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| Prometheus-class | |
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| Prometheus-class Assault Cruiser | |
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Class: |
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Type: |
Assault Cruiser |
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Affiliation: |
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Status: |
Active |
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Yard: |
Beta Antares Ship Yards (standard) |
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Launched: |
2373 |
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Commissioned: |
2374 |
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Length: |
415 meters |
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Beam: |
170 meters |
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Draft: |
113 meters |
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Mass: |
2,100,000 metric tons |
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Decks: |
17 |
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Complement: |
200 total: |
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Speed: |
Via enhanced warp drive: |
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Armament: |
Phasers: (Vanguard) |
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Defenses: |
- Enhanced, regenerative, redundant, reinforced, multiphasic, multispectrum, unimatrix defensive shields |
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Shuttlecraft: |
- 2 Type-11 medium shuttlecraft |
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- For additional meanings of "Prometheus class", please see Prometheus class (disambiguation).
The Prometheus-class was classified as an advanced tactical cruiser and was designed for deep-space tactical assignments and was one of the most advanced Starfleet vessels in operation with the most advanced tactical systems, designed with little in the way of diplomacy in mind.
The Prometheus class Assault Cruiser.
Overview[]
The class also lacks the facilities to act as an effective exploratory vessel, although it does possess advanced sensor systems. The class was designed to do one thing and to do it well. Respond to a threat and neutralize it.
A Prometheus class Assault Cruiser
A Prometheus class on Multi-Vector Assault Mode
Another view of the Prometheus class
Onboard tactical systems[]
Prometheus-class Assault Cruisers attached to Vanguard Command and the Vanguard Fleet were superior in firepower, speed and defense than the rest of its class. It was retrofitted with ablative armor, bioneural circuitry, redundant shields, a stronger and faster warp drive, forward pulse phaser cannons and a payload of quantum torpedoes.
A unique feature included in the Prometheus design was the “Multi-Vector Assault Mode,” or MVAM, which allowed the ship to split into three semi-independent sections that could each deliver massive force against an enemy target. All three sections were warp capable, with a dedicated warp drive, nacelles, a computer core, a deflector and almost everything needed to mark each section as an individual vessel. The nature of the MVAM meant that the ship featured an unprecedented level of automation and the entire ship could be operated by small crews. In this mode, the Prometheus could easily disable a Nebula-class at warp, or a D’deridex on the field of battle.
Command and senior staff[]
Prometheus-class Assault Cruisers have Commanding Officers that hold the rank of Captain, while Executive Officers hold the rank of Commander.
Propulsion systems[]
Prometheus-class Assault Cruisers are among the fastest starships in Starleet.
Impulse drive[]
The impulse drive system of the Prometheus-class was among the most sophisticated model in production. Its impulse engines were equipped with impulse thrusters that provide superb sub-light maneuvering speed.
Warp drive[]
The Prometheus-class's matter-antimatter reaction assembly warp core was among the most powerful in Starfleet. The warp core spanned 10 decks, with Main Engineering located on deck 12. 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 which eliminates subspace distortion effects inherent to standard warp drives. 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.
The Prometheus-class had three independent warp cores. One for each separable section of the ship. They work in tandem as a single warp system. However, when the Multi-Vector Assault Mode was initiated, the systems uncouple and were independently capable of operating each section of the separated ship.
Equipped with the enhanced warp drive of the Khronnians, the Prometheus-class - whether as a whole or in MVAM - 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[]
Ships of this class assigned to Vanguard Command were installed with the latest quantum slipstream 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 Prometheus-class Assault Cruisers 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 Prometheus-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[]
All starships assigned to Vanguard Command were 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 composed of:
- 3 Long-term Command and Navigation Holograms (LCNH)
- 3 Long-term Security and Tactical Holograms (LSTH); 1 Hirogen, 1 Gorn, 1 Pahkwa-thanh
- 3 Long-term Engineering Holograms (LEH)
- 3 Long-term Medical Holograms (LMH)
Science facilities[]
Despite its classification as a tactical vessel, the Prometheus-class ships assigned to Vanguard Command were equipped with a full Astrometrics Lab with enhanced long range sensors for scientific, reconnaissance and intelligence purposes and a large dedicated and advanced multi-purpose science lab for field testing and investigations.
Medical facilities[]
The class features two sickbays on Deck 6, one on the starboard side, and one on the portside, each containing three standard biobeds, and two advanced biobed. These were stocked with the latest in medical technologies. This room serves as the primary crew support facility during emergency situations.
Crew facilities[]
The Prometheus-class had a standard crew complement of 200 and features standard crew quarters and recreation facilities.
Accommodations[]
This class does not have 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 a 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 main 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 mess areas were modest-sized bar areas, offering a wide selection of synthetic and alcoholic beverages. To conserve replicator rations, the mess halls’ 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 areas 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 Prometheus-class featured two holodecks onboard. 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 vary gravity for those species that were physically biased toward higher or lower than standard gravity.
Vanguard Command[]
There were twenty-seven (27) Prometheus-class Assault Cruisers assigned to the main task forces and station defense task forces of Vanguard Command.
Related links[]
External links[]
- Prometheus class article at Memory Alpha, the canon Star Trek wiki.
- Prometheus class article at Memory Beta, the non-canon Star Trek wiki.
- Prometheus class article at Star Trek Expanded Universe.