MISSION TYPES

	The multimission starship is by definition capable of performing a 
wide range of mission scenarios, offering autonomous capability of 
executing nearly any of StarfleetÕs objective. This capability is extremely 
valuable for vehicles operating near the frontier of Federation influence 
where additional Starfleet support may be unavailable.

	Missions for the Galaxy class USS Enterprise generally fall into one 
of the following categories, utilizing the following spacecraft capabilities:

¥Deep-space exploration. The Enterprise is equipped for long-range stellar 
survey and mapping missions, as well as a wide range of planetary 
exploration.

¥Ongoing scientific investigations. The Enterprise has support capability for a 
number of ongoing scientific research projects. Many such projects are 
classified as secondary missions.

¥Contact with alien lifeforms. Pursuant to the Starfleet Life Contact Policy 
Directive, facilities to support such missions include a full exobiology and 
cultural sociology staff, as well as a highly sophisticated complement of 
universal translation software.

¥Federation policy and diplomacy. The Enterprise is frequently the sole 
Federation envoy during deep-space operations.

¥Tactical and defense. Typical tactical and defensive missions might include 
patrol of the Romulan Neutral Zone, or protection of Federation interests in 
planetary or interstellar conflicts.

¥Emergency and rescue. Typical rescue scenarios include rescue of 
Starfleet and non-Starfleet spacecraft in distress. Planetary rescue 
scenarios include medium-scale evacuation from planetary surfaces of 
humanoid and non-humanoid populations. Large-scale evacuation of 
planetary populations is not feasible.  Æ