Daedalus class (Myriad)

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Daedalus class
Daedalus class (STA MUH051065)

Daedalus class (STA MUH051065)
Retired 2196
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The Daedalus class came into service in the 22nd century,[1] and was one of the first types of starships commissioned and operated under the auspices of the United Federation of Planets. The Daedalus class was also among the first to demonstrate the primary/secondary hull design that would become characteristic of Starfleet vessels.[2] Unlike most starships, the Daedalus had a spherical main hull.[3] The last ships of this class were—at least officially—taken out of service by the year 2196.[1]

The more spartan fittings of Earth ships built for the Romulan War also affected the Daedalus class's feel; it began a century of minimal, utilitarian ship design that became the hallmark of 23rd century Starfleet vessels. The Daedalus class did not necessarily have the full technological capabilities to match its mission profile of deep space exploration and independent counterpiracy operations against the Orions and Nausicaans.[4] The furthest travelers often found themselves out of contact, which could explain why so many Daedalus class vessels vanished on these first missions.[4]

UFP150 Timeline

Daedalus class
Daedalus class (STA MUH051065)

Daedalus class (STA MUH051065)
Retired 2196
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The Daedalus class came into service in the 22nd century,[1] and was one of the first types of starships commissioned and operated under the auspices of the United Federation of Planets. The Daedalus class was also among the first to demonstrate the primary/secondary hull design that would become characteristic of Starfleet vessels.[2] Unlike most starships, the Daedalus had a spherical main hull.[3] The last ships of this class were—at least officially—taken out of service by the year 2196,[1] when they were replaced by the newer Einstein and Baton Rouge classes.[5]


Notes and References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Roddenberry, Gene et al (Executive Producers). "Power Play". Star Trek: The Next Generation, season 5, episode 15 (Production number 215). Directed by David Livingston. Story by Paul Ruben and Maurice Hurley. Teleplay by Rene Balcer and Herbert J. Wright and Brannon Braga. Paramount Pictures. 24 February 1992.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Okuda, Michael and Denise Okuda (Authors). The Star Trek Encyclopedia. Star Trek. Book, Second Edition. Illustrations by Doug Drexler. Photo Editing by Margaret Clark. Research Consulting by Robert H. Justman, Greg Jein, and Bjo Trimble. Additional Research by Curt Danhauser and S.J. Casey Bernay. First Edition with Debbie Mirek. Pocket Books. December 1997.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "The Homecoming." Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," Episode 421. Television. 27 September 1993.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Heinig, Jess (Line Developer). Starfleet Operations Manual. Star Trek Roleplaying Game. Book 3 . Written by Kenneth Hite. Original Art by C. Brent Ferguson and David Pipgras. Decipher, Inc.. 2003.
  5. Goodman, David A. Federation: The First 150 Years. Titan Books, October 2013.