*None of the ships built by Starfleet over the years can match the power and technological advancement of Galaxy class vessels. Officially approved in 2343 AD, the Galaxy Class Project lasted over twenty years before reaching the final construction of the U.S.S. Enterprise. Galaxy class starships are multi-mission vehicles that are able to carry out any and all of Starfleet's objectives. They are categorized as Explorers, the largest ships in a classification system that includes Cruisers, Cargo Carriers, Tankers, Surveyors and Scouts. *Source: Back of card