Freedom class

Freedom-Class
Class Information
Role:	Light Cruiser
Status:	Mothballed
Date Entered Service:	2336
Ship's Complement
Crew Complement:	230
Overall Dimensions
Decks:	14
Warp Performance
Cruising Speed:	Warp 6
Armaments
Energy Weapons:	6x Type-IX phaser arrays
Torpedo Launchers:	3 Launchers
Shields:	Multi-Layered Shielding System
Auxiliary Craft
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Class Description

The ventral surface Freedom class ship

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	Role: Light Cruiser Dimensions: 350 meters (L) x 175 meters (W) x 100 meters (H) Decks: 14 Expected Duration: 50 years Time Between Resupply: 1 year Expected Refit Cycle: 5 years
Crew Complement	Total Crew: 230 30 Officers 180 Enlisted 10 Marines Number of Civilians: 10 Emergency Capacity: 485
Propulsion	Thrusters: RCS Thrusters Sublight Speed: 0.5c Warp Speed Cruising Speed: Warp 6 Maximum Warp: Waro 6.7 Emergency Warp: Warp 7 (for 12 hours) Slipstream Capable?: No
Offensive Systems	ENERGY WEAPONS 6x Type-IX Phaser Arrays TORPEDO LAUNCHERS 2 Forward 1 Aft PAYLOAD 50 Photon Torpedoes
Defensive Systems	Shields: Multi-Layered Shielding System
Primary Systems	Computer Systems: LCARS Computer Control Systems Transporters: 2 Personnel Transporter Range: 45,000 meters Sensor Range: 15 lightyears Communications Range: 20 lightyears
Auxiliary Craft	SHUTTLEBAYS: 1 SUPPORT CRAFT: Shuttles: 3 Workbees: 2 Runabouts: 1
Other Notes	CREW AMENITIES: Crew Lounge Mess Hall STARSHIP FEATURES: Duranium/Tritanium Double Hull 5cm Ablative Armor