USS Endurance (NCC-7701)

The USS Endurance (NCC-7701) is an Excelsior-class starship, launched in 2408 under the command of Captain Alex Volichenko. It's the most advanced Excelsior-class to be built and the 1st starship to carry the name Endurance. "Do not go gentle into that goodnight."

- Ship's motto

History
Construction on the Endurance began in early 2407 at the San Francisco Fleet Yards and construction was completed 18 months, the ship was launched and commissioned in 2408.

The final systems checks and shakedown cruise was also completed at the San Francisco Fleet Yards.

The Klingon War [2405-2410]
By the time of Endurance's launch the war between the Federation & the Klingon Empire had ongoing for 3 years, Endurance's 1st deep space assignment was on front lines of the conflict. Endurance was involved in multiple engagements along the front, including the battle of Idek V. By the time of the war's end in 2410, Endurance had engaged the Klingons in combat a total of 204 times.

The 4-Year Mission
In 2410 Endurance embarked on her 4-year mission to explore an uncharted region of the Alpha Quadrant, her last port of call before departing on this mission was Deep Space Nine.

Tactical Systems
The Endurance is equipped with some of the most advanced tactical systems equipped to a ship of the class, these systems include:
 * 18 Type-8 Advanced Phaser emitters
 * Fore:2 Transphasic Torpedo launchers
 * Aft: 2 Transphasic Torpedo launchers

M.T.A.S.
The Endurance is the first ship to use M.T.A.S (Multi-Target Acquisition System) in combat. M.T.A.S allows the targeting computer to lock onto and engage multiple hostile targets simultaneously.

Torpedo Systems
Endurance is the 1st ship in the fleet to utilise the Class 5 Transphasic Torpedo, carrying 260 torpedoes with equipment and resources to construct 60 more.

Propulsion Systems
The Endurance utilises a class 10 warp core, specifically designed for the newest set of Excelsior-class starships currently under construction at shipyards across the federation, the ship has a top speed of warp 9.44 and a cruising speed of warp 6.

As with all Excelsior-class vessels, the Endurance has 2 Impulse engines located at the rear of the saucer section, these engines have been upgraded to provide increased speed and maneuverability while at sub-light velocity.

Defensive Systems
Endurance has the most advance defensive technology ever to be equipped on a ship of her class, utilizing Hyper-Capacitor deflector shields, Neutronium alloy hull plating, and a Cyclical Polarity Modulator.

Scientific Systems
Endurance has most advanced sensor systems to ever be equipped to an Excelsior Class starship. She also carries an extensive range of scientific equipment and features, all of which can be controlled from the science station on the bridge, the ship also carries a large number of probes for use in both recon or exploration missions.

Transporters
Endurance has two 7-person transporter rooms, transporter room one is located on deck 3 and room 2 on deck 8 and cargo transporters in both cargo bays.

Replicating Center
Deck 11 is home to the ship's replicating center that is used to replicate larger items that a standard food replicator is unable to produce.

Sickbay
The ship's sickbay is located on deck 7 and has a similar layout to that of the Intrepid-class but slightly larger and is equipped with the EMH Mk X, the ship also has a morgue and medical labs located on the same deck.

Stellar Cartography
The Endurance has a stellar cartography suite located on deck 8, this suite is the most advanced cartography system to ever be installed on an Excelsior-class starship.

Mess Hall
Endurance's mess hall is located on deck 4, providing a communal dining area for the crew with a view of the surrounding space form external viewports on the port side, the ship does not have an onboard galley, instead food/drink is provided by food replicators serving a variety of food and beverages from planets across the federation, officers ranking lieutenant J.G upward will have a replicator in their quarters which they can program with their own recipes.

Holosuites
Endurance has 3 holosuites for use by the crew, holosuites one and two are located on deck 7, holosuite three is located on deck 9, time in the holosuites is reserved by crew members through a timesheet stored on the computer.

Shuttlebay
The Endurance has a single shuttlebay located at the aft portion of deck 9 in secondary hull, the ship carries 6 type-8 shuttles for a verity of missions, each shuttle has been armed with 2

omni-directional phaser emitters and have been fitted with improved shielding, all shuttles have a top speed of warp 5.

Observation Lounge
The ship's observation lounge is located at aft of deck 2, this lounge served as the conference room for senior staff meetings and diplomatic functions.

Captain's Dining Room
The Captain's dining room is located on the starboard side of deck 4, and is reserved for the private use by the ship's C.O. to enjoy meals in private and to entertain guests, the room contains a dining table seating 6, a replicator to provide food & drink and a viewscreen to display LCARS data and incoming communications, a viewport provides a view of the surrounding space.

Deck Layout
Deck 1- Main Bridge, Captain's Ready Room.

Deck 2- Observation Lounge, Armoury

Deck 3- Captain's Quarters, Officer's Quarters, Transporter Room 1

Deck 4- Officer/Crew Quarters, Impulse Deck, Mess Hall, Captain's Dining Room.

Deck 5- Officer/Crew & Guest Quarters, Deuterium Storage Tank

Deck 6- Science Labs 1 & 2, Storage Areas, Secondary Computer Core, Crew Quarters.

Deck 7- Sickbay, Morgue, Maintenance Areas, Crew Quarters, Holosuites 1 & 2,.

Deck 8- Weapons, Defence Stations, Transporter Room 2, Brig, Stellar Cartography, Fore Torpedo Bay.

Deck 9- Primary Computer Core, Holosuite 3, Shuttlebay

Deck 10- Main Engineering, Storage, Engineering Lab 1.

Deck 11- Replicating Center, Port & Starboard Airlock, Science Labs 3 & 4

Deck 12- Cargo Bay 1, Anti-Matter Containment

Deck 13- Aft Torpedo Bay.

Deck 14- Engineering Lab 2

Deck 15- Deflector Control.

Deck 16- Cargo Bay 2.

Deck 17 & 18- Maintenance Areas.

Deck 19- Plasma Relay Room.

Commanding Officer
Captain Alex Volichenko (2408-Present)

Executive Officer & Tactical Officer
Commander Anton Blackford (2408-2410)

Commander Jack Diego (2410)

Commander T'Vei (2410-Present)

Chief Engineer
Commander Banab Ohrob (2408-Present)

Operations Officer
Lieutenant Laura Avant (2408-2409) (K.I.A)

Lieutenant Ibul Jurpis (2409-Present)

Security Chief
Lieutenant T'Por (2408-2410)

Junior Lieutenant Thora Izeri (2410-Present)

Science Officer
Lieutenant Hermann Gottlieb (2408-Present)

Chief Medical Officer
Lieutenant Commander Matthew Jones(2408-Present)

Helmsman
Junior Lieutenant Johnathan Cooper (2408-Present)

Communications Officer
Ensign Venha Koin (2408-2410)

Ensign Krim Lisia (2410-Present)

Transporter Chief
Petty Officer 1st Class Jason Rosek (2408-Present)

Counsellor
Lieutenant Suzau Kir (2408-Present)

Auxiliary Craft
Endurance carries 6 Type 8 Shuttlecraft, all of which are armed with 2 Omni-Directional Phaser emitters and fitted with improved shielding and hull plating. All 6 shuttles have a top speed of Warp 5.
 * Ranger-01
 * Robinson-02
 * Columbus-03