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- Enhanced, regenerative, redundant, reinforced, multiphasic, multispectrum, unimatrix defensive shields |
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The Nomad-class was a Federation Starfleet starship in active service during in the 24th century.
The Nomad class Battle Cruiser.
Classified as a Battle Cruiser and with firepower that was about equal to Prometheus-class Assault Cruisers, the Nomad-class was based on the designed of the much smaller Nova-class starship, with a flatter and leaner profile that is build on a space frame that is almost as large as a Sovereign-class starship. The class was specifically built for combat and, much like the Defiant-class of warships, it does not feature any windows at all.
Size comparison between a Nomad class Battle Cruiser and a Nova class starship.
Though not as popular as the Prometheus-class as a tactical vessel, the Nomad-class was among the most powerful combat-oriented starship classes ever developed by Starfleet.
Background[]
The Nomad-class was among the few large starship classes built specifically for the purpose of serving such large Starfleet field commands as Vanguard Command, which required long-range, hard-hitting but with multi-purpose capabilities, battle cruiser-type starships that could penetrate enemy defenses and strike strategic installations with little or no escort.
The exceptional low profile, quickness, and armament of the Nomad-class made it comparable to the Prometheus-class, the Achilles-class, the Sovereign-class, and the Vesta-class. It could also be could pitted it against fighter class vessels, dreadnoughts, and defended installations.
Appearance[]
The Nomad-class measured 600 meters in length, 243 meters across, 105.8 meters high, and had 23 decks. The ship was slightly shorter than either the Sovereign-class and the Vesta-class Command Cruisers, though it had more bulk and internal hull space than the latter.
The Nomad-class followed the design lineage of the Nova-class and Sovereign-class. Slightly smaller in overall size than a Sovereign-class, the Nomad-class was a far cry from the size of the Dominion heavy ships, but was of a sleeker design, and armed with the advanced weapons used for the Prometheus-class armored Battle Cruiser for fighting the Borg. The saucer and engineering hull were directly connected with no neck as on most of the previous Starfleet designs. The nacelles were connected to the aft of the engineering section by struts at the top of the section, this placed the nacelles in line with the saucer section, which helped to keep the ship streamlined.
Vanguard Command[]
One Nomad-class Battle Cruiser was assigned to each of the starbases and main space stations of Vanguard Command, for a total of ten (10). These were:
- The USS Nomad, assigned to the Rapid Reaction Force of Starbase Sierra-Foxtrot 5
- The USS Tuareg, assigned to the Rapid Reaction Force of Deep Space Gamma-01
- The USS Hun, assigned to the Rapid Reaction Force of Deep Space Delta-01
- The USS Bedouin, assigned to the Rapid Reaction Force of Station Frontier
- The USS Pecheneg, assigned to the Rapid Reaction Force of Deep Space 9 II
- The USS Tatar, assigned to the Rapid Reaction Force of Frontier 2
- The USS Magyar, assigned to the Rapid Reaction Force of Frontier 3
- The USS Zulu, assigned to the Rapid Reaction Force of Starbase 185
- The USS Oromo, assigned to the Rapid Reaction Force of Starbase 335
- The USS Maasai, assigned to the Rapid Reaction Force of Starbase 514
Onboard tactical systems[]
The weapons and defensive systems aboard the Nomad-class make her a very capable vessel during combat situations. The Nomad-class could stand nose to nose with the largest capital ships and even some starbases, but in a battle with ships more maneuverable it could be at a disadvantage unless it could bring it's primary weapons to bare.
Offensive Capabilities[]
The class’s state-of-the-art weapons systems made the Nomad-class one of the few ships in Starfleet able to mount an effective defense against the Borg.
Phasers[]
The primary weapons on the Nomad-class were 16 collimated Type-XII phaser arrays scattered all over the ship's hull and 6 experimental forward Type-XII pulse phaser cannons. With the successful deployment of the pulse phaser cannon on the Defiant-class, Starfleet wished to replicate this into a larger more powerful vessel.
Variable-use torpedo launchers[]
The Nomad-class boasts 8 variable-use torpedo launchers with the capacity to fire quantum torpedoes and transphasic torpedoes. It had the same torpedo payload with the Vesta-class, with 25 transphasic torpedoes, 100 quantum torpedoes, and 250 high-yield photon torpedoes.
Mini-torpedo phalanx array[]
Taking inspiration from the Nomad-class, the class was installed with a mini-torpedo phalanx array. It had 8 mini-torpedo launchers arranged in a broadside array mounted along the aft half of the dorsal side of the saucer section of the ship, at 4 port and 4 starboard, covering the entire upper hemisphere. The array allowed the ship to combat multiple vessels to cause massive destruction while still keeping its forward firepower focused on a single target. With the introduction of the Mini-Torpedo Phalanx Array, the Nomad-class could cripple warships while maintaining target on an enemy objective. It had a payload of 800 quantum mini-torpedoes.
Defensive capabilities[]
The shield system of the Nomad-class was equal to that of the larger Katana-class Command Battleship and was therefore among the most powerful found on any Starfleet starship.
Shields[]
It was outfitted with regenerative, multiphasic shield systems, and secondary shields. The regenerative features increase effectiveness against both high energy tractor beams and phased anti-muon (polaron) particles, measures clearly aimed at the Borg and Dominion respectively.
Under normal operations, the shield modulation frequencies were controlled by the ship's computer system, which continually evaluates incoming weapons fire and automatically re-modulates the shields to provide the most effective possible defense. It was thought that this system can also prevent beam-through by Borg transporter technology.
Ablative armor[]
The Nomad-class boasts of a hull that was made of overlapping and regenerative ablative hull armor that allows it to take many direct hits from enemy fire even with minimal shields. In addition, the class had been equipped with two separate armor generators that can deploy a thick layer made of ablative armor plating along the contours of the entire ship when activated. This can be done through the numerous armor plating emitters that were installed at different points on the ship's hulls. This coating covers the ship's phaser mounts, but torpedo launchers were not affected by it.
This triple redundancy feature of shields and armor on the Nomad-class allows it to effectively counter Borg and Dominion firepower. Though requiring huge energy to deploy both the shields and the generated armor coating at the same time, the Nomad-class had enough redundant power sources onboard to utilize these simultaneously for several hours.
Microdiffracted carbon hull[]
The Nomad-class hull was coated in microdiffracted carbon to absorb all visible radiation that fell upon it, making it as black as the space it moved through.
Standard auxiliary craft complement[]
The Nomad-class Battle Cruiser has two shuttle bays, one located at the end of the aft section of the secondary hull where all of the smaller shuttle crafts are docked, and one at the midway point of the ventral side of the secondary hull where all of the scout ships and runabouts are docked.
The Nomad-class features a complement of 15 auxiliary crafts of varying types with support facilities for all, namely:
- 1 Captain's Yacht
- 2 Venture-class scout ships (combat-oriented)
- 2 Yellowstone-class runabouts (both combat-oriented)
- 2 Flyer-class heavy shuttlecrafts (2 standard, 2 combat-oriented)
- 4 Type-11 shuttlecrafts (2 standard, 2 combat-oriented)
- 4 Type-9 shuttlecrafts (3 standard, 3 combat-oriented)
Propulsion systems[]
The propulsion system onboard ships of this class were state-of-the-art. The class boasts of the best navigational sensors, and among the highest rated top speed of any Starfleet vessel. Main Engineering itself was located on Deck 14 and was an open-plan facility, directly accessible from the corridor. Consisting of two levels, it provided direct access to the vessel's warp core and primary engineering support systems. The corridor bulkhead housed the Master Situation Monitor. Inside the main section, the master systems display was the operational focus of the room. Beyond this, heading towards the warp core, the chief engineer's office and several support consoles were located on the left, and the assistant chief engineer's console on the right. These formed part of the bulkhead protecting the main part of engineering from the warp core. Access to the upper level, a circular area surrounding the warp core, was provided by a ladder to the left of the warp core or an elevator on the right. The upper level had access to other warp core maintenance systems.
Impulse drive[]
The impulse drive system of the Nomad-class was among the most sophisticated models in production. Its oversized impulse engines were equipped with impulse thrusters that provide superb sub-light maneuvering speed, especially considering her size. This design, along with the new retro-thrusters and uprated structural integrity fields, gives the ship maneuverability equal to the size of a Saber-class vessel.
Warp drive[]
The warp drive of the Nomad-class was among the most powerful in Starfleet. The matter-antimatter reaction assembly warp core spanned 10 decks of the Engineering Section. Its warp drive featured a tri-cyclic input manifold and was designed to operate for up to 5 years before refueling. The ship's warp engines were based on a new concept in warp drive design, one that eliminates the subspace distortion effects inherent to standard warp drives. The reaction chamber was equipped with a compositor, which allowed the recrystallization of dilithium. The deuterium tanks were above the core, while antimatter storage pods surrounded the base of the core.
A secondary class 7 warp core was located aft of the primary warp core, spans 4 decks, and was brought online when the primary warp core was offline. This allows the ship to travel at a cruising speed of Warp 6 while the primary warp core was offline.
Equipped with the enhanced warp drive of the Khronnians, the Nomad-class can now easily attain and indefinitely sustain a normal cruise speed of Warp 8.5, a maximum cruise speed of Warp 9.5 and a top speed of Warp 9.99 sustainable for up to twelve (12) hours.
Quantum slipstream drive[]
The ships of this class were installed with the latest quantum slipstream drive, located adjacent to the warp drive section. This allows them to travel 300 light years in an hour. The 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.
Computer systems[]
The Nomad-class Battle Cruiser was equipped with some of the most advanced computer systems of the time. The computer system on board the Nomad-class was bio-neural based. Computer systems were concentrated in a computer core, which was accessible through a maintenance room. Each Nomad-class vessel carried two independent computer cores, one located in the saucer section and one in the engineering section. The main computer processor was capable of simultaneous access to 47 million data channels, transluminal processing at 575 trillion calculations per nanosecond, and operational temperature margins from 10° to 1790° Kelvin. The bio-neural circuitry sped up the computer's data functions and improved overall performance.
Transporter systems[]
Nomad-class starships had 20 transporter rooms located throughout the vessel.
Emergency holographic complement[]
This class was equipped with holo-emitters on every deck to allow emergency holographic programs a higher level of access and free movement around the ship. The ship’s computer systems can simultaneously bring online a full Long-term Holographic Program Package of advanced holograms, with the capacity to duplicate themselves and perform more than one task at a time, composed of:
- 2 Mark-I Long-term Command and Navigation Holograms (LCNH)
- 2 Mark-I Long-term Security and Tactical Holograms (LSTH)
- 2 Mark-I Long-term Engineering Holograms (LEH)
- 2 Mark-II Long-term Medical Holograms (LMH)
- 2 Mark-I Long-term Health Care Holograms (LHCH)
- 1 Mark-I Long-term Science Hologram (LSH)
Science systems[]
Though primarily designed for combat, the Nomad-class was equipped with enough science facilities to go for extensive periods on deep space exploratory duties, with cutting-edge scientific equipment. However, because of the ship's designation as a Battle Cruiser, these were utilized more for tactical purposes than scientific.
Astrometrics & stellar cartography[]
The Nomad-class boasts one large Astrometrics lab and a Stellar Cartography Department, which was not only dedicated to the science and practice of charting space, but could also be used for long-range communications purposes or even, as a workplace for easy access to sensor information. It features a holotank which allows a person to gain a 360° panoramic view of an area using holographic technology. There were a series of control panels to manipulate the screen. The area below the screen and in front of the control panels could be used as a stage during presentations. Astrometrics also include 8 additional workstations on the side walls.
Science laboratories[]
There were 8 non-specific science labs on the Nomad-class that were easily modified for various scientific endeavors, but they were among the largest and most advanced onboard a Federation starship.
Medical facilities[]
There were two sickbays onboard this ship class. All were equipped with 8 standard biobeds and 2 surgical biobeds covered by large overhead sensor clusters and capable of hook-up to a surgical support frame. Sickbay 1, located on the portside of the ship, was home to the Chief Medical Officer's office, while Sickbay 2, located on the starboard side of the ship, was where the second-most senior medical officer’s office was located. A small lab used for routine analysis of patients was attached to each medical officer’s office. The room itself was considered to be general purpose and was often the location of regular crew physicals, appointments, and various medical emergencies; it could effectively handle the majority of situations that a crew would face.
Crew facilities[]
Despite having no windows, the Nomad-class featured standard crew quarters and recreation facilities for its 800 crew complement.
Accommodations[]
This class did not have families or non-Starfleet personnel aboard. Most crew quarters located in the ship's saucer section. However, the Engineering Hull also contained crew quarters, generally containing engineering personnel and flight crew.
As was common on Starfleet vessels, the living accommodations for senior officers and VIPs were larger than standard crew quarters and lined the edge of the saucer section. They were generally reserved for lieutenant commanders and above. Captain's quarters were similar to the officers' quarters but slightly larger. The captain had a large desk area and work terminal. VIP and diplomatic guest quarters shared the same layout.
Officers' quarters usually included a living area in the center of the dwelling, which held a personal workstation, couch, replicator, and a small dining area. Connected to this was a bedroom that featured a double-sized bed and room for personal belongings. The bedroom would be connected by a half-bathroom with wash basin, mirror, toilet, several drawers, and a sonic shower.
Junior officers' quarters were small-unit quarters located on the interior of the ship and lacked windows. They were comprised of a living area, a bedroom, and a bathroom. Crew members of lieutenant junior grade were given their own quarters; ensigns and non-commissioned officers were required to share quarters. The living area contained a replicator terminal and was customizable with a variety of furniture and decorations.
Mess lounges[]
There were 2 large mess halls and 2 smaller mess lounges onboard that were equipped with full bar and kitchen facilities each managed by a Mess officer, with a private captain's dining room just behind the mess lounge located at the forward section, all served by windows that offered a spectacular view of space outside. Eating accommodations were provided by a slew of tables and chairs. The larger mess halls can occupy 100 diners at a time, while the mess lounges can occupy 32 diners at a time. Each mess area had a very relaxed and congenial air about it. At the head of the hall were open slots that served as dispensers for the replicators. The mass-use replicators were able to produce other foods and non-alcoholic beverages with an extensive recipe listing from over two hundred worlds for the crew to enjoy in this relaxed social setting. The most notable accessory to the lounge was a modest-sized bar area, offering a wide selection of synthetic and alcoholic beverages. To conserve replicator rations, the mess hall’ menu was supplemented with food stocks of vegetables cooked by the mess officers from the aeroponics bay and hydroponics bay, along with food obtained from trading and scouting missions. In addition, the mess lounges can double as large meeting areas that could be used to conduct crew briefings and mission profiles. A tall screen panel located on one of the walls can be used as a visual aid to display graphics.
Recreational facilities[]
The Nomad-class featured 12 holodecks scattered all over the ship. The ship’s two gyms contained a variety of recreational equipment for a variety of sports. They were not overly spacious, but they were well outfitted. The facilities included variable-weight machines, isometric machines, calisthenic machines, and a sparring ring configured for Anbo-Jytsu but easily modified and/or expanded for other practices. All equipment have the ability to vary gravity for those species that were physically biased toward higher or lower than standard gravity.
Command and senior staff[]
Nomad-class starships have Commanding Officers that hold the rank of Captain, while Executive Officers and Second Officers hold the rank of Commander.
Related links[]
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| Vanguard universe: USS Nomad • USS Tuareg • USS Hun |