Attack cruiser
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An attack cruiser or attack vessel is a type of cruiser.
In 2365, Ferengi D'Kora-class warships were referred to as "attack vessels." (TNG: "Peak Performance") According to Nog the fictional Ferengi Marauder-class was described as an "attack cruiser." (DS9: "Little Green Men")
The Klingon Vor'cha-class was referred to as an attack cruiser. (TNG: "Reunion", "The Mind's Eye", "The Chase"; DS9: "The Way of the Warrior") In 2374, during the Dominion War, General Martok sent three squadrons of such attack cruisers to fortify the Dorala system's defense perimeter. (DS9: "The Reckoning")
- In addition, the Vor'cha has also been identified as a battle cruiser and cruiser.
Lysian destroyers were described as "short-range attack vessels." (TNG: "Conundrum")
In 2370, Cardassian civilians operated attack vessels in the DMZ. (DS9: "The Maquis, Part I")
In an alternate timeline, Negh'Var warships were referred to as "attack cruisers" by Governor Worf. (TNG: "All Good Things...")
