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| Norway-class | |
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| Norway-class Heavy Frigate | |
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Class: |
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Type: |
Heavy Frigate |
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Affiliation: |
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Status: |
Active |
| Career | |
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Yard: |
Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards (standard) |
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Launched: |
2368 (standard) |
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Commissioned: |
2369 (standard) |
| Dimensions | |
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Length: |
364.77 meters |
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Beam: |
225.6 meters |
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Draft: |
52.5 meters |
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Mass: |
622,000 metric tons |
| Specifications | |
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Decks: |
11 |
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Complement: |
200 total: |
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Speed: |
Via enhanced warp drive: |
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Armament: |
Phasers: |
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Defenses: |
- Regenerative and redundant multiphasic deflector shields |
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Shuttlecraft: |
- 1 Flyer-class heavy shuttlecraft |
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| Top view | |
- For additional meanings of "Norway class", please see Norway class (disambiguation).
The Norway-class was a class of Federation starship designated as a Heavy Frigate that was in active service to Starfleet in the late 24th century.
The Norway class Heavy Frigate.
Overview[]
Compared to the large design of the Galaxy-class, Norway-class vessels were almost flat, featuring a triangular saucer section, with the two rectangular beams projecting from the top of the saucer and rearward to which compact struts support the warp nacelles to the sides. From the side the Norway-class presents a very narrow profile. Its largest surface can be found on the dorsal or ventral sides, which were still compact compared to earlier starship designs. The class also features an unusually small number of viewing ports on the external hull. In most respects the design was unexceptional: lagging slightly behind the cutting edge represented by the other ships in the new generation fleet. The designers generally chose reliability and low maintenance over performance.
A view of a Norway-class starship
Another view of a Norway-class starship
Master Systems Display of the Norway class
Onboard tactical systems[]
Norway-class Heavy Frigates attached to Vanguard Command and the Vanguard Fleet were superior in firepower, speed and defense than the rest of its class.
Offensive capabilities[]
The Norway-class was armed with 6 Type-XII phaser arrays, 4 Type-X phaser arrays and 3 variable-payload torpedo launchers with the capacity to fire quantum torpedoes. Norway-class vessels assigned to Vanguard Command were additionally outfitted with 2 Type-X phaser cannons. Each ship had a payload of 40 quantum torpedoes and 80 high-yield photon torpedoes.
Defensive capabilities[]
The shield system of the Norway-class was equal to that of the larger Katana-class Command Battleship and was therefore among the most powerful found on any Starfleet ship. The ships were 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.
The Norway-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 Norway-class allows it to effectively counter Borg and Dominion firepower. However, due to the huge energy needed to deploy both the shields and the generated armor coating at the same time, the Norway-class can only use these simultaneously for a maximum of one hour. As a result, the shields and the generated armor coating were used alternately when the ship was in battle.
The hull of Norway-class vessels assigned to Vanguard Command was coated with 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[]
There were two shuttlebays aboard Norway-class starships, supporting a variety of shuttlecrafts. The ships' main shuttlebay was located on deck six.
The Norway-class also features a complement of 5 auxiliary crafts of varying types with support facilities for all, namely:
- 1 Flyer-class heavy shuttlecraft
- 2 Type-11 medium shuttlecrafts
- 2 Type-9 light shuttlecrafts
Propulsion systems[]
The propulsion system onboard ships of this class are 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 11 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 Systems Display (MSD). 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 Norway-class was the most sophisticated model in production. Its oversized impulse engines were equipped with impulse thrusters that provide superb sub-light maneuvering speed, especially considering her size. With this design, along with the new retro-thrusters, and uprated structural integrity fields give the ship maneuverability equal to the size of a Intrepid-class Light Cruiser.
Warp drive[]
The propulsion system onboard the Norway-class was state-of-the-art. The class had among the best navigational sensors, and among the highest top speed of any Starfleet vessel. The ship’s matter-antimatter reaction assembly warp core was among the most powerful in Starfleet. The warp core spanned 5 decks just behind the center line of the primary hull. Its warp drive featured a tricyclic input manifold and was designed to operate for up to 5 years before refueling. Its warp drive was modified not to had damaging effects on subspace. The reaction chamber was equipped with a compositor, which allowed recrystallization of dilithium. The deuterium tanks were above the core, while antimatter storage pods surrounded the base of the core.
Equipped with the enhanced warp drive of the Khronnians, the Vesta can now easily attain and indefinitely sustain a normal cruise speed of Warp 8.5 a top sustained speed of Warp 9.5 and a top speed of Warp 9.9 sustainable for up to twelve (12) hours.
Quantum slipstream drive[]
The ships of the Norway-class were installed with the latest quantum slipstream drive located adjacent to the warp drive. 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 Norway-class Heavy Frigate was equipped with some of the most advanced computer systems of the time. The computer system on board the class was bio-neural based. Computer systems were concentrated in a computer core, which was accessible through a maintenance room. Each Norway-class vessel carries one main computer core and one back up computer core. The main computer processor was capable of simultaneous access to 47 million data channels, of transluminal processing at 575 trillion calculations per nanosecond, and having operational temperature margins from 10° to 1790° Kelvin. The bio-neural circuitry speed up the computer's data functions and improved overall performance.
Emergency holographic complement[]
The Norway-class was equipped with holo-emitters on every deck to allow emergency holographic program 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 composed of:
- 1 Mark-III Long-term Command and Navigation Holograms (LCNH)
- 1 Mark-III Long-term Security and Tactical Holograms (LSTH); 1 Gorn
- 1 Mark-III Long-term Engineering Holograms (LEH)
- 1 Mark-IX Long-term Medical Holograms (LMH)
- 1 Mark-III Long-term Science Holograms (LSH)
Science facilities[]
In its secondary role as a reconnaissance starship, the Norway-class ships were equipped with a compact version of the Astrometrics Lab and a dedicated multi-purpose science lab for field testing and investigations.
Medical facilities[]
The class featured only one sickbay, containing four standard biobeds, and one advanced biobed. This room serves as the primary crew support facility during emergency situations.
Crew facilities[]
The Norway-class featured standard crew quarters and recreation facilities for its 200 crew complement.
Accommodations[]
The Norway-class does not had families or non-Starfleet personnel aboard. Crew quarters were located entirely in the ship's saucer section.
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 mess halls 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, all served by windows that offered a spectacular view of space outside. Eating accommodations were provided by a slew of tables and chairs. The mess halls 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 food 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. To conserve replicator rations, the mess halls’ menu was supplemented with food stocks of vegetables cooked by the mess officers from the airponics 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 Norway-class featured 3 holodecks scattered all over the ship. The ship’s gym contained a variety of recreational equipment for a variety of sports. They were not overly spacious, but were well outfitted. The facilities include variable weight machines, isometric machines, and calisthenic machines and a sparring ring configured for Anbo-Jytsu but easily modified and/or expanded for other practices. All equipment was equipped with the ability to variate gravity for those species that were physically biased toward higher or lower than standard gravity.
Command and senior staff[]
Norway-class Heavy Frigates had Commanding Officers that hold the rank of Captain, while First Officers hold the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Vanguard Command[]
There were seventeen (17) Norway-class Heavy Frigates assigned to the task forces of Vanguard Command.
Related links[]
External links[]
- Norway class article at Memory Alpha, the canon Star Trek wiki.
- Norway class article at Memory Beta, the non-canon Star Trek wiki.
- Norway class article at Star Trek Expanded Universe.