Build:Cardassian Classifications

2.2 Cardassian Classifications

The widespread and diverse Cardassian Union uses a large fleet of starships, equally widespread and diverse, to patrol its territory, assist ships and planets in need, explore the galaxy within and beyond its borders, enforce its laws, and complete many other tasks. But unlike the UFP’s Starfleet, which emphasizes peaceful and scientific missions, the Cardassian fleet embodies much of the Cardassian preoccupation with militarism, conquest, and the use of force to solve problems. The Cardassians build most of their vessels with combat first and foremost in mind. Other purposes, such as exploration, become secondary. Thus, a Cardassian vessels tends to have heavier armament than a comparative Starfleet vessel of roughly the same size and type.
The Cardassian fleet uses the following ship classifications: Battleships; Warships; Cruisers; Frigates; Fast Attack Ships; Destroyers; Escorts; Scouts; Specialized; and Support/Auxiliary. Cardassian civilian vessels, such as freighters and transports, do not differ in any significant degree from similar ships used by merchants, travelers, and prospectors throughout the Alpha and Beta Quadrants.

Section Contents

• Cardassian Battleships
• Cardassian Warships
• Cardassian Cruisers
• Cardassian Frigates
• Cardassian Fast Attacks Ships and Destroyers
• Cardassian Escorts and Scouts
• Cardassian Research/Laboratory and Medical Vessels
• Cardassian Specialized, Support and Auxiliary Vessels
• Cardassian Starship Names

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