DOCKYARD

REVIEW
THE JOURNAL OF THE ADVANCED STARSHIP DESIGN BUREAU

VOLUME FOUR
ISSUE NINE
JANUARY 2380

The USS Jaguar: A diplomatic

cruiser based on the Intrepid
class.

The Nottingham Class Large

Exploratory Cruiser: An
attempt to make a more costeffective explorer platform
than the Galaxy Class.

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ADM Chris Wallace

The Jaguar Class Diplomatic Cruiser

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The Nottingham Class Large Exploratory Cruiser

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The USS Jaguar (CA 74750)
in orbit over North America.
Based on the Intrepid Class
Cruiser, the Jaguar will serve
as a mobile Think Tank,
housing some of the brightest
minds in their respective
fields.

The USS Bright Star (CKE 71875) in slipstream as she tests the HAN Mk. 200 slipstream drive. Using
technology brought back by the USS Voyager, this drive could revolutionize space travel.
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The U.S.S. Jaguar

A Diplomatic Cruiser Based on the Intrepid Class
By:

Admiral Chris Wallace

Commander - Fifth Fleet
Commanding Officer U.S.S. Jaguar NCC-74750

The Intrepid class has become one of the more versatile starship platforms in Starfleet since they entered service
not quite a decade ago. Designed as a high-speed Explorer to support the larger Sovereign and Galaxy classes, the class
high speed and strong tactical suite made it a favorite amongst Starfleet Admirals and diplomats during the Dominion War.
With the huge losses Starfleet suffered during the War, emphasis is being placed on rebuilding the Fleets strength
to both enforce the peace and prevent other powers, Major and Minor, from exploiting the Fleets weakness. The Intrepid
class has been chosen as the core of the new Fleet and orders for twenty new vessels have been placed to augment the
original twenty.
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
During the war, there was a need for a high-speed diplomatic courier vessel to travel between the three Allied
powers. The Nova class Courier was used, as was the Cheyenne class, both due to their high-sustained speeds thanks to
their four warp nacelles. However, neither ship was designed for combat duty, and were not sent into harms way. For those
missions, Intrepid class Exploratory Cruisers were used, due to their high speed and heavy armament.
The Intrepid was quite successful in this role and, after the War, Starfleet looked hard at possibly modifying one or
more of the new-build Intrepid class vessels to true diplomatic cruiser specifictions. As Chairman of the SSDAC, my group
was charged with preparing a proposal for such a vessel.
It was determined that the current propulsion systems aboard the Intrepid class were more than adequate, as the
ship has one of the highest sustainable and attainable top speeds of any ship in known space.
COMPUTER SYSTEM UPDATES
The Galaxy (II) class vessel U.S.S. Bright Star was fitted with an experimental computer relay system based on
bio-neural gel packs in addition to traditional isolinear chips. classified as the M-16 Isolinear III, it utilized synthetic neurons
based on the organization of neurons and synapses in the humanoid brain. The system essentially grows new computer
circuits as needed. This allows the computer to take a best guess in cases where there is insufficient information to make
a definitive statement in a logical manner, rather than having to spend the time attempting to calculate all possible actions.
In essence, it uses a more intuitive process to arrive at a decision.
After successful testing on the Bright Star, the system was fitted to the
Intrepid and other Galaxy (II) class starships.
The Galaxy (II) class also added a highly advanced artificialpersonality program called E.V.E. (Enhanced Visual interfacE) on top
of the standard LCARS software, providing enhanced computer-human
interactions. This system has been added to the U.S.S. Jaguar and may
be fitted to future Intrepid class starships.
TACTICAL SYSTEMS UPGRADES
The Intrepid class already mounts an impressive and powerful
tactical suite. Nonetheless, it was decided to improve this to the latest
standards. Therefore, the standard five Type X phaser strips have been
upgraded to Type XII. The two Mk 90 photon torpedo launchers are
the current state of the art, and remain unchanged. She is also one
of the few ships currently carrying the new quantum torpedo. CETIS
Mk III with Type 225TACAR (Target Acquisition Center Accelerated

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The FSS shield system was considered, but such a system was designed for a far larger vessel and there was no
way to place the shield grid generators on the hull. Therefore, the FSQ/2 system upgrade was fitted, making the vessel
extemely well-defended.
SHIPS FACILITIES
The Intrepid class is geared for exploration, and therefore has one of the most advanced sensor suites in service.
The crew also carries a large Sciences compliment to support it. It was decided to leave the exploration suite alone, but
to reduce the Sciences compliment by 25%. The reason for such a reduction is that the vessel is not expected to perform
serious exploration and scientific missions.
The reduction in Sciences crew has been transferred to a new Diplomatic Support team which will handle
diplomatic-related duties. In addition, twenty large VIP quarters have been added, as well as five meeting rooms one
large, two medium, and two small. The ships galley has undergone extensive refitting and enlargement, so as to handle
diplomatic functions.
CONSTRUCTION HISTORY
Though she was slated to be the last of the new vessels built, it was decided to choose the U.S.S. Jaguar (CA
74750) as the platform to modify. That way, should the new class be successful, Jaguar can become a new sub-class and
future models can be numbered sequentially after her.
The vessel was started in January of 2378 in the Hakon Dockyards around Galena. Through a herculean effort
by the Hakon workers, the ship was completed in late October of 2379. She is currently undergoing shakedown trials and
PSA.
CONCLUSION
Jaguar is scheduled to enter service with the Diplomatic Corps in January of 2380. Her first assignment will be with
the Fifth Fleet and it is expected the ship will operate out of Spacedock Nexus in the Galena system while the design is
reviewed and tested. I have been asked to command the vessel during her first year of trials and development.

Admiral Wallace is the Commander of the Fifth Fleet as well as the Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Jaguar.
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U.S.S. Jaguar (CR 74750)

Displacement
Overall Length
Overall Draft
Overall Beam
Propulsion:

Velocity:
Duration:
Complement:

Embarked Craft:

Navigation:
Computers:
Phasers:
Missiles:
Defense:
Life Support:

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750,000 mt
343 m
66 m
133 m
Two LF-45 Mod 1 energized-energized antimatter warp drive units
(System Contractor: Leeding Energies, Sydney, Earth)
One FIG-4 subatomic unified energy impulse unit
(System Contractor: Kloratis Drives, Tellar)
QASR-2 particle beam maneuvering thrusters
(System Contractor: Scarbak Propulsion Systems, Earth)
Trentis IV pulsed laser reaction control system
(System Contractor: Orage Ijek, Aksajak, Andor)
Warp 9.0
Standard Cruising Speed
Warp 9.975
Maximum Cruising Speed
Warp 9.98
Maximum Attainable Velocity
5 years, standard
31
Officers
10
Diplomatic Support
100
Enlisted Crew
0
Passengers (Normal Up to 30 Maximum)
141
Total Crew (Standard)
1
Aerowing Type Runabout
2
Type 6 Personnel Shuttle
0
Type 7 Personnel Shuttle
0
Type 9A Cargo Shuttle
4
Type 16 Shuttlepod
RAV / ISHAK Mod 3 Warp Celestial Guidance
(System Contractor: Tlixis Ramab RRB, Coridan III)
M-16 Bio-Neural Gel Pack-Isolinear III with LCARS 2.5interface software
(System Contractor: Daystrom Computer Systems, Luna)
5 Type XII Collimated Phaser Array
(System Contractor: HiBeam Energies, Earth)
2 Mk 95 Quantum Torpedo Launchers
(System Contractor: Loraxial, Andor)
FSQ/2 Primary Force Field
(System Contractor: Charlottes Shields, Earth)
MM6 Modular Gravity Unit
(System Contractor: Morris Magnatronics, Palyria, Mars)
AL4 Life Support System
(System Contractor: AAlakon Landiss, Divallax, Andor)

The Nottingham Class Large

Exploratory Cruiser
A Cost-Effective Alternative to the Galaxy Class?
By:

Captain John H. Harris

Commanding Officer Starship U.S.S. Marshal Martz NCC-78506

Despite its flaws, the Galaxy class remains the most capable explorer in Starfleets inventory. Unfortunately, only
six of these vessels were built, with six more follow-on vessels conforming to the Galaxy (II) class specifications, which
addressed most of the originals flaws. Though never designed to be a battleship, their large size and tactical systems forced
them into that role in the Dominion War, resulting in the loss of the U.S.S. Odyssey (CKE 71832) and severe damage to
U.S.S. Galaxy (CKE 70637). Coupled with the earlier losses of Yamato (CKE 71807) and Enterprise (CKE 1701-D), Starfleet
was faced with a decision to restart the production of replacement Galaxy class vessels, or to choose something else.
Though the arguments for re-starting the Galaxy class were passionate, many within Starfleet feel that the vessels
just are not all they were cracked up to be. And even if they were, fabrication and construction lead times would result in an
almost ten-year delay before they could enter service. Additional research also questioned the need for such large vessels.
Nine ships remained in service, including all six Galaxy (II) variants, along with the two Griffon class Exploratory Battleships.
It was felt that this was an adequate number to fulfill their mission parameters and that a more medium-sized explorer might
be a better fit, as they could be acquired sooner and for a cheaper cost.
The Sovereign class Heavy Cruiser was already entering service in 2376, with two vessels in place and four more
in the dockyards. Designed as a Heavy Cruiser, the ship had an excellent multi-mission capability that allowed it to fulfill a
variety of roles. Initial plans were to use this ship, but it soon became apparent that their unique abilities would be in demand
for a variety of missions, and slaving them to an exploration-only role carried little favor. The search continued, eventually
settling on the Nottingham class Proposal.
GENERAL APPEARANCE
The Nottingham class owed its design elements to the earlier Nomad class. It was thought that the original Nomad
design, about the size of the Intrepid class, might be too small to adequately perform as a deep-space exploration platform.
As the design itself was sound, it was decided to halt work on the Nomad and scale up the design by a factor of 1.5 to
develop the Nottingham class, which is closer to the Nebula class.
PROPULSION AND POWER SYSTEMS
The SSDAC has never been a fan of four-nacelle designs. Unlike the Nomad concept, the Nottingham uses two
traditional nacelles, in this case, the new Cochrane Warp Dynamics LF-46, which is currently the most efficient warp drive
in service. This allows what would otherwise be an ungainly design to maneuver as well as designs much smaller, while
providing enough power for all ships systems.
TACTICAL SYSTEMS
While not designed for heavy combat, the Nottingham class is fairly well armed. Nine Type XII phaser strips and Two
type XV pulse phaser cannons provide enough punch to knock out an attacker long enough for the ship to escape. Three Mk
80 torpedo launchers provide photon and quantum torpedo capability equal to that of ships such as the Nomad and Intrepid
classes. The FSQ shield system has been fitted, as the design offers excellent energy dissipation.
COMPUTER SYSTEM
The M-16 Bio-Neural Gel Pack-Isolinear III system first tested on the U.S.S. Bright Star and hence fitted on the
Sovereign and Intrepid classes was chosen for the Nottingham.
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SHIPS FACILITIES
The Nottingham class shares many of her facilities with the Galaxy class. Additional facilities have been included,
such as an expanded cetacean operations section and facilities for a detachment of SFMC personnel, which have not been
standard on previous exploration starships.
DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION HISTORY
Five Nottingham class starships have been funded, with two currently in service. The first of these, the USS
Nottingham, NX-78505, was launched in May 2375 for a one-year shakedown cruise. However, the vessel was brought to
active service in 2376 to assist with operations against the Dominion. Once the war was completed, the ship underwent a
complete shakedown and PSA. The second Nottingham class vessel is the USS Marshal Martz, NCC-78506. Launched in
September 2376, it underwent an extensive shakedown before entering service. Three additional vessels have been funded,
and construction has begun on them.
CONCLUSION
With Federation shipbuilding priorities geared towards repairing existing ships and building Intrepid and Akira class
vessels, there are high hopes that the five vessels of the Nottingham class will help the Federation continue to look outward
while she continues to work on repairing her internal wounds.

Image and Mesh 2000 by John H. Harris

Captain Harris commanded the U.S.S. Nottingham on her short shakedown cruise, and will soon be assuming
command of the U.S.S. Marshal Martz.
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Nottingham Class Large Exploratory Cruiser

Displacement
Overall Length
Overall Draft
Overall Beam
Propulsion:

Velocity:
Duration:
Complement:

Embarked Craft:

Navigation:
Computers:
Phasers:
Phasers:
Missiles:
Defense:
Life Support:

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4,500,000 mt
538.65 m
93.5 m
419.25 m
Two LF-46 Mod 1 energized-energized antimatter warp drive units
(System Contractor: Cochrane Warp Dynamics, Minos al Rijil, Alpha Centauri VII)
Two FIG-5 subatomic unified energy impulse units
(System Contractor: Kloratis Drives, Tellar)
QASR-2 particle beam maneuvering thrusters
(System Contractor: Scarbak Propulsion Systems, Earth)
Trentis IV pulsed laser reaction control system
(System Contractor: Orage Ijek, Aksajak, Andor)
Warp 8.0
Standard Cruising Speed
Warp 9.2
Maximum Cruising Speed
Warp 9.75
Maximum Attainable Velocity
5 years, standard
157
Officers
473
Enlisted Crew
1000
Passengers (Normal Up to 5000 Maximum)
50
Marines (Normal Up to 500 Maximum)
1680
Total Crew (Standard)
5
Danube Class Runabout
4
Type 6 Personnel Shuttle
6
Type 7 Personnel Shuttle
2
Type 9A Cargo Shuttle
8
Type 16 Shuttlepod
RAV / ISHAK Mod 3 Warp Celestial Guidance
(System Contractor: Tlixis Ramab RRB, Coridan III)
M-16 Bio-Neural Gel Pack-Isolinear III with LCARS 2.5interface software
(System Contractor: Daystrom Computer Systems, Luna)
2 Type XV Pulse Phaser Canon
(System Contractor: HiBeam Energies, Earth)
15 Type XII Collimated Phaser Array
(System Contractor: HiBeam Energies, Earth)
3 Mk 95 Photon Torpedo Launchers
(System Contractor: Loraxial, Andor)
FSQ/2 Primary Force Field
(System Contractor: Charlottes Shields, Earth)
MM6 Modular Gravity Unit
(System Contractor: Morris Magnatronics, Palyria, Mars)
AL4 Life Support System
(System Contractor: AAlakon Landiss, Divallax, Andor)