Explorer



The term explorer is a starship classification that is applied to multi-purpose starships that are equipped to perform a variety of duties at the same time. Explorer's are similar to heavy cruiser's, as they are equipped with strong defenses, and are designed to perform long-duration and long-range missions. (ST reference book: Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual).

Types of Explorers

 * Federation
 * Andromeda-class
 * Galaxy-class
 * Sovereign-class