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JAYNZSHIPS OF THE STAR FLEET

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CONSTITUTION CLASSHEAVY CRUISER EVOLUTION

TM:379261-1JAYNZ SHIPS OF THE STAR FLEET

AUTHENTICATED 2290 STC

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TM:379261-1JAYNZ SHIPS OF THE STAR FLEETAUTHENTICATED 2290 STC

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FEDERATION HEAVY CRUISERCONSTITUTION CLASS STARSHIPS (MOD-1)

Name Registry Construction Facility Launched

ConstitutionEnterpriseFarragutLexingtonYorktownExcaliburExeterHoodIntrepidValiantKongoPotempkin

NCC-1700NCC-1701NCC-1702NCC-1703NCC-1704NCC-1705NCC-1706NCC-1707NCC-1708NCC-1709NCC-1710NCC-1711

San Francisco Fleet YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsUtopia Planetia Fleet YardsUtopia Planetia Fleet YardsUtopia Planetia Fleet YardsCopernicus Ship YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsCopernicus Ship YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsBaikonur CosmodromeBaikonur Cosmodrome

Aug 2245 (Class Ship)Sep 2245Nov 2245Jan 2246Mar 2246Mar 2246Mar 2246Jul 2246Jul 2246Dec 2246Jan 2247Jan 2248

Status

Uprated (MOD-2) - May 2252Uprated (MOD-2) - Oct 2251Uprated (MOD-2) - Oct 2251Uprated (MOD-2) - May 2252Uprated (MOD-2) - May 2252Uprated (MOD-2) - Aug 2251Uprated (MOD-2) - Aug 2251Uprated (MOD-2) - Sep 2251Uprated (MOD-2) - Jun 2252Uprated (MOD-2) - Jul 2251Uprated (MOD-2) - Sep 2251Uprated (MOD-2) - Nov 2251

12 CONSTITUTION TYPE CLASS (BATCH 1) (CA)


Kitty HawkAmericaConstellationYamato

NCC-1015NCC-1016NCC-1017NCC-1305-A

Copernicus Ship YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsUtopia Planetia Fleet Yards

Aug 2248Sep 2248Nov 2248Jan 2249

Status

Uprated (MOD-2) - Jun 2251Uprated (MOD-2) - Jul 2251Uprated (MOD-2) - Dec 2251Uprated (MOD-2) - Nov 2251


BACKGROUNDWhereas the Baton Rogue class of the previous generation sig-naled the pinnacle of the “Earth” fleet, the Constitution classwould herald the beginning of a true Star Fleet for the entireFederation. Indeed, it’s difficult to image the Federation Fleetwithout the Heavy Cruiser at the front of it, exploring strangenew worlds, and boldly going where no man has gone before.

Though dated by today’s standards, The original configurationof the Constitution class, launched in 2245 STC, still representsthe single largest breakthrough in Federation naval science overthe last 100 years. With the installation of the PB-31 warp en-gines, a refinement on the PBX-30 engines found on theBonaventure, Federation starships could now cross in mere daysor weeks what the previous generation of starships would re-quire months or even years to manage.

Strategically, the Constitution Class, being able to deliver signifi-cant firepower at high speeds, meant that the federation couldnow both dramatically expand and more effectively protect itsborders. With the steadily increasing threat of the Klingon Em-pire, the deployment of a Constitution class vessel allowed for aquick response to hostile action, as well as present a consider-able show of force to any other would-be enemy.

In addition to the vessels’ raw power, new scientific equipment,thanks to the Duotronic breakthroughs installed within hercomputer cores, would allow the Constitution class to performsurveys with higher fidelity and accuracy than had been man-aged in the past. As a natural result, when a Constitution classvessel was not strategically engaged, she would more than likelybe assigned to chart and detail the frontiers of Federation space.

Tactically, the Constitution class suffered only with its depend-ence on the already sorely-dated Phase Laser technology. Klin-gon disruptor technology had already surpassed Federationbeam weaponry, making most commanders heavily reliant onphoton torpedoes. Fortunately the twin launchers of the Consti-tution class would prove a formidable offense, though the prob-lem of the Phase Laser would plague Federation starships forseveral years to come, and prove particularly damning in theupcoming Four Year’s war.

Overall, The first version of the Constitution class would solidifyher place in Star Fleet history. Indeed, the success of missions

such as Captain Robert April’s three year mission into the fron-tier would embolden the fledgling Star fleet as well as helpsecure humanity’s place within the galaxy.

With improvements made to the PB-31 engine design, Theoriginal configuration (Mod-1) of the class would be phasedout by early 2251. By that time, all 16 ships of the class wouldbe uprated to this specification.



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FEDERATION HEAVY CRUISERCONSTITUTION CLASS STARSHIPS (MOD-1) - DORSAL VIEW

Chief of Design Matt JefferiesAuthentication Approval Dec 2245 STCVersion Release Jul 2290 STC

GENERAL PLANS AUTHENTICATION NOTICE

PB-31 Primary Warp Engine (P/S)

Shuttlebay

Aft MK-VII Phase Lasers

Emergency Flush Vents (P/S)

PB-31 Paired Intercooler (P/S)

PB-31 Bussard Matter Intake (p/S)

Hydrogen Intake Sensor

IPI86E Impulse Engine

Midship MK-VII Phase Lasers (P/S)

Airlock Lift, Lifeboat Launch x2 (P/S)

Navigation Lights (P/S) Primary HullVessel’s Commissioned Name

Star Fleet Registrar ID

Heavy Cruiser (CA) (MOD-1)Constitution Class Starship (Circa 2245 STC)For General Familiarization Purposes Only



Shuttlebay

Star Fleet Pennant

Intermix Core Ejection systemForward Active Scanner and Deflector

Sensor Array

MK-VII Phase Lasers (P/S)

Main Gangway

Photo-Reactive Upper Bridge Dome IPI86E Linear Accelerator

FP-3 Twin Photon Torpedo Launcher (P/S)

Primary Bridge





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FEDERATION HEAVY CRUISERCONSTITUTION CLASS STARSHIPS (MOD-1) - PORT VIEW



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FEDERATION HEAVY CRUISERCONSTITUTION CLASS STARSHIPS (MOD-1) - PARTICULARS

DIMENSIONSRaw Deadweight: 190,000 STD. Metric TonsOverall Length: 289MOverall Draft: 73MOverall Beam: 127M

COMPLEMENTComplement: 170 Crew, 40 OfficersEmbarked Craft:

4 Type III Travel Pod4 Type S-1 “Bee” Workpod8 Type E Shuttlecraft

MACHINERYPrimary Drive:

2 PB-31 M/AM Dilithium Focus Warp Nacelle (Tandem)Secondary Drive:

Scarbak IPI86E Fusion Impulse ReactorReaction Control System:

Orage Ijek “ASAKS” Chemical RCSSuperluminal Velocity Rating: WF 6/8, (216C / 512C)Subluminal Velocity Rating: .50C / .75COperational Range: 3 Standard YearsMaximum Range: 9 Standard Years

DEFENSE SYSTEMSPrimary Shield

Raakuv “Gabriel” Hull-Ambient Primary GeneratorDeflector Screen

Prentice-Schafer “Jenghiz” Navigation Deflector

WEAPONRYPhoton Torpedoes:

2 FP-3 Type launcher(Firing Arc:s: Forward)

100 MK III “Awalt” Type Torpedoes.12 MK IV “Smauge” Type Tri-Cobalt Detonators20 MK III “Basenji” Type Sensor Probes

Beam Weaponry:4 Banks paired “Tesla” Type MK VII Phase Laser Cannon

(Firing Arcs: V/F, F/P, F/S, A)2 “Gravnet” Type Graviton Tractor Beam Emitters

(Firing Arcs: V/F, A)

DETECTION SYSTEMSScanners:

Signal Electronic Ent. “Grayfox” Tactical Scanner SuiteSignal Electronic Ent. “Saber” Fire Control System

Sensors:Signal Electronic Ent. “Lynx” Sensor System

CONTROL SYSTEMSNavigation systems:

Thomson CSF “Gargon” Type Navigational Guidance SystemComputer Systems:

Farranti Nemonics “Daystrom” Duotronic MK II CoreLife Support Package:

Cristobal “Coraza” Advanced Life Support System

OPERATIONAL PROGRAMChief of Design:

Matt Jefferies

Programs:Batch 1 vessels completed Jan 2248 STC.Batch 2 additional vessels completed Jan 2249 STC.

Modernization:Beginning in 2251, the entire class was uprated to (MOD-2)specifications., primarily for the replacement of the PB-31 en-gines with uprated PB-31 (MOD-2) engines. This modernizationwas completed on the 16 Constitution Class vessels in Dec2251, with the relaunch of the USS Constellation (NCC-1017).Specifics of this modernization can be found in the“Constitution Class Starships (Mod-2)” article.

Operational:Class Has been modernized to Constitution class (MOD-2) As ofDec 2251. As such, the information in this article is technicallyobsolete and remains for archival purposes as of Dec 2251.

Batch 1:Primary appropriation of April 2243First of Class (USS Constitution) launched Aug 2245.

Batch 2:Additional Appropriation of September 2246First of Batch (USS Kitty Hawk) Launched Aug 2248.(Note that Batch 2 is functionally identical to Batch 1)

Reappropriations:Registries NCC-1015 thru NCC-1017 inclusive reassigned fromColumbia class starships.

Losses:Refer to Constitution Class (MOD-2)


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ConstitutionEnterpriseFarragutLexingtonYorktownExcaliburExeterHoodIntrepidValiantKongoPotempkinKitty HawkAmericaConstellationYamato

NCC-1700NCC-1701NCC-1702NCC-1703NCC-1704NCC-1705NCC-1706NCC-1707NCC-1708NCC-1709NCC-1710NCC-1711NCC-1015NCC-1016NCC-1017NCC-1305-A

San Francisco Fleet YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsUtopia Planetia Fleet YardsUtopia Planetia Fleet YardsUtopia Planetia Fleet YardsCopernicus Ship YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsCopernicus Ship YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsBaikonur CosmodromeBaikonur CosmodromeCopernicus Ship YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsUtopia Planetia Fleet Yards

May 2252 (Class Ship)Oct 2251Oct 2251May 2252May 2252Aug 2251Aug 2251Sep 2251Jun 2252Jul 2251Sep 2251Nov 2251Jun 2251Jul 2251Dec 2251Nov 2251

Status

Uprated (MOD-3) - May 2264Uprated (MOD-3) - Feb 2265Uprated (MOD-3) - Oct 2264Uprated (MOD-3) - May 2264Uprated (MOD-3) - May 2264Uprated (MOD-3) - Feb 2265Uprated (MOD-3) - Mar 2265Uprated (MOD-3) - Sep 2264Uprated (MOD-3) - Jun 2264Destroyed—Jun 2255Uprated (MOD-3) - Sep 2264Uprated (MOD-3) - Nov 2264Destroyed—Sep 2255Destroyed—Sep 2255Uprated (MOD-3) - Jan 2265Uprated (MOD-3) - Jan 2265

MODERNIZATION PROGRAM

BACKGROUNDEven as the fielded Constitution class vessels returned from theirfirst or second tours of duty, refinements in the construction anddesign of the PB-31 engines continued. Already impressed withthe dramatic improvements of the engine design, Star Fleetactively encouraged experiments for improvements in bothoutput and efficiency.

By 2251, a more refined version of the PB-31 (the PB-31/Mod 2)was available for use in Star Fleet, and what better class of shipto install them on than the wildly successful Constitution class.Every ship in the class was ordered for uprating to the new en-gines as soon as their current tours were over, a task whichwould be completed within a year.

Though the uprating of the Constitution class was mandatory,the actual effects of the MOD-2 uprating were, at first, relativelyminor. The PB-31 Mod 2 design was mostly an efficiency im-provement, allowing for more stability at higher warp speeds, aswell as subtle improvements in the intercooler assemblies at theaft of each nacelle.

Indeed, the uprating to the new “Starmark” type celestial naviga-tion computer, which was created to coincide with the newengines, proved to be more of a boon, since the older “Gargon”type sometimes struggled to keep up with the Constitution class’highest warp speeds.

The most dramatic improvement, perhaps, on the MOD-2 designwould come during the Four Years War, with the advent of aworkable phaser weapon. Though technically a modernizationwithin the MOD-2 design period, the MK-IX/01 phaser woulddramatically change the Federation’s offensive capabilities, put-ting the Star Fleet well and ahead of most of the Federation’sadversaries, and proving a decisive advantage at the Battle ofAxanar in 2256 STC.

Unfortunately, the Four Years War would also see the first lossesto the class. First, the Valiant was destroyed in an ambush whileguarding a supply convoy. The Valiant’s screw sacrificed them-selves to save the thousands of lives in the convoy, and techni-cally won the battle, but also marked the first loss of the newgeneration of starships.

Three months later, in a more pitched battle, the Federation

would go on to lose the starships Kitty Hawk and America, adevastating blow which briefly but dramatically set back Fed-eration operations. With their losses, Star Fleet became nervousabout risking the most valuable of their ships in open warfare,and dispatched the remaining Constitution class vessels toother duties in the frontier for the remainder of the war.

Despite this moment of indignity, the Constitution class hadalready proven itself as a powerful battle-ready starship, andthe Klingons had learned to fear them. Klingon raiding forceswould avoid encounters where a Constitution class starshipwould be present, allowing the Federation to solidly secure itsfrontier even as war continued along the border.

Surviving Constitution class vessels would remain in this con-figuration for more than a decade, as the war’s end alsobrought an end to the rapid development of starship technolo-gies. Further refinements to the PB-31, however, along with aradical improvement in deflector technology, would see theclass uprated once again to the MOD-3 configuration in the2260s.



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PB-31 Mod 2 Primary Warp Engine (P/S)

Shuttlebay

Aft MK IX/01 Phasers


PB-31 Mod 2 Paired Intercooler (P/S)




Midship MK IX/01 Phasers (P/S)







Shuttlebay

Star Fleet Pennant


Sensor Array

MK-IX/01 Phasers (P/S)

Main Gangway



Primary Bridge


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2 PB-31/M2 M/AM Dilithium-Focus Warp Nacelle (Tandem)Secondary Drive:




Raakuv “Gabriel” Hull-Ambient Primary GeneratorDeflector Screen

Prentice-Schafer “Jenghiz” Navigation Deflector




Beam Weaponry (Original):4 Banks paired “Tesla” Type MK VII Phase Laser Cannon

(Firing Arcs: V/F, F/P, F/S, A)2 “Gravnet” Type Graviton Tractor Beam Emitters


Beam Weaponry (2253 Modernization):4 Banks paired “Firelance” Type MK-IX/01 Phaser Cannon

(Firing Arcs V/F, F/P, F/S, A)2 “Gravnet” Type Graviton Tractor Beam Emitters




Sensors:Signal Electronic Ent. “Bobcat” Sensor System


Benkulen “Starmark” Type Navigational Guidance SystemComputer Systems:




Matt Jefferies

Programs:Modernization completed July 2251 STC.

Modernization:In Apr 2253, the MK-IX/01 “Firelance” type Phaser was intro-duced to the class, replacing the “Tesla” type MK VII PhaseLaser Cannon. Changes were made ‘in the field’ at the firstpossible opportunity for each starship, and made use of theolder weapon’s existing housing. This ‘field modernization’ wascompleted for the class by the end of Jun 2253.

Beginning in 2264, surviving members of the class wereuprated to (MOD-3) specifications., primarily for the replace-ment of the PB-31 engines with uprated PB-31 (MOD-3) en-gines and well as a more radical uprating to the shield deflec-tor system. This modernization was completed on the thesevessels in Dec 2265, with the relaunch of the USS Exeter (NCC-1706). Specifics of this modernization can be found in the“Constitution Class Starships (Mod-3)” article.

Operational:Class Has been modernized to Constitution class (MOD-3) as ofMarch 2265. As such, the information in this article is techni-cally obsolete and remains for archival purposes as of March2265.

Batch 1:First of Class (USS Valiant) launched Jul 2251.PB-31 Mod 2 Modernization Jul 2251MK-IX/01 Phaser Modernization April 2253

Reappropriations:None

Losses:USS Valiant (NCC-1709) lost in battle Jun 2255 STC.USS Kitty Hawk (NCC-1015) lost in battle Sep 2255 STC.USS America (NCC-1016) lost in battle Sep 2255 STC.Refer to Constitution Class (MOD-3)


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FEDERATION HEAVY CRUISERBONHOMME RICHARD CLASS STARSHIPS


BonHomme RichardMonitorHornetMerrimacEndeavorDefianceExcelsiorEagleLafayetteWaspEl DoradoAriSaratogaToriKreigerEssex

NCC-1712NCC-1713NCC-1714NCC-1715NCC-1716NCC-1717NCC-1718NCC-1719NCC-1720NCC-1721NCC-1722NCC-1723NCC-1724NCC-1725NCC-1726NCC-1727

San Francisco Fleet YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsBaikonur CosmodromeSan Francisco Fleet YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsUtopia Planetia Fleet YardsUtopia Planetia Fleet YardsBaikonur CosmodromeUtopia Planetia Fleet YardsCopernicus Ship YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsCopernicus Ship YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsBaikonur CosmodromeBaikonur Cosmodrome

Nov 2251 (Class Ship)Nov 2251Dec 2251Jan 2252Jan 2252Mar 2252Mar 2252Apr2252Apr 2252Apr 2252May 2252May 2252Aug 2252Aug 2252Oct 2252Nov 2252

Status

Uprated (Constitution (U)) - May 2272Uprated (Constitution (U)) - May 2272Uprated (Constitution (U)) - May 2272Uprated (Constitution (U)) - Jun 2272Uprated (Endeavor) - Aug 2263Destroyed - Jun 2255Uprated (Endeavor) - Aug 2263Uprated (Endeavor) - Aug 2263Uprated (Endeavor) - Sep 2263Uprated (Endeavor) - Sep 2263Uprated (Constitution (U)) - Jun 2272Uprated (Endeavor) - Oct 2263Destroyed - Jul 2255Uprated (Endeavor) - Sep 2263Uprated (Constitution (U)) - Jun 2272Destroyed - Feb 2255

16 BONHOMME RICHARD TYPE CLASS (BATCH 1) (CA)

BACKGROUNDThough the Four Years War didn’t come as much of a surprise toStar Fleet, the Federation none-the-less found itself sorely lack-ing in combat capabilities when compared to the powerful navyof the Klingon Empire. What was worse, most of the fleet con-sisted of older Earth vessels which had not yet taken advantageof the new matter/anti-matter drive systems.

To answer this wartime shortcoming, Star Fleet quickly rushedup the appropriation of a planned additional batch of Constitu-tion class vessels and dedicated them as a new class of starship,the BonHomme Richard class. The new class would take advan-tage in interim improvements in both shield and deflector tech-nology, as well as make use of the new phaser technology, mak-ing the vessels top-of-the-line for combat performance.

The needs of the war, however, also saw the BonHomme Rich-ard class nearly completely stripped of scientific laboratories, andmany other amenities found on the venerable Constitution classships. This would, of course, allow the vessels to be pressed intoservice immediately, but fall short of the capabilities found in themother design.

Through the war, the ships of the BonHomme Richard class didmore than prove themselves, as they proved instrumental inseveral skirmishes along the disputed frontier (particularly afterthe Constitution class vessels were moved out of the war zone).The new shields and phasers matched and surpassed the weap-onry and defenses of the Klingon ships of the period. In fact, thenew shields proved so successful that they would provide theimpetus for the next evolution of the Constitution class itself.

The end of the war, however, brought difficulties with the class,as she was ill-equipped for much use aside from direct combat,and her expense was hard to justify to a ‘return-to-peace’ politi-cal mindset. Star Fleet found itself heavily engaged in a pro-tracted series of debates over the BonHomme Richard’s eventu-ally fate. The last four planned ships of the class (NCC-1728 thruNCC-1731) would be cancelled and eventually re-appropriated.

Eventually, the ships of the class would be outfitted in a mannersimilar to the Constitution class, making the two classes virtuallyidentical (aside from her deflection grid) for several years. Bon-Homme Ricard class vessels, however, would still be seen as the‘also ran’ ships, with the Constitution class gaining much of the

prestige in the 2250s and 2260s.

Fortunately, this lack of prestige would not end the lifespan ofthese vessels. In the early 2260s, as the Monoceros testing ofthe new Linear Warp engines proved successful, several vesselsof this class would be reconfigured to include the new drive,creating the Endeavor class in August 2263.

The remaining ships of the class would get their turn at uprat-ing a decade later, as Star Fleet once again found itself needingto technologically upgrade their vessels. In 2272, survivingvessels of the BonHomme Richard class would undergo thesame uprating as the legendary Constitution and Enterprise,bringing the variant design finally back into the fold as mem-bers of the Constitution (U) class.



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FEDERATION HEAVY CRUISERBONHOMME RICHARD CLASS STARSHIPS - DORSAL VIEW




Shuttlebay











Heavy Cruiser (CA)BonHomme Richard Class Starship (Circa 2255 STC)For General Familiarization Purposes Only

Deflector Grid



Shuttlebay

Star Fleet Pennant


Sensor Array


Main Gangway



Primary Bridge


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FEDERATION HEAVY CRUISERBONHOMME RICHARD STARSHIPS - PORT VIEW



Heavy Cruiser (CA)BonHomme Richard Class Starship (Circa 2255 STC)For General Familiarization Purposes Only

Deflector Grid



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FEDERATION HEAVY CRUISERBONHOMME RICHARD CLASS STARSHIPS - PARTICULARS









Prentice-Schafer “Galahad” Primary Shield GeneratorDeflector Screen

Prentice-Schafer “Jenghiz II” Navigation Deflector




Beam Weaponry:4 Banks paired “Firelance” Type MK-IX/01 Phaser Cannon











Matt Jefferies

Programs:Class Completed as of November 2252

Modernization:Beginning in 2263, selected vessels deemed in ‘serious condi-tion’ were uprated to Endeavor class specifications. These ves-sels include the Endeavor (NCC-1716), the Excelsior (NCC-1718), Eagle (NCC-1719), Lafayette (NCC-1720), Wasp (NCC-1721), Ari (NCC-1723), and Tori (NCC-1725). This upratingprocedure was completed in September 2263.

Beginning in 2272, surviving ships of the BonHomme Richardclass were uprated to Constitution (U) class specifications.These included the Bonhomme Richard (NCC-1712), Monitor(NCC-1713), Hornet (NCC-1714), Merrimac (NCC-1715), ElDorado (NCC-1722), and Kreiger (NCC-1726). This upratingprocedure was completed in June 2272.

Operational:Class has been modernized to either Endeavor or Constitution(U) class as of June 2272. As such, the information in this articleis technically obsolete and remains for archival purposes as ofJun 2272.

Batch 1:First of Class (USS BonHomme Richard) launched Nov 2251.

Reappropriations:Registries NCC-1728 thru NCC-1731 inclusive reassigned toTruxton class starships.

Losses:USS Defiance (NCC-1717) lost in battle Jun 2255 STC.USS Saratoga (NCC-1724) lost in battle Jul 2255 STC.USS Essex (NCC-1727) lost in battle Feb 2255 STC.Refer to Endeavor, Constitution (U) Classes


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ConstitutionEnterpriseFarragutLexingtonYorktownExcaliburExeterHoodIntrepidKongoPotempkinConstellationYamato

NCC-1700NCC-1701NCC-1702NCC-1703NCC-1704NCC-1705NCC-1706NCC-1707NCC-1708NCC-1710NCC-1711NCC-1017NCC-1305-A

San Francisco Fleet YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsUtopia Planetia Fleet YardsUtopia Planetia Fleet YardsUtopia Planetia Fleet YardsCopernicus Ship YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsCopernicus Ship YardsBaikonur CosmodromeBaikonur CosmodromeSan Fransisco Fleet YardsUtopia Planetia Fleet Yards

May 2264Feb 2265Oct 2264May 2264May 2264Feb 2265Mar 2265Sep 2264Jun 2264Sep 2264Nov 2264Jan 2265Jan 2265

Status

Uprated (Constitution (U)) - Nov 2271Uprated (Constitution (U)) - Nov 2271Uprated (Constitution (U)) - Dec 2271Uprated (Constitution (U)) - Feb 2272Uprated (Constitution (U)) - Apr 2272Destroyed - Apr 2267Scrapped - Aug 2266Uprated (Constitution (U)) - Apr 2272Destroyed - May 2266Uprated (Constitution (U)) - Jan 2272Uprated (Constitution (U)) - Jan 2272Destroyed - May 2267Destroyed - Mar 2268

MODERNIZATION PROGRAM


VictoryArdentDauntlessAudaciousDefiant

NCC-1760NCC-1761NCC-1762NCC-1763NCC-1764

San Francisco Fleet YardsSan Francisco Fleet YardsUtopia Planetia Fleet YardsUtopia Planetia Fleet YardsUtopia Planetia Fleet Yards

Apr 2266Apr 2266Jun 2266Aug 2266Aug 2266

Status

Uprated (Constitution (U)) - May 2272Uprated (Constitution (U)) - May 2272Uprated (Constitution (U)) - Jul 2272Uprated (Constitution (U)) - Jul 2272Missing - Jun 2268


BACKGROUNDIt is perhaps telling that even after nearly thirty years since thisversion of the Constitution class first left space dock in 2264, themajority of Federation citizens still regard it as the most impor-tant and recognizable of all Federation starships. Indeed, thanksto the profound exploits of ships like the Enterprise under thecommand of James Kirk, the class quickly assumed a legendaryreputation far surpassing that of any other class of ship in Fed-eration, or even member-planet histories.

This version of the ship would represent the pinnacle of 2260stechnology, pushing the PB-31 engine design to its upper effi-cient limits, well beyond its intended specifications of WF 8 as amaximum velocity. The Enterprise herself would hit a speedrecord of warp 14.1 (2803c) (though this was through sabotageand nearly destroyed the vessel), a record which wouldn’t bemet again until the advent of the Excelsior class decades later.

The “Galahad” shield generators first used on the BonHommeRichard class were finally inlaid into the vessels’ frame, improv-ing the ships’ overall survivability in the field. The improvedefficiency and yield of the MK IX/02 phasers also meant that theConstitution class now carried the most potent beam weapon ofall major galactic powers at the time, surpassing even the Klin-gon disruptors of the period.

Even what would normally be considered a subtle improve-ment, such as those in life support systems, would radically in-crease the ships’ capabilities. The Mod-3 design could carry andsupport twice the crew of the Mod-2 design, and allow for awider array of missions (particularly scientific endeavors) and formuch longer durations. It was this improvement that wouldembolden Star Fleet to start the ‘five year mission’ explorationtradition, which lives on to this day.

Unfortunately, the aggressive exploration of the Federation,using the Constitution class as its vanguard, would take its toll inthe middle 2260s. Six of the vessels would be lost to variousdangers in the frontier, with the Defiant lost near Tholian spacenot even two years out of space dock. For many on the Federa-tion appropriations committee, this was a clear sign that despitethe stunning success of ships like the Enterprise, the heavycruiser design had finally seen its day.

Recognizing this fact, Star Fleet engineers would look at the

basic successes of the venerable Constitution class, as well asother Federation ships, and redesign the heavy cruiser fromthe ground up. The end result of this project would be theConstitution (U) class, which would launch in November of2271, giving the old heavy cruisers a substantial new lease onlife.



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Shuttlebay












Deflector Grid



Shuttlebay

Star Fleet Pennant


Sensor Array


Main Gangway



Primary Bridge


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Deflector Grid



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4 Type III Travel Pod4 Type S-2 “Bee” Workpod8 Type F Shuttlecraft






Prentice-Schafer “Galahad” Primary Shield GeneratorDeflector Screen

Prentice-Schafer “Jenghiz II” Navigation Deflector




Beam Weaponry:4 Banks paired “Firelance” Type MK-IX/01 Phaser Cannon








Farranti Nemonics “Daystrom” Duotronic MK III CoreLife Support Package:

Cristobal “Escudo” Advanced Life Support System


Matt Jefferies

Programs:Modernization completed July 2251 STC.

Modernization:Beginning in 2271, surviving members of the class wereuprated to Constitution (U) specifications., a design change soradical that it effectively restarted the heavy cruiser program.This modernization was completed on the these vessels in Dec2265, with the relaunch of the USS Audaciious (NCC-1763).Specifics of this modernization can be found in the“Constitution Class (U)” article.

Operational:Class has been modernized to Constitution class (U) as of July2272. As such, the information in this article is technically obso-lete and remains for archival purposes as of July 2272.

Batch 1:First of Class (USS Constitution) launched May 2264.

Batch 3:First of Class (USS Victory) launched Apr 2266

Reappropriations:Registries NCC-1760 thru NCC-1764 inclusive reassigned fromAchernar class starships.

Losses:USS Excalibur (NCC-1705) lost to malfunction Apr 2267 STC.USS Exeter (NCC-1706) scrapped Aug 2266 STC.USS Intrepid (NCC-1708) lost in battle May 2266 STC.USS Constellation (NCC-1017) lost in battle May 2267 STCUSS Yamato (NCC-1305-A) lost in battle Mar 2268 STC.USS Defiant (NCC-1764) missing Jun 2268Refer to Constitution Class (U)

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