Adam Ristau
Kent Taylorshould we get a different class ship
Posted on Wed, 03/21/2366 - 16:05 by Verhiz_Zecks
yes (Say what class)
33% (2 votes)
no
67% (4 votes)
Total votes: 6
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798 posts
I would have to say no. The Limburgia has served well, indeed all Excelsior class vessels in service are serving well. The class ship, the Excelsior is still in service, and she's 80 years old. The Excelsior class is an able ship, it is still one of the most common in the fleet. From time to time, Starfleet may post additional ships in the sector for defence, exploration, and offensive purposes (as has already happened - see my logs), but in the meantime, especially in this time of peace, our current vessel is more than capable of its current primary missions - support and defence.
551 posts
well i do see your point but a biger bader class will probobly be the best way to go in my opinon
798 posts
I can see why you'd want a stronger defence, but this is peacetime Federation. Apart from a few hostiles located a few sectors away, there will be nothing for just under two years (Borg incursion), the Romulans show up here and there, and one or two minor races pop their heads in.
551 posts
ok ok ok but there is 1 thing Excelsior class star ship is missing
798 posts
A Theoretical Propulsion Group [TPG] Matter/Anti-Matter Reaction Drive, developed by Theoretical Propulsion Group in conjunction with the Advanced Starship Design Bureau - Utopia Planitia Division? ;D
1807 posts
I would say that another ship would be good, but not a replacement for the Limburgia. This is Limburgias assignment and as Kynes stated, from his experience, it ahs served well.
A ship like the
new Orleans class
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_class_starship_%28Star_Trek%29
or
ambassador class
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_class_starship_%28Star_Trek%29
would be great...a little newer, few more weapons and more opportunities for promotions and positions?
a galaxy class wouldn't be warranted for a smaller starbase based on the fact it is used for the flagship of star fleet right now.
1807 posts
oops my bad
ambassador class
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambassador_class_starship_%28Star_Trek%29
551 posts
ok i like that idea but how about a scout ship any one know of a small ship that is good for that job?
798 posts
Here are some small ships that come to mind with production start date, remembering that we'll get Danube class runabouts in a couple of years anyway.
Steamrunner Class - 2353 - http://techspecs.acalltoduty.com/steamrunner.html
Saber Class - 2358 - http://techspecs.acalltoduty.com/saber.html
551 posts
well i was thinking of both of those but i would probobly go with steamruner.
1807 posts
steam runner is chill for sure, u could throw a couple more weaopns and some extra armor on taht bad boy and make a defiant esque hardcore little ship
798 posts
Except the Defiant class project won't exist until the Borg threat escalates, and in peacetime Federation, there isn't much need for big guns... :
:)
And also hull armour doesn't become common until the Dominion War, and even then, isn't on every ship, just the important ones... :D
Currently the closest classes Starfleet have to the Defiant Escort are the Akira Heavy Cruiser, and Galaxy Explorer, just for fire power and maybe shielding. Maneuverability would maybe be New Orleans Frigate and Saber Fast Frigate. Nothing matches maneuverability, fire power and shielding in one package.
551 posts
yep well i like small hevily armed ships i cant wait until i am given cammand of a ship lol
1807 posts
i definatly agree,we should send a request to starfeleet command via the appropriate channels
714 posts
We will get new ships when time gets by. We don't even have enough crew to fill one ship.
1807 posts
it would be nic to get a new ship, although we could just give the excelsior class a refit; add new phasers in place of the old ones, get new sensor systems, etc.
1263 posts
Yeah, we don't need a new ship, theres nothing wrong with this one!
798 posts
Erm, she has been upgraded. The Limburgia isn't a stock Excelsior. See those doo-dads that stick out to the sides of the Engineering hull? The Impulse Drive extensions on the Saucer? The uprated nacelles? The internal systems likewise have received upgrades.
1263 posts
Indeed. I've always been a fan of the Excelsior, even more of the refit. I love the way the bridge isnt all thats on deck one :D
2175 posts
She's a fine ship get used to her mates.
798 posts
I've always thought the design was an excellent one. From the first time I saw visual records of the Transwarp Experiments, I loved the design. It is very able as well. Able to knock other ships up a notch. Bam!
552 posts
Cdr Kynes
Sir,
"doo dahs"?????
and you call yourself an Engineer :-?, has that change in uniform colour done something to your Engineer Chip.
Lt Rockape
798 posts
Okay, maybe a vast oversimplification. :-[
In my time spent at Utopia Planitia, these hull extensions were studied. They were initially thought to alter the shape of the Transwarp field in a last-ditch attempt to create a working Transwarp drive. One side effect was increased space for the extra Transwarp hardware, that now is used for additional sensor and engineering hardware, but sadly, no vastly superior drive system was possible. Reading those records didn't get us any closer to Transwarp technology, but sure made for interesting reading.
Oh, and it was doo-dads
552 posts
Ok Sir, could just explain one thing for me? You lost me just after "Transwarp field" ;D ;D Only kidding.
2175 posts
You forgot the whatchamacallit's. :P
798 posts
Oh, you mean the thingumyjigarybobs. :D