Posted by Robert Archer in Specification Review: Independence-class Heavy Frigate (TOS), Draft 4 - Review OPEN Until 21 November 2020

Posted by Captain Nicholas Villarreal (Engineering Director) in Specification Review: Independence-class Heavy Frigate (TOS), Draft 4 - Review OPEN Until 21 November 2020
While I was clearing off my desk, I noticed that we got another draft for the TOS-era spec for the USS Sentinel from Rob. Let’s see how this go-round goes, shall we? Take a look, let us know what you think, and be sure to trim anything upon which you haven’t specifically commented.

The review will be open for two weeks, with the final day of review on 21 November 2020.

Nicholas Villarreal
Engineering Director

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Change Log From Draft 3 - Draft 4:

Cleaned up comma punctuation across the spec
Adjusted wording of the history/mission overview to reflect the proper amount of built ships in the ship list
Adjusted wording of the phaser section
Adjusted shape of main engineering to be clearer
Adjusted wording across the spec for better consistency in room sizes
Got rid of the ‘lower’ descriptor for the gym so it’s clearer
Did more clean up of descriptions across the spec
Adjusted position of the 1st tractor emitter from deck 2 to deck 1

Independence-Class
Category: Frigate
Variant: Heavy
Designer: Robert Archer
Mark I
Draft 3
Date: 10/28/2020

HISTORY AND MISSION OVERVIEW

The dawning of the 2240’s was a generally peaceful one for the Federation. Though there were random border raids near Klingon space, and the occasional issue with Orion pirates Starfleet felt confident that the immediate future would be one of expansion and discovery. They still had to remain vigilant for possible threats from old enemies and potential new adversaries. It was with this in mind that Starfleet put the call out for a multi-role rugged frigate, one which, though smaller than common cruiser designs, could perform just as well in a variety of situations.

It took the Starfleet design bureau almost five years of design and construction before the first twelve Independence class frigates came out of the assembly yards around Earth, with another five ready for commissioning should the need arise. The intent was to build a small, fast, maneuverable, and relatively inexpensive ship that could be easily reconfigured for a variety of different roles should the need arise. This would include system patrols, scientific surveys, anti-pirate/raider actions, and service as a logistics transport.

Mission Profiles

The Independence Class Frigate is suited to the following mission profiles:

Survey, analysis, and cataloging of anomalies and uncharted systems
Planetary and astrological event response
Discovery and survey of new life and civilizations
System and border patrols
Anti-piracy/raider combat roles
General cargo resupply
Emergency relief efforts

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Conclusion

Independence class frigates are small, rugged, multi-role vessels capable of many duties of larger cruiser designs at half the cost and build time. Capable and functional, though not the prettiest, they will likely be in use for many years to come.

Submitted: 10/28/2020

Bumping....

Sorry Rob. I was getting to it for you. I have been referring to it during my posts to the USS Independence and from my eyes, there’s nothing in it that I’d raise as a concern from a RPing perspective. Over the the Pelican for his final review/consideration.

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