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			File:Messier (stbd).png\|profile
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	~~<br>~~
			==External Sources==
			* [https://vintagestarships.wordpress.com/2017/01/13/2106-messier-type-1/ Vintage Starships: "2106 – Messier (Type 1)"]: includes 3D views
			* [https://vintagestarships.wordpress.com/2017/01/13/2106-messier-type-ii/ Vintage Starships: "2106 – Messier (Type II)"]: includes 3D views

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Guide:		* Guide:

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	: ''UES Balboa'' (CA-177)		: ''UES Balboa'' (CA-177)
	: ''UES Braxton'' (CA-195)		: ''UES Braxton'' (CA-195)
	: ''UES Carrizal''<ref>Note 1: The addition of the ''Carrizal'' as a ''Messier'' class is assumed, based on a discussion held with Timo as to the similarity of the names.</ref>		: ''UES Carrizal''<ref>'''Note''': The addition of the ''Carrizal'' as a ''Messier'' class is assumed, based on a discussion held with Timo as to the similarity of the names.</ref>
	: ''UES Chester W. Nimitz''<ref name=Christopher>[[Guide: Christopher]]</ref>		: ''UES Chester W. Nimitz''<ref name=Christopher>[[Guide: Christopher]]</ref>
	: ''UES Constantine'' (CA-190)		: ''UES Constantine'' (CA-190)
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	: ''UES Verdun'' (CA-182)		: ''UES Verdun'' (CA-182)
	: ''UES Yamamoto'' (CA-147)		: ''UES Yamamoto'' (CA-147)

	* The two ships impressed for the [[Tarn]] conflict, ''Constantine'' and ''Verdun'', probably did not get NCCs, since they were not planned acquisitions and went immediately on-mission. It appears no ''Messiers'' served in the [[UFP Star Fleet]].

	* The [[Kzin]] and "feline Xindi" are linked here.		* The [[Kzin]] and "feline Xindi" are linked here.
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	* The infobox must still be updated with Timo's named ships (only). (Remove this when complete.)		* The infobox must still be updated with Timo's named ships (only). (Remove this when complete.)

			* I've decided the ''Messiers'' were planned—from the first planning sessions of the Federation's new Star Fleet—to be decommissioned and not transferred over. However, the emerging [[Tarn]] conflict necessitated the temporary transfer of ''Constantine'' and ''Verdun'' from [[Earth Fleet]] and immediate assignment, with a waiver to continue with their present prefixes and registries (''i.e.'', they "served", but without NCCs).

	==References==		==References==

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	The '''''Messier''''' class of heavy space cruisers was the first major [[Earth]] interstellar vessel type to be built primarily for space combat against non-[[Human]] adversaries. Yet this attempt at enabling Humans to pursue an independent interstellar agenda in fact came to symbolize the onset of Human-alien integration and cooperation, in more ways than one. During its exceptionally long service career, the ''Messier'' class evolved from an in-system power projection force to a vanguard of interstellar exploration, accumulating new systems, software, experiences, operating practices, and even ideologies on the way.		The '''''Messier''''' class of heavy space cruisers was the first major [[Earth]] interstellar vessel type to be built primarily for space combat against non-[[Human]] adversaries. Yet this attempt at enabling Humans to pursue an independent interstellar agenda in fact came to symbolize the onset of Human-alien integration and cooperation, in more ways than one. During its exceptionally long service career, the ''Messier'' class evolved from an in-system power projection force to a vanguard of interstellar exploration, accumulating new systems, software, experiences, operating practices, and even ideologies on the way.

	[[File:Sfc messier 70.jpg\|left\|~~200px~~\|thumb\|Spaceframe SDC-01 as completed in [[2075]], lacking warp engines and featuring the original small forward hull. Design commonalities with the ''[[Guide:Verne\|Verne]]'' class are quite evident here. The new, enlarged forward hull and the FTL engine assemblies would in turn follow the ''[[Guide:Bonaventure (survey cruiser)\|Bonaventure]]'' lead.]]		[[File:Sfc messier 70.jpg\|left\|250px\|thumb\|Spaceframe SDC-01 as completed in [[2075]], lacking warp engines and featuring the original small forward hull. Design commonalities with the ''[[Guide:Verne\|Verne]]'' class are quite evident here. The new, enlarged forward hull and the FTL engine assemblies would in turn follow the ''[[Guide:Bonaventure (survey cruiser)\|Bonaventure]]'' lead.]]

	The cruisers of ''Messier'' class were built on ''[[Guide:Bonaventure (survey cruiser)\|Bonaventure]]'' principles, initially shunning all [[Vulcan (species\|Vulcan]] influences. The powerful sublight propulsion consisted of two large fusion-heated reaction engines, mounted on a huge elongated engineering hull of complex angular shapes. The hull mainly served as a fuel tank and support frame for the reaction engines and the large dorsal and ventral radiator surfaces astern and had few crew-accessible spaces. Forward of this hull was a wedge-like habitat and command section, also mounting a shuttle hangar and the primary sensors and armament of the vessel. Four lasers and two missile tubes, plus a self-defense suite of plasma cannon, would allow the ships to patrol space to [[Saturn]] and beyond and intercept intruders similar to the [[Tellarite]] expedition that had so alarmed Earth governments in [[2073]].		The cruisers of ''Messier'' class were built on ''[[Guide:Bonaventure (survey cruiser)\|Bonaventure]]'' principles, initially shunning all [[Vulcan (species\|Vulcan]] influences. The powerful sublight propulsion consisted of two large fusion-heated reaction engines, mounted on a huge elongated engineering hull of complex angular shapes. The hull mainly served as a fuel tank and support frame for the reaction engines and the large dorsal and ventral radiator surfaces astern and had few crew-accessible spaces. Forward of this hull was a wedge-like habitat and command section, also mounting a shuttle hangar and the primary sensors and armament of the vessel. Four lasers and two missile tubes, plus a self-defense suite of plasma cannon, would allow the ships to patrol space to [[Saturn]] and beyond and intercept intruders similar to the [[Tellarite]] expedition that had so alarmed Earth governments in [[2073]].
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	The mystic-heroic disappearance of the ''Intrepid'' had three immediate consequences. The newest ''[[Guide: Triton\|Triton]]'' cruiser became her namesake. Outrage and intrigue surrounding the ''Diana'' raid intensified. And the term "Romulans", coined earlier by the crew of ''UESS Carrizal'', became the household name behind virtually all incidents of ships missing or colonies falling silent (much to the relief of the [[Orion]] and [[Nausicaan]] pirate captains who still operated behind a veil of secrecy). When the cruiser ''Enterprise'' (NX-01) in [[2152]] encountered a Rihannsu wide patrol in the process of fortifying a recent conquest at [[Theta Eridani]], [[UESF Command]] jumped to understandable conclusions and began preparing for a punitive expedition to be mounted in this direction. The double error was left uncorrected by the Vulcans, who nevertheless did their best to moderate the Human quest for vengeance.		The mystic-heroic disappearance of the ''Intrepid'' had three immediate consequences. The newest ''[[Guide: Triton\|Triton]]'' cruiser became her namesake. Outrage and intrigue surrounding the ''Diana'' raid intensified. And the term "Romulans", coined earlier by the crew of ''UESS Carrizal'', became the household name behind virtually all incidents of ships missing or colonies falling silent (much to the relief of the [[Orion]] and [[Nausicaan]] pirate captains who still operated behind a veil of secrecy). When the cruiser ''Enterprise'' (NX-01) in [[2152]] encountered a Rihannsu wide patrol in the process of fortifying a recent conquest at [[Theta Eridani]], [[UESF Command]] jumped to understandable conclusions and began preparing for a punitive expedition to be mounted in this direction. The double error was left uncorrected by the Vulcans, who nevertheless did their best to moderate the Human quest for vengeance.

	[[File:Messier alt2.png\|left\|~~200px~~\|thumb\|''UESS Messier'' in war livery in [[2156]]. Dull titanium-brown polarizable armor replaces the shiny original finish. The cylindrar AC-12 nacelles refitted in [[2135]] easily distinguish the refit standard, extended to five vessels. Fighter berths on the spine and laser turrets and targeting sensors on the forward and aft hulls further alter the silhouette.]]		[[File:Messier alt2.png\|left\|250px\|thumb\|''UESS Messier'' in war livery in [[2156]]. Dull titanium-brown polarizable armor replaces the shiny original finish. The cylindrar AC-12 nacelles refitted in [[2135]] easily distinguish the refit standard, extended to five vessels. Fighter berths on the spine and laser turrets and targeting sensors on the forward and aft hulls further alter the silhouette.]]

	The Xindi strike of [[2153]] soon put the Romulan question on hold for three unnerving years. The ''Messiers'' were recalled closer to home. Along with providing an illusion of increased defensive potential, this facilitated the refitting of the aged cruisers into useful combatants. The number of lasers was now doubled, with four emitters mounted on the aft hull. Two powerful phased particle beam cannon were installed in the bow to be used against capital ships from the relative safety of		The Xindi strike of [[2153]] soon put the Romulan question on hold for three unnerving years. The ''Messiers'' were recalled closer to home. Along with providing an illusion of increased defensive potential, this facilitated the refitting of the aged cruisers into useful combatants. The number of lasers was now doubled, with four emitters mounted on the aft hull. Two powerful phased particle beam cannon were installed in the bow to be used against capital ships from the relative safety of
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	Romulans were the ones to first openly engage in that military action was not to the liking of the badly surprised UESF, but it did fill the political majority of Earth with grim satisfaction.		Romulans were the ones to first openly engage in that military action was not to the liking of the badly surprised UESF, but it did fill the political majority of Earth with grim satisfaction.

	[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|~~200px~~\|thumb\|Fleet action near [[Gamma Tri]] in [[2157]] results in the destruction of a [[Romulan]] carrier, but her fighters inflict heavy damage on the two ''Messier'' cruisers forming the core of the fleet. Romulan tactics forced [[UESF]] to develop heavier and heavier defensive systems. In many respects, the conflict parallels the Pacific war of [[1941]]-[[1945\|45]], the Romulans having "air superiority" thanks to their fightercraft and using "carrier" tactics against the "battleship" strategy of the Earth force. However, simplified analogies do not do justice to this highly complex confrontation, in which many interstellar war theories of both sides were tested for the first time.]]		[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|250px\|thumb\|Fleet action near [[Gamma Tri]] in [[2157]] results in the destruction of a [[Romulan]] carrier, but her fighters inflict heavy damage on the two ''Messier'' cruisers forming the core of the fleet. Romulan tactics forced [[UESF]] to develop heavier and heavier defensive systems. In many respects, the conflict parallels the Pacific war of [[1941]]-[[1945\|45]], the Romulans having "air superiority" thanks to their fightercraft and using "carrier" tactics against the "battleship" strategy of the Earth force. However, simplified analogies do not do justice to this highly complex confrontation, in which many interstellar war theories of both sides were tested for the first time.]]

	The major military confrontation known as the [[Romulan War]] stretched UESF to its limits and beyond, and was to be the final hurrah of the aged ''Messiers''. In the unexplored depths of the battlefield, Starfleet strikes often hit empty space—and with barely navigable warp 2.9 ships, a miss might mean a year wasted. But when a ''Messier'' formation did locate a target, the effect could be devastating. Cruisers ''Halsey'' (CA-141), ''Gorshkov'' (CA-143), and ''Yamamoto'' (CA-147) made history when they—in [[2159]]—surprised and overran a Rihannsu forward staging post in deep [[Sierra Sector]], reducing to scrap dozens of enemy vessels. Alas, the ''Halsey'' and the ''Yamamoto'' were lost soon thereafter, as a Rihannsu self-destruct detonation crippled the drive systems of the vessels and made retreat impossible. Rihannsu retaliation forces nearly caught up with the ''Gorshkov'' as well, but the cruiser managed to limp back to [[Chi Eridani]] with the survivors from aboard her lost sisters.		The major military confrontation known as the [[Romulan War]] stretched UESF to its limits and beyond, and was to be the final hurrah of the aged ''Messiers''. In the unexplored depths of the battlefield, Starfleet strikes often hit empty space—and with barely navigable warp 2.9 ships, a miss might mean a year wasted. But when a ''Messier'' formation did locate a target, the effect could be devastating. Cruisers ''Halsey'' (CA-141), ''Gorshkov'' (CA-143), and ''Yamamoto'' (CA-147) made history when they—in [[2159]]—surprised and overran a Rihannsu forward staging post in deep [[Sierra Sector]], reducing to scrap dozens of enemy vessels. Alas, the ''Halsey'' and the ''Yamamoto'' were lost soon thereafter, as a Rihannsu self-destruct detonation crippled the drive systems of the vessels and made retreat impossible. Rihannsu retaliation forces nearly caught up with the ''Gorshkov'' as well, but the cruiser managed to limp back to [[Chi Eridani]] with the survivors from aboard her lost sisters.
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
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	None of these worlds could be brought under Earth control, however, and the search for further unoccupied class M locations for Human strongholds proved futile. Detailed scientific studies were not conducted as part of the missions, because the UESN’s interest in deep space was a purely military one at the time. The long years of travel would offer research opportunities for various civilian organizations purchasing onboard space and time, but the releasing of results would be tightly controlled by the frustrated UESN. It appeared that very little was available for satisfying mankind’s appetite for interstellar prominence.		None of these worlds could be brought under Earth control, however, and the search for further unoccupied class M locations for Human strongholds proved futile. Detailed scientific studies were not conducted as part of the missions, because the UESN’s interest in deep space was a purely military one at the time. The long years of travel would offer research opportunities for various civilian organizations purchasing onboard space and time, but the releasing of results would be tightly controlled by the frustrated UESN. It appeared that very little was available for satisfying mankind’s appetite for interstellar prominence.

	The [[Romulan]] threat changed the rules of the game. Striking from within a region of space heretofore neglected by the explorers of both Earth and its neighboring cultures, a mysterious race staged a series of surprise attacks, usually against vulnerable and unthreatening targets. No connection was initially made between the attacks and the recent disappearance of ''~~USS~~ Balboa'' (CA-177), a ''Messier'' cruiser visiting [[128 Trianguli]] on long-range survey duty. Nevertheless, self-defense became a priority for all UESN vessels operating in the [[Triangulum Australe]] direction and exploration ground to a virtual halt.		The [[Romulan]] threat changed the rules of the game. Striking from within a region of space heretofore neglected by the explorers of both Earth and its neighboring cultures, a mysterious race staged a series of surprise attacks, usually against vulnerable and unthreatening targets. No connection was initially made between the attacks and the recent disappearance of ''UESS Balboa'' (CA-177), a ''Messier'' cruiser visiting [[128 Trianguli]] on long-range survey duty. Nevertheless, self-defense became a priority for all UESN vessels operating in the [[Triangulum Australe]] direction and exploration ground to a virtual halt.

	''~~USS~~ Intrepid (CA-170)'' of ''Messier'' class, commanded by Captain [[Henry McKenna]], was the first Earthship to report back on a Rihannsu raid in [[2151]]. She herself was not attacked, but recovered the wreckage of civilian Earth liner ''SS Diana'' and found evidence of the previously unknown attackers’ identity. However, the full evidence never made it back to Earth, as the ''Intrepid'' was lost somewhere near [[Tau 1 Eridani]] soon afterward.		''UESS Intrepid (CA-170)'' of ''Messier'' class, commanded by Captain [[Henry McKenna]], was the first Earthship to report back on a Rihannsu raid in [[2151]]. She herself was not attacked, but recovered the wreckage of civilian Earth liner ''SS Diana'' and found evidence of the previously unknown attackers’ identity. However, the full evidence never made it back to Earth, as the ''Intrepid'' was lost somewhere near [[Tau 1 Eridani]] soon afterward.

	The mystic-heroic disappearance of the ''Intrepid'' had three immediate consequences. The newest ''[[Guide: Triton\|Triton]]'' cruiser became her namesake. Outrage and intrigue surrounding the ''Diana'' raid intensified. And the term Romulans, coined earlier by the crew of ''~~USS~~ Carrizal'', became the household name behind virtually all incidents of ships missing or colonies falling silent (much to the relief of the [[Orion]] and [[Nausicaan]] pirate captains who still operated behind a veil of secrecy). When the cruiser ''Enterprise'' (NX-01) in [[2152]] encountered a Rihannsu wide patrol in the process of fortifying a recent conquest at [[Theta Eridani]], [[UESF Command]] jumped to understandable conclusions and began preparing for a punitive expedition to be mounted in this direction. The double error was left uncorrected by the Vulcans, who nevertheless did their best to moderate the Human quest for vengeance.		The mystic-heroic disappearance of the ''Intrepid'' had three immediate consequences. The newest ''[[Guide: Triton\|Triton]]'' cruiser became her namesake. Outrage and intrigue surrounding the ''Diana'' raid intensified. And the term "Romulans", coined earlier by the crew of ''UESS Carrizal'', became the household name behind virtually all incidents of ships missing or colonies falling silent (much to the relief of the [[Orion]] and [[Nausicaan]] pirate captains who still operated behind a veil of secrecy). When the cruiser ''Enterprise'' (NX-01) in [[2152]] encountered a Rihannsu wide patrol in the process of fortifying a recent conquest at [[Theta Eridani]], [[UESF Command]] jumped to understandable conclusions and began preparing for a punitive expedition to be mounted in this direction. The double error was left uncorrected by the Vulcans, who nevertheless did their best to moderate the Human quest for vengeance.

	[[File:Messier alt2.png\|left\|200px\|thumb\|''~~USS~~ Messier'' in war livery in [[2156]]. Dull titanium-brown polarizable armor replaces the shiny original finish. The cylindrar AC-12 nacelles refitted in [[2135]] easily distinguish the refit standard, extended to five vessels. Fighter berths on the spine and laser turrets and targeting sensors on the forward and aft hulls further alter the silhouette.]]		[[File:Messier alt2.png\|left\|200px\|thumb\|''UESS Messier'' in war livery in [[2156]]. Dull titanium-brown polarizable armor replaces the shiny original finish. The cylindrar AC-12 nacelles refitted in [[2135]] easily distinguish the refit standard, extended to five vessels. Fighter berths on the spine and laser turrets and targeting sensors on the forward and aft hulls further alter the silhouette.]]

	The Xindi strike of [[2153]] soon put the Romulan question on hold for three unnerving years. The ''Messiers'' were recalled closer to home. Along with providing an illusion of increased defensive potential, this facilitated the refitting of the aged cruisers into useful combatants. The number of lasers was now doubled, with four emitters mounted on the aft hull. Two powerful phased particle beam cannon were installed in the bow to be used against capital ships from the relative safety of		The Xindi strike of [[2153]] soon put the Romulan question on hold for three unnerving years. The ''Messiers'' were recalled closer to home. Along with providing an illusion of increased defensive potential, this facilitated the refitting of the aged cruisers into useful combatants. The number of lasers was now doubled, with four emitters mounted on the aft hull. Two powerful phased particle beam cannon were installed in the bow to be used against capital ships from the relative safety of
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	After the war, most of the remaining ''Messier'' class ships were immediately decommissioned. Two of the troop transports, the ''Verdun'' and the ''Constantine'', were in [[2162]] pressed to duty against the [[Tarn]], but the ship shortage that had necessitated their continuing use also meant the cruisers mostly traveled unescorted. Both disappeared without a trace, taking over 700 lives with them. The wreckage of the ''Verdun'' was discovered by chance during a joint [[UFP]]-Tarn survey of [[Torgu-Va]] in [[2366]], the descendants of the original crew still in the throes of a bitter battle with a similar group of Tarn castaways. The remains of the ''Constantine'' have not been located by the time of this writing.		After the war, most of the remaining ''Messier'' class ships were immediately decommissioned. Two of the troop transports, the ''Verdun'' and the ''Constantine'', were in [[2162]] pressed to duty against the [[Tarn]], but the ship shortage that had necessitated their continuing use also meant the cruisers mostly traveled unescorted. Both disappeared without a trace, taking over 700 lives with them. The wreckage of the ''Verdun'' was discovered by chance during a joint [[UFP]]-Tarn survey of [[Torgu-Va]] in [[2366]], the descendants of the original crew still in the throes of a bitter battle with a similar group of Tarn castaways. The remains of the ''Constantine'' have not been located by the time of this writing.

	The last ''Messier'' to be retired, ''~~USS~~ Braxton'' (CA-195), was in [[2162]] on her way to be preserved in the recently founded [[Fleet Museum]] when her warp drive system—its newest components almost thirty years old at that point—created a catastrophic asymmetry and tore the ship into pieces. The skeleton crew of fifteen was killed instantly.		The last ''Messier'' to be retired, ''UESS Braxton'' (CA-195), was in [[2162]] on her way to be preserved in the recently founded [[Fleet Museum]] when her warp drive system—its newest components almost thirty years old at that point—created a catastrophic asymmetry and tore the ship into pieces. The skeleton crew of fifteen was killed instantly.

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	: ''~~USS~~ Antietam'' (CA-187)		: ''UES Antietam'' (CA-187)
	: ''~~USS~~ Balboa'' (CA-177)		: ''UES Balboa'' (CA-177)
	: ''~~USS~~ Braxton'' (CA-195)		: ''UES Braxton'' (CA-195)
	: ''~~USS~~ Carrizal''<ref>Note 1: The addition of the ''Carrizal'' as a ''Messier'' class is assumed, based on a discussion held with Timo as to the similarity of the names.</ref>		: ''UES Carrizal''<ref>Note 1: The addition of the ''Carrizal'' as a ''Messier'' class is assumed, based on a discussion held with Timo as to the similarity of the names.</ref>
	: ''~~USS~~ Chester W. Nimitz''<ref name=Christopher>[[Guide: Christopher]]</ref>		: ''UES Chester W. Nimitz''<ref name=Christopher>[[Guide: Christopher]]</ref>
	: ''~~USS~~ Constantine'' (CA-190)		: ''UES Constantine'' (CA-190)
	: ''~~USS~~ Ebro'' (CA-184)		: ''UES Ebro'' (CA-184)
	: ''~~USS~~ Gorshkov'' (CA-143)		: ''UES Gorshkov'' (CA-143)
	: ''~~USS~~ Halsey'' (CA-141)		: ''UES Halsey'' (CA-141)
	: ''~~USS~~ Intrepid'' (CA-170)		: ''UES Intrepid'' (CA-170)
	: ''~~USS~~ Messier''		: ''UES Messier''
	: ''~~USS~~ Mukden'' (CA-191)		: ''UES Mukden'' (CA-191)
	: ''~~USS~~ Raymond Spruance''<ref name=Christopher/>		: ''UES Raymond Spruance''<ref name=Christopher/>
	: ''~~USS~~ Resolute'' <ref name=SSN>[[Guide:Stuart/Siebel/Neptune]]</ref>		: ''UES Resolute'' <ref name=SSN>[[Guide:Stuart/Siebel/Neptune]]</ref>
	: ''~~USS~~ Verdun'' (CA-182)		: ''UES Verdun'' (CA-182)
	: ''~~USS~~ Yamamoto'' (CA-147)		: ''UES Yamamoto'' (CA-147)

	* The two ships impressed for the [[Tarn]] conflict, ''Constantine'' and ''Verdun'', probably did not get NCCs, since they were not planned acquisitions and went immediately on-mission. It appears no ''Messiers'' served in the [[UFP Star Fleet]].		* The two ships impressed for the [[Tarn]] conflict, ''Constantine'' and ''Verdun'', probably did not get NCCs, since they were not planned acquisitions and went immediately on-mission. It appears no ''Messiers'' served in the [[UFP Star Fleet]].

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	File:Messier (bow2) .png\|''Messier'' (bow)		File:Messier (bow2) .png\|''Messier'' (bow)
	File:Messier (~~stbd~~).png\| ''Messier'' (starboard)		File:Messier (stbd2).png\| ''Messier'' (starboard)
	File:Messier (dorsal2).png\|''Messier'' (dorsal)		File:Messier (dorsal2).png\|''Messier'' (dorsal)
	File:Explorationvessel pollux (dorsal).png\|''Pollux'' (dorsal aspect)		File:Explorationvessel pollux (dorsal).png\|''Pollux'' (dorsal aspect)