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A [[Colony Ship]] is a Vessel used for [[colonization]], usually either a [[Generation Ship]] or a [[Sleeper Ship]].
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A [[Colony Ship|K-class Colony Ship]] is a Vessel used for [[colonization]], usually either a [[Generation Ship]] or a [[Sleeper Ship]].
* The two types operate differently enough that this entry is essentially a disambiguation page between them.
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* The two types operate differently enough that this entry is a disambiguation page between them.
 
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* More conventional vessels are sometimes used, essentially large [[liner]]s.  These are markedly different from both [[Generation Ship]]s and [[Sleeper Ship]]s.
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* Regardless of the above, they are all considered to be K-class [[Expedition Vessel]]s.
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The primary types of colony ships include:
 
The primary types of colony ships include:
 
# [[Generation Ship]]  
 
# [[Generation Ship]]  
 
# [[Sleeper Ship]]
 
# [[Sleeper Ship]]
# Other Conventional Vessel
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# Other Conventional [[FTL]] Vessel

Latest revision as of 14:39, 8 October 2019

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A K-class Colony Ship is a Vessel used for colonization, usually either a Generation Ship or a Sleeper Ship.

  • The two types operate differently enough that this entry is a disambiguation page between them.
  • More conventional vessels are sometimes used, essentially large liners. These are markedly different from both Generation Ships and Sleeper Ships.
  • Regardless of the above, they are all considered to be K-class Expedition Vessels.

The primary types of colony ships include:

  1. Generation Ship
  2. Sleeper Ship
  3. Other Conventional FTL Vessel