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[[Starfleet]]'s primary explorer from its introduction in 2215 until the commissioning of the ''[[Constitution class]]'' in 2245,<ref name="LUG45000"/> the ''Ranger'' class served as an excellent backup to the ''Constitution'' class during the latter half of the century. Initially responsible for everything from first contact surveys to covert operations against [[Klingon Empire|Klingon]] prison worlds, the ''Ranger'' class later settled into a comfortable role on sector patrol, diplomatic convoy, and other support operations. Starfleet's chronic ship shortage before the dawn of [[Replicator|replicator]]-assisted construction in the 2270s, however, meant that ''Ranger'' class crews had to be ready for anything and used to everything.<ref name="Decipher3"/>
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Although computationally underpowered, the ''Ranger'' class was otherwise a top-quality ship. Its revolutionary [[Tritanium|tritanium]] hull construction, combined with implementation of the M-2196 [[Impulse drive|impulse engine]] mounts, made it stronger and faster than most other contemporary craft. Spaceframe designer and artist-engineer [[Chausser, Marc|Marc Chausser]]'s innovative interior design allowed a larger crew more access to critical systems, and maximized living and working space. With the ''Ranger'' class, Starfleet gained the ability to project a critical mass of specialists (and force) anywhere in known space.<ref name="LUG45000"/><ref name="Decipher3"/>
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[[Starfleet]]'s primary explorer from its introduction in 2215 until the commissioning of the ''[[Constitution class]]'' in 2245,<ref name="LUG45000"/> the ''Ranger'' class served as an excellent backup to the ''Constitution'' class during the latter half of the century. Initially responsible for everything from first contact surveys to covert operations against [[Klingon Empire|Klingon]] prison worlds, the ''Ranger'' class later settled into a comfortable role on sector patrol, diplomatic convoy, and other support operations. Starfleet's chronic ship shortage before the dawn of [[Replicator|replicator]]-assisted construction in the 2270s, however, meant that ''Ranger'' class crews had to be ready for anything and used to everything.<ref name="Decipher3"/>
 
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Although computationally underpowered, the ''Ranger'' class was otherwise a top-quality ship. Its revolutionary [[Tritanium|tritanium]] hull construction, combined with implementation of the M-2196 [[Impulse drive|impulse engine]] mounts, made it stronger and faster than most other contemporary craft. Spaceframe designer and artist-engineer [[Chausser, Marc|Marc Chausser]]'s innovative interior design allowed a larger crew more access to critical systems, and maximized living and working space. With the ''Ranger'' class, Starfleet gained the ability to project a critical mass of specialists (and force) anywhere in known space.<ref name="LUG45000"/><ref name="Decipher3"/>
 
 
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Revision as of 16:26, 2 December 2021

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Ranger class
Commissioned 2215
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Starfleet's primary explorer from its introduction in 2215 until the commissioning of the Constitution class in 2245,[1] the Ranger class served as an excellent backup to the Constitution class during the latter half of the century. Initially responsible for everything from first contact surveys to covert operations against Klingon prison worlds, the Ranger class later settled into a comfortable role on sector patrol, diplomatic convoy, and other support operations. Starfleet's chronic ship shortage before the dawn of replicator-assisted construction in the 2270s, however, meant that Ranger class crews had to be ready for anything and used to everything.[2]

Although computationally underpowered, the Ranger class was otherwise a top-quality ship. Its revolutionary tritanium hull construction, combined with implementation of the M-2196 impulse engine mounts, made it stronger and faster than most other contemporary craft. Spaceframe designer and artist-engineer Marc Chausser's innovative interior design allowed a larger crew more access to critical systems, and maximized living and working space. With the Ranger class, Starfleet gained the ability to project a critical mass of specialists (and force) anywhere in known space.[1][2]

Specifications
Commissioned 2215[1][2]
Length 227 meters[2]
Width 130 meters[2]
Height 55 meters[2]
Decks 14[2]
Crew 287[1][2]
Passengers 112[1]
Evacuation Limit 2200[1]

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Shuttlecraft 3[2]
Transporters  •  Personnel: 3[1]
 •  Emergency: 3[1]
 •  Cargo: 5[1]
Velocity  •  Cruising: Warp 5[2]
 •  Emergency: Warp 6[1][2] for 12 hours[1]
Weapons  •  Type III Phasers[2]
 •  1 torpedo tube


Notes and References

  1. ↑ Jump up to: 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 "Core Game Book." Star Trek Roleplaying Game, Supplement 45000. Game. 1999. Last Unicorn Games, Inc..
  2. ↑ Jump up to: 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 Hite, Kenneth. Starfleet Operations Manual. Star Trek Roleplaying Game, Book 3. Original Art by C. Brent Ferguson and David Pipgras. Decipher, Inc., 2003.
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