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The ''Intrepid'' class represented a departure for [[Starfleet]], away from large, complicated designs like the ''[[Nebula class|Nebula]]'' and ''[[Galaxy class|Galaxy]]'' classes toward constructing smaller and more efficient vessels.<ref name="Decipher4"/> Developed in tandem with the ''[[Sovereign class]]'' heavy explorer, the ''Intrepid'' class shared many new technologies with its larger cousin,<ref name="Decipher3"/> including [[Bio-neural gelpack|bio-neural]] computer systems<ref name="VOY101"/> and multi-spectral shielding.<ref name="Decipher3"/>

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The ''Intrepid'' class was designed to reach distant star systems and fulfill a variety of mission profiles, including exploration, survey, courier, and even interdiction.<ref name="Decipher4"/> Atmospheric landing capabilities allowed the class to make planetfall<ref name="VOY120"/> to make repairs or conduct extended scientific missions. Foremost fast explorers, the ''Intrepid'' class was able to reach distant star systems in considerably less than time than older, and larger, starships. Once on station, the ''Intrepid'' class was well equipped to deal with a variety of situations, something that became a hallmark of the class early into its service life.<ref name="Decipher4"/> The ''Intrepid'' class was one of the fastest starship classes in the fleet,<ref name="Decipher3"/> boasting an impressive top speed of [[Warp drive|Warp]] 9.975 for an extended duration.<ref name="VOY101"/>


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Loss of the ''[[U.S.S. Voyager NCC-74656]]'' shortly after launch put some doubt into the abilities of the class, but these concerns were dismissed as ''Intrepids'' began to prove themselves in a number of different arenas.<ref name="Decipher4"/> Several years later, Starfleet learned that ''Voyager'' was not only still operational, trapped in the [[Delta Quadrant]] and making its way back to Federation space.<ref name="VOY230"/> Along the way, ''Voyager'' made contact with numerous new species, overcame seemingly insurmountable odds, and even did encountered the [[Borg]] on several occasions.<ref name="Decipher4"/> ''Voyager's'' return in 2377, via a Borg [[Transwarp corridor]],<ref name="VOY271"/> provided immeasurable data on the performance of the class. Meanwhile, during the [[Dominion War]], ''Intrepid'' class vessels fought with some success, but were never called upon for any extended assignments. Their speed and sensor capabilities made them formidable scouts, providing important data and making them more valuable as fast-attack craft and special mission starships.<ref name="Decipher4"/>

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Several design innovations made their first appearance on the ''Intrepid'' class, among them one of the fastest warp engine designs to that point. The LF-45 linear warp drive,<ref name="Decipher4"/> streamlined hull design, and variable-geometry warp nacelles&mdash;which the crew could subtly move to maximize warp field performance&mdash;coupled with the auxiliary deflector dish,<ref name="Decipher3"/> allowed the ''Intrepid'' class to reach speeds of up to Warp 9.975.<ref name="VOY101"/> This new engine and nacelle design enabled the class to make do with a much smaller propulsion system than those found on other vessels of comparable size; in fact, the small size of the core allowed the class to carry components to construct a spare warp core, if necessary.<ref name="Decipher4"/>

Employing a new kind of circuitry in the form of bio-neural gelpacks,<ref name="VOY101"/> which incorporated synthetic neuron analogs in a nutrient gel medium,<ref name="VOY106"/> the optical data network aboard the ships mimicked the way a humanoid brain functioned.<ref name="Decipher4"/> This sped data functions across the network, improving overall performance and providing a substantial increase in computing power.<ref name="VOY101"/>

Given its primary mission profile of exploration and surveying, the ''Intrepid'' class also possessed impressive scientific and medical systems. Engineers could swap out or upgrade its multifunction laboratory compartments for specific missions.<ref name="Decipher3"/> Its Mark I [[Emergency Medical Hologram|Emergency Medical Hologram]] provided medical care in the absence of living doctors.<ref name="VOY101"/>

The class' armaments were equally impressive for a vessel of its size; it mounted the same [[Phaser#Type_X|Type X Phaser]] arrays found on larger starships, such as the ''Galaxy'' class, enabling it to produce the same phaser output as larger vessels, allowing them to conduct close-quarters defense and offer superb threat deterrence and accurate targeting. Mark 95 direct-fire multi-function torpedo launchers allowed for the use of either [[Photon torpedo|photon]] or [[Quantum torpedo|quantum]] torpedoes, as well as probe deployments. Due to its smaller size, however, the ''Intrepid'' class did not boast the extensive torpedo loadouts often found on larger vessels; the class typically carried fewer than 40 projectiles.<ref name="Decipher4"/>

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<ref name="VOY101">"[[Caretaker (Episode)|Caretaker]]." ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]],'' Episodes 101-102. Television. 16 January 1995.</ref>
<ref name="VOY106">"[[The Cloud (Episode)|The Cloud]]." ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]],'' Episode 106. Television. 13 February 1995.</ref>
<ref name="VOY120">"[[The 37s (Episode)|The 37s]]." ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]],'' Episode 120. Television. 22 May 1995.</ref>
<ref name="VOY230">"[[Pathfinder (Episode)|Pathfinder]]." ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]],'' Episode 230. Television. 1 December 1999.</ref>
<ref name="VOY271">"[[Endgame (Episode)|Endgame]]." ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]],'' Episode 271. Television. 23 May 2001.</ref>
<ref name="Decipher1">"[[Player's Guide (Decipher #1)|Player's Guide]]." ''[[Star Trek Roleplaying Game (Decipher)|Star Trek Roleplaying Game]],'' Book 1. Game. 2002. Decipher, Inc.</ref>
<ref name="Decipher3">"[[Starfleet Operations Manual (Decipher #3)|Starfleet Operations Manual]]." ''[[Star Trek Roleplaying Game (Decipher)|Star Trek Roleplaying Game]],'' Book 3. Game. 2003. Decipher, Inc.</ref>
<ref name="Decipher4">"[[Starships (Decipher #4)|Starships]]." ''[[Star Trek Roleplaying Game (Decipher)|Star Trek Roleplaying Game]],'' Book 4. Game. 2003. Decipher, Inc.</ref>
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