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The '''USS ''Za''''', NCC-65305, is an experienced deep-space explorer of the ''Chariot'' class that, since its commissioning in 2370, has explored the furthest reaches of the galaxy to the south of the Federation. The ''Za'' is a long-range, self-supporting ship that engages in multi-year missions. Its most recent launch | The '''USS ''Za''''', NCC-65305, is an experienced deep-space explorer of the ''Chariot'' class under the command of Captain [[Keelah Rhani]] that, since its commissioning in 2370, has explored the furthest reaches of the galaxy to the south of the Federation. The ''Za'' is a long-range, self-supporting ship that engages in multi-year missions. Its most recent launch was in 2393, from Starbase 118, during which time it was equipped with some technological refits and welcomed a new commanding officer, Fleet Captain {{n|Zalea Solzano}}. Solzano served as the ''Za's'' captain before command was transferred to Captain Rhani later that year. | ||
The ''Chariot'' class of deep-space explorers was a direct follow-up to the ''Ambassador'' class program, and a parallel development to the ''Galaxy'' class. With design cues drawn from Federation starbases, ''Chariot'' class vessels are like mobile starbases: nowhere near as large, but with the ability to sustain very extended missions without support or resupply. ''Chariot'' class vessels are defensive powerhouses, with shields and armor that inspired the defensive systems of heavy escorts like the Defiant class. However, those defenses are offset by a sharp drop in offenses, and even with upgrades, the offensive systems of the ''Za'' are about equivalent to a ''Galaxy'' class vessel at the beginning of that class’s service run. Similarly, ''Chariot''s are slow and bulky compared to other vessels, with a preferred cruising speed of around warp 5. However, one of the upgrades the ''Za'' received during its most recent refit was a quantum slipstream drive--though what quirks may manifest by upgrading this old ship with such a drive remain to be seen. | The ''Chariot'' class of deep-space explorers was a direct follow-up to the ''Ambassador'' class program, and a parallel development to the ''Galaxy'' class. With design cues drawn from Federation starbases, ''Chariot'' class vessels are like mobile starbases: nowhere near as large, but with the ability to sustain very extended missions without support or resupply. ''Chariot'' class vessels are defensive powerhouses, with shields and armor that inspired the defensive systems of heavy escorts like the Defiant class. However, those defenses are offset by a sharp drop in offenses, and even with upgrades, the offensive systems of the ''Za'' are about equivalent to a ''Galaxy'' class vessel at the beginning of that class’s service run. Similarly, ''Chariot''s are slow and bulky compared to other vessels, with a preferred cruising speed of around warp 5. However, one of the upgrades the ''Za'' received during its most recent refit was a quantum slipstream drive--though what quirks may manifest by upgrading this old ship with such a drive remain to be seen. | ||
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