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Hellfire Torpedos

Seahawk — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:34:31 CDT

The hellfire torpedo was designed to complement the quantum torpedo.

The principle behind the design of the Hellfire torpedo was simple - most of a torpedo's energy is burnt against the shields of an enemy vessel. The Hellfire was an attempt to circumvent this problem.

The Hellfire was designed to bypass enemy shields and pack a punch to the enemy ship itself. The Hellfire's 'magic trick' is to 'skip' past enemy shielding using subspace phasing technology first used in 2368.

The torpedo has a small, short range sensor array that, as it nears an enemy ship, scans its target's shield 'bubble', frequency and modulation, and then activates the subspace phase transporter. This allows the Hellfire to move out of phase with the target, and re-appear within it's shield parameter, and impact directly on the hull. That sequence takes only a matter of milli-seconds. To the naked eye, it appears the Hellfire actually passes though a ship's shields instead of 'skipping' past them.

The warhead contains protomatter, and this payload is acted upon by antiprotons to cause the violent reaction and deadly explosive force of the weapon. A quantum singularity powers the torpedoes systems and allows it to maintain warp speeds, as well as giving it a distinctive bright green glow. The torpedo has its own warp coils in the casing and therefore is able to maintain a high warp for a fairly long time. However, the torpedo must be fired at warp initially to obtain warp velocity.

The torpedo has no communication device, it is completely self controlled and contained, a 'fire and forget' weapon. This is both a drawback and an advantage to the torpedo because it may lose the target even if the ship doesn't, but it can maintain lock if the ship has problems. Alas, the shield modulation can't be transmitted to friendly vessels. The short range sensor of the Hellfire cannot be modified to do that, the sensors have too limited a range and there isn't enough space for communications gear.

Attempts have been made to fit communicators to hellfire torpedoes in order to acquire enemy shield data, but it was found that the torpedo did not have enough time to send any information. Future versions of the Hellfire may well have a short-range comms device fitted, as this would also make the torpedo better able to cope with changes in the shield modulation because it would reciever the modulation data at the last possible moment.

Since the Hellfire uses a Mk-II Quantum torpedo's casing (originally designed narrower, but slightly longer than a quantum torpedo), the Hellfire had a break-away or sabot casing placed around it to allow it to be fired from a standard torpedo launcher on any ship. This was upgraded in 2377.

Currently the Mark-II Hellfire is under development. The upgrade over the Mark-I is the Mark-II will be able to remodulate it's frequency, allowing it to 'skip' past an enemy's shields easier. This upgrade is still being perfected and far from deployment. Another improvement, now under theoretical review, is for the torpedo to be in a state of temporal flux continually from launch to impact. However this is years from becoming a reality.

Range Limit: 15 km - 4 050 000 km (from starships at warp)
Warp Speed: 110% of warp factor of firing ship
Sublight Speed: up to a 70% higher velocity (maximum velocity = initial velocity + .70 × initial velocity/ c {or Vmax = Vi + .70 Vi/c}
Shield Scan Range: 6 m
Developed: 2375
Operational Since: 2375
Yield: 350 isotons.
Warhead: Protomatter that is ignited by and reacted upon by antiprotons.

Copyright Information and Credits

davedorm — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:27:05 CDT

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©2008 Dave Lowe. All Rights Reserved. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Star Trek® and related marks © 2008 CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. Star Trek® and related marks are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. and are used under "fair use" guidelines. No infringement intended.

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Razor Class Fighter

Seahawk — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:42:46 CDT

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 6 meters
Overall Height: 4 meters
Overall Beam: 4.5 meters
PERFORMANCE
Standard Impulse Configuration: .25c
Warp Speed:
Cruising: Warp 1
Maximum: Warp 2
Emergency: Warp 4 for six hours
ARMAMENT Standard - 2 Type VI Shuttle-type phasers, 2 micro-torpedo launchers, 8 micro-torpedo casings in wings.

General Overview: The Razor Interceptor, in one form or another, has been around for decades. Until the development of fighter-carrying starships such as the Akira-class, however, they were restricted to starbases and other large installations.

The Razor Interceptor is designed to provide high-speed escort cover and to intercept and destroy hostile fighters before they can engage their capital ship. While individually weak, a well-trained Razor squadron can be a devestating force.

While older models of the Razor Interceptor do not carry a warp core, current versions are provided with a small core to allow for self-recovery. Previously, the destruction of the capital ship was a death sentence to her pilots, since they had to wait for rescue. With the small core available to them, it is now possible for pilots to at least reach a nearby planetary system to await rescue vessels. A wise commander can also find uses for a squadron of small, warp-capable, combat-ready fighters.

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Flight Deck

Seahawk — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:40:30 CDT

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The Akira Class is extremely well-armed; with an impressive array of torpedo tubes and carrying two squadrons of fighters, she can stand up against just about any known ship in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants. An interesting item is the class's through-deck hangar bay, allowing it to launch fighters from the front while recovering them aft or vice versa. The hangar deck spans the entire length of the primary hull.

Three separate, but adjoining, shuttle bay doors stretch across the middle of the saucer's forward edge, between the split engineering hulls; two bay doors are located aft, on either side of a specially-designed control tower, that dominates the saucer's trailing edge. At maximum efficiency, the structure is designed to allow shuttles to depart from the forward saucer, and return to land at the aft doors near the control tower - a site protected by the surrounding ship's structure, making it less vulnerable than on other vessels. The launching and landing bays are connected, through the saucer's decks, by maintenance and logistical support facilities.

General Overview: Located at the dorsal bow of the ship, the Flight bay module has replaced the shuttlebay module that is in previous class starships. This Flight bay contains support services for the latest in Starfleet shuttle and runabout designs. The Flight bay is controlled by a space/air-traffic control room, known as "Flight Operations". This is located against the forward wall of the Flight bay, next to the exit for the turbolift, which in turn is supervised by the TIC. The Flight bay typically contains the following, though can change on a mission to mission basis:

6 Type 18 Shuttlepod
2 Type 6 Personal Shuttle
2 Type 7 Personal Shuttle
4 Danube Class Runabout
10 Type M-1 Sphinx Workpod
Up to 30 Auxilliary Fighter Craft

Standard complement is ten Peregrine Class Raiders, though more can be carried if necessary. Other craft stationed on the Akira Class include the Kingston Class Fighter and the Valkyrie Space Superiority Fighter. A variant loadout used consists of twelve Razor Class Fighters, six Broadsword Class Fighters and six Valkyrie Space Superiority Fighters.

Micro-torpedo

Seahawk — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:39:39 CDT

The micro-torpedo was an essential advancement in the development of the small fighter starship. It provided a way to get the damaging effect of a photon torpedo into the small hull of a fighter.

Prior to the development of the micro-torpedo, pilots were forced into crude solutions such as slinging a full-sized photon torpedo under the hull, to be launched ballistically at opponents.

Modern advances, however, mean that now it is possible for a fighter's combat computer to calculate, track and lock onto enemy units, allowing the pilot to fire micro-torpedos as easily as a tactical officer will fire full-sized ones.

Considerably smaller than a ship-mounted photon torpedo, the micro-torpedo has limited usefullness against capital ship opponents - but is deadly against fighters, especially unshielded fighters.

Max range: 500km
Typical fighter capacity: 8 torpedoes
Explosive mass: 20g matter/antimatter mix
Max detonation yield: 2000 megajoules

Deck 11

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List of locations on this deck:

Primary Machine Shop
Primary Maintenance Support Center
Flight Deck, Upper Level
Flight Operations
Flight Training Holodecks
Crew Quarters

Turbolift

[ 01 |02 |03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 ]
[ 11 |12 |13 |14 | 15 |16 |17 | 18 | 19 ]
[ Secondary Hull | Weapons Pod ]

Flight Training

Seahawk — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:27:27 CDT

Flight training is the process of training the pilots aboard a Federation starship. In the case of carrier-based vessles such as the Akira-class, this often takes the form of training for combat pilots, who will operate the fighter craft aboard the starship.

Flight training consists of three main aspects: lecture training on the technical aspects of space combat, holodeck simulations of battles or other situations, and 'live-fire' exercises in real fighters.

Lectures

These are usually presented in the pilots' briefing room, to the wing as a whole or to a single squadron. They usually relate to the theories and principles behind starfighter tactics and operations. Occasionally they will be reviews of previous missions or historical battles, with the intention of indentifing and rectifying flaws.

Holodeck Training

Using the advanced simulations techniquies of the holodeck and the gravity-manipulation technology of Starfleet, modern pilots can train in holodeck simulators so realistic that they can be mistaken for the real thing. This allows completely accurate training missions that can cover whatever the instructor's imagination can concoct. The first effective holodeck fighter training package was designed aboard the USS Corsair, and from there has become a standard part of pilot instruction.

Live-Fire Exercises

No simulation, however, can make up for real-life experience. Live-fire exercises, however, are dangerous and difficult to organise aboard an active-duty starship, and usually require close co-ordination with the CO of the vessel. These exercises make up the bulk of final exams at Starfleet Flight Academy.

Ships of the Akira Class

Seahawk — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:17:27 CDT

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NAME OF VESSEL	REGISTRY	STATUS	INFORMATION
USS Akira	NX -62497	O	-
USS Atlantis-D	NCC 67781	O	-
USS Inspiration	NCC 63673	O	-
USS Babylonian	NCC 64626	O	-
USS Titan	NCC 65110	PD	-
USS Rabin	NCC 63293	O	-
USS Tiger-B	NCC 71759	O
USS Kobe	NCC 65269	PD	-
USS Admirable	NCC 63651	O	-
USS Charybdis-B	NCC 64921	PD	-
USS Gettysburg-B	NCC 65612*	O	Briefly mentioned in ST VIII
USS Tenacious	NCC 65607	O	-
USS Euphrosyne	NCC 65178	O	-
USS Spector	NCC 65549	O	-
USS Asimov	NCC 63985	O
USS Scorpion	NCC 70383	D
USS Charger	NCC 63646	O
USS Calibre	NCC 63677	D	-
USS Cheron-B	NCC 63839	O
USS Ardent	NCC 63843	O	-
USS Phantom	NCC 63551	O	-
USS Thunderchild	NCC 63549	D	Lost against the Borg.
USS Tornado	NCC 63899	O	-
USS Aquarius	NCC 71811	O
USS MacArthur	NCC 71708	O	-
USS Jaguar	NCC 74750	O
USS Archangel	NCC 71115	O	-
USS Resilient	NCC 63899	O	-
USS Myrddin	NCC 72172	O	-
USS Theseus-B	NCC 69153	DD	(Undergoing trials)
USS Raleigh	NCC 81152	U	(Under Construction at Andoria Construction Yards -Bay 19)
USS Griffin-B	NCC 81106	U	(Under Construction at Andoria Construction Yards -Bay 14)
USS Halcyon-C	NCC 1704-B	U	(Under Construction at Beta Antares Yards -Bay 1)
USS Nelson	NCC 81345	U	(Under Construction at Andoria Construction Yards -Bay 4)
USS Predator	NCC 80894	U	(Under Construction at Andoria Construction Yards -Bay 16)
USS Durable	NCC 81550	U	(Under Construction at Andoria Construction Yards -Bay 3)
USS Nagasaki	NCC 83303	U	(Framework laid at Andoria Construction Yards -Bay 11)
USS Prospero	NCC 82991	U	(Framework laid at Andoria Construction Yards -Bay 1
USS Corsair	NCC 23535	O	Extended patrol in the Gamma Quadrant, overseeing Dominion disarmament.
USS Tokyo	NCC 72687	O	Undergoing shakedown cruise.

Valkyrie Class Fighter

Seahawk — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:13:14 CST

DIMENSIONS
Overall Length: 20.2 meters
Overall Height: 5.4 meters
Overall Beam: 13.7 meters
PERFORMANCE
Standard Impulse Configuration: .25c
ARMAMENT Standard - 6 Type VI Shuttle-type phasers, 2 micro-photon torpedo launchers, 4 Mark XXV Photon Torpedoes

General Overview: The Valkyrie Space Superiority Fighter was born in 2368, roughly ten years after the launch of the Danube Class Runabout. The design was based on the Danube Class Runabout. While Starfleet had utilized small Starfighters before, all were modified shuttlecraft or other small utility vehicles, preferring to utilize existing designs and technologies rather than develop Space Fighter specific craft.

The Valkyrie is a sharp departure in this line of thinking, but still based on existing technology. Utilizing the Impulse Engine Configuration, Computer Core, and Modular frame upon which the Danube Class was built, the Advanced Starship Design Bureau of Utopia Planitia lifted those components exactly and integrated them into a space frame nearly identical, but slightly smaller, to the Danube Class.

The Valkyrie Class has a crew of 2, a pilot and an operations/weapons officer sitting side by side. Directly Aft of the Pilots compartment are the Impulse Engines, Computer Core, Micro-Torpedo magazines, Primary and Emergency Fusion Generators, Primary Phaser Generators, the Shield Generators and other necessary systems. The fighter is also armed with two micro-torpedo launchers that can carry up to 20 torpedoes in their onboard magazines, and also sports two Type VI Shuttle Class Phaser Emitters to cover both the forward and aft firing arcs. To increase combat effectiveness against capital vessels, the Valkyrie Class can also mount 4 Mark XXV Photon Torpedoes outboard along the bottom of the craft.

Note: the Valkyrie class comes standard without a warp core. She is limited to sublight impulse operations. This does not mean she cannot be modified to utilize such technology, but it was determined that with the Akira's warp engines, equipping the fighters was expensive, time consuming, increased operational repair times, and did not give the fighter any added benefit.

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Flight Operations

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Operations aboard an Akira class starship fall under one of four categories: flight operations, primary mission operations, secondary mission operations, and flight deck operations.

Flight Operations are all operations that relate directly to the function of the starship itself, which include power generation, starship upkeep, environmental systems, and any other system that is maintained and used to keep the vessel spaceworthy.

Primary Mission Operations entail all tasks assigned and directed from the Main Bridge, and typically require full control and discretion over ship navigation and ship's resources.

Secondary Mission operations are those operations that are not under the direct control of the Main Bridge, but do not impact Primary Mission Operations. Some examples of secondary mission operations include long-range cultural, diplomatic or scientific programs run by independent or semi-autonomous groups aboard the starship.

Flight Deck Operations are those operations that typically fall under Secondary Mission operations, but fall under the control of the Tactical Information Center. It is not uncommon for Flight Deck Operations to supercede Primary Mission Operations, particularly in combat missions.

Officer's Quarters

Seahawk — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:57:26 CST

Individuals assigned to the Akira Class for periods over six months are permitted to reconfigure their quarters within hardware, volume, and mass limits. Individuals assigned for shorter periods are generally restricted to standard quarters configuration.

All junior and senior officer quarters have view ports, of varying size and configuration based on the quarters' size and configurations. However, not all general crew quarters have view ports. Crew quarters are numbered throughout the ship as follows: "1" is always centre forward; even numbers extend along the starboard side; odd numbers extend along the port side. Accommodations typically include a bedroom, living/work area, and a small bathroom. Other amenities available include food synthesizer terminals (replicators), sonic showers, standard showers, null- or variable-grav sleeping chambers (for those species that require it), personal holographic viewers, and provisions for pets (if permitted - not common aboard combat vessels).

Starfleet personnel from the rank of Ensign up to Commander are given one set of quarters to themselves. In addition, department heads and their assistants are granted such privileges as well, in an effort to provide a private environment to perform off-duty work. After six months, officers are permitted to bring family aboard the ship and a slightly larger room is allocated to them. Members of the Captain's Senior Staff can have these restrictions waved with the Captain's permission.

Senior Officers quarters provide approximately 110 square meters (approximately 1010 square feet) of personal living space. The CO has approximately 150 square meters (1370 sq ft), and the XO 135 square meters (1225 sq ft). These numbers may be slightly higher or lower depending on each officer's species and biological requirements.

Family Quarters: There are six family suites available on the Akira Class, with an average 140 sq. meters allotted for married couples serving on board the Akira Class together. (Due to species' requirements, and/or family members such as children, these family suite sizes may vary.)

Photon Torpedos

Seahawk — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:54:42 CST

The Akira Class carries 150 Photon Torpedoes in a standard complement. Able to fire from all three launchers at once, they are not only effective for clearing out debris, they are the weapon of choice for faster-than-light battles. The standard photon torpedo has been in use now for over 100 years, and although their design has changed very little, their targeting systems have. The detonation is caused by a matter/antimatter reaction. They carry a standard load of 50% matter (slush deuterium ions) and 50% antimatter (antiprotons). The resulting reaction can result in varying degrees of damage to starships. The photon torpedoes do have a drawback: they must be loaded and primed before they can be fired, and a mishap during this can result in an explosion that can cause significant damage to the attacking vessel.

Launchers: 3
Max range: 3,000,000 km
Torpedo bay capacity: 12 torpedoes
Explosive mass: 2kg matter/antimatter mix
Max detonation yield: 2-to-the-7th megajoules

Quantum Torpedos

Seahawk — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:51:35 CST

These weapons are the newest in torpedo technology, part of Starfleet's race to combat the Borg. The Akira Class' standard warhead load includes100 quantum torpedoes. They can inflict more serious damage then a photon torpedo or a phaser blast. The quantum torpedos use artificial quantum filaments as a power source. A quantum filament is a natural source of energy found in space. It has no mass and, if triggered correctly, can release large amounts of energy. Using readings taken by science teams studying natural filaments, the designers created small artificial fillaments. What makes a quantum torpedo so powerful is that the warhead contains 50-100 small artificial filaments.

During the early stages of design, the primary problem was locating a suitable power source, something that could be loaded into a torpedo during production and remain stable throughout a mission. The designers found such a power source in the form of the quantum filament. This reduces the risk of torpedo loading malfunction down to practically nothing. Since they come pre-loaded, they have been installed on all starships Excelsior class and above.

Max range: 5,000,000 km
Torpedo bay capactiy: 12 torpdoes
Explosive mass: Artificial Quantum Filaments. (no measureable mass)
Max detonation yield: rough equivalent of 5 photon torpdoes.

Author Notes

Seahawk — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:08:13 CST

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Comparison of the Akira Class and NX Class

From the Desk of Dave Lowe

Just a quick point of order. I am not really an author of this information. Rather, I am a gatherer, a collector. Think of me as a curator of this online museum dedicated to the Akira Class Starship.

The notes below are from the authors of the sites from which this information was obtained. Enjoy.

From The Desk of Steve Mallory

This is the one point in this entire page where you'll find that, for the first time, the authors step out of the Star Trek universe and back into our own 21st Century mindset. The information presented on this page is a result of hours and hours worth of researching, more researching and then a rigorous and intensive process of compiling the best information from canon sources, and making an attempt to fill in the blanks. For the purposes of Star Trek: A Call to Duty, these are the specs for the Akira class vessel. Now to address some of the problems found in compiling this information, followed by a brief explanation as to why a certain path was taken in these specs.

Torpedo Launchers: According to the technical specifications produced in the DS9 Manual, the Akira is listed as having 2 Photon Torpedo Launchers. Visual evidence on Star Trek: First Contact, suggests that the class has an aft launcher in the rear sail area. This would give the Akira Class a whopping three torpedo launchers, with one located on the ventral portion of the dish/primary spaces with two located in the aft torpedo sail; this also gives her the distinction of being the first starship to have the ability to fire more torpedoes than phasers - making the Torpedo launcher the craft's primary weapon. Editor's Note: In the real world, Alex Jaeger of Industrial Light and Magic designed the Akira Class. Jaeger's non-canon comments on the ship's design in an interview with Star Trek Magazine include:

"This was my gunship/battlecruiser/aircraft carrier. It has 15 torpedo launchers and two shuttlebays - one in front, with three doors, and one in the back. I really got into it with this one, with the whole idea that the front bay would be the launching bay, and then to return they'd come into the back, because they'd be protected by the rest of the ship."

So the Akira is a gunship! Fifteen torpedo tubes is a notably large number compared to other featured starship designs - in particular the larger Galaxy Class, which has only three torpedo launchers.

Warp Core Ejection Systems: So far, I've yet to see a hatch on the underside or topside of the ship that suggests the warp core can be ejected in the traditional manner ala the USS Enterprise-D, Enterprise-E, or Voyager. This, on top of her losing 4 decks to the Flight Deck, the idea that she has a horizontal warp core didn't seem all that far fetched - plus, I think it would just look cool.

EMH/Holodeck: It's reasonable to assume that Akira class vessels have been equipped with the latest version of the EMH series, even if her initial launch date predates this technology.

Flight Operations/Starfighters/TIC: This came from the idea of a 20th Century Aircraft Carrier, not unlike the CVN USS Enterprise. As we've seen on nearly every episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager, the Bridge is a busy place. Now, toss in having to coordinate all flight operations, search and rescue, intelligence analysis of recon flights, along with making sure all fighters land and take off successfully, and even the most competent bridge officers would quickly be overwhelmed. The Tactical Information Center, or TIC, is designed to take all of those burdens off of the bridge and let the bridge officers do what they need to do in combat situations. Further, the star fighters were added as a nod to the discussions of the designer of the Akira class, Alex Jaeger.

Low NCC, New Starship: This was the stickiest part of the development process. The NCC registry number places the USS Thunderchild in the assignment era of the Nebula class of vessels, but clearly, through her escape pods, nacelle design, and overall appearance, she had to be newer than that. The idea that her unique hull configuration was causing problems with existing M/ARA Warp Engine technology was my idea, and way of explaining why such a low NCC could be assigned to a newer ship, her commissioning occurred much sooner than her actual deployment, and it wasn't until technology advanced far enough to make the design feasible did the Akira class go into full production. Further, the addition of another photon launcher after the initial class launching was also my idea, in an effort to distinguish between the published specifications for the Akira Class in the DS9 Tech Manual and what we've see on screen.

What is a "Kaneda"/ Where did you get the name: As the starship was named for the Anime film Akira (1988), so I named the star fighters for the hero of the film, the biker named 'Shôtarô Kaneda'; Akira, while violent compared to most mainstream Manga/Anime movies, is a lush metropolis of gang warfare, an examination into the possibilities of reality, and a fantasy tale of elements long lost in modern movies, so the more homage I can push, the better. I thought about using the Valkyrie class fighter from the PS1 game "Invasion", but as we know, games worry less about canon and more about balancing elements for smooth game play, so I don't feel its an adequate representation of a star fighter in the Starfleet inventory as far as armament, but the image certainly fits the current flavor of starship designs.

Personnel

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Job Descriptions: The following are job descriptions for the main positions aboard an Akira Class Starship. For a more detailed layout of the departments, including suggested chain of command and rank structure, see Standard Crew Complement.

Commanding Officer (CO)

The commanding officer usually holds the rank of Captain on a starship. The commanding officer gives orders to his/her crew during the mission. While off on deep space missions, problems may arise that need to be resolved for the mission to continue. It is for this reason that COs of vessels have been given limited powers regarding discipline. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day operation of a starship and to ensure it carries out its intended functions, a Commanding Officer is responsible for submitting a crew evaluation form and weekly ship logs to his/her SXO. SXO notifies vessel COs by sending out the blank form to be completed with all expediency by the CO.

Crew evaluations are not the end of the CO's duties, however. COs are also responsible for settling disputes among crewmen, promoting and reprimanding officers as needed, and carrying out the orders of Starfleet Command and his/her starbase command, as well as interpreting and complying with Federation legal and diplomatic directives. As such, a Commanding Officer can be called upon to answer for his own actions and the actions of his crew. In addition, all COs shall maintain accurate records on his or her vessel which should include, but not necessarily be limited to, an up-to-date Ship's Log and Crew Bio File. COs may also chose to recommend their XOs for Commanding Officer positions.

Executive Officer (XO):

The Executive Officer is the second-in-command of the ship. If something were to happen to the commanding officer, the executive officer would take command. Throughout history, Executive Officers have been thought of as the unofficial morale officers of Starfleet. They are responsible, to a certain extent, for the welfare of the ship's crew. XOs need to keep the crew informed of all changes and updates as soon as possible. In addition, the XO acts as an advisor to the Captain giving advice and makes himself available for consultation when needed. While the Captain may be regarded by some as untouchable, the XOs are certainly thought of as the crew's link to him.

In addition to their duties to the CO and crew, XOs oversee transfers on and off the ship, by welcoming a new crew member and providing him/her with all the information and assistance needed to begin the integration process and by sending a transferring officer's information, including if possible his/her last evaluation, to the receiving CO. Executive Officers may also settle internal disputes amongst crewmen if the matter is not considered to demand the COs attention. Executive Officers are also called upon to lead away teams to a planet or base when necessary.

Chief Operations Officer (COpsO):

In most cases, the Chief of Operations is usually the third-in-command of the ship. The Chief of Operations is in charge of monitoring the status of the ship. While the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer oversee the daily functions of the crew, the Operations Officer is responsible for overseeing the functions of the ship itself. By monitoring the status of each ship system through his/her console on the bridge, the Ops officer can prioritize and allocate resources to various departments as needed. Most prioritization and allocation is done by the computer, but constant monitoring ensures that all situations are taken into account, especially during alert situations.

In addition, a ship's Ops officer is responsible for providing general status information to the computer and to individual departments to inform them of any changes that might affect their normal operations. During alerts, the Ops officer is also responsible for the allocation of power from the ship's warp reactor and fusion generators to permit the vessel to meet any demands made of it.

Chief Security/Tactical Officer (CSO/CTO):

The Chief of Security is in charge of the safety and well-being of the crew and passengers. The Tactical Officer controls the main defense systems aboard the ship. Sometimes the roles of Chief of Security and Tactical Officer are combined and given to one person. As the position title notes, Sec/Tac officers have the responsibility for coordinating all of the internal and external security for a vessel. This includes managing and leading security teams to provide a constant presence throughout the ship while minimizing visibility and any minor inconveniences to the crew in addition to the overseeing of a ship's offensive and defensive capabilities. Security teams may be directed from the tactical station via keyed instructions or in a meeting like setting by the Sec/Tac or ASec/Tac.

In addition, special transporting of dignitaries and ambassadorial staff shall be conducted by the Chief of Security and his/her staff as well as armory inventories, security team personnel assignments, and detailed counter-intelligence measures to prevent sabotage or terrorism aboard a starship.

Chief Engineering Officer (CEO):

Sometimes referred to as the Chief Engineer, the Chief Engineering Officer is in charge of maintaining the ship's engineering functions. The Chief Engineer is the department head to which all junior engineering officers report. As such, he or she is responsible for the overseeing of all systems of a vessel and making sure that they are kept in prime operating condition. In addition, the Chief Engineering Officer is also responsible for coordinating operations with other departments regarding their instruments and systems. For example, the Chief Engineering Officer shall coordinate all tactical systems with the Chief of Security and Tactical Officer. Other related duties, such as ship wide diagnostics, are also coordinated through the Chief Engineering Officer. CEOs may also be called to participate in away team missions at the discretion of the CO and XO.

Chief Medical Officer (CMO):

Much like the Chief Engineering Officer is responsible for maintaining the physical well-being of the ship, the Chief Medical Officer shall be responsible for maintaining the physical well-being of the crew. This is accomplished by scheduling regular exams of crewmen and by directing a staff of trained personnel in medical procedures. CMOs are responsible for conducting examinations of all crew members assigned to a vessel on a yearly basis. If necessary, the Chief Medical Officer can be called upon to coordinate all activities that relate to the physical health of the crew. In addition, as the senior most medical authority on a vessel, all field related missions will require consultation with the CMO. One of the unique powers given to the Chief Medical Officer is the ability to relieve a ship's CO of his or her duty if it is determined he or she is medically unfit. This power is not taken lightly, however, for if the CMO is proven to be out-of-line, he or she will be accountable for putting the crew in possible danger by removing the Commanding Officer.

Chief Science Officer (CSciO):

Throughout history, starship crews have encountered dangers in the depths of space. To give the Commanding Officer and the bridge crew the best chance to avoid violence by providing them with what may be information integral to their survival, all Starfleet starships have been outfitted with an array of sensor palettes and telescopes that bring kiloquads of information into the ship's computer banks every second. Experience has taught us, however, that the automated systems of a starship cannot always sort the important from the unimportant information. To solve that problem, Starfleet created the position of Chief Science Officer. The CSciO is responsible for sorting the data provided by the ship's sensors and routing it to the necessary ship departments. This position supplement's the position of Chief of Operations to allow the Ops officer to concentrate on the allocation of resources and monitoring ship status. (see Ops) In addition, the Chief Science Officer is the operating authority to a starship's science department. As such, all department operations are coordinated through the CSciO.

Chief Navigations Officer (CNO):

The CNO is responsible for the ship astrogation and flight control. Although these functions are primarily automated, their importance requires an officer to oversee them at all times for the safety of the ship and crew. The CNO receives his or her orders directly from the Commanding Officer or the officer presiding over the bridge watch. Areas of responsibility for the CNO include: navigational references and course plotting, supervision of automatic flight functions, manual flight operations, and position verification. During impulse flight, CNOs are responsible for making sure that all maneuvers stay within the boundaries of the ship's performance envelope. During warp flight, CNOs are required to monitor the ship's subspace field geometry and oversee automatic course corrections by the computer to account for minor variations in the density of interstellar medium.

Counselor (Cns):

Working under the Chief Medical Officer, the CNS is responsible for the psychological health of the crew. Like the CMO, the Counselor shall conduct annual examinations and direct a staff of trained psychologists to provide the crew with the ability to seek out counseling regarding all matters. In addition, all related matters and missions shall be coordinated with the consultation of the Counselor. The Counselor may also be called upon by the CO or XO to act as an advisor in volatile situations. As with the Chief Medical Officer, the Counselor has been given the power to relieve the CO of his or her duty if he or she is determined to by mentally unfit. If, however, the Counselor is proven to be incorrect in his or her determination, he or she may be held accountable for placing the ship at unnecessary risk due to the removal of the Commanding Officer.

Second Officer:

At times the XO must assume command of a Starship. When this happens the XO needs the help of another officer to assume his/her role as XO. The second officer is not a stand alone position, but a role given to the highest ranked and trusted officer aboard. When required the Second Officer will assume the role of XO, or if needed CO, and performs there duties as listed, for as long as required. Mainly assists the XO in any way possible to maintain the ship at top notch.

Chief of the Boat (Naval NCO):

Like the 2nd Officer title above, this is not a stand alone position. The senior most Chief Petty Officer (including Senior and Master Chiefs), regardless of rating, is designated by the Commanding Officer as the Chief of the Boat. In addition to his or her departmental responsibilities, the COB performs the following duties: serves as a liaison between the Commanding Officer (or Executive Officer) and the enlisted crewmen; ensures enlisted crews understand Command policies; advises the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer regarding enlisted morale, and evaluates the quality of noncommissioned officer leadership, management, and supervisory training.

The COB works with the other department heads, Chiefs, supervisors, and crewmen to ensure discipline is equitably maintained, and the welfare, morale, and health needs of the enlisted personnel are met. The COB is qualified to temporarily act as Commanding or Executive Officer if so ordered.

A Senior Chief Petty Officer may be called a Senior Chief of the Boat (SCOB). A Master Chief Petty Officer may be called a Master Chief of the Boat (MCOB).

Chief Diplomatic Officer:

The Diplomatic Officer of each vessel (if deemed necessary) must be familiar with a variety of areas: history, politics, economics, and military, and understand how they affect potential threats. A wide range of operations can occur in response to these areas and threats. These operations occur within three general states of being: peacetime competition, conflict and war.

S/he must be equally flexible and demonstrate initiative, agility, depth, synchronization, and improvisation to provide responsive legal services to his/her CO as well a diplomatic advise on current status of an alien species both aligned and non aligned to the Federation. The Chief Diplomatic Officer must be versed in all Diplomatic information regarding the current status of the Federation and its aligned and non aligned neighbors.

Captain's Yeoman (NCO):

The Captain's Yeoman is for Petty Officers who wish to continue as administrators. It is technically a non-Mate position. Use of this position is completely at the discretion of the Commanding Officer. File work, and sensitive message transport are but two examples of the Yeoman's possible duties.

CONN Officer:

Originally know as helm, or Flight Control Officer, CONN incorporates two job, navigation and flight control. A CONN Officer must always be present on the bridge of a starship, and every vessel has a number of CONN Officers to allow shift rotations. S/he plots courses, supervises the computers piloting, corrects any flight deviations and pilots the ship manually when needed. CONN Officers report to the Chief CONN Officer.

Shuttle Pilot:

All small spacecraft aboard a starship (Shuttles, fighters etc.) are flown by Shuttle Pilots. This is often the proving ground for new CONN Officers until they earn a berth on a starship. Her/his direct superior is the CONN Officer. Shuttle Pilots are Bridge Staff, under the Command of the CONN Department.

Quartermaster (NCO):

The Quartermaster, the senior most Master Chief Petty Officer of a ship, trains and supervises crewmen in Bridge operations, repairs, and protocols and sets the agenda for instruction in general ship operations for the Boatswain's Mate; maintains the ship's log, the ship's clock, and watch and duty assignments for all Bridge personnel; may assume any Bridge (i.e. CONN) or Operations role (i.e. transporter) as required; and is qualified to temporarily act as Commanding or Executive Officer if so ordered.

Quartermasters ensure that all officers and crew perform their duties consistent with Starfleet directives. The Quartermaster reports to the Executive Officer.

Deputy of Security:

The Assistant Security Officer is called Deputy of Security. S/he assists the Chief of Security in the daily work; in issues regarding Security and any administrative matters.

As, and if required, the Deputy must be able to take command of the Security department.

Where Tactical is also part of the Security department, the deputy assumes the majority of its control freeing up the Chief of Security to maintain the Security department.

Security Officer:

There are several Security Officers aboard of each vessel. They are assigned to their duties by the Chief of Security and his/her Deputy and mostly guard sensitive areas, protect people, patrol, and handle other threats to the Federation.

Security Officer - Brig Officer:

The Brig Officer is a Security Officer who has chosen to specialise in a specific role. S/he guards the brig and its cells. But there are other duties associated with this post as well. S/he is responsible for any prisoner transport, and the questioning of prisoners. Often Brig Officers have a good knowledge of force field technology, and are experts in escaping such confinements.

Master at-Arms (NCO):

The Master-at-Arms trains and supervises Security crewmen in departmental operations, repairs, and protocols; maintains duty assignments for all Security personnel; supervises weapons locker access and firearm deployment; and is qualified to temporarily act as Chief of Security if so ordered. The Master-at-Arms reports to the Chief of Security.

Deputy of Tactical:

The Assistant Tactical Officer is called Deputy of Tactical. S/he assists the Chief Tactical Officer in the daily work; in issues regarding tactical and any administrative matters.

There is much more to tactical than simply overseeing the weapons console on the bridge. Tactical maintains the weapons systems aboard the ship/starbase, maintaining and reloading photons magazines. Tactical planning and current Intelligence analysis (if no Intelligence operatives are aboard) is also overseen by the tactical department.

As and if required the Deputy must be able to take command of the Tactical department.

Tactical Officer:

The Tactical Officers are the vessels gunmen. They assist the Chief Tactical Officer by running and maintaining the numerous weapons systems aboard the ship, and analysis and tactical planning of current missions. Very often Tactical Officers are also trained in ground combat and small unit tactics.

Gunner's Mate (NCO):

The Gunner's Mate trains and supervises Tactical crewmen in tactical operations, repairs, and protocols; maintains duty assignments for all Tactical personnel; supervises ordnance inventory, preparation, and deployment; and is qualified to temporarily act as Chief Tactical Officer if so ordered. The Gunner's Mate reports to the Deputy of Tactical.

Assistant Chief Engineer:

The Assistant Chief Engineer assists the Chief Engineer in the daily work; in issues regarding mechanical, administrative matters and co-ordinating repairs with other departments.

If so required the Assistant Chief Engineer must be able to take over as Chief Engineer, and thus must be versed in current information regarding the ship.

Engineer:

There are several non specialized Engineers aboard of each vessel, as needed. They are assigned to their duties by the Chief Engineer and his Assistant, performing a number of different tasks as required (i.e. general maintenance and repair). Generally Engineers as assigned to more specialized Engineering person to assist in there work is so requested by the specialized Engineer.

Communications Engineer:

The Communications Officer is a specialized Engineer. Communication aboard a ship takes two basic forms, voice and data. Both are handled by the onboard computer system and dedicated hardware. The vastness and complexity of this system requires a dedicated team to maintain the system. The Communications Engineer is the Officer in charge of this team, which is made up from NCO personnel, assigned to the team by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Communications Engineer reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.

Matter/Energy Engineer:

The Matter/Energy Engineer is a specialized Engineer. All aspect of matter energy transfers with the sole exception of the warp drive systems are handled by the Matter/Energy Engineer. Such areas involved are transporter and replicator systems. The Matter/Energy Engineer is the Officer in charge of a small team, which is made up from NCO personnel, assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Matter/Energy Engineer reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.

Warp Drive Engineer:

The Warp Drive Engineer is a specialized Engineer. The complexity of the Warp Drive system and impulse systems of any starship require eingineers to monitor and maintain the different settings required for each ship. No two vessels have exactly the same system aboard, and all settings require careful maintenance and checks to ensure peek performance. On smaller vessels this task may be performed by the Chief Engineer, but larger vessel have a dedicated Officer who's role to to ensure the Warp Drive system and impulse systems runs under any condition. A small team is often assigned to the Warp Drive Engineer, as needed, which is made up from NCO personnel, assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Warp Drive Engineer reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.

Structural and Environmental Engineer:

The Structural and Environmental Engineer is a specialized Engineer. From a small ship to a large one, all requires constant monitoring. The hull, bulkheads, walls, Jeffrey's tubes, turbolifts, structural integrity field, internal dampening field, and environmental systems are all monitored and maintained by this officer and his/her team.

The team assigned to the Structural and Environmental Engineer, as needed, is made up from NCO personnel, assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Structural and Environmental Engineer reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.

Sensor Maintenance Engineer:

The Sensor Maintenance Engineer is a specialized Engineer. Dedicated to the maintenance and operation of the navigation deflector, guidance, helm, reaction control systems and all other sensor systems.

A small team is assigned to the Sensor Maintenance Engineer, as needed, which is made up from NCO personnel, assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Sensor Maintenance Engineer reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.

Shuttlecraft Maintenance Engineer:

Shuttlecraft Maintenance is a specialized Engineer post. This Officer is assigned to the Shuttle Maintenance Deck (sometimes called the Flight Deck, but generally only if Fighter Pilot personnel are assigned), and is responsible for the service and repair of all small vessel assigned to the Starship. The flight deck must maintain a set number for craft at all times for evacuation purposes in case of emergency.

A team is assigned to the Engineer in charge of Shuttlecraft Maintenance, as needed, which is made up from NCO personnel, assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Engineer in charge of Shuttlecraft Maintenance reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.

Computer Engineer:

The Computer Engineer is a specialized Engineer. The new generation of Computer systems are highly developed. This system needs much maintenance and the Computer Engineer was introduced to relieve the Science Officer, whose duty this was in the very early days.

A small team is assigned to the Computer Engineer, as needed, which is made up from NCO personnel assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Warp Drive Engineer reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer.

Engineer's Mate (NCO):

The Engineer's Mate trains and supervises Engineering crewmen in departmental operations, repairs, and protocols; maintains duty assignments for all Engineering personnel; and is qualified to temporarily act as Chief Engineer if so ordered. The Engineer's Mate reports to the Chief Engineer.

Operations Officer:

The Chief Operations Officer cannot man the bridge at all times. Extra personnel are needed to relive and maintain ship operations, as needed. The Operations Officers are thus assistants to the Chief, fulfilling his/her duties when required, and assuming the Operations consoles if required at any time.

The Operations Officer reports to the Chief Operations Officer.

Flight Deck Operations Officer:

The Flight Deck Operations Officer oversees the operations that are undertaken in the shuttlebays and maintenance bay that is part of the ship. All request for launch and landing clearance must pass to the Flight Deck Operations Officer, who in turn must pass on requests to the Operations Officer manning the bridge.

Materials Officer:

Replicator usage can allow the fabrication of nearly any critical mission part, but large-scale replication is not considered energy efficient except in emergency situations. However, in such situations, power usage is strictly limited, so it is unwise to depend upon the availability of replicated spare parts.

Thus a ship must maintain a significant stock of spare parts and raw replicator material in inventory at all times. The Materials Officer is the person responsible for the requesting of parts and materials from Starfleet and maintaining the stock and inventory of all spare parts. All requests for supplies are passed to the Materials Officer, who check and send the final request to the XO for final approval. A good Materials Officer is never caught short on supplies.

Boatswain (NCO):

Each vessel has one Petty Officer (or Chief Petty Officer) who holds the position of Boatswain. The Boatswain (pronounced and also written "Bosun" or "Bos'n") trains and supervises personnel (including both the ship's company or base personnel as well as passengers or vessels) in general ship operations, repairs, and protocols; maintains duty assignments for all Operations personnel; sets the agenda for instruction in general ship operations; supervises auxiliary and utility service personnel and daily ship maintenance; coordinates all personnel cross trained in damage control operations and supervises damage control and emergency operations; may assume any Bridge or Operations role as required; and is qualified to temporarily act at Operations if so ordered. The Boatswain reports to the Chief Operations Officer.

Assistant Chief Medical Officer:

A starship has numerous personnel aboard, and thus the Chief Medical Officer cannot be expect to do all the work required. The Assistant Chief Medical Officer assists the Chief in all areas, such as administration, and application of medical care.

Medical Officer:

Medical Officers, as needed, undertake the majority of the work aboard the ship, examining the crew, and administering medical care under the instruction of the Chief Medical Officer and Assistant Chief.

Medical Officers also run the other Medical areas not directly overseen by the Chief Medical Officer.

Head Nurse:

The Head Nurse oversees all the Nurses currently aboard. Ensuring they are assigned to task and working as required in there area. Additionally the Head nurse performs the normal duties of the nurse, assisting the Duty Medical Officer in sickbay.

Nurse:

Nurses, as needed, are trained in basic medical care, and are capable of dealing with less serious medical cases. In more serious matters the nurse assist the medical officer in the examination and administration of medical care, be this injecting required drugs, or simply assuring the injured party that they will be ok.

The Nurses also maintain the medical ward(s), overseeing the patients and ensuring they are receiving medication and care as instructed by the Medical Officer.

EMH (Emergency Medical Hologram):

Two EMH programs are currently available, the longer term Mark II and the short term Mark I. Developed to act as the Chief Medical Officer, as and when required, this program can also be activated to provide additional assistance to the real Chief Medical Officer. The EMH is programmed with all current medical knowledge and has the ability to learn as required.

Additionally the EMH can take on any other medical role as required by the ship.

Physician's Mate (NCO):

The Physician's Mate trains and supervises Medical crewmen in departmental operations, repairs, and protocols; maintains duty assignments for all Medical personnel; leads triage and emergency medical efforts when necessary; co-ordinates all personnel cross trained in emergency medical operations; and is qualified to temporarily act as Chief Medical Officer (except where surgical procedures must be performed) if so ordered. The Physicians Mate reports to the Chief Medical Officer.

Assistant Chief Science Officer:

The Assistant Chief Science Officer assists the Chief in all areas, such as administration, and analysis of scientific data. The Assistant often takes part in specific analysis of important data along with the Chief Science Officer, however spends most time overseeing current projects and their section heads/officers.

Science Officer:

There are several general Science Officers aboard each vessel, as needed. They are assigned to their duties by the Chief Science Officer and his Assistant. Assignments include work for the Specialized Section heads, as well as duties for work been carried out by the Chief and Assistant

Answers to the Chief and Assistant Science Officer, or the section head they are assigned to.

Science Officer - Stellar Cartographer:

Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Stellar Cartographer section. This role entails the study of all spatial phenomenon, and the implications of such phenomenon. Has close ties with the Physics and Astrometrics Section.

Answers to the Chief and Assistant Science Officer.

Science Officer - Biologist:

Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Biology Section. This role entails the study of biology, botany, zoology and many more Life Sciences.

Answers to the Chief and Assistant Science Officer.

Science Officer - Physicist:

Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Physics Section. This role entails the study of mathematical calculations and there implication and viability on the natural physics of the universe. It also involves the study of the natural physics of the universe and attempts to decipher them. Has close ties with the Stellar Cartographer and Astrometrics Section.

Answers to the Chief and Assistant Science Officer.

Science Officer - Language Specialist:

Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Linguistics section. This role involves the study of new and old languages and text in an attempt to better understand and interpret their meaning.

Answers to the Chief and Assistant Science Officer.

Science Officer - Astrometrics:

Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Astrometrics Section. This role entails the maintaining, correction and production of new stellar maps. Has close ties with the the Physics and Stellar Cartographer Sections.

Answers to the Chief and Assistant Science Officer.

Science Officer - Alien Anthropologist:

Specialized Science Officer in charge of the Alien Culture Section. This role involves the study of all newly discovered alien species and life forms, from the long dead to thriving. Their knowledge also involves current known alien species. Has close ties to the History Section.

Answers to the Chief and Assistant Science Officer.

Science Officer - Historian:

Specialized Science Officer in charge of the History section. This role entails the detailed study of civilizations past histories, and there implication and involvement in the future development of cultures. Has close ties to the Alien Culture Section.

Answers to the Chief and Assistant Science Officer.

Scientist's Mate (NCO):

The Scientist's Mate trains and supervises Science crewmen in departmental operations, repairs, and protocols; maintains duty assignments for all Science personnel; supervises all specimen preparation, cataloguing, and storage; and is qualified to temporarily act as Chief Science Officer if so ordered.

The Scientist's Mate reports to the Chief Science Officer

Galley Manager:

On almost every Starfleet vessel, there is some kind of recreational area, a place where all members of the crew can relax and enjoy, a place to forget the rigors of the day. Such places need some form of friendly service to help the crew relax. A warm smile who serves your food or drinks, to chat when somebody is alone or down.

The Galley Manger runs such establishments for the crew.

Civilian:

Many federation Starships and facilities have civilian personnel aboard. This is because Starfleet believes that family is important and members of Starfleet should be allowed to stay with their loved ones while serving aboard their vessel.

Tri-Cobalt Device

Seahawk — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:59:33 CST

The Tri-Cobalt Device is a high-yield subspace device used for large scale destruction of stationary targets such as space stations.

The Tri-Cobalt Device was the first torpedo weapon in Starfleet. These weapons proved very effective against unshielded targets, but rather ineffective against shields. The torpedo also lacked the range Starfleet wanted, thus, they began developing the Photon torpedo. Once the Photon torpedo was in service, the Tri-Cobalt torpedo was removed from Starfleet ships. A few were left aboard ships and used primarily as demolition weapons. Currently in its 26th version, the Tri-Cobalt is a very powerful weapon when used against unshielded targets. With a maximum yield of 22,000 TeraCochranes, the device is powerful enough to tear subspace (this can be done with a yield of 18,000 TeraCochanes or higher). However, Starfleet doesn't consider these subspace weapons, which are banned by the Second Khitomer Accords. With the recent conflicts with the Borg and Dominion, Tri-Cobalt Devices are again becoming a standard part of Starship torpedo inventories, even though their arsenals are more impressive then ever with Photon and Quantum Torpedos standard on all ships, with some also carrying powerful and Hellfire and Transphasic Torpedos.

Starfleet vessels do carry Tri-Cobalt Devices occasionally. In 2371 the USS Voyager used two of them to destroy the Caretaker's array in order to prevent it from falling into the hands of the Kazon.

The design of the Tri-Cobalt device is thoroughly unique in the Alpha Quadrant. It uses a three-tier warhead: one compartment is loaded with antimatter; one with around 14 Quantum filaments; and another with the appropriate amount of Tri-Cobalt. Upon impact, a number of particle collisions and energy reactions occur within the warhead. Firstly the Quantum filaments are released into the Tri-Cobalt chamber creating a cascade reaction, mixing the Tri-cobalt into a highly volatile mixture. A millisecond later the magnetic containment field around the antimatter is released and the active Tri-Cobalt and antiproton bundle mix together creating a lethal explosion.

Range Limit: 10 km - 2 500 000 km (from starships at warp)
Warp Speed: 110% of warp factor of firing ship
Sublight Speed: up to a 70% higher velocity (maximum velocity = initial velocity + .70 × initial velocity/ c {or Vmax = Vi + .70 Vi/c}
Developed: 2174
Operational Since: 2180
Yield: 22,000 TeraCochrane (maximum for Mark XXVI)

Secondary Hull

Seahawk — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:52:31 CST

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List of locations on this deck:

Deck A

Deck B

TIC Maintenance Support Section
Officer's Quarters

Deck C

Torpedo Control (Fore and Aft)
Emergency Shield Generators 1-2
Officer's Quarters

Deck D

Torpedo Magazine/Manufacturing Area
Officer's Quarters

Turbolift

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About the Akira Class (from Wikipedia) The Akira Class was first commissioned in 2365, and built at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards. The Akira Class starship is a class of Federation Starfleet starship in the Star Trek fictional universe, appearing first in Star Trek: First Contact and subsequently in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. Akira Class starships are frequently present in Federation battle fleets. The Akira is one of Starfleet's most heavily armed starships, designed during the Cardassian war featuring a weapons pod located at the aft section of the ship that is armed with torpedoes launchers and phasers. Akira-class ships have since become one of Starfleet's most active battleships, used during both Borg and Dominion conflicts.

Ships of the Akira Class are large vessels composed of a circular, saucer-shaped primary hull with a low-slung navigational deflector and two beams rising from the top heading aft; the beams attach to an arch that supports two warp nacelles at its ends and a weapons pod that fires photon torpedoes at its zenith. Like the Steamrunner Class, the main bridge, primary dorsal phaser strip and lifeboats are embedded into the saucer to provide for better protection from enemy fire by blocking against attacks. The ventral saucer is occupied with the navigational deflector, a photon torpedo tube and additional lifeboats. The Akira Class design superficially resembles a catamaran and the NX class, particularly from the dorsal profile.

In the real world, Alex Jaeger of Industrial Light and Magic designed the Akira Class, which is named for the anime movie Akira. Jaeger's non-canon comments on the ship's design in an interview with Star Trek Magazine include:

"This was my gunship/battlecruiser/aircraft carrier. It has 15 torpedo launchers and two shuttlebays - one in front, with three doors, and one in the back. I really got into it with this one, with the whole idea that the front bay would be the launching bay, and then to return they'd come into the back, because they'd be protected by the rest of the ship."

Fifteen torpedo tubes is a notably large number compared to other featured starship designs - in particular the larger Galaxy Class, which has only three torpedo launchers. Its status as a warship is also questionable: in the Deep Space 9 episode "The Search", set in 2371, Major Kira indicates that Starfleet doesn't have warships – a 2371 flashback scene in the Voyager episode "Relativity", however, includes an Akira Class starship. It is arguable that this is one of the earliest Akira vessels, developed in response to the Borg threat.