The Price of Freedom
The United Federation of Planets sourcebook.

Summary
From the back cover
A grand experiment, a noble alliance, a Federation born of hope

In the 24th century, one power outshines all others as a beacon of hope in the galaxy. Based on diversity and mutual support, populated by countless sentient species, the United Federation of Planets stands as a testament to the collective vision of its member worlds. United by the precepts set forth in the Articles of Federation, its members have become the foremost guardians of freedom in the galaxy.

In the two centuries since its founding, the Federation has come to assume an almost legendary stature among both its membership and its starfaring neighbors. Starfleet vessels and officers, UFP ambassadors and diplomatic missions, Federation scientists and researchers – all have played pivotal roles in galactic history, and in many cases their exploits and accomplishments have taken on the mantle of legend. It is a legacy of vigilance, of hope, and ultimately of universal acceptance and freedom.

The Price of Freedom gives players and narrators alike a detailed overview of this grand interstellar experiment. From  to Alpha Centauri, from Starfleet Command to its Advanced Technologies division, this book serves as the indispensable UFP game reference. Along with its companion volumes, Planets of the UFP: A Guide to Federation Worlds and Planetary Adventures, Vol. I: Adventures in Federation Space, The Price of Freedom gives players the most complete picture yet available of this noble and far-flung alliance.

Contents
 Introduction
 History
 UFP structure and government
 Member worlds and colonies
 Diplomatic relations
 Federation Merchant Marine
 Starfleet
 Technology
 Starships
 Appendix: The crew of the

References

Starships
Lists below contain combinations of items listed in the descriptive text and items listed in sidebar tables of the book, in order to conserve space dealing with starship classes. Some of the canon starship classes are mentioned to perform functions completely opposite to the versions in this book. Some of the abbreviations used are similar to those based on modern naval classifications, and are similar to those used in fan-created works.
Starship classifications
Explorers:
Explorer (EX)
Heavy explorer (EXH)
Cruisers:
 Cruiser (CA)
 Exploratory cruiser (CEX)
 Fast cruiser (CF)
 Heavy cruiser (CH)
 Light cruiser (CL)
 Strike cruiser (CS)
Frigates:
 Frigate (FR)
 Fast frigate (FF)
 Heavy frigate (FH)
 Light frigate (FL)
Escorts:
 Escort ("perimeter defense ship", ES)
 Light escort ("corvette", EL)
 Heavy escort
Scouts:
 Scout (SS)
 Heavy scout (SH)
Specialized:
 Courier (SC)
 Fighter (XF)
 Medical (MD)
 Surveyor (SV)
 Deep space surveyor (SVH)
 Research/laboratory (SRS/SRL)
Support/auxiliary
 Cargo carrier
 Tanker
 Tender
 Transport
 Armored transport
 Tug

Explorer classes
EX:
 
 Ascendant-class
 
EXH:
 
 The prototype  was mentioned to have the registry NX-17454, which conflicts with the more likely NX-73811 seen in Star Trek: Bridge Commander games.
The  and Endeavour-class are mentioned to be forerunners of the modern 24th century explorer.

Cruiser classes
CA:
 
 
 
CEX:
 
 
 
CF:
  refit
 Istanbul-class
 
 Osaka-class
CH:
 
 Wambundu-class
 Proposed Legacy-class
CL:
 
 
 
 Proposed Odin-class
CS
 Proposed 

Frigate classes
FR:
 Mediterranean-class
 
 Shi'Kahr-class
 Proposed USS Aegean-type (Mediterranean-class refit)
 Proposed Pyrenees-class
FF:
 Chimera-class
 Ariel-class
FH:
 El Dorado-class
 
 Proposed Oberon-class
FL:
 Newport-class (Santa Fe-class refit)
 Santa Fe-class
 
 Ukora-class

Escort classes
ES:
 Capella-class
 Pollux-class
 Proposed Bolarus-class
EL:
 
 Nomad-class
EH:
 Pinnacle-class
 Frontier-class
 Proposed 

Scout classes
SS:
 Hokule'a-class
 Vigilant-class
SH:
 Rigel-class
 Proposed Orion''-class
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