In starship classification, a fast cruiser is a type of cruiser with an emphasis on speed and manoeuvrability. This makes them suitable for long-range diplomatic and courier missions as well as forward reconnaissance. (LUG RPG: Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 1: The Ships of Starfleet)

The Klingon Defense Force, Romulan Star Navy and the Cardassian Guard used the term incursion cruiser for their fast cruisers. (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 2: Starships of the Cardassian Union; Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 3: Ships of the Klingon Empire; Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 5: Starships of the Romulan Star Empire)

Types of fast cruiserEdit

• Cardassian incursion cruisers
  • Dhaval-class
  • Kurno-class
• Federation fast cruisers
  • Hermes-class
  • Istanbul-class
  • Niagara-class
  • Osaka-class
• Klingon incursion cruisers
  • Goralis-class
  • Ngapej-class
• Romulan incursion cruisers
  • D'viret-class
  • Meret-class