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In [[starship classification]] the term '''corsair''' refers to a type of ship ([[spaceship]] or [[starship]]) that is a small, maneuverable, lightly armed warship, smaller than a [[frigate]] but larger than a planetary patrol craft. |
In [[starship classification]] the term '''corsair''' refers to a type of ship ([[spaceship]] or [[starship]]) that is a small, maneuverable, lightly armed warship, smaller than a [[frigate]] but larger than a planetary patrol craft. |
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| − | Before the advent of the [[24th century]]'s [[runabout]] type vessels and [[escort]]s, many [[Federation]] [[starbase]]s were assigned their own corsairs for local space travel and defense. ({{TAG|}}) |
+ | Before the advent of the [[24th century]]'s [[runabout]] type vessels and [[escort]]s, many [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] [[starbase]]s were assigned their own corsairs for local space travel and defense. ({{TAG|}}) |
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Latest revision as of 23:35, 31 January 2010
In starship classification the term corsair refers to a type of ship (spaceship or starship) that is a small, maneuverable, lightly armed warship, smaller than a frigate but larger than a planetary patrol craft.
Before the advent of the 24th century's runabout type vessels and escorts, many Federation starbases were assigned their own corsairs for local space travel and defense. (Trekker's Alternity Galactopedia)
External link[]
- Corsair article at Memory Alpha, the canon Star Trek wiki.