Types and Classes Dictionary - Spaceships Part 6 - Science Fiction

Spaceships Types and Classes is a detailed reference that explores the many categories of spacecraft found in science fiction and speculative settings. Instead of focusing on technical systems or crew structures, this volume looks at how ships are grouped, identified, and distinguished by their roles and capabilities. Each entry is structured to explain the defining traits of a type or class, showing how design, purpose, and function intersect to create distinct kinds of vessels. The book covers a wide range of ship categories, from nimble fighters and patrol craft to heavy cruisers, carriers, and exploration vessels. It also considers specialized classes such as colony ships, stealth vessels, and command ships, explaining their unique roles within fleets and missions. With no illustrations or diagrams, the emphasis is placed entirely on carefully written explanations that describe each type with clarity and depth. This dictionary is intended for writers, creators, and enthusiasts who want to understand or imagine the diversity of ships that populate interstellar settings. Whether building the fleet of a galactic empire or designing a single independent vessel, readers will find the vocabulary and insight needed to describe and differentiate the many forms that starships can take.