| STARSHIP CLASS | |
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| Rademaker class | |
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| Affiliation: | Federation, Starfleet |
| Type: | multi-mission strategic explorer |
| Service period: | 25th century |
| Specifications | |
| Crew: | 750 |
| Maximum speed: | quantum slipstream and transwarp velocities |
| Cruising speed: | warp 9.9+ |
| Armaments: | Mk X phaser banks, phaser cannons, photon torpedo launchers |
| Defences: | Mk X deflector shields |
| Systems: | subsystem targeting, sensor analysis, multidimensional graviton shield |
| Auxiliary craft: | Danube-class runabouts |
  
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The Rademaker class was a tier 5 type of Federation multi-mission explorer starship in Starfleet service in the early 25th century. The design was based on the groundbreaking Vesta-class from the 2380s. (STO - "Klingon War" mission: "Welcome to Earth Spacedock")
Specifications[]
The Rademaker class was launched by Starfleet in 2409. Designated a multi-mission strategic explorer, the Rademaker-class starship was a combined science vessel, carrier and battleship explorer. The class carried a crew complement of 750 and was able to launch a four-ship squadron of Danube-class runabouts to aid the ship in combat. Standard equipment included Mk X-rated weapons and systems, and an advanced quantum slipstream drive. (STO - "Klingon War" mission: "Welcome to Earth Spacedock")
Bridge[]
As a tier 5 starship, the commanding officer of an Rademaker-class science vessel was required to be ranked vice admiral or higher. The bridge crew included five more officers: 1 science officer ranked commander, 1 lieutenant commander of any department, one lieutenant-ranked engineer and tactical officer each, and one ensign of any department. (STO - "Klingon War" mission: "Welcome to Earth Spacedock")
Livery[]
In the 25th century, the design of the Rademaker-class multi-mission strategic explorer allowed its commanding officer to choose from different designs of livery, which could be modified further at starbases. These options were designated Type 1-5, Vesta, Upgrade and Veteran.
Furthermore, the installation of deflector shields from specific factions modified the hull appearance, including shields from the Reman Resistance, the Breen Confederacy and the Dominion. (STO missions: "Coliseum", "Cold Storage", "Boldly They Rode")
Known vessels[]
- USS Rademaker (prototype)