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USF Departments > Bureau of Research and Development Anaximander Class Starship
Anaximander-class Development Project Specs Images created by Scott Zier, USFSZier@aol.com.
Built: Starbase Everest Starship Development, Hemaria Sector Length: 575 meters Crew: officers: 110 Transporters: Computer: J-32-QuadScann-48
Propulsion Warp Drive Weapons Data: Defensive Systems:  Sensors:
Decks: 25
The Anaximander-class is a science vessel designed for long-range assignments, it can go several months between docks. It has a long, sleek look to it, to add to the speed capibility. Another speed contributer is the modified-Targanide warp drive assembly. The normal rectangular geometry has been refitted to be triangular design. It is one of the fastest ships in the fleet. One unique fact about this starship, the USS Hermes-C, is that it was the last starship designed, and constructed at Starbase Everest before the conversion of Everest R&D and the USF Bureau of Research and Developement. The Anaximander-class is landing capable, with the landing struts located on Deck 25. The Security/Tactical Department on Deck 10 contains an office for the both department chiefs, and a tactical training simulator. The Science department is located on Decks 11 and 12 which have a dual deck design. The forward is Stellar Cartography, equipped with advanced imagery systems. Aft is 2 levels, one per deck, which include the chief's office, as well as six science labs. Sickbay on Deck 7 contains Main Sickbay, Medlabs, CMO/ACMO offices, ICU, Examination Rooms, 3 Surgical rooms, Obs/gyn room, Doctor's conference room, and doctors' lounge (consists of two beds and replicator for extended shifts). Finally, the decks which Engineering is located on (Decks 19 - 25) are split level, with smaller lifts from each level throughout Engineering Atmospheric thrusters WISCRS WISCRS (Wandering Intensified Steller Cartography Research Sensors) are a network of miniature probes that travel along side the Halifax. Each probe is warp capable, have a linked navigational computer with the helm console on the bridge, allowings the WISCRS to travel with the Halifax wherever it goes. The WISCRS have the ability to travel at much higher warp speeds using several miniature tractor beams holding them within the warp field during warp. During this time, the sensors are deactivated to conserve energy. When the Halifax drops out of warp, the tractor beams disengage, and they are allowed to "wander", within a certain radius. Computerized sensors and linkage systems prevent the WISCRS from leaving this radius. The WISCRS use basically the same sensory systems as probes. All data recieved from the probes are transmitted to Deck 22, where it is compiled, recorded. The data is then transferred to the science consoles on the bridge, and is also accessible from Tactical, Helm, and Operations. Upon the activation of the cloak, the WISCRS automatically travel to a safe position close to the hull where the cloaking field will effectively mask them. Due to advanced technology, the WISCRS have the ability to continue to transmit data to the Halifax during cloak. Although the sensors aren't as clear during cloak as the main sensor beam would be, it still provides better imaging than the secondary sensor array. The WISCRS transmit data to the starship by sending out tiny bursts of data instead of a constant stream to the Hermes's sensors, instead of its communication system. A small antimatter charge installed in the WISCRS will prevent it from being captured. They can be set off from a distance at random, or when a certain event occurs. Phaser Panels The phaser panel is a modified hull plate, made up of an 8m x 8m crystal similar to the ones used in segmented phasers, which is put in place of the original hull plate. Targanide crystals (being used for the warp drive), were discovered to have the ability to absorb and release large amounts of energy faster, and, with the aid of Federation technology, can also contain the energy longer. They also distribute energy faster than LiCu518 (crystal used in normal phasers). Using a tied in system with the targeting system and 150 small power distribution nodes, the panel has the ability to fire from every point on the panel, and on any angle. The distribution nodes are located on the back of the crystal panel, and determine the best location for the beam to be emitted from, depending on the target. It also controls the length, width, and strength of the phaser emitted from that location. They are composed of combined-crystal sonodanite, detorquium, kenafayt, and the same paranygen animide for structional surface protection. The control pad on the tactical panel on the bridge would allow the user to quickly select the length, power, and strength of the beam. If the situation arises, the panel can be modified to fire a .75 second burst from the entire panel (an 8m x 8m beam), called a phaser burst. The downside is it will burn out the distribution nodes. The upside is the phaser panel is much easier to repair, since it is comprised of only one piece of crystal, instead of many segments, and the distribution nodes would have an auto repair program in place. Activation/Fire Process Upon recieving the command to fire, the EPS submaster flow regulator manages the energetic plasma powering the phaser panel, through the distribution nodes. Distribution response is time is 0.0075, an improvement of 0.0025. The magnetic switching gates were taken away because having a switching gate coordinating with the fire control for each of the distribution nodes woult be too power costly. Targanide Warp Drive The Targanide Warp Coil Assembly uses only two coils instead of the standard multiple coils. The assembly uses two elliptical coils (port and starboard) set in a figure eight pattern with a gap of 3.27 meters between them. This gap is necessary for the correct formation of the warp field. Because this assembly uses only two coils the overall mass of the drive is reduces by approximately 68%. The warp field created by the coils is 52% more compact then the standard field. This field increases the structural integrity of the ship by 30%. This will reduce the need of SIF generators being on line during warp flight. Another advantage is that this drive has a .23 second quicker acceleration than standard drive. At warp 9 the energy efficiency of the drive is 93%. While at warp speed the warp field has been shown to absorb sensor reading thus reducing the ship's sensor image by 48%. Targanide Accelerator Core This core is completely separate from the main warp core and has no contact with the matter anti- matter streams. The Targanide Core is composed of a solid mass of Targanide crystal with a series of injectors and distribution nodes to control and redirect the plasma flow. The plasma stream is injected directly into the core where it is amplified and distributed through out the ship. This core has two main functions: 1. When the main warp core is functioning and the Accelerator Core is fully charged it will provide a 124% increase in energy output. 2. During main core shut down or when it is damaged, the fully charged Accelerator Core will provide enough power to operate the Targanide drive at warp 1 for 45 minutes or warp 2 for 15 minutes. It will also provide enough power to operate all emergency ship system for an equal amount of time at warp speed, or emergency systems for 3 hours at non-warp speeds. Ablative Shielding Hermes is equipped with the new impact-sensitive ablative shielding, recently upgraded to improve system endurance. This system is comprised of 97 small emitters placed over the outer hull which focus secondary energy at the point of impact of a foreign object. When a hostile energy burst is detected approaching an area of the hull, the emitters and sensor systems calculate the point of impact and focus resistant energy in that location, effectively increasing shield strength at that point by approximately 175% and reducing the force of impact by nearly 64%. The system is able to handle up to 8 simultaneous hits for up to three minutes, after which the system has shown to loose effectiveness in computer models. The system has shown to be only partially effective against torpedo-type weapons, reducing the yield of these weapons to approximately 78% of maximum. |
Class Title: Anaximander
Smaller Vessels:
Anaximander-class