Fiction:Rambo Nation/Space Ships

The Space Ships of Rambo Nation, based upon the ones of Star Trek.

Introduction.
Below you will find all the Space Ships of Rambo Nation and their descriptions.

Many of the ships are used in fleets or as border patrols. While the exploration of the Galaxy also is done by these ships.

Some of the ships are still in use, others not.

Contitution.
The contitution is an old and almost fallen apart ship, equipped with huge weapons. It only served for2 years because of the shipproved to be ineffective and very expensive. It was used as the first space ship of Rambo Nation ever and made their first Colonie. It now resides into the National Space Museum.

In it days of service is made first contact with the Mozel and Kloppig regions. The ship was not equipped with transporters and it maximum speed was Impuls.

Notable Ship:

- USS Contitution.

Bonaventure Class.
A ship class even older than the Constitution and miranda Classes. This type is the first ship in Rambo Nation to recieve and make use of Warp Speed.The ship saw action just before the launch of the 1st Rambo Fleet and just after the withdrawn of the Contitution Class.

There weren't many ships build of this class so it wasn't a commen sight. Most of the ships went mission at exploration or destroyed in the earlier conflicts. As of now none of these ships are in the Fleet of Rambo Nation but they are still used as personal ships or as training ships for cadets.

The ship was capable of Warp 2 and had shields and 1 transporter Room.

Notable ships:

- USS Bonaventura.

- USS Tiangle.

Kelvin Class.
Also an old ships class in Rambo Nation Space Fleet (RNSF). This type saw action just after the Bonaventureclass was launched and was part of the 1st Fleet that was launched. Many of this ship were rushed into action and it became a commen sight in the fleet of that time. Even now, the ship class is still active at the Outer Colonies and are mostly part of Captain Ramborwski's Defense Fleet. Although the ships lack the fire power of the Galaxy Classes etc.

The ship is capable of Warp 5 and has shields, shuttle decks, transporter rooms, Phasers and Photon Cannons.

Notable Ships:

- USS Kelvin.

- USS Spode.

- USS Divide.

Oberth Class.
A small ship, used mostly for exploration or Science matters. The ships are also used as scouts. It is still used these days and still part of the Rambo Nation Space Fleet. The ships are also used for experimental uses like new Warp cores, weapons etc. The ships are also still constructed at the Fleet Yards.

Even in the present day you see this ships often and are still used a lot. The ships weapons and shields are frequently updated so that the maximum speed of today is Warp 8. It are decent ships and can defend themselves.

They are equipped with Warp 8, shields, tranporter room, phasers and photon torpedos.Notable Ships:

- USS Oberth.

- USS Pegasus.

- USS Tsiolkovsky

- USS Yosemite.

- USS Grissom.

- USS Biko.

Daedalus Class.
A small space ship, most used for exploration and science vessels, or personal ship's for the rich. An old design from the same age as the Kelvin class. Although rarely used these days in the Rambo Fleet, the ship's fire power is fairly weak.In the present days the ship are also used for science mission or for transport of spice.

Notable Ships:

''- USS Deadalus. ''

''- USS Essex. ''

''- USS Horizon. ''

Constitution Class.
One of the older classes in Rambo Nation Space Fleet (RNSF). The ship was launched into action around the time of the devasting Trogg Wars.

Although not upgraded like the Excelsior class this ship is still in use. Mostly this ship is used to patrol the borders and to warn and support the reinforcements. These ships are also called the 'cheap buckets'.

The ships are frequently found in the defense fleet of Captain Ramborwski.Notable ships:

- USS Constitution.

- USS Enterprise.

- USS Eagle.

- USS Defiant.

- USS Potemkin.

- USS Exeter.

- USS Republic.

Federation Class.
After the succes of the Constitution class in the Trogg Wars Rambo Nation needed for defense and patrol duties some stronger ships since the Constitution classes were also used for exploration. This marked the beginning of the Federation Class, which strongly resembled the Constitution class but with an extra Warp Nacelle and better weapons. These ships were considered the Battle Ships of Rambo Nation at that time and feared by the Trogg. The ship class was also sometimes considered the 'Star' Line as it was presented like it. But with the coming of the Excelsior Class and Constitution Refit Class, the ship soon lost it advance of strongest ship in the fleet and was soon retired from active service.Notable Ships:

- USS Federation.

- USS Star League.

- USS Star System.

- USS Star Union.

- USS Star Empire.

- USS Star Republic.

- USS Star Scream.

Miranda Class.
A small and old class in the Rambo Nation Space Fleet, comes from the age of the Constitution but is still much in use and still a preffered small ship.

This ships class was launched after the introduction of the Constitution class. Although smaller, it's fire power can match that of a Constitution class. The ships were mostly used for patrol duties and for battle in Space Fleets. Even in the present fleets this ships are ofter used because of their agility and effectifness. As of it, the shields and weapons are often upgraded and still sees many action against the Grox, Lizardians or Algerons.The ships are capable of Warp 8.

Notable Ships:

- USS Brittain.

- USS Majestic.

- USS Reliant.

- USS Nautilus.

- USS Tin An Men.

- USS Trail.

Constitution Refit Class.
Another old class in the fleet of Rambo Nation. This ships are upgraded and more powerful than the normal Constitution. You will find this ships more often in the small and old fleets at the borders of Rambo Nation's Space. Where they are mostly part of Captain Ramborwski's Defense Fleet in the Outer Colonies.

The Constitution classes recieved this upgrade in the Golden Age era. After that the ships were produced at the ship yards. The ships proved instrumental in the Mozel Crisis the battles after that.The ships recieved better shields and weapons and are still capable of Warp 8.

Notable Ships:

- USS Enterprise-A.

- USS Eagle.

- USS Endeavor.

- USS Excalibur.

Soyuz Class.
These ships are equipped with long range sensors and communication devices. Although a medium size ships, these kind of ships are not desinged for combat, but rather for long range exploration missions or patrol duties in the Outer Colonies. Although not producted in this time anymore, the ships are still active in the Outer Colonies, using their long range communications devices to provide optimal contact with the Inner Plantets and Rambo Command.The ships are capable of Warp 8.7 and have medium weapons.

Notable Ships:

- USS Soyuz.

- USS Bozeman.

- USS Communication.

- USS Contact.

Constellation Class.
A cruiser type ship. Capable of inflichting damage within short notice. This ship is seen in many one to one combat situations. The ship is used for long range exploration and for Patrol duties. Some of these ships are also seen in the Fleets, but not that often because the most are assigned to patrol duties.

Also the Constellation classes recieved updates to keep range of the more modern ships.The ship has shields and all the weapons of current days, also the ship is capable of Warp 8.7.

Notable ships:

- USS Hathaway.

- USS Constellation.

- USS Stargazer.

- USS Victory.

Excelsior Class.
Although an older design, it is still a preffered ship by many due to it's effectiveness. These ships are produced a lot and are frequently updated with better weapons and shields. They are used for transport of Ambassoders or used in Battle Fleets.

The ships were launched in the golden age era and Rambo Command had hight hopes for this class. The ships proved this and was produced a lot and became one of the most succefull class in the Rambo History. Even in the present day the ships are produced and still upgraded. The ships are used for exploration, transport and in battle fleets and patrol duties or even investigation missions.

Eventually the Excelsior also recieved a refit, it's prototype was the Enterprise-B. But after her loss there weren't build any Excelsior refit classes until the Noble Alliance. Due to that, the ships class is identified as a Noble Alliance Era class.

The ship has shields, weapons of the current days and the ships are capable of Warp 9.4.

Notable Ships:

- USS Excelsior.

- USS Berlin.

- USS Charleston.

- USS Crazy Horse.

- USS Fearless.

- USS Gorkon.

- USS Hood.

- USS Intrepid.

- USS Melbourne.

- USS Valley Forge.

Ambassador Class.
A Science/heavy battle ship of the Rambo Nation. The predeccor of the Galaxy Class. They are still in use and are frequently used for Battle Fleets instead of use in exploration.

Due to the need of stronger ships around the Heer Stekeveel War Rambo Nation launched the Ambassador Class, a heavy cruiser and capable of inflincting a lot of damage. In her time, it turned the war into favor of Rambo Nation. Although because of the high cost to produce it there were only three in service. A lot of years later the Enterprise C was made, after the loss of the Enteprise-B.

The ships are still used in the present day and still serve as heavy cruisers. The ships are equipped with phasers, photon torpedos, phaser emmiters and good shields. It is capable of Warp 9.8.

Notable ships:

- USS Enterprise-C.

- USS Ambassador.

- USS Adelphi.

- USS Excalibur.

- USS Yamaguchi.

- USS Zhukov.

- USS Gandhi.

Springfield Class.
A medium cruiser class ship in the Rambo Space Fleet. Although these ships have a nice armanent of weapons, these ships act more as support ships for the fleet. The ships are also frequently used to transport important people throughout Rambo Space, and later on through Noble Alliance Fleet. As of today, the ships are still in use and also see action in important battles.The ships Warp capability is Warp 8.9.

Notable Ships:

''- USS Springfield. ''

''- USS Chekov. ''

''- USS Alliance. ''

Curry Class.
These ships were launched under the Noble Alliance and is a medium Cruiser. These ships are mostly found near the Central Systems and for patrol duties or transport of Councillors and Ambassadors. During the Noble Alliance these ships saw their first action during the Mozel Crisis and were active later in the Algernon War. Even now, the ships are still in use and are seen in the Fleet. But not many of these ships have been made.

The ship is equipped with standerd weapons, shields and capable of Warp 8.

Notable Ships:

- USS Curry.

- USS Drexler.

- USS Sternbach.

- USS Harryhausen.

- USS Simms.

Miranda Class (Variant).
During the time of the Diva Bettie War and the forming of the Noble Alliance the Miranda class was upgraded and refit with better weapons and shields. Although these ships remained their duties as the other Miranda Classes, the ships were considered better then before the upgrade and refit.

Many of these ships served in the Diva Bettie War and were lost in battle. Even in today they are still produced and are in active service.

Notable Ships:

- USS Lantree.

- USS Saratoga.

- USS Valor.

- USS Devastor.

Centaur Class.
A medium cruiser in the Rambo Space Fleet. The ships were designed for exploration and for battle, by using older desings these kind of ships were easy to produce and replaced when lost. That is why most of them saw action during the Diva Bettie War were many of them fought in. The ships were capable of Warp 9.2 and had all the modern weapons, transporters etc. of the current days. Most of these shipsare send on patrol duties for the Mid Colonies.

Notable Ships:

- USS Centaur.

- USS Carolina.

- USS Cheiron.

- USS Madrid.

Excelsior Refit Class.
This is the upgraded version of the Excelsior Class.The upgraded version has an extra saucer section and is equipped with the most modern weapons and phasers. Their speed limit is Warp 9.8. Even though it is an old desing the Excelsior Refit Class is still a preffered ship among the Fleet and their Admirals. One of these ships were already active in the time of the Golden Age, namely the Enterprise-B. But after that ship was lost it took a period of time before and Refit Classes were made of upgraded. Due to this the Excelsior Refit Class is seen as a NobleAlliance Era Ships.

Notable Ships:

- USS Berlin.

- USS Dallas.

- USS Concord.

- USS Enterprise-B.

- USS Lakota.

- USS Okinawa.

Galaxy Class.
One of the prime and proudest ships in the Rambo Fleet. Known for is multiple use, power and for the longest taking time to produce or even launch them. The costs to produce this class are high, but many see it as a good thing because of the ships power and attitude.

Currently, the ships are very active, almost replacing the duties of the Excelsior and Ambassador Classes. These ships are send on exploration and are used in battle. If they are part of a Fleet, they are then part of the 1st or 2nd Fleet of Rambo Nation. Many Captains hope to one day command a Galaxy Class. Even though the ship is capable of war, the ship also has a lot of room forrelaxing and civilians. The ships are capable of Warp 9.9.

Notalbe Ships:

- USS Galaxy.

- USS Enterprise-D.

- USS Yamato.

- USS Odyssey.

- USS Venture.

- USS Asgard.

- USS Challenger.

- USS Dauntless.

- USS Excalibur.

Nebula Class.
A smaller Cousin to the Galaxy Class, but none the less a very strong vessel. Nearing that of a Galaxy class. Mostly this ships lacks the space for civilians and is really only build for battle. The ships saw many action during the Algernon War and stood their ground very good. The ships have a good defense abilities and attack abilities.

The ships are capable of Warp 9.8 and are seen in many battles.

Notable Ships:

- USS Nebula.

''- USS Farragut. ''

- USS Lexington.

- USS Hera.

- USS Phoenix.

- USS Endeavour.

Steamrunner Class.
These ships are also one of the newer ship classes. Build for patrol duties, intelligence gathering and for reacting at or joining Task Forces and Battle Fleets. They are mostly seen in the Inner Colonies or seen at patrolling borders of Noble Alliance Space.The ships are capable of Warp 9.7.

Notable Ships:

- USS Amsterdam.

- USS Arcadia.

- USS Discovery.

- USS Orion.

- USS Steamrunner.

- USS Zephyr.

Norway Class.
The Norway Class are a respond to the latest threat of the Lizardians and the Algernon. In response, Rambo Nation needed more advanced ships, which were capable of fighting battles, like the Akira, Steamrunner and Saber classes. So the Norway class was designed only for combat. Not unlike the Galaxy class, which was also disigned for exploration. The Norway Class is fitted with the most modern technology and weapons and is capable of Warp 9.7. They see many action against the bigger and powerfuller ships of the Lizardian Empire and the Grox.

Notable Ships:

- USS Albany.

- USS Budapest.

- USS Canopus.

- USS Tannu Tuva.

- USS Norway.

- USS Stavanger.

Saber Class.
Another ship build only for battle and defense. Although smaller than a Steamrunner or Norway class, they are bigger than the Defiant class. The ship class is also equipped with the most updated technology and weapons. The ship class sees many action against the Lizardians and the Grox, although more recently, they are also used to hunt down member of the Rambo Resistance.

The ship is capable of Warp 9.2.

Notable Ships:

- USS Armstrong.

- USS Triumph.

- USS Pearson.

- USS Yeager.

Akira Class.
The Ships class was also build in response to the threat of the Lizardians and the Grox. A heavy cruiser it's fire power could match that of a Galaxy Class and a Nebula Class. Now a days frequently used in Battle Fleets and Task Forces, the ship is considered a new succes. It is very manouverble and is fast. It is equipped with the most modern weapons and technologies. Admirals of the Fleet are requesting this kind of class a lot to function in their fleets.The ship is capable of Warp 9.8.

Notable Ships:

- USS Akira.

- USS Geronimo.

- USS Red Cloud.

- USS Essex.

- USS Templar.

- USS Devastor.

Defiant Class.
The first ship class in Rambo History only to be designed as a warship. Small, fast and powerfull the ship is a menace for many enemies. Equipped with the best weapons and technology, the ship are only build for combat and battle.

It is build in response to the recent attacks of the Lizardians, Grox, Algernon and Diva Bettie Empires. They are rushed into active service and have already proven their combat skills.The ship is capable of Warp 9.9.

Notable Ships:

- USS Defiant.

- USS Gallant.

- USS Valiant.

- USS Saladin.

- USS Sao Paulo.

- USS Stalwart.

- USS Incessant.

Intrepid Class.
A cruister type ship, capable of fast attack and maneuring. It is also the only ship within starfleet that can land on a planet and take off with ease. The ship class acts as cruisers, survey, courier and exploration. Equipped with good weapons the ship class has proven itself in combat. Many of these ships were used against the Grox.The ship is capable of Warp 9.9.

Notable Ships:

- USS Intrepid.

- USS Voyager.

- USS Pathfinder.

- USS Stargazer.

- USS Bellerophon.

- USS Dolphin.

- USS Scorpion.

Luna Class
These ships are named after the moons in the Sol System and are often called the moon line. The ships are used for long range exploration and scientific missions, they have a lot of labs, gargo bays and acommodations on board. it is also has weapons.

Due to the troubled time and the threat of the Rambo Resistance and the Lizardian Empire Rambo Nation dicided that the exploration program should continue, Rambo Nation designed the Luna Class, only build for long range exploration, even for outside Quadrant 82.

It was this class that entered the wormhole and made contact with the Seven Starr Alliance. But another was destroyed when they entered a nearby Qaudrant and was caught in an Ion storm and anti gravital waves. That are the risked on serving on this very long range exploration ships.

The ships are capable of Warp 9.8 and equipped with phasers and quantem torpedo's.

Notable Ships:

- USS Callisto

- USS Charon (destroyed in battle)

- USS Europa

- USS Galatea

- USS Ganymede

- USS Lo (destroyed in anti gravital wave)

- USS Luna (made contact with the Seven Starr Alliance)

- USS Oberon

- USS Rhea

- USS Titan

- USS Triton

New Orleans Class.
A medium cruiser this ship is capable of fighting in Fleets and in Task Forces. Although bigger than some other ships, the ship class is also capable of exploration missions and carries civilians too. Some see this ship as a smaller version of the Galaxy class, although is power is nowhere near that of a Galaxy Class.

Captain Ramborwski also uses one of these ships are is Flag Ship in the Outer Colonie. Althouh most ships are found in the Inner Colonies or in the Capitol regions.The ship is capable of Warp 9.8.

Notable Ships:

- USS Herbert.

- USS Jefferson.

- USS New Orleans.

- USS Renegade.

- USS Santa Fe.

- USS Savannah.

''- USS Thomas Paine. ''

Sovereign Class.
The most modern and powerfull ship in the Rambo Fleet. It is the newest and most advanced ship in the fleet. It is used for combat and for exploration and can carrie a lot of civilians. The ships power is as great as a Galaxy Class and the ships are used as the Flag Ship of the entire Rambo Fleet.

It carries the most modern weapons and technology. Although at the moment there are ony 3 in service while two other are still in production.The ships is capable of Warp 9.98.

Notable Ships:

- USS Sovereign.

- USS Enterprise-E.

- USS Kickstart.

- USS Leviathan (in production).

- USS Tempest (in production).

Experimental Ships
During the time of the Noble Alliance a lot of money was spent on experimental and more secret ships............

Prometheus Class
The Proemtheus class is a battle ship and only made for battle and for war. Because of the frequent attacks of the Resistance, the Lizardians and the Grox Rambo Nation needed a new kind of ship. After a lot of research it became this class, a strong and fast ship, capable of reaching Warp 9.9 and stronger than a Galaxy or Sovereign Class. At the current time their is only one ship of it in production, namely the USS Prometheus. The production has finished and it already has made her mayden voyage, but has not yet been assigend to a mission of known sort. It is said that the ship is capable of splitting apart in 3 seperate ships, but these report are unconfirmed and not yet confirmed by Rambo Command. Notable Ships:

- USS Prometheus

Merced Class
Based upon the Excelsior class, these ships are newer, faster and more powerful then the Excelsior class. The Merced are heavy cruiser but are not as big as a Galaxy Class. As of now, they are still in experimental stage and are being produced. Some say these are the replacements for the very succeful and populair Excelsior Class, but others say they will only be used in battles and so have a short life function due to the already more effective battle ships like the Galaxy, Sovereign, New Orleans or the Prometheus Classes. The Merced Class are also in eperimental stage, and are being used as corvettes and support vessels, they are very powerfull and fast. It is said that these vessels are capable of Warp 9.9 and are using a new transport way, namely Transwarp. But this is of yet unconfirmed, since Transwarp is highly dangerous and illegel to use by the Noble Alliance. Which could mean why Rambo Nation would like to use it..............

Notable Ships:

- USS Merced

- USS Trieste

- USS Calypso

- USS Pomori

Cardiff Class
A heavy cruiser, a ship that has a ring shape warp drive, like the Insector Ships, but this ship is much stronger and faster, most of the time this ship will be used as a cruiser or exploration vessel when being launched.

The ship is designed by Rambo Nation and the Insector Eldarions, becoming one of the first together designed ships within the Alliance. It took Rambo Nation and the Insectors more then a decade to agree on the design of the ship.

They predict that this ship will be launched over 3 years, and production has started as of speaking.

Notable ship:

- USS Cardiff (in production)

Renaissance Class
A cruiser type vessel which resembles the Ambassador Class but then a little bit differant, the ship is smaller and more manouverble. Also it's warp nacalles are placed differant.

The Renaissance Class are not yet in active service, but are already used to make test rides. At the moment there are 4 being produced and tested.

They are equipped with the newest technology and are capable of Warp 9.8. The ships are also equipped with Qauntem Torpedo's and a Planet Buster. The ship will be used as patrol and battle ships.

Notable Ships:

- USS Aries

- USS Hokkaido

- USS Maryland

- USS Renaissance

Cheyenne Class
The Cheyenne Class is medium cruiser, fast and is used for small range exploration missions and swift actions.

Although there have only been 2 of this ships sighted, it seems they are only used for secret missions and perhaps have cloaking divices. But Rambo Command dinies this. As of now the 2 ships that are known are not often seen.

It is known that they are capable of Warp 9.9.

Notable Ships:

- USS Corinth

- USS Ahwahnee