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{{bluebox|'''''NOTE:''' The stats below represent the ''Mercury'' in her original launch condition. Following her recovery in 2391, the ship's capabilities were reevaluated by Starfleet, and she was refitted before being relaunched and sent back to the Menthar Corridor. Her uprated technical details have been classified.''}} | |||
The Oracle class starship | The ''Oracle'' class starship is designed to be the cutting edge of scientific research and exploration. She 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, and has been designed with a highly sensitive transpectral array for maximum sensitivity across a range of specifications. In many ways, this new sensor system 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's sensor systems 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. | |||
In the current galactic political climate, however, the sensitivity of the ''Oracle's'' sensor systems 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= | =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: | 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. | * Provide a platform for extended scientific survey, scouting and exploration missions. | ||
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* Hull: Duranium/Tritanium composite | * Hull: Duranium/Tritanium composite | ||
* Number of Decks: 30 Total | * Number of Decks: 30 Total | ||
* Crew | * Crew Complement: 500 | ||
=DITL: Strength Calculator= | =DITL: Strength Calculator= | ||
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=Sensor Module= | =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 | 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 unless for major refits or overhauls, it can be sealed off in case of extreme quarantine procedure and, if ultimately necessary, jettisoned from the rest of the hull. | ||
=Tactical Systems= | =Tactical Systems= | ||
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==Warp Core Ejection== | ==Warp Core Ejection== | ||
Though rare, starships occasionally face the horrible concept of a warp core | Though rare, starships occasionally face the horrible concept of a warp core breach. As the primary power source for a starship, the explosive power of a warp core far surpasses the superstructure and structural integrity field strengths and most often ends in the complete destruction of the starship and anything within a 20km blast radius. | ||
Modern starships have been equipped for this possibility and have the capability to eject their warpcore. The Oracle class has an ejection port on the aft side of the main hull. Magnetic rails inside the channel accelerate the core once disengaged from the ship and ‘fires’ it as far as 2000 meters away from the ship. The ship then moves away from the core as fast as possible under impulse power. | Modern starships have been equipped for this possibility and have the capability to eject their warpcore. The Oracle class has an ejection port on the aft side of the main hull. Magnetic rails inside the channel accelerate the core once disengaged from the ship and ‘fires’ it as far as 2000 meters away from the ship. The ship then moves away from the core as fast as possible under impulse power. | ||