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{{Motto - Active|The quest for truth is a noble one.|''Captain Nemo''|ICON=Intrepid-icon2.gif|link=Atlantis Dedication Plaque}} | {{Motto - Active|The quest for truth is a noble one.|''Captain Nemo''|ICON=Intrepid-icon2.gif|link=Atlantis Dedication Plaque}} | ||
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The Atlantis takes its name from a mythological island on [[Earth]] that spawned an incredibly advanced culture in primitive times. The mythology states that the island was lost to the sea in a great cataclysm, and people for millennia after attempted to prove this island and culture even existed. Mostly, Atlantis represented what things could be like, and caused other cultures to strive for greatness too. | The Atlantis takes its name from a mythological island on [[Earth]] that spawned an incredibly advanced culture in primitive times. The mythology states that the island was lost to the sea in a great cataclysm, and people for millennia after attempted to prove this island and culture even existed. Mostly, Atlantis represented what things could be like, and caused other cultures to strive for greatness too. | ||
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The ''Intrepid'' can attain extremely high speeds not only because of its advanced warp core, but due to its variable geometry warp nacelles, which allow the ship to adjust its warp field for maximum efficiency. The vessel's streamlined shape also allows it to project an unusually efficient warp field. Since the class' primary mission profiles involve exploration and scientific experimentation, it possesses an extensive complement of laboratories and scientific facilities. | The ''Intrepid'' can attain extremely high speeds not only because of its advanced warp core, but due to its variable geometry warp nacelles, which allow the ship to adjust its warp field for maximum efficiency. The vessel's streamlined shape also allows it to project an unusually efficient warp field. Since the class' primary mission profiles involve exploration and scientific experimentation, it possesses an extensive complement of laboratories and scientific facilities. | ||
Atlantis' captain's yacht is an "Aeroshuttle" named [[http://wiki.starbase118.net/wiki/index.php/Atlantis_Small_Craft_Assignment#Aeroshuttle_USS_Tiger_Shark_NCC-80563|USS Tiger Shark]] by the crew. Patterned in part after the ''[[ma:Danube class|Danube]]''-class runabout, it is larger and more maneuverable than a typical yacht, and capable of hosting a wide range of mission platforms. | |||
Although not intended as a front-line combat vessel, | Although not intended as a front-line combat vessel, Atlantis has powerful tactical systems. These include multiple Type X phaser arrays and four high-yield torpedo launchers. | ||
Most intriguingly of all, the ''Intrepid'' has atmospheric and planet fall capability - making it the largest Starfleet vessel with those abilities. When it lands, four large articulated "legs" emerge from the ventral side of the engineering hull to support it. | Most intriguingly of all, the ''Intrepid'' class has atmospheric and planet fall capability - making it the largest Starfleet vessel with those abilities. When it lands, four large articulated "legs" emerge from the ventral side of the engineering hull to support it. | ||
After a long period of decommission, the '''USS Atlantis''' was relaunched on Stardate 239102.01 under the command of | After a long period of decommission, the '''USS Atlantis''' was relaunched on Stardate 239102.01 under the command of [[Blueheart, Raj|Raj Blueheart]]. The Atlantis is assigned to [[Task Force 124]] as the groups Flag Ship as this Task Force and the '''USS Atlantis''' are tasked to explore the [[Par'tha Expanse]]. The Atlantis is headquartered out of [[Deep_Space_26|DS 26]]. The current Acting First Officer is Commander [[Dickens, Marcus|Marcus Dickens]]. | ||
The Atlantis is charting the [[Par'tha Expanse]] discovering many secrets from it and hoping to establish peaceful relationships with the inhabitants of this little known and | The Atlantis is charting the [[Par'tha Expanse]], discovering many secrets from it and hoping to establish peaceful relationships with the inhabitants of this little-known and unpredictable region. | ||