The
USS Venerable is a Prometheus Class Starship, a reasonably new class
under production at Avalon Fleet Yards. This information is the
BRAVO FLEET production Specification, which may differ to the Starfleet
norm slightly, due to BRAVO FLEET's specific needs. The details of the
Various Ships Systems, Weapons Systems and Support Craft (Fighters,
Shuttles Runabouts etc) can be found in the DATABASE section of BRAVO
FLEET HQ, along with the full version of the Prometheus Class
Specifications. This is just a brief summary of the information found
on the BRAVO FLEET website:
Technical Specifications for Prometheus
Class ships in Bravo Fleet
expected
duration: 80 years
time between resupply: 5 years
time between refit: 10 years
category: Explorer/Attack Cruiser
*Able to split into 3 warp cabable
sections, Multi-Vector Assult Mode*
Speed:
cruising speed: Warp 6.4
maximum speed: Warp 9.91
emergency speed: Warp 9.97 ( For 18 hours )
Personnel:
officers: 50
enlisted crew: 120
marines: 146
passengers: 40
Auxiliary Craft:
shuttle bays: 1
shuttles: 4
fighters: 5
4 Razor Class
1 Redemption Class
runabouts: 1 Repulse Class Runabout, 1 Delta
Flyer, 1 Warhammer
Weaponry:
phasers:
14 type-XII phaser arrays ( separated )
torpedoes:
launchers: 3
1 forward lower Engineering hull
1 aft lower Engineering hull
1 forward upper Saucer
hellfire: 40
photon: 250
quantum: 200
transphaisic: 6
tri cobalt: 20
shields:
Ablative armor
MLSS
Klingon cloaking
device: hull conformal
Dimensions:
height: 50 meters
width: 130 meters
length: 365 meters
decks: 14
Additional Information:
Currently, there are 8 in service
with 6 building per year through 2406. 2 were lost during the Dominion
and Borg conflict
Prometheus
Class History:
In
2359 a project was begun to develop a new breed of combat based,
multi-sectional ships to boost Starfleet's combat role. Later named the
Prometheus class, the ship was intended to be able to separate allowing
the Science, Diplomatic, and Civilian population of a ship to warp out
of a combat zone while the main force of the ships weapons and shields
could move to intercept the threat. Taking advantage of features like
the quantum torpedo, type-XII phaser arrays, and new shielding, the
Prometheus class became Starfleet's premier deep space tactical ship.
2359: Starfleet issues a general
design brief for a Defense vessel capable of Combat, high speed, and
able to separate to allow non-combatants to vacate the combat zone. The
general idea is for a modular starship based around the most up-to-date
design ideals and weaponry, mostly from the Intrepid project. One
project brief is handed to Starfleet for the 'Multi-Vector Assault'
ship. The design is approved.
2363:
Theoretical proposals closely resemble the Intrepid class. Defense
parameters are approved and the class is made into a working computer
model. Primary design is approved and briefs for the propulsion,
computer, spaceframe, and separation parameters are sent out to
Starfleet Design agencies for consultation. Weapon and Shield designs
taken from Intrepid project. Propulsion, computer, spaceframe, and
separation designs updated with new technology advancements.
2364:
Design work resumes after Romulan encounter of that year. Since the new
Romulan ships appeared to out gun current Starfleet ships, even in the
new Galaxy Class, redesign work leans more toward combat then over all
exploration. New M/ARA design is standardized for the class. Spaceframe
Design is approved and full specifications are forwarded to the
Antaries Fleet Yards for designations. The new requirement called for
an almost totally re-designed vessel; the ship would be in three
sections, each of which would have an independent warp core and drive
system. The scientific and diplomatic sections were removed in favor of
increased armament and power for the weapons. Design on separation
mechanisms arrive from the the Vulcan Construction agency Galaxy Class
Weaponry viewed to be ineffective against. New weapon design, quantum
torpedoes, used for Defiant Class integrated into the class.
2365:
Production begins on the Prototype ship with a projected 6 year
turnover. Section #1 nears 30% chassis completion as sections #2 and #3
near 28%. Computer cores are delivered for fitting work.
2366:
Work continues on habitat and outer hull. Type-XII phaser arrays from
the Galaxy Dreadnought project integrated. Sections #1-#3 near 100%
completion. Computer cores are activated and ship functions begin to be
transferred from Station Control to ship control.
2367:
Sections #1-#3 complete and connected. Computer system now operating at
45% of maximum. System expected to become self aware early next year.
Warpcores begins primary testing. Auto-synchronization systems borrowed
from the Carrier Class installed, all three warp cores synchronized.
Ablative Armor designed for the Defiant Class integrated. Bridge module
attached to Primary hull.
2369:
Ship undergoes inspections as reviews. The class is moved forward. Warp
Cores passes Review Three and is tested to 95% peak. Umbilical from the
station are cut as the ship becomes self sufficient. Impulse systems
pass Review Three and being autonomous low level power control.
Secondary Back up Generators are shut down and become Auxiliary system
control. The ship leaves Dry Dock for primary testing which lasts 6
months.
2371:
Ship and project now named Prometheus. USS Prometheus returns to
Antaries late in year and Warp Stress Coating is applied as is final
exterior markings and paint. Ship undergoes additional review for the
'Multi-Vector Assault Mode'
2373:
USS Prometheus begins deep space assessments. During test, the ship is
captured by rogue Romulans, but recovered by ships of the 4th Fleet,
Bravo Fleet. USS Prometheus returns to the Antaries. On 3, May
2373 the USS Prometheus is officially commissioned by Starfleet during
a brief Ceremony. Bridge Plaque is put in pride of place and Captain
Shay Given takes command of the ship. USS Prometheus is ordered to the
Dominion lines.
