Federation Type

The USS Federation is a design that noticeably surpasses even the Galaxy class in size. Originally meant for scientific and diplomatic missions, the design would have been ready for prototype construction in 2373. However, the political and strategical situation had radically changed. The existential threats posed by the Dominion and the Borg had created a need for vessels that needed to be well-armed and durable in the first place. The planned USS Federation, based on an original draft from 2365, was criticized by Starfleet Command as being more like a luxury cruiser, barely capable of defending itself. It was questionable whether the ship would ever be built.

But as peace with the Dominion came in 2375 and in light of the enormous progress in weapons technology in recent years, it was decided to resume the project. The hull of the Federation was extensively redesigned. "Diplomatic" space was sacrificed for new phaser strips and couplings, as well as for torpedo storage. The most recent weapon types such as quantum torpedoes were installed, as they can also be found in the Defiant and the Sovereign class. However, the Federation has more than three times the fire power of the Sovereign class and is believed to be superior to any ship of the known enemies except for the Borg. In addition, the Federation features an unprecedented scientific, medical and technical equipment, which is rather comparable to a starbase than to a usual starship. Without being resupplied, the ship can operate in space for five years. There are cabins for more than 20,000 potential passengers. The Federation has two large shuttlebays with usually six runabouts, ten fighters and a number of smaller shuttles.

 

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Thanks to jbobroony for the refinement.

 

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