active-service Star Fleet ships of each mission class were designated Class One ships, while the older designs as well as some support units were given Classes Two to Six, in decreasing order of sophistication. Civilian or reserve types were given subsequently lower designations. Sublight interplanetary craft were similarly classified. In case of major UFP-wide crises, ships would be brought to active Star Fleet service in this order. <br>Class Seven vessels have been activated in significant numbers only four times in UFP history - in the evacuation of [[Bayard’s planet]] in [[2217]], in the restoration of [[Qo’noS]] in [[2293]]-[[2327]], and during and after the Cardassian War in [[2355]]-[[2365]] as well as the Dominion war in [[2373]]-[[2378]]. None of the crises so far has been severe enough to require activation of Classes beyond Eight.		# Activation class. In the 22nd and 23rd centuries, the UFP categorized its ships into stardrive and sublight activation classes. For stardrive vessels, the frontline active-service Star Fleet ships of each mission class were designated Class One ships, while the older designs as well as some support units were given Classes Two to Six, in decreasing order of sophistication. Civilian or reserve types were given subsequently lower designations. Sublight interplanetary craft were similarly classified. In case of major UFP-wide crises, ships would be brought to active Star Fleet service in this order. <br>Class Seven vessels have been activated in significant numbers only four times in UFP history - in the evacuation of [[Bayard’s planet]] in [[2217]], in the restoration of [[Qo’noS]] in [[2293]]-[[2327]], and during and after the Cardassian War in [[2355]]-[[2365]] as well as the Dominion war in [[2373]]-[[2378]]. None of the crises so far has been severe enough to require activation of Classes beyond Eight.

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	;Deep Space: Space outside the treaty boundaries of the United Federation of Planets. This includes for example several enclaves surrounded in all directions by UFP space, but excepted from membership because of Prime Directive considerations or political animosity.		;Deep Space: Space outside the treaty boundaries of the [[United Federation of Planets]]. This includes, for example, several enclaves surrounded in all directions by UFP space, but excepted from membership because of [[Star_Fleet_General_Orders#General_Order_One_.28The_Prime_Directive.29\|Prime Directive]] considerations or political animosity.

	;Deep Space Station: Fixed installation operated by Star Fleet outside Federation space. These support both Star Fleet and civilian space travel and commerce in areas otherwise devoid of Federation facilities. Many deep space stations are actually operated under joint command with local authorities, and some feature local equipment instead of the usual Class I-III towable starbase hardware. Currently, Star Fleet maintains ~~9 DS~~ stations, designated DS3-7 and DS9-12. DS stations [[Deep Space 1\|1]], [[Deep Space 2\|2]] and [[Deep Space 8\|8]] of this generation have gained starbase status with UFP annexations and new member acquisitions. Most earlier DS stations have also been absorbed to the main body of starbases, including the R and K series from mid-23rd century and the T series from early 24th century.		;Deep Space Station: Fixed installation operated by [[Star Fleet]] outside Federation space. These support both Star Fleet and civilian space travel and commerce in areas otherwise devoid of Federation facilities. Many deep space stations are actually operated under joint command with local authorities and some feature local equipment, instead of the usual Class I-III towable starbase hardware. Currently, Star Fleet maintains none deep space stations, designated DS3-7 and DS9-12. DS stations [[Deep Space 1\|1]], [[Deep Space 2\|2]], and [[Deep Space 8\|8]] of this generation have gained starbase status with UFP annexations and new member acquisitions. Most earlier deep space stations have also been absorbed to the main body of starbases, including the R- and K-series from mid-[[23rd century]] and the T-series from early [[24th century]].

	;Defender: Dedicated large defense starship heavier than cruiser. Designation parallel to dreadnought, applied to two ships of Denebian manufacture, USS Deneb (NCC-2002) and USS Inaieu (NCC-2003). Their sister designs were considered battleships of [[Defender ~~(Guide)~~\|Defender]] class, however. The defenders had four nacelles instead of the traditional three of dreadnoughts, and were utilized as high-endurance border patrol combatants.		;Defender: Dedicated large defense starship heavier than cruiser. Designation parallel to dreadnought, applied to two ships of [[Denebian]] manufacture, ''USS Deneb'' (NCC-2002) and ''USS Inaieu'' (NCC-2003). Their sister designs were considered battleships of [[Guide: Defender\|Defender]] class, however. The defenders had four nacelles instead of the traditional three of dreadnoughts and were utilized as high-endurance border patrol combatants.

	;Destroyer: Dedicated medium defense starship intended for destroying enemy capital ships and installations. Designation almost indistinguishable from frigate in technical aspects. However, frigates perform a variety of offensive and defensive duties, while destroyers were originally intended for offensive use only and even now rarely see peacetime use. Classes include e.g. [[Guide: Djartanna\|Djartanna]], [[Guide: Cavalry\|Cavalry]], [[Guide: Marshall\|Marshall]], [[Guide: Kovaris\|Kovaris]], [[Guide: Saladin\|Saladin]], [[Guide: Detroyat\|Detroyat]], [[Guide: Larson\|Larson]], [[Guide: Cochise\|Cochise]], [[Guide: Rigel\|Rigel]] and [[Guide: Freedom\|Freedom]], with a multitude of subclasses. Standard destroyer mission profile currently includes anti-ship and anti-installation offensive and fleet escort.		;Destroyer: Dedicated medium defense starship intended for destroying enemy capital ships and installations. Designation almost indistinguishable from frigate in technical aspects. However, frigates perform a variety of offensive and defensive duties, while destroyers were originally intended for offensive use only and even now rarely see peacetime use. Classes include, ''e.g.'', [[Guide: Djartanna\|Djartanna]], [[Guide: Cavalry\|Cavalry]], [[Guide: Marshall\|Marshall]], [[Guide: Kovaris\|Kovaris]], [[Guide: Saladin\|Saladin]], [[Guide: Detroyat\|Detroyat]], [[Guide: Larson\|Larson]], [[Guide: Cochise\|Cochise]], [[Guide: Rigel\|Rigel]] and [[Guide: Freedom\|Freedom]], with a multitude of subclasses. Standard destroyer mission profile currently includes anti-ship and anti-installation offensive and fleet escort.

	;Dreadnought: Dedicated large defense starship heavier than cruiser. Designation applied to e.g. [[Federation ~~(Guide)~~\|Federation]], [[Ascension ~~(Guide)~~\|Ascension]] and [[Kirov ~~(Guide)~~\|Kirov]] classes in 23rd century. All dreadnought designs featured three warp nacelles and heavy phaser and torpedo armament, and were utilized as command vessels, system defense fortresses or high-endurance border patrol combatants. Limited offensive missions also planned and performed although not officially sanctioned. Star Fleet use of designation discontinued in 24th century.		;Dreadnought: Dedicated large defense starship heavier than cruiser. Designation applied to, ''e.g.'', [[Guide: Federation\|Federation]], [[Guide: Ascension\|Ascension]] and [[Guide: Kirov\|Kirov]] classes in the [[23rd century]]. All dreadnought designs featured three warp nacelles and heavy phaser and torpedo armament, and were utilized as command vessels, system defense fortresses, or high-endurance border patrol combatants. Limited offensive missions also planned and performed, although not officially sanctioned. Star Fleet use of the designation discontinued in the [[24th century]].

	;Drone: Unmanned space vessel, either remotely piloted or equipped with autonomous control systems. Widely utilized in transport of hazardous material or performing of risky observation or repair missions. Also used for hauling low-priority cargo. See also carrier and probe.		;Drone: Unmanned space vessel, either remotely piloted or equipped with autonomous control systems. Widely utilized in transport of hazardous material or performing of risky observation or repair missions. Also used for hauling low-priority cargo. See also carrier and probe.

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	;NCC: Letter prefix in UFP ~~Starfleet~~ vessel registries. Specifies the operator of the ship, and is immediately followed by the registry number of the ship. Anecdotally, the letters are said to come from the term Naval Construction Contract, since the registry number of a starship is traditionally also the number of her construction contract. Current usage has letter N signifying UFP registry, and CC signifying active Starfleet forces. Other prefixes include NX (UFP ~~Starfleet~~ Experimental), NSP (UFP Vulcan Merchant Marine), NLA (UFP Andorian Self-Defense Fleet) etc. Foreign operators are also assigned a registry prefix in the Federation scheme for traffic control purposes.<br>Not to be confused with the earlier [[UESF]] registry scheme where N would stand for Naval/Starfleet and the letters following it would specify the ship type. Thus, e.g. NCC would specify a cruiser and NX would denote an explorer. This scheme was abandoned by Earth naval forces in [[2162]] and replaced by the common [[UFP ~~Starfleet]]~~ system.		;NCC: Letter prefix in [[UFP Star Fleet]] vessel registries. Specifies the operator of the ship, and is immediately followed by the registry number of the ship. Anecdotally, the letters are said to come from the term Naval Construction Contract, since the registry number of a starship is traditionally also the number of her construction contract. Current usage has letter N signifying UFP registry, and CC signifying active Starfleet forces. Other prefixes include NX (UFP Star Fleet Experimental), NSP (UFP Vulcan Merchant Marine), NLA (UFP Andorian Self-Defense Fleet) etc. Foreign operators are also assigned a registry prefix in the Federation scheme for traffic control purposes.<br>Not to be confused with the earlier [[UESF]] registry scheme where N would stand for Naval/Starfleet and the letters following it would specify the ship type. Thus, e.g. NCC would specify a cruiser and NX would denote an explorer. This scheme was abandoned by Earth naval forces in [[2162]] and replaced by the common UFP Star Fleet system.

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	;Photon Torpedo: See Torpedo.		;Photon Torpedo: See Torpedo.

	;Plasma Cannon: Projectile weapon in common use in early UFP ~~Starfleet~~ and preceding Earth vessels. Based on generation, containment and directed release of ionized matter, the plasma cannon were a strictly sublight weapon, typically complemented by laser or particle cannon weapons in military applications. Unlike these weapon types, however, plasma cannon did not benefit from phasing or subspace sheathing technologies, and were largely outdated by the mid-22nd century already.		;Plasma Cannon: Projectile weapon in common use in early [[UFP Star Fleet]] and preceding Earth vessels. Based on generation, containment and directed release of ionized matter, the plasma cannon were a strictly sublight weapon, typically complemented by laser or particle cannon weapons in military applications. Unlike these weapon types, however, plasma cannon did not benefit from phasing or subspace sheathing technologies, and were largely outdated by the mid-22nd century already.

	;Plasma Torpedo: Command-guided high energy variant of plasma cannon projectile, accelerated to medium FTL speeds with the help of an externally generated ACB subspace sheath. The weapon has limited inflight steering capacity and low speed compared with ACB-sheathed lasers or phasers, and ties down the firing platform to maintaining the ACB, but is devastating when used against proximal or poorly maneuvering targets. Starfleet has not made use of the weapon apart from brief testing in the 2290s, but for example Romulan and Cardassian forces continue to utilize the technology in the late 24th century. Also called plasma mortar.		;Plasma Torpedo: Command-guided high energy variant of plasma cannon projectile, accelerated to medium FTL speeds with the help of an externally generated ACB subspace sheath. The weapon has limited inflight steering capacity and low speed compared with ACB-sheathed lasers or phasers, and ties down the firing platform to maintaining the ACB, but is devastating when used against proximal or poorly maneuvering targets. Starfleet has not made use of the weapon apart from brief testing in the 2290s, but for example Romulan and Cardassian forces continue to utilize the technology in the late 24th century. Also called plasma mortar.
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	;USAF: United States Air Force. Primarily through its Strategic Command office, the USAF played an important role in the development of intersolar travel in the post-Singh era.		;USAF: United States Air Force. Primarily through its Strategic Command office, the USAF played an important role in the development of intersolar travel in the post-Singh era.

	;USS: UFP ~~Starfleet~~ Starship. Acronym preceding the names of Starfleet starships, painted on ship hulls along with the ship’s registry number. Commonly abbreviated as ‘United Starship’ in verbal communication, although the expressions ‘United Spaceship’ and ‘Federation Starship’ are also frequently used.		;USS: UFP Star Fleet Starship. Acronym preceding the names of Starfleet starships, painted on ship hulls along with the ship’s registry number. Commonly abbreviated as ‘United Starship’ in verbal communication, although the expressions ‘United Spaceship’ and ‘Federation Starship’ are also frequently used.

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	# Parallel to mission class (see class), Star Fleet sometimes uses the expression "ship type" when referring to the primary mission profile of a starship design. Thus, ''New Orleans'' class ships are either of "frigate class" or of "frigate type".		# Parallel to mission class (see class), Star Fleet sometimes uses the expression "ship type" when referring to the primary mission profile of a starship design. Thus, ''New Orleans'' class ships are either of "frigate class" or of "frigate type".
	# When categorizing foreign spacecraft, Star Fleet uses "type" to refer to the design variant or production standard of a ship of a certain class. For example, Cardassian Galor (= ship class) destroyers (= mission class) include the torpedo-equipped Type 3 (often confusingly called a cruiser by the Cardassians) as well as the phaser-equipped Type 2 and the original low-powered Type 1. Likewise, Romulan ''D’eridex'' warbirds include Types A1, A2 and B. Such designations are not normally used on Star Fleet vessels. Also, as intelligence is gained on foreign vessels, it is often found that there exists a specific indigenous subclass or class name for the various types, and the use of that name is then usually adopted in Star Fleet as well. Thus, the elderly Klingon Type D11 large Bird of Prey is currently known by its Klingon name ''B’rel'', while Type D7C is now known to be ''K’t’inga'' class and the original Type D7 actually consisted of two main subclasses, ''Klolode'' and ''Akif''.		# When categorizing foreign spacecraft, Star Fleet uses "type" to refer to the design variant or production standard of a ship of a certain class. For example, Cardassian ''Galor'' (= ship class) destroyers (= mission class) include the torpedo-equipped Type 3 (often confusingly called a cruiser by the Cardassians) as well as the phaser-equipped Type 2 and the original low-powered Type 1. Likewise, Romulan ''D’eridex'' warbirds include Types A1, A2 and B. Such designations are not normally used on Star Fleet vessels. Also, as intelligence is gained on foreign vessels, it is often found that there exists a specific indigenous subclass or class name for the various types, and the use of that name is then usually adopted in Star Fleet as well. Thus, the elderly Klingon Type D11 large Bird of Prey is currently known by its Klingon name ''B’rel'', while Type D7C is now known to be ''K’t’inga'' class and the original Type D7 actually consisted of two main subclasses, ''Klolode'' and ''Akif''.
	# Star Fleet routinely categorizes its equipment so that "type" specifies the application for which the equipment is intended while "mark" refers to the version of the device in that category. For example, Type 3 phasers are high-powered, riflelike units with a great variety of settings; Type 3 Mark III units were in use in the 2260s whereas Type 3 Mark XII is the current standard unit distributed to starships.		# Star Fleet routinely categorizes its equipment so that "type" specifies the application for which the equipment is intended while "mark" refers to the version of the device in that category. For example, Type 3 phasers are high-powered, riflelike units with a great variety of settings; Type 3 Mark III units were in use in the 2260s whereas Type 3 Mark XII is the current standard unit distributed to starships.

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	;Task Force: A small contingent of starships formed for specific missions. Since many starships operate independently, and have multi-mission capacities, Star Fleet Task Forces often feature one to three multi-mission ships and a few smaller ships configured for the specific mission in question. A typical Task Force features one to three medium to large multi-mission ships (cruisers, explorers), one to three small multi-mission ships (scouts) and one to five special-mission craft (surveyors, frigates, transports, hospital ships etc.). Defense-oriented Task Forces usually feature two to four large to medium defense or multipurpose ships (battleships, explorers, cruisers) and two to four small defense ships (frigates, destroyers). Task Forces are usually created at a moment’s notice from ships within range of the mission target, and are not maintained for more than a few months at a time. See also fleet.		;Task Force: A small contingent of starships formed for specific missions. Since many starships operate independently, and have multi-mission capacities, Star Fleet Task Forces often feature one to three multi-mission ships and a few smaller ships configured for the specific mission in question. A typical Task Force features one to three medium to large multi-mission ships (cruisers, explorers), one to three small multi-mission ships (scouts) and one to five special-mission craft (surveyors, frigates, transports, hospital ships etc.). Defense-oriented Task Forces usually feature two to four large to medium defense or multipurpose ships (battleships, explorers, cruisers) and two to four small defense ships (frigates, destroyers). Task Forces are usually created at a moment’s notice from ships within range of the mission target, and are not maintained for more than a few months at a time. See also fleet.

	;Tender: Auxiliary vessel specifically designed for deep space replenishment of starships and other vessels. Towships of Ptolemy class are classified as Tug/Tenders, yet the very similar Doppler class lacks the tender capabilities and is accordingly designated. In turn, many tender ships not classified as tugs, like the Grin’ki and Gibraltar classes, still possess some minimal warp towing ability.		;Tender: Auxiliary vessel specifically designed for deep space replenishment of starships and other vessels. Towships of Ptolemy class are classified as Tug/Tenders, yet the very similar Doppler class lacks the tender capabilities and is accordingly designated. In turn, many tender ships not classified as tugs, like the ''Grin’ki'' and ''Gibraltar'' classes, still possess some minimal warp towing ability.

	;Terraformer: A vessel capable of altering planetary geology and/or meteorology in large scale. Large geo- and meteoro-terraformers were built for specific missions in the 22nd and 23rd centuries, but increasing capabilities of regular starships have led to moving of many terraforming duties to powerful multi-purpose ships like explorers instead. Ambassador and Nebula classes have been extensively used for terraforming in the 24th century. Dedicated terraformer classes, typically built in low numbers, include Roger Moses, Kerala and Strata.		;Terraformer: A vessel capable of altering planetary geology and/or meteorology in large scale. Large geo- and meteoro-terraformers were built for specific missions in the 22nd and 23rd centuries, but increasing capabilities of regular starships have led to moving of many terraforming duties to powerful multi-purpose ships like explorers instead. Ambassador and Nebula classes have been extensively used for terraforming in the 24th century. Dedicated terraformer classes, typically built in low numbers, include Roger Moses, Kerala and Strata.
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	# Parallel to mission class (see class), Star Fleet sometimes uses the expression ~~‘ship type’~~ when referring to the primary mission profile of a starship design. Thus, New Orleans class ships are either of ~~‘frigate class’~~ or of ~~‘frigate type’~~.		# Parallel to mission class (see class), Star Fleet sometimes uses the expression "ship type" when referring to the primary mission profile of a starship design. Thus, ''New Orleans'' class ships are either of "frigate class" or of "frigate type".
	# When categorizing foreign spacecraft, Star Fleet uses ~~‘type’~~ to refer to the design variant or production standard of a ship of a certain class. For example, Cardassian Galor (= ship class) destroyers (= mission class) include the torpedo-equipped Type 3 (often confusingly called a cruiser by the Cardassians) as well as the phaser-equipped Type 2 and the original low-powered Type 1. Likewise, Romulan D’eridex warbirds include Types A1, A2 and B. Such designations are not normally used on Star Fleet vessels. Also, as intelligence is gained on foreign vessels, it is often found that there exists a specific indigenous subclass or class name for the various types, and the use of that name is then usually adopted in Star Fleet as well. Thus, the elderly Klingon Type D11 large Bird of Prey is currently known by its Klingon name B’rel, while Type D7C is now known to be K’t’inga class and the original Type D7 actually consisted of two main subclasses, Klolode and Akif.		# When categorizing foreign spacecraft, Star Fleet uses "type" to refer to the design variant or production standard of a ship of a certain class. For example, Cardassian Galor (= ship class) destroyers (= mission class) include the torpedo-equipped Type 3 (often confusingly called a cruiser by the Cardassians) as well as the phaser-equipped Type 2 and the original low-powered Type 1. Likewise, Romulan ''D’eridex'' warbirds include Types A1, A2 and B. Such designations are not normally used on Star Fleet vessels. Also, as intelligence is gained on foreign vessels, it is often found that there exists a specific indigenous subclass or class name for the various types, and the use of that name is then usually adopted in Star Fleet as well. Thus, the elderly Klingon Type D11 large Bird of Prey is currently known by its Klingon name ''B’rel'', while Type D7C is now known to be ''K’t’inga'' class and the original Type D7 actually consisted of two main subclasses, ''Klolode'' and ''Akif''.
	# Star Fleet routinely categorizes its equipment so that ~~‘type’~~ specifies the application for which the equipment is intended while ~~‘mark’~~ refers to the version of the device in that category. For example, Type 3 phasers are high-powered, riflelike units with a great variety of settings; Type 3 Mark III units were in use in the 2260s whereas Type 3 Mark XII is the current standard unit distributed to starships.		# Star Fleet routinely categorizes its equipment so that "type" specifies the application for which the equipment is intended while "mark" refers to the version of the device in that category. For example, Type 3 phasers are high-powered, riflelike units with a great variety of settings; Type 3 Mark III units were in use in the 2260s whereas Type 3 Mark XII is the current standard unit distributed to starships.

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