Freedom class
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Freedom-Class | |
Class Information | |
Role: | Light Cruiser |
Status: | |
Date Entered Service: |
2336 |
Ship's Complement | |
Crew Complement: |
230 |
Overall Dimensions | |
Decks: |
14 |
Warp Performance | |
Cruising Speed: |
Warp 6 |
Armaments | |
Energy Weapons: | |
Torpedo Launchers: |
3 Launchers |
Shields: | |
Auxiliary Craft | |
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Contents
Class Description
Overview
The Freedom was designed at the same time as the Niagara class as a smaller, shorter ranged counterpart to that vessel. Unusually for a Federation vessel the Freedom has a single nacelle, not seen since the Saladin class of the 2260s. This reduces the efficiency of the warp field and leads to a significantly reduced average cruise speed. The Freedom is therefore generally deployed only within Federation borders.
Design Concepts
The elimination of the Engineering hull required many changes in order to move the warp core and fuel supply into the saucer section, but Starfleet has accomplished this transition successfully with several other classes and few problems were encountered with the Freedom. There is a reduction in the volume available to other applications within the Freedom, and several accommodations sections and science and diplomatic facilities have been scaled back. This has led to a reduction in the crew compared to the Niagara.
Service
The Freedom initially proved reasonably successful in service, but their low speed was more of a limiting factor than had been predicted. The planned run of over 100 was cut down to 50, then to 35, before production was finally terminated at 30 ships completed. The Freedom class USS Firebrand was lost to the Borg at Wolf 359, other ships participated heavily in the Dominion war. They have suffered heavy losses, including the class leader, USS Freedom.
Additional Information
Currently, there are 6 in service. 24 were lost during the Dominion and Borg conflicts.
Ship Specifications
Specifications | |
Basic Information |
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Crew Complement |
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Propulsion |
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Offensive Systems |
ENERGY WEAPONS TORPEDO LAUNCHERS
PAYLOAD |
Defensive Systems |
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Primary Systems |
LCARS Computer Control Systems
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Auxiliary Craft |
SHUTTLEBAYS: 1
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Other Notes |
CREW AMENITIES:
STARSHIP FEATURES: |
Official Federation Starship Specifications | |
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