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The Atlantis Supernova is a Type 1a supernova in the [[Delta Quadrant]] induced artificially by the [[USS_Atlantis_(NCC-81424)|USS ''Atlantis'']] in 2399 in order to prevent the [[Borg Collective]] from gaining access to a subspace flexure that could have been used to form a stable wormhole and gain access to the Alpha Quadrant.
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}}The '''''Centaur II''-class science vessel''' is a small exploration starship developed as an update to the [[Centaur Class|''Centaur''-class scout]] in the 2380s. Also known as the ''Resolute'' Class for the first member of the ''Centaur'' Class, to be updated, this sub-class has completely replaced the original in Starfleet service. As their systems are now twenty years behind the times and their original spaceframes are over a hundred years old, Starfleet has considered retiring the class for a final time. In production terms, they were succeeded by the well-rounded [[Reliant Class|''Reliant''-class frigates]] in 2389. In 2401, the Fourth Fleet requisitioned several dozen of these starships in response to the [[The Lost Fleet Mission Briefings|Lost Fleet Crisis]] to get more crews into space when faced with a shortage of operational starships, so their future is secure for at least the next few years.  
  
==Background==
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===Science and Exploration===
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''Centaur II''-class vessels have a large planetary sensor dome on the ventral surface of their saucer section, an enhanced version of the one found on stock [[Excelsior Class|''Excelsior''-class heavy cruisers]], but not quite as sophisticated as the model found on the newer ''[[Excelsior II Class|Excelsior II variant]]''. This makes these vessels adept at surveying new worlds, and they have more onboard lab facilities than the original ''Centaur''. Less specialized to analyzing complex ecosystems than [[Nova Class|''Nova''-class surveyors]], they are often chosen for surveys of worlds with low biodiversity.
  
In mid-2399 the USS ''Atlantis'' detected the formation of a subspace flexure in star system VOY-2374-4367, a star system only catalogued by the USS ''Voyager'' when it passed through on its way home. The star system was previously composed of an orange giant (O9II) and a sub-Chandrasekhar limit white dwarf (DO). However at the same time that the flexure was detected, ''Atlantis''' sensors also detected a Borg vessel heading for the same system as well, likely drawn to the flexure and strategic possibilities it offered.
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Unlike the original ''Centaur'', the ''Centaur II'' has an over-sized main deflector dish that contains several long-range sensor clusters. This provides the Centaur II with much greater capabilities to analyze interstellar phenomena and to operate in areas with lots of debris—such as asteroid fields and stellar nurseries. While inferior to the brand-new [[Grissom Class|''Grissom''-class surveyors]] for stellar mapping tasks, the ''Centaur II'' is a capable second-string sensor platform.
  
Being so young, theory offered the possibility that this was as yet a single expression flexure which could be influenced in its secondary expression and thereby possibly aimed, by as yet hereto unknown methods. With Borg interest, however, it was assumed they likely could influence the secondary expressions and possibly build a wormhole allowing for rapid access to other parts of the galaxy including the Alpha Quadrant. To this end, the ''Atlantis'' crew were ordered by Captain Theodoras to come up with some sort of method for destroying the flexure.
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As science vessels, ''Centaur II''-class starships carry a wide variety of scientific specialists, with a mix of discipline-specific and mission-configurable lab facilities. Typically, a ship of this class would need additional equipment and a specialist team tailored to handle intensive missions beyond simple planetary surveys or interstellar observations. For instance, if it were being sent on an archaeological dig, its labs would be configured for xenoanthropology and it would embark additional archeologists. This is unlike an ''[[Olympic Class|Olympic]]'' or [[Sutherland Class|''Sutherland''-class research cruiser]] which would already have full departments in almost every specialist area. Compared to [[Springfield Class|''Springfield''-class science vessels]], the ''Centaur II'' has a smaller crew and fewer facilities, so it is less versatile; on the ''Centaur II'', there may only be one representative in some specialities like xenobotany, but on a ''Springfield'' there would be at least a small section with two or three officers in most scientific fields.
  
Using the Krek Technique, developed by Ensign Goresh Krek aboard ship, the USS ''Atlantis'' was able to induce a Type 1a supernova within the white dwarf, resulting in an explosion that destroyed the subspace flexure as well as a recently arrived Borg vessel.
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===Diplomacy===
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Though designated as science vessels, ''Centaur II-''class starships are capable diplomatic couriers. They have a large conference room aft of the bridge, as well as provisions for guest quarters to hold a diplomat and their staff. This functionality was added to the class to increase its utility in supporting frontier starbases and science posts, as it can be used in a pinch to transport ambassadors on the last leg of their journey from the interior of the Federation to talks with worlds on the borders. They are edged out in this capability by [[Challenger Class|''Challenger''-class scouts]] in their own size category, and far surpassed by the new [[Duderstadt Class|''Duderstadt-''class light cruisers]] in the size range above. Given the nature of their missions, ''Centaur II'' captains must be prepared to deal with first contact scenarios, but Starfleet generally prefers for these ships to leave that duty to more powerful vessels.  
  
The system's orange giant has survived the explosion but with a large amount of its atmosphere blown off. The luminosity of the system will need to dim before analysis can be conducted to reclassify the star in its new spectral class.
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===Engineering===
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The primary hull and nacelles of the ''Centaur II'' are derived from those of the ''Excelsior'', though at a smaller scale. With her two underslung nacelles, the ''Centaur'' resembles the ''[[Miranda Class|Miranda]]'' and ''[[Reliant Class|Reliant]]'', though her proportions are longer and wider without actually being larger in volume. While the original ''Centaur'' had a warp reactor located near the impulse engines, the ''Centaur II'' designers moved the warp core into a fully-fledged secondary hull that replaced the torpedo pod on the original. The warp core on the Centaur II is very compact, using lessons learned in the construction of the cores aboard Defiant-class escorts. Rather than the matter and antimatter injectors being on opposite ends of the ship, they are both above main engineering. Twin matter constrictor sections are connected to the deuterium tanks  and feed into the reaction chamber at a 90 degree angle to one another which gives it a unique V-shaped appearance. The antimatter injectors are connected directly vertically with a smaller constrictor segment.
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[[File:CentaurII Engineering.jpg|alt=The warp core aboard a Centaur II-class starship, showing the unusual arrangement of the matter and antimatter injectors.|thumb|The warp core aboard a ''Centaur II''-class starship, showing the unusual arrangement of the matter and antimatter injectors.]]
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The warp and impulse engine systems are still connected for maximum power efficiency, which means that damage to either system can impact the other. The ''Centaur II'' has four impulse engines, compared to just two on the Centaur, which makes it much faster at impulse speeds, which gives it a greater ability to maneuver in dangerous regions.
  
===Krek Technique===
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As on the original ''Centaur'', the shuttle bay and hanger are located in the center of the ship under the bridge. The bay has been increased in size significantly to be able to carry up to six shuttles, with four parking spaces in the bay itself, which is connected via elevator down to the hanger for up to two in reserve. The bay has a dedicated cargo transporter near the lift and the hanger itself is open to a large cargo hold, which centralizes all cargo and shuttle operations into one location. These facilities make the ''Centaur II'' excellent at delivering important cargo and she can use her shuttles to enhance her exploratory abilities.
  
The Krek Technique is the method developed by Ensign Goresh Krek to induce a supernova in the white dwarf element of VOY-2374-4367. Utilising gravimetric charges in the 80 isoton range, as well as the USS ''Atlantis''' main deflector, electron degeneracy pressure was able to be overcome in local instances, resulting in a rapid chain reaction, followed by further gravitational collapse of the star and the start of the Type 1a supernova process.
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===Tactical===
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''Centaur II''-class starships are equipped to defend themselves, though they are not intended for tactical missions. While their phaser armaments have been upgraded to type-X standards from the original type-VIII standard, their coverage is limited to the forward firing arcs and the individual banks are less versatile and less effective than the arrays found on other designs. They have two forward and two aft torpedo launchers, but have a relatively limited magazine.
  
At a minimum, the Krek Technique will require 4 large scale gravimetric charges, though refinement of this technique may allow for charges smaller than 80 isotons. Placement of the charges on the far side of the star from the participating starship is required, as is computer-assisted timing for the sequence of events.
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As with the original, ''Centaur II''-class ships should use hit-and-run tactics when possible, as their armaments are biased forwards. They should avoid being drawn into extended conflicts, as their shields wouldn't be able to repel most assaults for very long. This means that they must either withdraw or wait for reinforcements to handle anything much larger or more powerful than simple raiders.  
  
Following the detonation of the charges an induced gravimetric wave will 'shake' the star. Timed correctly, an anti-graviton pulse from a starship can push back on the star, resulting in local overpressure events allowing for electron degeneracy pressures to be overcome. While this isn't taking place in the stellar core, it will rapidly create a gravitational incline within the star, pulling in more stellar matter and collapsing more matter across the ED limit.
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===Shipboard Life===
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Though much more comfortable than the original ''Centaur'', the ''Centaur II'' is still a cramped and generally spartan assignment. The corridors are compact, with their bulkheads curving outwards to provide the optical illusion that they are wider than they really are. Quarters with windows are rare, and most everyone ensign or lower usually has at least one roommate. Since most of the internal volume is reserved for engineering or scientific systems, there are limited recreational facilities, though the Starfleet Corps of Engineers was able to add a holodeck to the original design. To help compensate for this, there is a relatively large lounge on the bow, which serves as both a mess hall and bar. There is also a gym and arboretum--though technically, the arboretum is also the botany lab. Because of the close quarters and limited facilities, these ships usually return to port often to allow for crew recreation, though some officers appreciate having fewer distractions so they can focus on their studies.
  
As material collapses in on the new core, carbon fusion will initiate with the increase in gravitational pressure. With a large amount of energy suddenly being flash released, stellar detonation is inevitable. As with all Type 1a supernovas, no remnant core is left behind.
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Medical facilities are quite limited, with a four-bed sickbay and medical lab located close to the shuttle bay. In a pinch, they could use their large cargo hold for triage functions, but they are not well-suited to these types of missions. Indeed, they were specialized for science tasks to allow the larger [[California class|''California''-class utility cruisers]] to handle more humanitarian and engineering missions following the Dominion War, and this is still a class that they might partner with in this way.
  
This technique only works with white dwarfs that are marginally off the Chandrasekhar limit naturally. As supernovas are a stellar level event, at this time no tactical or strategic benefit is seen from this technique as foes can simply ignore white swarf systems. This technique remains a stellar engineering curiosity and it is the opinion of the Federation Astronomical Committee that any further study or refinement remain purely simulation-based for now.
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Now quite old and "quirky," to put it generously, these ships can be polarizing. Some crew members will want to transfer to something bigger and better as soon as possible, while others grow to love them. While few officers remain who also served on the original ''Centaurs'', most of these vessels date back to the 23rd century, and they have storied legacies, which makes their current crews even more protective over them.
  
==Classified : Omega-level, 06 and above only==
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==Class History==
<blockquote>WARNING! The following information is classified at Omega-level. Divulgence of the following information can and will result in severe penalties for all parties involved in such a breach.</blockquote>
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By the 2330s, construction of ''Centaur''-class scouts was terminated in favor of continuing to build the larger and older--but slower--''Miranda''-class frigates. This class never quite met Starfleet's expectations for a Miranda-class successor, but they were adequate in their designed role as scouts. They remained in service during the middle of the 24th century, though some of the older units were decomissioned in the 2350s. Starfleet was ready to mothball the class entirely until the Battle of Wolf 359 demonstrated a need for more ships, meaning that the entire class was brought back into service just in time for the Dominion War. This class suffered many losses during the war, along with their ''Miranda''-class cousins.  
  
All sensor readings and information regarding the subspace flexure detected in star system VOY-2374-4367 were artificially generated by Captain Theodoras in order to hide the detection of the Omega phenomena within the system. Unknown mechanisms were responsible for Omega molecule genesis and the last recorded total before stellar detonation was 37 molecules. Molecule generation had been increasing and projections from ''Atlantis''' dataset indicate that in the order of thousands could have been generated within a month on an exponential curve.
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While Starfleet again considered scrapping the class, the fleet was heavily depleted following the war and several damaged ''Centaurs'' were identified as being suitable for a redesign. While the Reliant-class frigate was already in development, Starfleet authorized a rebuild for the ''Centaur'' to convert them from scouts into science vessels, which would help bolster the fleet in the interim. They would supplement ''California''-class starships on their normal scientific tasks to free the ''California'' fleet up for engineering and humanitarian relief missions which were flooding Starfleet Operations in the aftermath of the war. This was a low priority for the ADSB, so it wasn't until 2380 that the first ''Centaur II''-class starship was completed, the newly-upgraded USS ''Resolute'' from which the class derives its informal nickname. Throughout the 2380s, most of the rest of the class was retrofit and a small order of new-build ''Centaur II''-class ships was authorized. The design was immediately considered to be far superior to the original, though there were performance lags compared to truly modern vessels.  
  
Instabilities and the possibility of molecular detonation or collapse would have risen as well and likely resulted in subspace destruction for five thousand light-years, according to the latest simulation models.
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Production of new vessels of this class was terminated in 2389 when the ''Reliant'' entered service. The last ''Centaur''-class vessel to be coverted to a ''Centaur II-''class vessel was the ''Centaur'' herself in 2400. Starfleet intends to keep these vessels in service until at least the 2420s, especially thanks to their having been requisitioned in large numbers by the Fourth Fleet.
  
Ordered to prevent the Borg from gaining access to the molecule by any means, Captain Theodoras set her crew the task of attempting to induce a supernova in order to destroy the Omega molecules as well as any Borg vessels that may have attempted to recover any molecules. At the time of detonation, a Borg vessel was indeed in the process of attempting to retrieve Omega molecules for the Collective.
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==In Play==
  
Subsequent scans afterwards have shown no molecules in the system and no further spontaneous production.
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*This is the vessel that provides the setting for ''Star Trek: Resurgence'', and the above article is tied very closely to the observed features of this vessel from that game.
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*Even as refit, these are kind of odd vessels--a mix of three generations of Starship technology, and now still in service over a century after having been first built. They would be good experiences for new captains and first officers to get out there and tackle exploratory missions, but with lower stakes than sitting center seat in a larger ship.
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*This class is meant to be a good starter ship for you as a writer, but for your actual characters there would be definite challenges for engineers and scientists working in limited facilities with high maintenance needs, while tactical officers might be bored, as they're not ''supposed'' to go into combat very often.
  
This star system will remain a subject of interest to Starfleet Command until such time as spontaneous Omega molecule production can be ruled out to a σ of 10.
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Revision as of 19:02, 29 May 2023

This article is official Bravo Fleet canon.








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Centaur Class
Information
Affiliation

United Federation of Planets

Status

Active

Type

Science Vessel

Role

Exploration

Lineage
Preceding Class

Centaur-class

Succeeding Class Reliant-class
Service
Operator

Starfleet

Entered Service

2380

Production Ended

2389

Endurance
Expected Design Life

50 Years

Expected Refit Cycle

5 Years

Expected Resupply Cycle

2 Year

Crew Capacity
Standard Complement

100

Emergency Capacity

300

Dimensions
Length

210 meters

Width

150 meters

Height

50 meters

Decks

10

Propulsion
Propulsion Systems

Matter/Antimatter powered warp drive

Cruise Speed

Warp 6

Maximum Speed

Warp 8

Emergency Speed

Warp 9.6

Armaments
Energy Weapons
  • 9x Type-X Dual Emitter Phaser Banks
Torpedo Launchers
  • 2 forward
  • 2 aft
Torpedo Payload
  • 50 Photon Torpedoes
Shields

Graviton Shielding

Small Craft
Shuttlebays

1

Shuttles

6

Template:Specification


The Centaur II-class science vessel is a small exploration starship developed as an update to the Centaur-class scout in the 2380s. Also known as the Resolute Class for the first member of the Centaur Class, to be updated, this sub-class has completely replaced the original in Starfleet service. As their systems are now twenty years behind the times and their original spaceframes are over a hundred years old, Starfleet has considered retiring the class for a final time. In production terms, they were succeeded by the well-rounded Reliant-class frigates in 2389. In 2401, the Fourth Fleet requisitioned several dozen of these starships in response to the Lost Fleet Crisis to get more crews into space when faced with a shortage of operational starships, so their future is secure for at least the next few years.

Science and Exploration

Centaur II-class vessels have a large planetary sensor dome on the ventral surface of their saucer section, an enhanced version of the one found on stock Excelsior-class heavy cruisers, but not quite as sophisticated as the model found on the newer Excelsior II variant. This makes these vessels adept at surveying new worlds, and they have more onboard lab facilities than the original Centaur. Less specialized to analyzing complex ecosystems than Nova-class surveyors, they are often chosen for surveys of worlds with low biodiversity.

Unlike the original Centaur, the Centaur II has an over-sized main deflector dish that contains several long-range sensor clusters. This provides the Centaur II with much greater capabilities to analyze interstellar phenomena and to operate in areas with lots of debris—such as asteroid fields and stellar nurseries. While inferior to the brand-new Grissom-class surveyors for stellar mapping tasks, the Centaur II is a capable second-string sensor platform.

As science vessels, Centaur II-class starships carry a wide variety of scientific specialists, with a mix of discipline-specific and mission-configurable lab facilities. Typically, a ship of this class would need additional equipment and a specialist team tailored to handle intensive missions beyond simple planetary surveys or interstellar observations. For instance, if it were being sent on an archaeological dig, its labs would be configured for xenoanthropology and it would embark additional archeologists. This is unlike an Olympic or Sutherland-class research cruiser which would already have full departments in almost every specialist area. Compared to Springfield-class science vessels, the Centaur II has a smaller crew and fewer facilities, so it is less versatile; on the Centaur II, there may only be one representative in some specialities like xenobotany, but on a Springfield there would be at least a small section with two or three officers in most scientific fields.

Diplomacy

Though designated as science vessels, Centaur II-class starships are capable diplomatic couriers. They have a large conference room aft of the bridge, as well as provisions for guest quarters to hold a diplomat and their staff. This functionality was added to the class to increase its utility in supporting frontier starbases and science posts, as it can be used in a pinch to transport ambassadors on the last leg of their journey from the interior of the Federation to talks with worlds on the borders. They are edged out in this capability by Challenger-class scouts in their own size category, and far surpassed by the new Duderstadt-class light cruisers in the size range above. Given the nature of their missions, Centaur II captains must be prepared to deal with first contact scenarios, but Starfleet generally prefers for these ships to leave that duty to more powerful vessels.

Engineering

The primary hull and nacelles of the Centaur II are derived from those of the Excelsior, though at a smaller scale. With her two underslung nacelles, the Centaur resembles the Miranda and Reliant, though her proportions are longer and wider without actually being larger in volume. While the original Centaur had a warp reactor located near the impulse engines, the Centaur II designers moved the warp core into a fully-fledged secondary hull that replaced the torpedo pod on the original. The warp core on the Centaur II is very compact, using lessons learned in the construction of the cores aboard Defiant-class escorts. Rather than the matter and antimatter injectors being on opposite ends of the ship, they are both above main engineering. Twin matter constrictor sections are connected to the deuterium tanks and feed into the reaction chamber at a 90 degree angle to one another which gives it a unique V-shaped appearance. The antimatter injectors are connected directly vertically with a smaller constrictor segment.

The warp core aboard a Centaur II-class starship, showing the unusual arrangement of the matter and antimatter injectors.
The warp core aboard a Centaur II-class starship, showing the unusual arrangement of the matter and antimatter injectors.

The warp and impulse engine systems are still connected for maximum power efficiency, which means that damage to either system can impact the other. The Centaur II has four impulse engines, compared to just two on the Centaur, which makes it much faster at impulse speeds, which gives it a greater ability to maneuver in dangerous regions.

As on the original Centaur, the shuttle bay and hanger are located in the center of the ship under the bridge. The bay has been increased in size significantly to be able to carry up to six shuttles, with four parking spaces in the bay itself, which is connected via elevator down to the hanger for up to two in reserve. The bay has a dedicated cargo transporter near the lift and the hanger itself is open to a large cargo hold, which centralizes all cargo and shuttle operations into one location. These facilities make the Centaur II excellent at delivering important cargo and she can use her shuttles to enhance her exploratory abilities.

Tactical

Centaur II-class starships are equipped to defend themselves, though they are not intended for tactical missions. While their phaser armaments have been upgraded to type-X standards from the original type-VIII standard, their coverage is limited to the forward firing arcs and the individual banks are less versatile and less effective than the arrays found on other designs. They have two forward and two aft torpedo launchers, but have a relatively limited magazine.

As with the original, Centaur II-class ships should use hit-and-run tactics when possible, as their armaments are biased forwards. They should avoid being drawn into extended conflicts, as their shields wouldn't be able to repel most assaults for very long. This means that they must either withdraw or wait for reinforcements to handle anything much larger or more powerful than simple raiders.

Shipboard Life

Though much more comfortable than the original Centaur, the Centaur II is still a cramped and generally spartan assignment. The corridors are compact, with their bulkheads curving outwards to provide the optical illusion that they are wider than they really are. Quarters with windows are rare, and most everyone ensign or lower usually has at least one roommate. Since most of the internal volume is reserved for engineering or scientific systems, there are limited recreational facilities, though the Starfleet Corps of Engineers was able to add a holodeck to the original design. To help compensate for this, there is a relatively large lounge on the bow, which serves as both a mess hall and bar. There is also a gym and arboretum--though technically, the arboretum is also the botany lab. Because of the close quarters and limited facilities, these ships usually return to port often to allow for crew recreation, though some officers appreciate having fewer distractions so they can focus on their studies.

Medical facilities are quite limited, with a four-bed sickbay and medical lab located close to the shuttle bay. In a pinch, they could use their large cargo hold for triage functions, but they are not well-suited to these types of missions. Indeed, they were specialized for science tasks to allow the larger California-class utility cruisers to handle more humanitarian and engineering missions following the Dominion War, and this is still a class that they might partner with in this way.

Now quite old and "quirky," to put it generously, these ships can be polarizing. Some crew members will want to transfer to something bigger and better as soon as possible, while others grow to love them. While few officers remain who also served on the original Centaurs, most of these vessels date back to the 23rd century, and they have storied legacies, which makes their current crews even more protective over them.

Class History

By the 2330s, construction of Centaur-class scouts was terminated in favor of continuing to build the larger and older--but slower--Miranda-class frigates. This class never quite met Starfleet's expectations for a Miranda-class successor, but they were adequate in their designed role as scouts. They remained in service during the middle of the 24th century, though some of the older units were decomissioned in the 2350s. Starfleet was ready to mothball the class entirely until the Battle of Wolf 359 demonstrated a need for more ships, meaning that the entire class was brought back into service just in time for the Dominion War. This class suffered many losses during the war, along with their Miranda-class cousins.

While Starfleet again considered scrapping the class, the fleet was heavily depleted following the war and several damaged Centaurs were identified as being suitable for a redesign. While the Reliant-class frigate was already in development, Starfleet authorized a rebuild for the Centaur to convert them from scouts into science vessels, which would help bolster the fleet in the interim. They would supplement California-class starships on their normal scientific tasks to free the California fleet up for engineering and humanitarian relief missions which were flooding Starfleet Operations in the aftermath of the war. This was a low priority for the ADSB, so it wasn't until 2380 that the first Centaur II-class starship was completed, the newly-upgraded USS Resolute from which the class derives its informal nickname. Throughout the 2380s, most of the rest of the class was retrofit and a small order of new-build Centaur II-class ships was authorized. The design was immediately considered to be far superior to the original, though there were performance lags compared to truly modern vessels.

Production of new vessels of this class was terminated in 2389 when the Reliant entered service. The last Centaur-class vessel to be coverted to a Centaur II-class vessel was the Centaur herself in 2400. Starfleet intends to keep these vessels in service until at least the 2420s, especially thanks to their having been requisitioned in large numbers by the Fourth Fleet.

In Play

  • This is the vessel that provides the setting for Star Trek: Resurgence, and the above article is tied very closely to the observed features of this vessel from that game.
  • Even as refit, these are kind of odd vessels--a mix of three generations of Starship technology, and now still in service over a century after having been first built. They would be good experiences for new captains and first officers to get out there and tackle exploratory missions, but with lower stakes than sitting center seat in a larger ship.
  • This class is meant to be a good starter ship for you as a writer, but for your actual characters there would be definite challenges for engineers and scientists working in limited facilities with high maintenance needs, while tactical officers might be bored, as they're not supposed to go into combat very often.