USS Independence-A: Difference between revisions

The '''USS ''Independence'', NCC-1776-A''', was the fifth [[ma:Prometheus class|''Prometheus'' class]] vessel built in the Fleet, commissioned and built at Utopia Planitia before being dispatched to the Ithassa Region to replace the loss of the first [[USS Independence|USS ''Independence'']] during the [[Gorn Conflict of 2383]]. Like its predecessor, the ''Independence''-A launched under the command of Rear Admiral [[Anassasi, Jessa Kyrn|Jessa Anassasi]].

''Prometheus'' class heavy [[Starfleet Starships: Cruisers|cruisers]] are an onset of combat support Fleet vessels, designed primarily in response to technologically advanced threats facing the Federations. Developed from a combination of the technologies of [[ma:Defiant class|''Defiant'']], [[ma:Sovereign class|''Sovereign'']] and [[ma:Intrepid class|''Intrepid'']] classes, the ''Prometheus'' utilizes the latest in ablative armour, warp field technology, and quantum weaponry. It is the only ship class which is capable of separating into three sections (upper engineering hull, lower engineering hull, and the saucer section) coordinated through its [[Independence-A Multi-Vector Assault Mode|multi-vector assault mode]].

While the USS ''Independence''-A was designed as a tactical assault cruiser, it served a much wider role and performed deep space exploration and diplomatic/military roles, utilizing the full advancements of its science, medical, and engineering facilities. It continued the exploration and defense of the [[Ithassa Region]] as the Fleet’s flagship.