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The Oracle class starship has been designed to be on the cutting edge of scientific research and exploration, and is equipped to handle extended missions without the need to return to starbase for refuel or repair. The ventral section of the hull is host to a large sensor module, the next step in the evolution of the Nebula-class sensor sail, which has been designed with a highly sensitive transpectral array for maximum sensitivity across a range of specifications. In many ways, this new sensor system, the Oracle array, was the focus of the ship’s design, making the Oracle class starship ideal for gathering and processing data on spatial anomalies, stellar cartography, and further in-depth scans of previously discovered worlds. In the current galactic political climate, however, the sensitivity of the Oracle array has not gone unnoticed by Starfleet’s Security and Intelligence departments. Enhanced range and clarity of sensor data provides an opportunity for an early-warning system in sensitive sectors, as well as the ideal scouting platform during emergency situations and inter-species conflicts. However, this is very much a secondary concern, and the Oracle class is built purely as a science vessel with limited offensive capabilities. Its six type-IX phasers are nothing more than standard issue, and the class is limited to two torpedo tubes, one fore and one aft, primarily designed for the launching of probes.

Mission Objectives

Pursuant to Starfleet Exploration Directives 1016.8 & 901.12, Federation Diplomatic Corps Mandate 66.105.b, 66.105.c & 200.2.2, and Federation Security Council General Policy, the following objectives have been established for an Oracle Class Starship:

• Provide a platform for extended scientific survey, scouting and exploration missions.
• Replace the Oberth for long range missions, stellar cartography, and detailed scientific study.
• Provide autonomous capability for full execution of Federation cultural, scientific, intelligence and explorative policy in deep space or border territory. Provide limited execution of Federation defensive policy in the same circumstances.
• Serve as a support vehicle during emergencies and a platform for the extension of Federation diplomacy and policy.
• Provide diplomatic support in border territories and, where necessary, work as the eyes and ears of a task force through use of the Oracle sensor module.

Design Statistics

• Length: 580 meters
• Width: 205 meters
• Height: 155 meters
• Cargo capacity: Variable dependant on mission type; cargo bays customisable to transport volatile or unstable substances as required for scientific missions.
• Hull: Duranium/Tritanium composite
• Number of Decks: 30 Total

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• Affiliation: Federation Oracle Class
• Beam Weapon Output: 7500 TeraWatts (Six Type IX Phaser Emitters)
• Torpedo Tubes: 2 Pulse-fire Photon Torpedo Tubes
• Weapons Range/Accuracy: 350
• Shield Capacity: 900000 TeraJoules
• Hull/Armour: Standard Duranium/Tritanium Single Hull
• 1cm Anti-phaser coating armour
• Standard Structural Integrity Field
• Maximum Warp Factor: 9.97 (TNG)
• Combat Manoeuvrability: 9000
• Overall Strength: 494.025

Sensor Module

The sensor module, which comprises decks 24-30 of the Oracle class includes a considerable number of Scientific laboratories as well as the Oracle sensor array. While the module is not designed to be separated from the rest of the ship, it can be sealed off if necessary in case of extreme quarantine procedure.