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The USS ''Ross'' is a starship designed as part of the [[Fleet Modernization Program]] as an alternative to the [[Andromeda Class Exploration Cruiser]]. It is currently in service as a testbed for new and experimental Science and Engineering systems. The USS Ross is named for Mary G. Ross, the first known Native American female engineer.
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==History==
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===Overview===
  
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The Galaxy III project was actually one of the proposed designed for the initial Galaxy-Class refit, the Galaxy II during the mid-2370s. Rejected at the time, Dr. Jeremiah's Quick's three-nacelled variant became the operating model during the wars of the late 24th century. However, after in the nearly three years since the Galaxy herself was refitted to those specifications, it has become clear that the Quick design was not without it's flaws.  
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Introduced in 2381, the ''Ross-class'' introduced modern technologies into the now decades-old frame of the ''Galaxy-class'' in order to address shortcomings in the design highlighted during the Dominion War.  
  
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Work continued on the proposed design even while the Galaxy II was still in refits. This work never bore fruit, however, as Star Fleet eventually turned its focus towards warships with science facilities rather than science vessels with warfighting capabilities. The design languished in a desk drawer somewhere at the Star Fleet Corps of Engineers until mid-2418, when the failure of the [[Beckett Class Star Cruiser|Beckett-class]] required an immediate replacement for deep-space exploration within the Alpha and Beta Quadrants.
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===Capabilities===
  
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Pulled from Qualor II at the same time as the USS Andromeda, the Ross was based on a competing design by the Tellarite engineer Doctor Debluch Marrone. A more extensive retrofit than the Andromeda, the hull structure was significantly altered to allow for anticipated breakthroughs in scientific and engineering systems. The rebuild was beset by delays, and the Andromeda was the first ship out of the construction yards; being awarded the contact for full production. Rather than scrap the nearly-complete Ross, Star Fleet instead decided to finish her and utilise her as a testbed for the newest and most experimental systems. Finally completed six months behind schedule, the Ross launched in mid-2421.
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Equipped with advanced shield emitters, high-resolution sensors, modular laboratories, extensive diplomatic suites, and a secondary warp core located in the saucer section, the ''Ross-class'' is an upgrade over the earlier ''Galaxy-class'' in every way. The secondary core provides redundant power generation, and allows the saucer section to operate as an independent starship if required. Perhaps the most important upgrade, however, was the installation of the EXEO Core - initially envisaged as a Holographic First Officer, it was later refined into an integrated Artificial Intelligence and avatar for the ship's computer. The EXEO Core allows direct communication between ship and crew, in addition to acting as EMH or ECH when required.
  
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==Specifications==
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With the expanded laboratories and high-resolution sensors, the ''Ross-class'' is geared towards missions of exploration and diplomacy, capable of running dozens if not hundreds of studies and experiments simultaneous. The ''Ross-class'' is more than capable of holding her own in a battle, however, with ample firepower to hold its own against even the largest of Romulan warbirds.
  
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[[Image:Ross.jpg|thumb|right|USS Ross Technical Views]]
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===Mission Profile===
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[[Image:Rossflight.jpg|thumb|right|USS Ross In Flight]]
 
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[[Image:Rossmsd.jpg|thumb|right|USS Ross Master Systems Display]]
 
  
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''Ross-class'' Explorers are true multi-mission vessels, though they are most often assigned to exploration or diplomatic duties. Some act as test-beds for new technologies, such as upgrades to the EXEO core.
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=== Vessels of Note ===
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{| width="50%" style="background: transparent"
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! colspan="3" style="background:maroon;"|Ross-class Explorers
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|USS ''Ross'', NCC-76710 <ref>Prototype</ref> || USS ''Archer'', NCC-76725 || USS ''Vanguard'', NCC-75148
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|USS ''USS Yi Sun-Sin'', NCC-76545 || [[USS Aquila, NCC-76853|USS ''Aquila'', NCC-76853]] || USS ''Forrest'', NCC-75077
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|USS ''Nechayev'', 75402 || USS ''DeSoto'', NCC-76729 || USS ''Nakamura'', NCC-75411
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|USS ''Hanson'', NCC-76726 || USS ''Jellico'', NCC-76734 ||  
 
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=== Image Gallery ===
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Image:Rossbridge.jpg|Ross-class Bridge Layout
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Latest revision as of 00:42, 31 March 2024


STARSHIP
United Federation of Planets logo.pngRoss Class ExplorerUnited Federation of Planets logo.png
Rossflight.jpg
Class
 Ross-class
Allegiance
 United Federation of Planets
Rossmsd.jpg
Specifications
Type: Exploration Cruiser (EC)
Length: 663.2 Meters
Beam: 398.9 Meters
Height: 146.8 Meters
Mass: 4,409,556.7 Metric Tons
Decks: 42 Deck Plans
Crew Compliment: Standard: 250 Officers, 600 Enlisted plus civilian specialists and families.
Emergency: 6,000
Warp Speed: Main Core:
Cruise Speed: 7.0
Sustainable Speed: 9.0
Emergency Speed: 9.2 (12 hour automatic shutdown)

Auxiliary Core:
Cruise Speed: 1.5
Sustainable Speed: 3.0
Emergency Speed: 5.0 (6 hour automatic shutdown)

Impulse Engines: Type: 3 Class 8 Main Impulse Engines (MIE)
Speed: .85 C
Defensive Systems: Type-1A Shield generator
Other Defensive Systems: 30cm Ablative Armour
Armament: Phasers: Dorsal 1x 270-degree Type-XI Array(Saucer);
Ventral 1x 270-degree Type-XI Array (Saucer);
Lateral 2x 60-degree Type-XI Arrays, one starboard, one port(Pylons);
Ventral 1x 60-degree Type-XI Array (Secondary Hull);
Torpedoes: 3x Rapid-Fire Photon Torpedo Tubes (2F/1A)
Payload: 500 Photon Torpedoes.
Computer System: Yori-Moto D4D019
Tractor/Repulsor: 2 Main Tractor/Repulsor Beams,
7 Shuttle-Docking Tractors
6 Docking Tractors
Shuttlecraft: 1 Bay (A), 16 Shuttles (8 Type 18, 8 Type 14),
4 Runabouts (Delta Class)
Sensors: SS Sierra 1a8 Deep Space Scientific Sensors
Daystrom Industries HSCS-3SC-A Starship Sensors


Overview

Introduced in 2381, the Ross-class introduced modern technologies into the now decades-old frame of the Galaxy-class in order to address shortcomings in the design highlighted during the Dominion War.

Capabilities

Equipped with advanced shield emitters, high-resolution sensors, modular laboratories, extensive diplomatic suites, and a secondary warp core located in the saucer section, the Ross-class is an upgrade over the earlier Galaxy-class in every way. The secondary core provides redundant power generation, and allows the saucer section to operate as an independent starship if required. Perhaps the most important upgrade, however, was the installation of the EXEO Core - initially envisaged as a Holographic First Officer, it was later refined into an integrated Artificial Intelligence and avatar for the ship's computer. The EXEO Core allows direct communication between ship and crew, in addition to acting as EMH or ECH when required.

With the expanded laboratories and high-resolution sensors, the Ross-class is geared towards missions of exploration and diplomacy, capable of running dozens if not hundreds of studies and experiments simultaneous. The Ross-class is more than capable of holding her own in a battle, however, with ample firepower to hold its own against even the largest of Romulan warbirds.

Mission Profile

Ross-class Explorers are true multi-mission vessels, though they are most often assigned to exploration or diplomatic duties. Some act as test-beds for new technologies, such as upgrades to the EXEO core.

Vessels of Note

Ross-class Explorers
USS Ross, NCC-76710 [1] USS Archer, NCC-76725 USS Vanguard, NCC-75148
USS USS Yi Sun-Sin, NCC-76545 USS Aquila, NCC-76853 USS Forrest, NCC-75077
USS Nechayev, 75402 USS DeSoto, NCC-76729 USS Nakamura, NCC-75411
USS Hanson, NCC-76726 USS Jellico, NCC-76734

Image Gallery

  • Ross-class Bridge Layout

  1. ↑ Prototype
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