The Medusan starship was a 23rd century Federation starship class, a diplomatic transport in Medusan service by the 2260s decade. (TOS episode: "Is There in Truth No Beauty?")
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The Medusan starship was a Federation transport specifically adapted for use by the non-corporeal Medusans. The ship's appearance was similar to Daedalus-class vessels but exhibited structural differences.
The spherical primary hull contained starship controls and living quarters for the complement of humanoid crew members. The cylindrical secondary hull was inhabited by the Medusans. A series of blue lines on top of that hull indicated the Medusan observation lounge. Ten tubular prongs connected the two hulls and extended beyond the secondary/engineering hull. The warp nacelles hung underneath.
Indentations in the primary hull allowed the nacelles to hug closely to the ship for a compact warp field. The deflector dish was inset into bow of the primary hull. A communications array was situated right behind the main bridge on top of the sphere. (The Official Starships Collection Issue 92: "Medusan Starship")
In the year 2268, a Medusan transport ferried the Medusan ambassador Kollos and his Human aide Miranda Jones during a mission aboard the USS Enterprise. (TOS episode: "Is There in Truth No Beauty?")
The class remained in service into the late 2270s decade, and saw combat action during the conflict between the Naazh and the Spectre. (TOS novel: The Higher Frontier)
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Appearances[]
- TOS episode: "Is There in Truth No Beauty?" (first appearance)
- The Official Starships Collection Issue 92: "Medusan Starship"
- TOS novel: The Higher Frontier