I'm working on a set of plans for the Daedalus-class Explorer. I've made the discovery you'd have to be very brave to go out in one of those...
I've been making certain assumptions about the level of technology in the 2160's. In some areas I can't find any evidence. Below are some of my assumptions. Opinions welcome.
Phasers - None.
Photon Torpedoes - None, assume that the torps listed in the LUG Core rules reflect a later upgrade.
Subspace Radio - It exists (the Romulan Neutral Zone was negotiated with it) but the equipment is too large to carry on a ship.
Artificial Gravity - Available.
Deflector Shields - Available.
FTL Sensors - Available (otherwise they wouldn't be able to navigate at warp speed)
Food - According to the TOS Core Rules, the Daedalus served up a yummy goo.
Material Fabricators - This is where I'm drawing a blank. This basically gives the ship a mini-factory. Not as powerful as a 24th century replicator, it would allow the ship to go out without needing an incredible amount of cargo. I can't see how such a small ship would survive without one. But my instinct tells me it is too advanced for the 22nd century.
Shuttles - Needed, given no transporters. I do wonder what they'd look like. Would they be blocky/non-aerodynamic like most Star Trek shuttles? It'd certainly allow more to squeeze into the small shuttlebay.
Crew Quarters - Captain gets his own stateroom. Most officers double up. Enlisted berthed in bunkrooms.
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