Tactical Data
Phaser Banks: Type X (x1/B)
Penetration: 4/3/3/0/0
Torpedo Launchers: None
Penetration: N/A
Deflector Shield: FSQ (D)
Protection/Threshold: 17/4
Miscellaneous Data
Maneuver Modifiers: +0C, +2H, +0T
Traits: Advanced Sickbay*, Hardened System (Life Support)
* Beyond The Final Frontier #2 Fanzine
The Mercy-class Emergency Medical Vessel came to be following the Dominion War when a proposal was put forth for a fast, sleek, rapid response medical vessel.
The Mercy-class proposal fit the bill, boasting high warp speeds, strong shields and a powerful phaser array to help defend itself.
In addition the Mercy-class has the most state-of-the-art medical systems aboard (treat as well equipped as per Advanced Sickbay edge).
The Mercy-class typically has a complement of five shuttles aboard to assist with transportation of patients and/or personnel.
The ships are meant to respond where needed as soon as possible, even into hazardous environments. Typically a Mercy-class vessel will have some manner of support craft accompanying it to provide added protection.
Ships in service:
USS Mercy, NX-80620 (now NCC-80620), prototype launched 2377
USS Savior, NCC-80623, launched 2378
USS Samaritan, NCC-80625, launched 2379
USS Nightingale, NCC-80628, launched 2380