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Fleet Modernization Program (view source)
Revision as of 19:57, 25 February 2020
, 19:57, 25 February 2020Class summaries.
Following the Krynar War, Star Fleet was determined to return to its roots of exploration and diplomacy. To reaffirm the return to its original mission, Star Fleet set their sights on creating a new generation of starship with long-term, deep space missions in mind. The ship combines the latest in Federation technologies, with sleek 25th century design, and all the comforts to support families on long-term assignments. Utilizing a new design of warp nacelles and a more efficient warp energy system, the Beckett-class is faster and more efficient than previous vessels, allowing for longer missions between resupply. The design allow integrates new technologies developed out of the Krynar War, the Borg Invasion, and other technological innovations.
The first vessel of the class, the [[USS Beckett, CX-2000]] was launched in early 2418. Production was halted in late 2419 due to problems with the design and technology seemingly overtaking the vessel's design.
=====[[Vesta Class Explorer|Vesta class]]=====
The first production vessel of the class, the [[USS Artemis, EX-11000|Artemis]], launched in early 2419.
=====[[Luna Class Reconnaissance Science Vessel|Luna Class]]=====
Like the Vesta-class, the Luna-class was first proposed in the late 24th century but was put on hold due to decades of warfare and the need for primarily military vessels. Brought into service in 2420, the year after the Vesta, the Luna-class has been designated a Reconnaissance Science vessel and is designed to replace the ageing Einstein-class Science Cruisers. Equipped with Quantum Slipstream Drive and a configurable sensor pod, the Luna-class is a multi-role vessel able to conduct scientific, military, and humanitarian missions with ease.
The first production vessel of the class, the [[USS Callisto, RSV-88001]], launched in early 2420.
==== Follow-On Designs (2420 - ) ====
====[[Odyssey Class Star Cruier|Odyssey Class]]==== Designed as a deep-space explorer and Fleet Flagship, the Odyssey-class is the most advanced starship built in Federation Space to date. It is also one of the largest at over one kilometer long, and is expected to replace the old Pulsar-class Battleships in combat roles. In peacetime, however, the Odyssey is well-equipped for long-range exploration operations, though it lacks the dedicated facilities for families that its cousin the Andromeda has been equipped with. Held back in the design stage for several years thanks to its unique saucer separation system, the Odyssey finally entered service in 2420. ====[[Luna Andromeda Class Reconnaissance Science VesselExploration Cruiser|Luna Andromeda Class]]===== Rushed into service following the failure of the Beckett-class, the Andromeda-class may seem to some like a step backward in starship design. An update of the famed Galaxy class that was the flagship of Star Fleet in the mid-24th century, the Andromeda incorporates updated technology developed to give this ship improved capabilities for the challenges Star Fleet faces in the months ahead. Lacking Quantum Slipstream Drive, the Andromeda is designed for long-term exploration in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants, and for all intents and purposes is a city with warp nacelles with facilities for civilian scientists and their families; something not seen in the past forty years of ship design.
=====[[Merian Class Light Explorer|Merian Class]]=====
Designed as a companion for the larger Vesta class much in the same way the Miranda was a companion to the Constitution or the Nebula was companion to the Galaxy class, the Merian ran into development issues due to the arrowhead shaped primary hull, which delayed production. As a "Light Explorer", the Merians were designed to be the workhorse of long-range exploration efforts, and are intended eventually replace the ageing Einstein and Zeus classes whose systems were entering their third and fourth decades.
=====[[Rhode Island Class Scout|Rhode Island Class]]=====
The Rhode Island class was initially designed in the early 2380s as a replacement for the underwhelming Nova-class Scout, which in turn had been intended to replace the aging Oberth class survey vessels. Plans to update the class were scrapped during thirty years of near-constant warfare, until 2418 when the Fleet Modernisation Program uncovered the design and utilised modern construction techniques and technologies to ensure the class met the needs of deep space exploration in the early 25th century.
====New Auxiliary Craft====
