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			The ''Inquiry'' class represents one of [[Star Fleet]]'s most significant late [[24th century]] starship designs, embodying a deliberate shift toward combat-oriented capabilities while maintaining exploration functionality. Entering service in [[2395]], this class emerged during one of the most turbulent periods in [[Federation]] history.

			==Design Philosophy and Origins==
			The ''Inquiry'' class was developed with a singular mandate: to create the fastest, toughest, and most powerful starship Star Fleet had ever produced. Unlike previous generations of starships that emphasized scientific exploration as their primary mission, the ''Inquiry'' class was explicitly "built for war perhaps more than any other Star Fleet design." This reflects the uncertain times in the Federation during the late [[24th century]], marked by the aftermath of the [[Dominion War]], repeated [[Borg]] incursions, and the [[Romulan]] supernova crisis.

			The design borrows certain elements from the smaller ''[[Guide:Curiosity\|Curiosity]]'' class's saucer section, fitting them to what were described as "the most potent propulsion units in Star Fleet's history to date". This pairing of proven design elements with cutting-edge propulsion technology enabled rapid production while maximizing performance.

			==Borg-Derived Technologies==
			A defining characteristic of the ''Inquiry'' class is its incorporation of Borg-derived technologies, including those brought back from the Delta Quadrant by ''USS Voyager''. This integration represents Star Fleet's willingness to adopt alien technologies when faced with existential threats. The development process likely drew upon the extensive research conducted on Borg systems following ''Voyager'''s return in [[2378]], giving the class capabilities that would have been unthinkable in earlier Federation designs.

			==Technical Specifications==
			The class features exceptional warp capabilities, with reported cruise speeds of Warp 8-9 and emergency speeds approaching Warp 9.99. These speeds were achieved through advanced propulsion systems that built upon decades of Federation warp drive development, incorporating lessons learned from both conventional advancement and recovered alien technologies.

			The ''Inquiry'' class carries substantial firepower appropriate to its combat-focused design:
			* Multiple Type XIII phaser arrays (11 arrays in some configurations)
			* Burst-fire quantum torpedo launchers (4 launchers, 2 forward/2 aft)
			* Capability for transphasic torpedoes (reserved for Borg encounters)
			* Auto-modulating shielding and ablative armor for defense

			==Post-Mars Attack Development Context==
			The [[2385]] Synth Attack on [[Mars]], which destroyed [[Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards]], fundamentally altered StarFleet's shipbuilding strategy. The loss of this critical facility created urgent demand for a new design that could be built quickly and in large numbers at dispersed shipyards throughout the Federation. The ''Inquiry'' class met this requirement through its modular design philosophy—while unable to accommodate external mission-specific pods like the earlier ''[[Guide:Nebula\|Nebula]]''or ''[[Guide:Luna\|Luna]]'' classes, the ship was designed to be internally modular, allowing different configurations for science, medical, tactical, or espionage missions.

			==Operational Role==
			Despite its combat emphasis, the ''Inquiry'' class remains a capable general explorer during peacetime. Its enormous speed and durability make it a "fine general explorer," though it "might not be remembered as Star Fleet's greatest explorer". The class entered prominence in [[2399]] when a fleet of ''Inquiry''-class vessels, led by the ''USS Zheng He'' under Acting Captain [[William Riker]], arrived at [[Coppelius]] (Ghulion IV) to confront a [[Tal Shiar]] fleet threatening a synthetic colony.

			Riker himself described these ships as "the toughest, fastest, most powerful ship Star Fleet had ever put into service", underscoring the class's position at the apex of Federation military capability at that time.

			==Variants and Related Classes==
			The ''Inquiry'' class shares a design lineage with the ''Curiosity'' class, with some sources suggesting the latter represents a light cruiser variant developed alongside the heavier ''Inquiry''. The ease of production for both classes led to the nickname "copy-and-paste class," though this efficiency was intentional given Star Fleet's need to rapidly rebuild its forces.

			==Legacy and Significance==
			The ''Inquiry'' class represents a pivotal moment in Star Fleet design philosophy—a tacit acknowledgment that the galaxy had become a more dangerous place requiring ships optimized for survival and combat effectiveness. While maintaining Star Fleet's traditional scientific and humanitarian capabilities, the class prioritized military performance in ways that earlier classes had deliberately avoided. This shift reflects the hard lessons learned from the Dominion War and Borg invasions, producing a vessel that could meet the challenges of the late [[24th century\|24th]] and early [[25th century\|25th centuries]].

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	==External Links==		==External Links==
	* [https://continuingmissionsta.com/2018/07/01/starship-sunday-odyssey/ Continuing Missions: "Starship Sunday: Odyssey"]
	* [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Inquiry_class Memory Alpha: "Inquiry class"]		* [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Inquiry_class Memory Alpha: "Inquiry class"]
	* [https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Inquiry_class Memory Beta: "Inquiry class"]		* [https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Inquiry_class Memory Beta: "Inquiry class"]

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	* [https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Inquiry_class Memory Beta: "Inquiry class"]		* [https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Inquiry_class Memory Beta: "Inquiry class"]
	* [https://stexpanded.fandom.com/wiki/Inquiry_class Star Trek Expanded Universe: "Inquiry class"]		* [https://stexpanded.fandom.com/wiki/Inquiry_class Star Trek Expanded Universe: "Inquiry class"]

			==Notes==
			* The ''Inquiry'' was the class solely represented in the "Riker fleet" scene in ''Picard'''s season one. It is supposedly (based on Riker's statement) to represent the strongest, fastest, most fearsome cruiser Star Fleet has at that point.

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==Known Ships==
* USS ''Inquiry''
* USS ''Janaran'' (NCC-86518)
* USS ''Kumari'' (NCC-86610)
* USS ''Magellan'' (NCC-86509)
* USS ''Nathan Hale'' (NCC-86501)
* USS ''Rustazh'' (NCC-86503)
* USS ''Shackleton'' (NCC-86517)
* USS ''Varian Fry'' (NCC-87883)
* USS ''Zheng He'' (NCC-86505)

==External Links==
* [https://continuingmissionsta.com/2018/07/01/starship-sunday-odyssey/ Continuing Missions: "Starship Sunday: Odyssey"]
* [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Inquiry_class Memory Alpha: "Inquiry class"]
* [https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Inquiry_class Memory Beta: "Inquiry class"]
* [https://stexpanded.fandom.com/wiki/Inquiry_class Star Trek Expanded Universe: "Inquiry class"]