Support ship
In starship classification, a support ship or support vessel was a type of starship that was used to support capital ships. 

In the 2260s of the alternate reality, information on Starfleet operated support vessels was located in the Federation database. ()

In 2375, when the  was combatting the Hazari, Kurros advised Captain Kathryn Janeway that her best bet would be to attack the support ship, since they attack in pairs, so that one ship can reinforce the shields of the attacking vessel. ()

 starships were generally considered support ships during the late 24th century. In 2382, Ensign Kearns of the  viewed the  as "the Enterprise of the support ships." ()

See also 
 Support courier
 Support craft

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Spacecraft classifications
Spacecraft classifications (alternate reality)