Daedalus class
Daedalus class (SotL 2015)
The Daedalus class came into service in the 22nd century,[1] and was one of the first types of starships commissioned and operated under the auspices of the United Federation of Planets. The Daedalus class was also among the first to demonstrate the primary/secondary hull design that would become characteristic of Starfleet vessels.[2] Unlike most starships, the Daedalus had a spherical main hull.[3] The last ships of this class were—at least officially—taken out of service by the year 2196,[1] though several remained in service well into the 23rd century.[4][5]
Daedalus class (Legacy)
The Daedalus class was already an older design at the onset of the Romulan War, with the class vessel, the Daedalus, being launched in 2139,[6] but was easily refitted with newer technologies introduced on the NX class, notably including the newer Warp Five engines, photonic torpedoes, and phase cannons. Designed for function before form, the Daedalus class ships weren't as sleek or elegant as their NX class sister ships, but they could be constructed far faster, making them a mainstay of Starfleet forces during the war.[7]
The more spartan fittings of Earth ships built for the Romulan War also affected the Daedalus class's feel; it began a century of minimal, utilitarian ship design that became the hallmark of 23rd century Starfleet vessels. The Daedalus class did not necessarily have the full technological capabilities to match its mission profile of deep space exploration and independent counterpiracy operations against the Orions and Nausicaans.[8] Although outfitted with subspace radios,[7] the Daedalus class had an operating range well beyond the limit of Starfleet's subspace beacon system, so the furthest travelers still found themselves out of contact. This could explain why so many Daedalus class vessels vanished on these first missions.[8]
Specifications[8]
| Mk I | Mk II | |
|---|---|---|
| Date entered service | 2139[6] | 2156[7] |
| Length | 97m | 97m |
| Width | 48m | 48m |
| Height | 35m | 35m |
| Decks | 6 | 6 |
| Transporters | None[9] | 1 |
| Crew | 165 | 229[1] |
| Passengers | 85 | 85 |
| Evacuation Limit | 1,550 | 1,500 |
| Shuttlecraft | 4 | 4 |
| Cruising Speed | Warp 2[7] | Warp 4[7] |
| Emergency Speed | Unk. | Warp 5[7] |
| Weapons | Tesla-class[9] Type II Laser Cannons | Phase cannons[7] |
| 1 torpedo launcher; Spatial torpedoes[7] | 1 torpedo launcher; Photonic torpedoes[7] |
Daedalus class vessels
U.S.S. Adirondack • U.S.S. Anson • U.S.S. Archon NCC-189 • U.S.S. Carolina NCC-160 • U.S.S. Zefram Cochrane • Daedalus • U.S.S. Stephen Decatur • U.S.S. Drake • U.S.S. Dykstra • U.S.S. Essex NCC-173 • U.S.S. Heinlein • U.S.S. Horizon NCC-176 • U.S.S. Kearsarge • U.S.S. Kon-Tiki • U.S.S. Lindbergh • U.S.S. Lovell NCC-470 • U.S.S. Nimrod • U.S.S. Olympus • U.S.S. Probert • U.S.S. Ptolemy • U.S.S. Republic • U.S.S. Rochelle • U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt • U.S.S. Shepard • U.S.S. Valley Forge • U.S.S. Wakefield • U.S.S. Yeager NCC-76 • U.S.S. Yorktown NCC-108
UFP150 Timeline
U.S.S. Archon NCC-189 • U.S.S. Essex NCC-173 • U.S.S. Horizon NCC-176 • U.S.S. Rochelle • U.S.S. Valiant
STA Timeline
U.S.S. Daedalus NCC-129 • U.S.S. Essex NCC-173 • U.S.S. Horizon NCC-176
STO Timeline
U.S.S. Daedalus NCC-129 • U.S.S. Essex NCC-173 • U.S.S. Horizon NCC-176 • U.S.S. Ptolemy • U.S.S. Zheng He NCC-150
Notes and References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Roddenberry, Gene et al (Executive Producers). "Power Play". Star Trek: The Next Generation, season 5, episode 15 (Production number 215). Directed by David Livingston. Story by Paul Ruben and Maurice Hurley. Teleplay by Rene Balcer and Herbert J. Wright and Brannon Braga. Paramount Pictures. 24 February 1992.
- ↑ Okuda, Michael and Denise Okuda (Authors). The Star Trek Encyclopedia. Star Trek. Book, Second Edition. Illustrations by Doug Drexler. Photo Editing by Margaret Clark. Research Consulting by Robert H. Justman, Greg Jein, and Bjo Trimble. Additional Research by Curt Danhauser and S.J. Casey Bernay. First Edition with Debbie Mirek. Pocket Books. December 1997.
- ↑ "The Homecoming." Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," Episode 421. Television. 27 September 1993.
- ↑ Abnett, Dan & Edginton, Ian (Writer). "None But the Brave". Star Trek Unlimited, issue 4. Pencils by Mark Buckingham. Inks by Kev Sutherland. Colors by Kevin Somers. Lettering by Phil Felix. Edited by Chip Carter, Tim Tuohy & Bob Harras. Marvel Comics, May 1997.
- ↑ Ward, Dayton (Author). What's Past, Book Four: Distant Early Warning. Star Trek: S.C.E.. Book 64. Pocket Books. June 2006.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Stern, Dave (Author). Daedalus. Enterprise. Novel. Pocket Books. December 2003.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 Martin, Michael A. (Author). The Romulan War: Beneath the Raptor's Wing. Star Trek: Enterprise. Novel. Pocket Books. October 2009.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Heinig, Jess (Line Developer). Starfleet Operations Manual. Star Trek Roleplaying Game. Book 3 . Written by Kenneth Hite. Original Art by C. Brent Ferguson and David Pipgras. Decipher, Inc.. 2003.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Core Game Book." Star Trek Roleplaying Game, Supplement 45000. Game. 1999. Last Unicorn Games, Inc.
