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| Starfleet's shipbuilding policy of the last century has emphasized ever larger, more capable designs capable of carrying out a wide variety of missions within a single hull, often simultaneously. However, this has led to a gradual fall in the numbers of vessels which can be fielded - where the Excelsior class numbers well over a hundred, the Ambassadors were limited to a production run of twenty six, and the Galaxy class was limited to six ships initially, though this has since been expanded. While the exploration capacity of these classes is still sufficient to meet the tasks demanded of them, the lack of numbers has led to a certain restriction in flexibility. Losses among the Galaxy class have also emphasized that placing "all the eggs in one basket" is not necessarily the wisest choice. |
| The Intrepid design was fielded partly to correct this situation. The design requirement, issued in 2358, called for a vessel in the 360 metre range with a volume some 15% that of a Galaxy class. Although the limited size meant that the vessel would have much lower overall capabilities than the Galaxy class, this was to be in some part offset by the use of the latest technology. The computer system would be amongst the most advanced model in service11; the increased automation this afforded combined with a new generation of sensor equipment would allow the Intrepid class almost 30% of the scanning and analysis capabilities of a Galaxy class starship. A top cruise speed some three times that of the Galaxy would further enhance the vessel's exploration capabilities. |
| Diplomatic functions would be more problematic - hosting such functions requires supporting large numbers of extra personnel, and the Intrepid class simply would not have the room for this. Her diplomatic capabilities are therefore limited to relatively small events generally involving Federation negotiations with a single party. |
| The Intrepid's combat role was also somewhat limited by her size; unable to carry large numbers of torpedoes or high power phaser banks, Starfleet settled on a scouting and support mission for the ship. Fitted out with Type VIII phaser arrays and single fire torpedo tubes, the Intrepid would be capable of engaging vessels the size of a Bird of Prey one-on-one. Her high speed and manoeuvrability combined with the advanced sensor system would also make her a perfect platform to conduct long range reconnaissance missions ahead of fleet operations. Within a major fleet battle the Intrepid would also act in support of larger ships, harrying enemy fleet units and drawing fire away from larger Federation ships. |
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| Type: |
Intrepid Class. |
| Designation: |
Light Explorer / Scout. |
| Commissioned: |
2371 - present |
| Dimensions: |
Length (overall) : 343 m
Beam (overall) : 133 m
Draft (overall) : 66 m
Decks : 15 |
| Mass: |
700,000 metric tons |
| Crew: |
141 |
| Armament: |
13 x Type VIII phaser arrays, total output 10,000 TeraWatts
5 x Standard photon torpedo tube with 38 rounds |
Warp Speeds:
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9.985 (for 1 hours) |
| Primary Computer System: |
Bio-neural Gel Packs |
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| Romulas Orbit |
| Dimensions: |
760 x 570 |
| Size: |
35.7KB |
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| On Approach |
| Dimensions: |
794 x 538 |
| Size: |
93.6KB |
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| Dimensions: |
1216 x 781 |
| Size: |
247KB |
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