Science Vessel Historical Built 2504 ( Raynor's Raiders variant) Comissioned 2503 (Kurzweil-class) -class) Earliest sighting 2499 (Explorer-class) 2505 (Kurzweil-class) 2478 (general) Physical Race Terran Type Support and exploration vessel Length [1] Approx. 571 meters Width [1] Approx. 571 meters Height [1] Approx. 429 meters Armaments EMP (missiles) Political Role Border surveillance/study

Electronic warfare

Research and development

The science vessel is a type of terran starship used for general exploration and scientific research purposes.

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Overview Edit

Science vessels have been in use since at least 2478.[2]

Explorer-class Edit

The terrans of the Koprulu Sector built Explorer-class science vessels to conduct a wide range of research and development projects, stationed at points throughout the Koprulu Sector and beyond to study anomalous phenomena[3] and early on, search for alien life.[2] In addition, the Confederacy's Epsilon Squadron used science vessels extensively for border surveillance and study.[3] Explorer-class commanders and crewmen required a PEB (Preferred Experience Base) of any hard science and electronic warfare.[4] The primary function of the science vessel was the employment of its detection abilities. Other functions, with the appropriate equipment, included the creation of a defensive matrix, the generation of a short ranged EMP[3] (alternatively this could be detonated at a distance via the launching of a warhead)[5] and irradiation of a target via a high-energy stream of radioactive particles developed from technologies in nuclear waste disposal, saturating it with damaging energy.[3] For increased energy output, a titan reactor could be installed.[3] All science vessels possessed Ghost Program files, stored in a secure room at the bottom of the vessel, in case a ghost required "repair" (what amounted to medical aid in the program).[6]

When contact with the protoss and zerg devolved into open warfare, many Explorers were requisitioned by military authorities to provide electronic warfare and support for forces in the field,[3] along with aiding the research and development of new weapons and technologies.[4]

After the Brood War, the Terran Dominion substituted the raven for the expensive science vessel in the battlefield support role.[7]

During the Second Great War, Raynor's Raiders were able to develop a new class of science vessel. This model can carry out hull repairs through nano-technology and retains the irradiation function from its predecessor.[8] The Dominion Armed Forces were seen using this type of science vessel later in the war.[9]

Kurzweil-class Edit

The Kurzweil-class science vessel is an experimental craft, designed by Valerian Mengsk, and in service by 2505.[10]

Mini Science Vessel Edit

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A type of robotic drone named the mini science vessel was often used to provide security and detection for terran facilities.[11]

Game Unit Edit

StarCraft Edit

StarCraft: Ghost Edit

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Science vessels acted as unseen support units in StarCraft: Ghost. Nova was able to call down irradiation,[12] EMPs and a scan function that gave info on enemy strengths, weaknesses and history.[13] Nova would also encounter mini science vessels, which could detect her through her cloak.[11]

StarCraft II Edit

Known Science Vessels Edit

Amerigo ( Explorer -class)

( -class) DS Brin (Kurzweil-class)

Variants Edit

Known Science Vessel Commanders/Crewmen Edit

Captain Sandler

Specialist First Class Dr. Martens

Jenson Archimedes

Magellan