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Class:
Intrepid
Classification:
Advanced Scout
Service:
2369-
Number
Active: 35
Dimensions
Length:
343m
Beam:
133m
Height:
66m
Mass:
700,000 metric tons
Compliment:
150
Tactical:
13
Type VIII Phaser Emitters
4
Standard Torpedo Launchers
Defense:
Standard
Deflector Shield System
This
class of ships represents new advances in technology and ship
construction. Many new systems were developed for this class under
the new design philosophy pervading Starfleet technicians. The
Interpid class is capable of sustained warp travel at warp 9.975+
and can attain this without warp-field damage to the surrounding
space. This is due to the Intrepids' new organic warp core and
variable-geometry warp nacelles. Additionally, its designers
integrated bio-neural circuitry into the Intrepid class computer
systems, allowing instantaneous computer response time. The Intrepid
class ships are small; only fifteen decks, with a full
crew-complement of 150. These ships were designed as small
explorer/combat vessels, and they fill their role well. Intrepids
are extremely quick and maneuverable at impulse speed, and unmatched
at warp speed. Starfleet investigated the disappearance of USS
Voyager with great concern for the class design, but now it seems
the Intrepid class has been deemed safe in spite of the unexplained
loss of Voyager. Production still continues on the Intrepid line,
and most likely will for several years, as this class has proved
most capable.
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