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The '''''Vesta''-class''' starship was introduced 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]].
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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]].
  
 
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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.
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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.
  
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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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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.
  
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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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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 {{Class|Spirit}} 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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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 [[Emily Quinn|Captain Emily Quinn]] who assumed command of the vessel upon its commissioning the following year.
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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]]'' 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''").
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Vesta-class
Class Information
Class: Vesta-class
Role: Multi-Mission Explorer
Date Introduced: 2386
Expected Design Duration: 100 years
Time Between Minor Refit: 5 years
Time Between Major Refit: 20 years
Time Between Resupply: 3-5 years
Dimensions
Length: 672 m
Width: 195 m
Height: 88 m
Decks: 23 decks
Personnel
Total Crew: 750 persons
Officers: 125 persons
Enlisted: 625 persons
Maximum (Evacuation) Capacity: 3,080 persons
Propulsion
Propulsion Systems: *RCS Thrusters
  • Standard Deuterium-Fusion Impulse Drive
  • Linear Matter/Antimatter Warp Drive (i.e. nacelles)
  • Quantum Slipstream Drive
“Efficient” Cruising Velocity: Warp 9.2
Maximum “Sustainable” Velocity: Warp 9.99
Emergency Velocity: Warp 9.995 (for 12 hours)
Slipstream Capable: Yes
Armaments
Energy Weapons:
  • 8 phaser arrays
  • 2 phaser cannons
Launchers:
  • 2 forward launchers
  • 2 aft launchers
Payload Types:
  • Photon Torpedoes
  • Quantum Torpedoes
  • Probes
Shielding Systems:
  • 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
Other
Additional Features:
  • Quantum Slipstream Drive
  • Advanced Sensor Suite
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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").

Technical Data

Physical Arrangement

Quantum Slipstream Drive

Interior Design

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

Background Information

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