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A Federation destroyer was a classification of destroyer starship operated by the Federation and Starfleet.
History and specifics[]
Although the Federation Starfleet primarily emphasized peaceful exploration in their mission profiles, the militaristic naval classification "destroyer" reflects the capabilities of these vessels in self-defense fleet actions where force is required and capital ships required combat escorts. Throughout its history, the Federation has had many different types of destroyer vessels of various designs. Federation destroyers were warships with larger size and weapon complements compared to escorts and on par with medium destroyers and some frigates or cruisers. Some hull designs such as the Defiant-class could be classified as either escorts or destroyers. In keeping with Starfleet's peaceful mandate, these vessels could also perform a number of non-military functions.
Federation destroyer classes[]
- Defiant-class (could be classified as either escort or destroyer)
- Amundsen-class
- Apache-class
- Aquarius-class
- Akula-class
- Baker-class
- Chesapeake-class
- Centaur-class
- Chimera-class
- Charger-class
- Cochise-class
- Decker-class
- Dyson-class
- Larson-class
- Lenthal-class
- Manticore-class
- Marklin-class
- Marshall-class
- Monoceros-class
- Paladin-class
- Portsmith-class
- Saladin-class
- Siva-class
- Thufir-class
- Tiberius-class
- Wells-class
- Wilkerson-class
