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{{Specifications
|name= ''Vesta''-class
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| image = [[Image:Vesta_class.png|350px]]
|duration= 120 years
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| name = Vesta
|resupply= 5 years
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| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
|refit= 10 years
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| role = Explorer
|role= [[Ship-of-the-Line]]
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| precedingclass =
|length= 672 m
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| succeedingclass =
|width= 195 m
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| dateentered = 2386
|height= 88 m
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| expectedruration = 100 years
|diameter=
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| expectedrefit =  
|mainheight=
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* 5 years (minor)
|overallheight=
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* 20 years (major)
|decks= 22
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| timeresupply = 3-5 years
|cruise= Warp 9.2
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| crewcomplement = 750 persons
|max= Warp 9.99
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* 125 officers
|emergency= Warp 9.995 (for 12 hours)
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* 625 enlisted
|crew=  
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| emergencycap = 3,080 persons
|officers= 160
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| length = 672 meters
|enlisted= 500
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| width = 195 meters
|marines= 0
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| diameter =
|civs=
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| height = 88 meters
|passengers=
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| decks = 22 decks
|evac= 7500
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| propulsionsystem =  
|dockingcap=
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* matter/anti-matter warp drive
|bays= 2
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* [[quantum slipstream drive]]
|yachts= 1x [[Mark 2 Captain's Yacht]]
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| cruisespeed = Warp 9.2
|garrison=
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| maxspeed = Warp 9.99
|shuttles= 1x [[Hunley class|Hunley Shuttlecraft]], 2x [[Type 11 Shuttlecraft]], 2x [[Type 8 Shuttlecraft]], 4x [[Type 9 Shuttlecraft]]
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| emergencyspeed = Warp 9.995 (for 12 hours)
|runabouts= 1x [[Danube class]], 1x [[Delta Flyer class]]
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| energyweapons =
|transports= 1x [[Argo Transport]]
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* 8 phaser arrays
|fighters=
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* 2 phaser cannons
|phasers= 4x [[Type X Phaser Array|Type X Array]], 8x [[Type XI Phaser Array|Type XI Array]], 2x [[Type XII Phaser Array|Type XII Array]]
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| torplaunchers =  
|launchers= 4x [[Burst-Fire Torpedo Launcher]], 2x [[Rapid-Fire Torpedo Turret]]
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* 2 forward launchers
|torpedoes= 240x [[Quantum Torpedo|Quantum Torpedoes]], 560x [[Photon Torpedo|Photon Torpedoes]]
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* 2 aft launchers
|shields= [[Auto-Modulating Shielding System]], [[Metaphasic Shielding System]], [[Regenerative Shielding System]]
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| torppayload =
|other= [[Ablative Hull Armor]], [[Structural Integrity Field]]
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* photon torpedoes
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* quantum torpedoes
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* probes
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| shields =  
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* standard shielding system
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| defense =  
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* ablative hull armor
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* duranium/tritanium double hull
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* structural integrity field
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| facilities =  
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* 3 shuttlebays
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| auxcraft =  
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* 26 shuttlecraft
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* 4 transports
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* 8 maintenance craft
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| msd =  
 
}}
 
}}
The Vesta class vessel is a Federation [[Ship-of-the-Line]] developed in the late 24th century.
 
==General Overview==
 
The Vesta class is the newest class of starship built by the Federation.  Development began in 2378, intended to be the first starship class with a fully functional [[Quantum Slipstream Drive|quantum slipstream drive]].
 
  
==Class History==
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The '''''Vesta''-class''' starship was introduced by the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] [[Starfleet]] in the late [[memoryalpha:24th century|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]].
Following the end of the Dominion War, devastating ship losses required Starfleet to recuperate. Instead of rebuilding the fleet with aging designs, Starfleet R&D instead focused on the introduction of new designs, expanding on the existing technology. But the new design push also spread to development of new technology. The return of the USS Voyager in 2377 brought a treasure trove of new technology, most of it barely tested. The quantum slipstream drive, discovered by the Voyager in 2374 and tested early the next year proved to be unstable. Starfleet engineers studied the slipstream data and attempted to improve on the design. While early trials and simulations seemed promising, the only way to prove the design worked was to incorporate it into a complete test bed vessel.
 
  
This led to the development of the Vesta-class starship. The first of her class, the [[USS Vesta]], was herald as the Next Great Experiment, similar to the Excelsior from a century before. Similar in size to the [[Sovereign class]], the Vesta was a ship-of-the-line, capable of performing a multitude of different missions. Following initial shakedowns, the Vesta was assigned to the Eleventh Fleet. There she resupplied at [[Starbase 332]], and under the supervision of [[Emily Quinn| Commodore Emily Quinn]] began slipstream trials away from civilized areas. Unfortunately, the tests proved to be a failure as the quantum slipstreams still shown to be highly unstable. The tests did prove that the technology was viable, but further refinements would need to be made before the drive could see widespread use. Commodore Quinn submitted her findings to Starfleet R&D for further study.
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==History==
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Development of the ''Vesta''-class can be traced back to the triumphant return of the [[memoryalpha:USS Voyager|''USS Voyager'']] in 2378. After nearly seven years in the [[:Category:Delta Quadrant|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.
  
Although the slipstream testing failed, other aspects of the ship design were proven successful, including the highly efficient conventional warp drive. The high efficiency warp field generated by the Vesta’s engines coupled with the hull geometry gave it an incredible speed advantage against nearly every other ship in the fleet. The slipstream drive was too heavily incorporated in the ship’s systems on the prototype to be easily removed, but due to the unstable nature of the propulsion, it was to only be used in emergency situations. Until Starfleet could maintain a stable slipstream, future versions of the Vesta-class would be built with only the conventional warp drive. Following the failed test and brief refit at Starbase 332, the Vesta was given full operational status with the Eleventh Fleet in 2387.
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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.
==Technical Data==
 
===Physical Arrangement===
 
===Deck Listing===
 
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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|''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.
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| align="center" style="background:transparent; color: white" | Description
 
  
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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 [[memoryalpha:Captain|Captain]] [[Emily Quinn]] who assumed command of the vessel upon its commissioning the following year.
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| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | Bridge, Captain's Ready Room, Observation/Conference Lounge
 
  
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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|''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''").
| align="center" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 2
 
| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | CO's Quarters, XO's Quarters and Office, Enlisted Affairs Office, Emergency Batteries, Weapons Locker
 
  
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==Mission and Purpose==
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'''Content Coming Soon'''
| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | Main Lounge, Senior Officer Quarters, Aft Viewing Lounge, Communications Array, Officers' Quarters, Gymnasium
 
  
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==Shipboard Life==
| align="center" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 4
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'''Content Coming Soon'''
| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | Officer Quarters, Crew Quarters, VIP Quarters, Transporter Rooms 1 & 2, Emergency Batteries, Chief Operations Officer's Office
 
  
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==Ships Commissioned==
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*[[USS Vesta|''USS Vesta'']] (NX-82601)
| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | Security Offices, Brig, Armoury 1, Security Training Facilities, CIO's Office, Aft Tactical Sensors, Crew Quarters, Holodecks 1 & 2, Cargo Bay 1
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*[[USS Niagara (NCC-80485-B)|''USS Niagara'']] (NCC-80485-B)
  
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==Appendices==
| align="center" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 6
 
| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 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
 
  
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===Background Information===
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*The design of the ''Vesta''-class is by [https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Mark_Rademaker Mark Rademaker], who drew influence from several ships including the [[Intrepid class|''Intrepid''-class]] and [[memoryalpha:USS Dauntless|''USS Dauntless'']], as both had previously used slipstream.
| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 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
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*The ''Vesta''-class was introduced to the Pegasus Fleet community by [[User:Emily_Quinn|Emily Quinn]]. Additional class info was developed by the resources team.
  
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===Writing Notes===
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The ''Vesta''-class is one of the most complex starship designs in Starfleet history, due in large part to the integrated [[quantum slipstream drive]]. As such, there are only a limited number of ''Vesta''-class starships currently in operation, making them a rare sight. Encountering a vessel of this type as an NPC would be ''extremely'' unusual as they are typically assigned to important, long-range exploratory missions at or beyond the limits of [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] space.
| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | Main Computer Core (Level 3), Impulse Assembly, Weapons Locker, Engineering Lab, Shuttlebay Elevators, Upper Shuttle Maintenance & Storage, Forward Tactical Sensors
 
  
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Serving aboard a ''Vesta''-class starship is among the more prestigious assignments in all of [[Starfleet]]. Individuals, particularly those being considered for command or other leadership responsibilities, are often the best in their given field. Because of this, many view being assigned to one of these rare vessels as the culmination of their career (or, at least, a major high point). Command is only given to those who have considerable experience, either in command of other starships or as the executive officer of an explorer.
| align="center" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 9
 
| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | Main Computer Core (Level 4), Impulse Engines, Warp Core Subsystems, Lower Shuttle Maintenance & Storage, Dorsal Docking Port, Emergency Transporters, Crew Quarters
 
  
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==Related Links==
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| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 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
 
  
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| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | Auxiliary Deflector Controls, Shuttle Elevator Assembly, Airlock, Crew Quarters, Transporter Rooms 3 & 4, Airlocks, RCS Thrusters, Secondary Stores, Main shuttlebay (upper)
 
 
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| align="center" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 12
 
| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | Auxiliary Deflector Array, Primary SIF/IDF/Shield Generators, Systems Support Compartment, Maintenance Bay 1, Main Shuttlebay Flight Deck
 
 
|-style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;"
 
| align="center" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 13
 
| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | Torpedo Turrets Access, Torpedo Storage, Main Sensor Array, Deuterium Tanks, Science Labs, Crew Mess Hall (Aft), Maintenance Bay 2, Shuttle Storage
 
 
|-style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;"
 
| align="center" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 14
 
| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | Deuterium Tanks, Flight Control Room 2, Turbolift Maintenance, Shuttlebay 2
 
 
|-style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;"
 
| align="center" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 15
 
| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | Captain's Yacht Access, Secondary Computer Core (Level 1)Weapons Locker, Transporter Room 5, Cargo Bays 6 & 7, Tertiary Stores
 
 
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| align="center" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 16
 
| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 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
 
 
|-style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;"
 
| align="center" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 17
 
| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | Secondary Computer Core (Level 3), Aft Sensor Array, Deflector Assembly, Secondary Plasma Vent, Emergency Transporters
 
 
|-style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;"
 
| align="center" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 18
 
| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | Deflector Assembly, Auxiliary SIF/IDF/Shield Generators, Multi-purpose Chamber (Upper), Crew Quarters, Auxiliary Bridge, Lateral Sensors
 
 
|-style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;"
 
| align="center" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 19
 
| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | Secondary Communications Array, Emergency Batteries, Complementary Deflector Assembly, Multi-purpose Chamber (Lower), Primary Stores
 
 
|-style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;"
 
| align="center" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 20
 
| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | Forward Torpedo Launchers (2), Torpedo Magazine, Probe Storage, Primary Communications Array, Tractor Beam Assembly, Turbolift Maintenance. Primary Waste Recyclamation
 
 
|-style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;"
 
| align="center" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 21
 
| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 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
 
 
|-style="text-align: center; font-size:8pt; width: 100%;"
 
| align="center" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 22
 
| align="left" style="background:transparent; color: white" | 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
 
 
|}
 
 
==Starships Commissioned==
 
{{Commissioned|Vesta}}
 
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{{Ship Specs}}
 
 
[[Category:Federation starship classes]]
 
[[Category:Federation starship classes]]
[[Category:Specifications]]
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[[Category:Explorers]]
[[Category:Starship classes]]
 
[[Category:Ship-of-the-Line]]
 

Latest revision as of 21:19, 26 March 2022

This article is official Pegasus Fleet canon.
Vesta class.png
Vesta
Information
Affiliation

Starfleet

Role

Explorer

Date Entered Service

2386

Expected Refit Cycle
  • 5 years (minor)
  • 20 years (major)
Time Between Resupply

3-5 years

Crew Capacity
Standard Complement

750 persons

  • 125 officers
  • 625 enlisted
Emergency Capacity

3,080 persons

Dimensions
Length

672 meters

Width

195 meters

Height

88 meters

Decks

22 decks

Propulsion
Propulsion System
Cruising Speed

Warp 9.2

Maximum Speed

Warp 9.99

Emergency Speed

Warp 9.995 (for 12 hours)

Armaments
Energy Weapons
  • 8 phaser arrays
  • 2 phaser cannons
Torpedo Launchers
  • 2 forward launchers
  • 2 aft launchers
Torpedo Payload
  • photon torpedoes
  • quantum torpedoes
  • probes
Shields
  • standard shielding system
Defensive Systems
  • ablative hull armor
  • duranium/tritanium double hull
  • structural integrity field
Auxiliary Craft
Facilities
  • 3 shuttlebays
Support Craft
  • 26 shuttlecraft
  • 4 transports
  • 8 maintenance craft


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").

Mission and Purpose

Content Coming Soon

Shipboard Life

Content Coming Soon

Ships Commissioned

Appendices

Background Information

  • The design of the Vesta-class is by Mark Rademaker, who drew influence from several ships including the Intrepid-class and USS Dauntless, as both had previously used slipstream.
  • The Vesta-class was introduced to the Pegasus Fleet community by Emily Quinn. Additional class info was developed by the resources team.

Writing Notes

The Vesta-class is one of the most complex starship designs in Starfleet history, due in large part to the integrated quantum slipstream drive. As such, there are only a limited number of Vesta-class starships currently in operation, making them a rare sight. Encountering a vessel of this type as an NPC would be extremely unusual as they are typically assigned to important, long-range exploratory missions at or beyond the limits of Federation space.

Serving aboard a Vesta-class starship is among the more prestigious assignments in all of Starfleet. Individuals, particularly those being considered for command or other leadership responsibilities, are often the best in their given field. Because of this, many view being assigned to one of these rare vessels as the culmination of their career (or, at least, a major high point). Command is only given to those who have considerable experience, either in command of other starships or as the executive officer of an explorer.

Related Links