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    | A brief overview of the process involved in the development of the Federation's dreadnought-type starship, from the first peace-time class, through its hurried uprating program and the new designs, to the ultimate evolution of the type.  | 
  
  
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    | A brief overview of the process involved in the development of the Federation's battle cruiser-type starship, from the first design proposals and the first prototype, through the different attempts to produce a viable design, to the ultimate evolution of the type.  | 
  
  
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    | A brief overview of the process involved in the development of the Federation's transport/tug-type starship, from the first design proposals, through the uprating era, and to the current evolution of the type.  | 
  
  
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