In starship classification, a fast cruiser is a type of cruiser with an emphasis on speed and manoeuvrability. This makes them suitable for long-range diplomatic and courier missions as well as forward reconnaissance. (LUG RPG: Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 1: The Ships of Starfleet)
The Klingon Defense Force, Romulan Star Navy and the Cardassian Guard used the term incursion cruiser for their fast cruisers. (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 2: Starships of the Cardassian Union; Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 3: Ships of the Klingon Empire; Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 5: Starships of the Romulan Star Empire)
Types of fast cruiser[]
- Cardassian incursion cruisers
- Federation fast cruisers
- Hermes-class
- Istanbul-class
- Niagara-class
- Osaka-class
- Whitehall-class
- Klingon incursion cruisers
- Romulan incursion cruisers