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I have developed two versions of the Vesta, the prototype launched in 2380 (which had similar structural problems as the Defiant project, it took three years to fix all of the structural/design problems the Vesta had) and after being re-built and relaunched in 2383, this prototype was fitted with a standard warp core (type 14/T). The 2385 refit has a Quantum Induction Core fitted.
Multi-mission ExplorerQuote:
The Vesta was the first Starfleet vessel designed with a combined quantum slipstream/warp drive engine. The ship suffered structurally during its testing phase. Nevertheless, it served successfully as the template for future Vesta-starships. Following the tests, the remains of USS Vesta were stored in a ground-based facility of the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards on Mars.
The class was designated as a multi-mission explorer and was a test-bed for a number of experimental technologies, including quantum slipstream drive. As of February 2381 there were seven vessels of the class in service.
Size 8
L 672m
W 195m
H 88m
Decks 30
Mass 3321630 mt
SU (available) 3250)
SU (used 2383) 3241)
SU (used 2385 refit 3238)
Hull outer/inner <64>
Resistance outer/inner 10/10 <24>
(2383)
SIF class 6 90/130 <35>
SIF B'up 45 <18>
SIF B'up 45 <18>
*it was determined that the prototype Vesta failed because of inadequate SIF strength, hence when it was rebuilt the designers upgraded the SIF)
(2385)
SIF class 7 100/150 <38>
SIF B'up 50 <19>
SIF B'up 50 <19>
*atmo capability/planetfall capability <16>
The Vesta class is currently the largest Starfleet vessel that has both atmo and planetfall capability.
Crew/pass/evac 750/200/3500
Officers 240, Enlisted 510. No civilians carried as standard.
Quarters
spartan 0
basic (1-2 berth) 700 <70>
expanded (1-4 berth) 200 <40>
luxury/unusual (1 berth) 70 <70>
*all quarter's ergonomically adaptable, replicator terminal, computer terminal, sonic shower.
*expanded, allows for expansion from 1 berth to 4 berth, previsions for pets
*lux/unusual, water shower, full environmental control, null-gravity sleeping berth.
Basic Life Support (caters for 8000) <32>
Reserve Life Support <16>
Emergency Life Support (48 emergency shelters) <16>
Gravity <8>
Consumables 3 years worth <24>
Replicators (food) network of small terminals <8>
Replicators (industrial) network of small terminals <8>
industrial large pads (3) <9>
Medical facilities (10) +2 <50>
cmo 5/6 per 4/5 emk 3
EMH mkII <15>
*this vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities. There is one large sickbay facility located on Deck 5, equipped with ICU, Biohazard Support, Radiation Treatment Wards, Surgical Ward, Critical Care, Null-Gravity Treatment, Isolation Suites, a Morgue, a Dental Care Office, the Chief Medical Officer’s office and a load-out of 3 standard biobeds and one surgical bed in the main ward, ten more in the treatment area, and a small complement of emergency cots. Pursuant to new Medical Protocols, all Medical Facilities are equipped with holo-emitters for the usage of the Emergency Medical Hologram System. Additional holo-emitters for EMH use are located through out the entire vessel.
Counselor's Office: The Counselor’s office is also located on Deck 5 to assure a more efficient medical treatment environment. Inside, the usual plain duranium walls are softened with an atypical palette outside of the normal Starfleet gray and blue. There are no visual sensors in this office and audio recordings are done only with the voice code of the Counselor. One of the ships holo suite's is reserved for medical rehabilitation purposes.
Recreation facilities (7) <56>
3 main holodecks, 15 holosuites
large pleasant eating facilities, 1 large lounges, 3 small lounges.
*large lounge integrated into mess hall to expand its functionality.
Jefferies tubes, network of Turbolifts <24>
Fire suppression system <8>
(2383) Cargo holds 133000m cubed <4>
*saucer port, saucer starboard, 15 other locations through out vessel.
(2385) Cargo holds 233000m cubed <7>
Escape pods 180 (8 berth) <10>
Propulsion systems
(combined QSS/warp drive system)
The Vesta-class starship USS Aventine served as a test-bed for a number of new Starfleet technologies, including quantum slipstream drive. Systems installed as part of the slipstream drive included a quantum field focus controller at the front of the ship's main deflector, and a chroniton integrator; the latter of which could be used to take sensor readings several seconds into the future when the ship was using its slipstream drive.
Nacelles (2) Type 8 warp 8.0/9.6/9.99 <138+2>
pk1 max warp
(2383) PIS Type H 12 hours <16>
(2385) PIS Type J 48 hours <20>
First-Run Advanced Propulsion Drive (APD-01) designed by the ASDB. This lighter, high-power core utilizes swirl technology instead of a reaction chamber. Additional improvements to Plasma Transfer Conduit technology makes the drive system more energy efficient then traditional warp cores. Improved verterion coil manufacture allows for smaller nacelles producing superior warp fields. Isomagnetic EPS standard.
Quantum Slipstream Drive (300ly/hr) <80>
**(special note I would suggest that as a first-run QSSD it should have a run time limit imposed, say 12 hours before having to 'cool-down' [say for at least 1 hour], that still gives the ship a 3600ly range in 12 hours. As far as the test every rnd while operating [see page 37 Space Dock], I personally believe that that is way over the top, maybe a test every hour would be more appropriate.)
Impulse engines (2) class 8 .75c/.95c [128pwr] <40>
saucer aft port and starboard
Reaction control <8>
*(2385 class gamma acceleration package 100%) <16>
(2383) Warp reactor class 14/T [749pwr] <155>
EPS (isomagnetic) +360pwr transfer <58>
(2385) First Generation MK1ex QIC (2500+ Cochrane) [1000pwr] <120>
EPS (exomagnetic) +450 pwr transfer <63>
Auxiliary power (6) [30pwr] <18>
Emergency power (type D) [40pwr] <40>
available power (2383) 877
available power (2385) 1164
Bridge <40>
Computer cores (3) bio-neural enhanced +3 <72>
Class beta uprating <4>
ODN <24>
Navigational deflector <32>
10/20000/50000/150000 range 5/6/8/11
Sensors
Long range sensors type 8 +3 <32>
hr 6ly lr 18ly class 10 (10str) gamma gain package <26>
+3000 substances/effects <12>
Lateral sensors class 10 (10str) +3 <20>
range 2 ly gamma gain package <9>
+3000 substances/effects <12>
*fitted with the most advanced lateral sensors available to a SF vessel to date, they have their range extended to 2 ly
Navigational sensors class 10 (10str) +3 <20>
gamma gain package <8>
This class has the same top-of-the-line sensors as the Luna-class, with the Vesta having an uprated Navigational sensors suite)
Probes 100 <10>
Sensor skill 5
Autopilot 4/3 <15>
Nav comp class 3 +2 <4>
Nav comp B'ups (2) <2>
IDF (main) 4 (str 9) <64>
IDF (auxiliary) (str 9) 4 <16>
Attitude control <2>
*manual steering column <1>
Comms class 10 str10 sec-5 beta uprated +2 <26>
*emergency comms <1>
*holocomms <1>
Tractor beam (1) delta <12>
4/5/7/10
saucer fore dorsal
Tractor beam (1) delta <12>
4/5/7/10
saucer fore ventral
Tractor beam (1) delta <12>
4/5/7/10
engineering hull aft ventral
Tractor beams (2) alpha <6>
5/6/8/11 one per shuttle bay
Transporters
Personnel (6 rooms) 6 pad type 6 (18su) <108>
range 40000km class i E/T coils 9 str
4 saucer, 2 engineering
Emergency (6 rooms) 24 pad type 3 (18su) <108>
range 15000km class i E/T coils 9 str
4 saucer, 2 engineering
Cargo (8 rooms) 400kg type 3 (14su) <112>
range 40000km class i E/T coils 9 str
5 saucer, 3 engineering
Security systems (4) <16>
cso 4/5 per3/4 8 brigs
*anti intruder system <8>
*internal force fields <8>
Science systems (4) +3 <28>
30 labs <8>
specialized labs (3, astrometrics, medical sciences, 1 unassigned) <15>
The Vesta class has state-of-the-art science systems, allowing it to undertake almost any scientific endeavor.
TA/T/TS delta +3 10 str <15>
weapon skill 5
Auto destruct <8>
Shuttle bays (2) (34 size class worth) <68>
10 shuttles, 6 shuttle pods, 4 work bee's, 2 runabouts
engineering dorsal aft (primary), aft saucer dorsal
Captains Yacht "aerowing" <10>
the Aerowing is the same used on Intrepid-class and Luna-class vessels, and is housed in a dedicated bay, saucer ventral.
