- For other uses, see Luna.
The Luna-class was a type of Federation starship, a reconnaissance science vessel in service to Starfleet since the late 24th century. The Luna-class ships were the top of the line in Starfleet's scientific and exploratory pursuits on behalf of the United Federation of Planets. Each had an average crew of 350 individuals and was approximately 450 meters long. Starfleet designed the Luna-class to accommodate the most diverse crew in the galaxy. By the early 25th century, the successful Luna-class spawned three variants, the Comet-, Polaris- and Sol-classes. (TTN novel: Taking Wing, ST video game: Star Trek Online)
History and specifications[]
The Luna-class was designed by Doctor Xin Ra-Havreii, of Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards on Mars, and initially conceived for scientific exploration of the Gamma Quadrant following the discovery of the Bajoran wormhole. The project was sidelined by the impending threat from the Dominion, then restarted following the end of the Dominion War.
Their shuttlebays were reminiscent of the old Constitution-class shuttlebays, having a more rounded opening door. They also featured a longer "runway" for shuttles as they entered and exited the ship.
All known Luna-class starships were named after moons. The first production lot was named after moons in the Sol system. (TTN novel: Taking Wing)
All Reconnaissance science vessels (RSV) classes were modular and their components interchangeable between them. All RSV starship classes featured a removable mission pod. (STO - Klingon War mission: "Welcome to Earth Spacedock")
In the mirror universe, the Luna-class was a design in use by the Terran Empire. Imperial Starfleet categorized the Luna-class as a deep space science vessel (DSSV). When the Tholian Assembly accessed alternate timelines in the Azure Nebula, Federation Starfleet gained access to the Luna-class DSSV and added it to its ranks. (STO video game: Legacy of Romulus)
Livery[]
In the 25th century, the design of the Luna-class reconnaissance science vessel allowed its commanding officer to choose from different designs of livery, which could be modified further at starbases. These options were designated Type 1-5 and Veteran. (STO - Klingon War mission: "Welcome to Earth Spacedock")
Furthermore, the installation of deflector shields from specific factions modified the hull appearance, including shields from the Reman Resistance, the Breen Confederacy and the Dominion. (STO missions: "Coliseum", "Cold Storage", "Boldly They Rode")
History[]
In January 2377, Ezri Dax considered applying for a post on a Luna class vessel, although, as Benjamin Sisko told her, it would be several years before they became operational. (DS9 novel: Warpath)
After the Borg Invasion of 2381, President Nanietta Bacco promised that more Luna-class ships would be built and that exploration would continue in the face of the recent disaster. (ST - Destiny novel: Lost Souls)
Known vessels[]
| This article or subsection has an associated category. | Luna class starships |
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- See also: Luna class starships
| ship name | registry | ship commissioning | disposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| USS Luna | NX-80101[1] | 2372[2] | active (2379)[2] |
| USS Titan | NCC-80102[2] | 2379[2] | active (2386)[3] |
| USS Oberon | NCC-80103[1] | 2379[2] | active (2379)[2] |
| USS Europa | NCC-80104[1] | 2379[2] | active (2379)[2] |
| USS Io | NCC-80105[1] | 2379[2] | active (2381)[4] |
| USS Triton | NCC-80106[1] | 2379[2] | active (2379)[2] |
| USS Ganymede | NCC-80107[2] | 2379[2] | active (2386)[3] |
| USS Amalthea | NCC-80108[1] | 2379[2] | active (2381)[5] |
| USS Callisto | NCC-80109[1] | 2379[2] | destroyed (2410)[6] |
| USS Rhea | NCC-80110[1] | 2379[2] | active (2384)[7] |
| USS Charon | NCC-80111[1] | 2379[2] | destroyed (2380)[1] |
| USS Galatea | NCC-80112[1] | 2379[2] | active (2381)[8] |
The Luna-class USS Titan
Mirror universe vessels[]
| ship name | registry | ship commissioning | disposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISS Luna | NC-32101-E[9] | by 2409[9] | active (2410)[10] |
| ISS Luna | NCC-80101[11] | by 2409[11] | active (2409)[11] |
| ISS Luna | NCC-80104[11] | by 2409[11] | active (2409)[11] |
Appendices[]
Connections[]
Background[]
Star Trek Nemesis established William T. Riker's new command, the USS Titan, but offered no information about that ship. When Pocket Books launched the Star Trek: Titan book series, they held a competition to design the new Luna class. The winning design by Sean Tourangeau was announced on October 6, 2005. Tourangeau then worked with artist Ellery O'Connell to develop a 3D model of the Titan, which debuted on the cover of the fourth Titan novel, Sword of Damocles.
Appearances and references[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 TTN novel: Sword of Damocles
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 TTN novel: Taking Wing
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 TTN novel: Sight Unseen
- ↑ ST novel: A Singular Destiny
- ↑ TNG novel: Losing the Peace
- ↑ STO - Delta Rising mission: "Revelations"
- ↑ DTI eBook: The Collectors
- ↑ Typhon Pact novel: Seize the Fire
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 STO - Cardassian Struggle mission: "Jabberwocky"
- ↑ STO mission: "Counterpoint"
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 STO mission: "Defend the Beta Ursae Sector Block"
External links[]
- Luna class article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
- Reconnaissance Science Vessel article at Star Trek Online Wiki.