Dalacari Capital ship redux
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| Class: | Dalacari Flagship-class |
| Role: | Frontline Command & Control |
| Date Introduced: | Unknown |
| Expected Design Duration: | 100 years |
| Time Between Minor Refit: | 10 years |
| Time Between Major Refit: | 20 years |
| Time Between Resupply: | 3-5 years |
| Dimensions | |
| Length: | 680 m |
| Width: | 325 m |
| Height: | 130 m |
| Decks: | 26 decks |
| Personnel | |
| Total Crew: | persons |
| Officers: | 150 persons |
| Enlisted: | 500 persons |
| Marines: | 15 |
| Passengers: | 300 |
| Maximum (Evacuation) Capacity: | 4000 persons |
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| Propulsion Systems: | Sublight
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| “Efficient” Cruising Velocity: | Warp 7 |
| Maximum “Sustainable” Velocity: | Warp 9 |
| Emergency Velocity: | Warp 9.5 (for 12 hours) |
| Slipstream Capable: | No |
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The Vesta-class starship was introduced by the Federation Starfleet in the late 24th century. It was created to be a multi-mission explorer and was a test-bed for a number of experimental technologies including the quantum slipstream drive.
History
Development of the Vesta-class can be traced back to the triumphant return of the USS Voyager in 2378. After nearly seven years in the Delta Quadrant, the crew of Voyager brought back a veritable treasure trove of new technology and scientific data. It included records of their encounters with alien species, spatial phenomena, and the challenges of such a long journey without the usual support of Federation assets. This information was immediately turned over to Starfleet engineers and scientists for analysis.
While a good deal of what they learned was able to be incorporated into existing starship classes, other aspects lent themselves more readily to the development of new designs. One item in particular that fascinated them was the quantum slipstream drive encountered by Voyager in 2374. Although an attempt by the Voyager crew to recreate and utilize slipstream technology as a way of hastening their trip home proved almost disastrous, Starfleet engineers saw potential and spent months studying the data. They eventually managed to improve upon Voyager's efforts and create a functioning, albeit simulated model of the drive system.
Trials using the simulated drive system appeared to show the technology was viable. However, the only way to prove its effectiveness was to develop a physical working model and test it aboard an actual vessel. This was done using the specially designed Spirit-class courier. The results seemed to confirm what had been produced during the simulated trials and paved the way for what would eventually become the Vesta-class starship.
Although much of the initial research and conceptual design had been done by the engineers at Utopia Planetia Fleet Yards, the prioritization of the Romulan evacuation fleet in 2381 caused a major shift in the project. Development of quantum slipstream technology and the Vesta-class was relocated to the 40 Eridani A Starfleet Construction Yards in orbit of Vulcan where the prototype was laid down in early 2385. Construction was overseen by Captain Emily Quinn who assumed command of the vessel upon its commissioning the following year.
After fitting out, the Vesta trained at testing grounds just outside the Vulcan system. She then set out for the Eleventh Fleet patrol zone and arrived at Starbase 332 for resupply. Over the ensuing month, the Vesta conducted her shakedown and slipstream trials away from civilized areas. The results of these trials were found to be in line with those of earlier testing. Although testing did uncover some flaws the smaller test vessels did not experience, refinements to the system and additional tuning of the Vesta spaceframe ultimately proved the system's viability for use aboard larger starships. ("The Next Great Experiment").
Deck Listing
| Deck | Description |
| 1 | Bridge, Captain's Ready Room, Observation/Conference Lounge |
| 2 | CO's Quarters, XO's Quarters and Office, Enlisted Affairs Office, Emergency Batteries, Weapons Locker |
| 3 | Main Lounge, Senior Officer Quarters, Aft Viewing Lounge, Communications Array, Officers' Quarters, Gymnasium |
| 4 | Officer Quarters, Crew Quarters, VIP Quarters, Transporter Rooms 1 & 2, Emergency Batteries, Chief Operations Officer's Office |
| 5 | Security Offices, Brig, Armoury 1, Security Training Facilities, CIO's Office, Aft Tactical Sensors, Crew Quarters, Holodecks 1 & 2, Cargo Bay 1 |
| 6 | Main Computer Core (Level 1), Main Computer Core Control, Flight Control Room 1, Science Labs, Arboretum, Diplomatic Facilities, Civilian Quarters, Crew Quarters, Holodecks 3 & 4 |
| 7 | Main Computer Core (Level 2), Main Shuttlebay (Lower), Astrometrics/Stellar Cartography, Main Science Lab, CSO's Office, Counsellor's Office, Hydroponics Bay, Ship's Library, Civilian Quarters, School, Officer's Mess, Main Sickbay and Supports, CMO's Office |
| 8 | Main Computer Core (Level 3), Impulse Assembly, Weapons Locker, Engineering Lab, Shuttlebay Elevators, Upper Shuttle Maintenance & Storage, Forward Tactical Sensors |
| 9 | Main Computer Core (Level 4), Impulse Engines, Warp Core Subsystems, Lower Shuttle Maintenance & Storage, Dorsal Docking Port, Emergency Transporters, Crew Quarters |
| 10 | Impulse Assembly, Deuterium Injectors, Shuttle Repair & Machine Shop, Engineering Support Area, Industrial Replicators, Armoury 2, Crew Quarters, Holodecks 5 & 6, Primary Environmental Control, Cargo Bays 2-5 |
| 11 | Auxiliary Deflector Controls, Shuttle Elevator Assembly, Airlock, Crew Quarters, Transporter Rooms 3 & 4, Airlocks, RCS Thrusters, Secondary Stores, Main shuttlebay (upper) |
| 12 | Auxiliary Deflector Array, Primary SIF/IDF/Shield Generators, Systems Support Compartment, Maintenance Bay 1, Main Shuttlebay Flight Deck |
| 13 | Torpedo Turrets Access, Torpedo Storage, Main Sensor Array, Deuterium Tanks, Science Labs, Crew Mess Hall (Aft), Maintenance Bay 2, Shuttle Storage |
| 14 | Deuterium Tanks, Flight Control Room 2, Turbolift Maintenance, Shuttlebay 2 |
| 15 | Captain's Yacht Access, Secondary Computer Core (Level 1)Weapons Locker, Transporter Room 5, Cargo Bays 6 & 7, Tertiary Stores |
| 16 | Secondary Computer Core (Level 2), Reserve Antimatter Storage, Main Navigational Deflector, Deflector Control, Main Engineering, Chief Engineer's Office, Weapons Locker, Warp Nacelle Access, Cargo Bays 8 & 9, Emergency Transporters, Auxiliary Sickbay |
| 17 | Secondary Computer Core (Level 3), Aft Sensor Array, Deflector Assembly, Secondary Plasma Vent, Emergency Transporters |
| 18 | Deflector Assembly, Auxiliary SIF/IDF/Shield Generators, Multi-purpose Chamber (Upper), Crew Quarters, Auxiliary Bridge, Lateral Sensors |
| 19 | Secondary Communications Array, Emergency Batteries, Complementary Deflector Assembly, Multi-purpose Chamber (Lower), Primary Stores |
| 20 | Forward Torpedo Launchers (2), Torpedo Magazine, Probe Storage, Primary Communications Array, Tractor Beam Assembly, Turbolift Maintenance. Primary Waste Recyclamation |
| 21 | Antimatter Storage Pods, Forward Tractor Beam Emitter, Secondary SIF/IDF/Shield Generators, Cargo Bay 10 (Upper), Secondary Stores Antimatter Generator, Torpedo Magazine, Maintenance Bay 3, Cargo Bay 10 (Lower), Secondary Waste Reclamation, Secondary Environmental Control |
| 22 | Tractor Beam Assembly, Antimatter Generator, Antimatter Injectors, Secondary Sensor Array, Sensor Analysis Suite, Aft Tractor Beam Emitter, Aft Torpedo Launchers (2), Torpedo Magazine, Warp Core Jettison Hatch |
Ships Commissioned
- USS Vesta (NX-82601)
- USS Niagara-B (NCC-80485-B)