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...typically referred to by the generic term of [[super star destroyer|super star destroyers]]. Estimated reactor power for these ships is in the 10^25 watt ==Known classes of star cruiser==

*[[Star Destroyer]]s of various classes *[[Carrack-class]] Light Cruisers

[[Category:star cruisers]]

The wingless version of the [[Liberty-class star cruiser|''Liberty''-class star cruiser]] that was seen at the [[Battle of Endor]] [[Category:star cruisers]]

...e backbone of the Rebel fleet, but were phased out in favor of the [[MC80a star cruiser]] in the [[New Republic]] navy after the Empire fell. ...://www.starwars.com/databank/starship/moncalamaristarcruiser/ Mon Calamari Star Cruiser] on StarWars.com

* ''Light cruisers'': generally having smaller weapons (typically 6"/150mm guns) but better sp * ''Heavy cruisers'': generally distinguished by heavier weapons (8"/200mm guns)

...length when compared to other ships. Thus it could compare with Imperial cruisers in length while still matching dreadnoughts in power. [[Category:star dreadnoughts]]

...n to being larger, it is credited with being more powerful then the [[MC80 star cruiser]] [[Category:star cruisers]]

...only named member of this class. Though distinct from the standard [[MC80 star cruiser|MC80 family]], official status of this class has not yet been made. [[Category:star cruisers]]

...ers are 457.2 meters in length.<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.tv.star-trek.ds9/msg/f3804ef9a7be443a?hl=en According to DS9 VFX supervisor David S Vor'cha-class cruisers have a massive disruptor array at their bow that can destroy an unshielded

...very powerful frontal lance armament, making them one of the few scouting cruisers capable of driving off opposing escorts.

[[Image:The-Klingons-arrive.jpg.w560h233.jpg|thumb|right|200px|3 D-7 Cruisers in formation]] ...as the [[K'tinga-class|''K'tinga'']] and [[Vor'cha-class|''Vor'cha''-class cruisers]].

[[Image:White Star.jpg|thumb|300px|right|The plucked space-chicken.]] ...rous debates over the possible outcome of a battle between the the ''White Star'' and the ''[[USS Defiant (DS9)|USS Defiant]]''.

...few canon examples of a [[orbital bombardment|planetary bombardment]] in [[Star Trek]]. ...eridex''-class]] warbirds and Cardassian [[Keldon-class|''Keldon''-class]] cruisers using Romulan [[cloaking device]]s entered the [[Gamma Quadrant]] under clo

*[[Photon Torpedo]] ([[Star Trek]]) *[[Proton torpedo]] ([[Star Wars]])

...ners before she cloaked and identified her as a "scout class vessel" (''[[Star Trek III: The Search for Spock]]''). [[Hikaru Sulu|Sulu]] verified that the ...d as such by [[Wesley Crusher]] during an attack by three ''K'Vort''-class cruisers on the [[Enterprise-D]] and [[Enterprise-C]] in "Yesterday's Enterprise".

...ar more capable [[warship]]s than the [[Earth Alliance Heavy Cruiser|heavy cruisers]] and "[[Nova-class]]" warships that they replaced.

...o-point relays that allowed instantaneous transit between star systems and star clusters. In 2156, the Systems Alliance was given control of the Systems A ...ue to fuel limitations, normal FTL is insufficient to traverse between the star clusters, so [[mass relay]]s must be used.

* [[Imperial Star Destroyer]]s from ''[[Star Wars]]'' are multi-role warships that carry starfighters. ...cruiser]] role. Ha'tak-class ships, Ori motherships, Wraith Hiveships, and Cruisers also serve in the carrier role.

...ple Klingon warships many times her size, such as ''Vor'cha''-class attack cruisers.<ref>DS9 "Way of the Warrior"</ref> When stolen by [[Thomas Riker]], the ' ...trated Borg counter attack after out-lasting far-larger starships.<ref>''[[Star Trek: First Contact]]''</ref>

==Star Trek Ramming== ...fective, a [[Borg Cube]] resorts to ramming a [[Species 8472]] ship.]]In ''Star Trek'', ramming is used as a desperation tactic to inflict damage or as a t

...[[Eddore|Eddorians]] are the secretive backers of Civilization, with their star system not even heard of by people like [[Kimball Kinnison]] prior to the E ...capabilities, being able to build, just prior to the loss of Thrale, more cruisers and other light warships in a few hours than could possibly be used effecti

...a|Arisians]] are the secretive backers of Civilization, and although their star system is viewed with fear (if not outright terror) by most people, they ar ...ng in the ''trillions'' by [[Children of the Lens]]. Construction time for cruisers and other light warships may even be so low as to be measured in mere hours

There is a reason that the flagship vessel of the Star Trek universe is named ''Enterprise.'' ...e limit for carriers to 20,000 ton operational limit, double the limit for cruisers under the Washington Arms treaty. This of course showed that the politicia

...rgely volunteer their time. A cap is placed on the amont of money a sports star can make from endorsements, so stars cannot become 'owned' by any one compa ...e Navy has short-deck carriers rather than larger CVNs, however, Canissian Cruisers and larger ships are nuclear powered. There are also Navy SEALs for special

...o trade something each side wants ("my battleship dies if I kill 3 of your cruisers," "you can have the planet if you let my fleet escape") is a good way of he ...ap, or just in relation to some other point of reference (ie: in a hostile star system). Make sure you reference the rules on ship strategic speeds before