Pathfinder Class

Pathfinder-class
Class Information
Role:	Light Cruiser / Science Vessel / R&D Vessel
Status:	Active
Date Entered Service:	2389
Fourth Fleet Ships in Service:	View On BFMS
Ship's Complement
Crew Complement:	150
Overall Dimensions
Decks:	13
Warp Performance
Cruising Speed:	Warp 7.5
Armaments
Energy Weapons:	4 Type-XII phaser arrays 9 Type-X phaser arrays
Torpedo Launchers:	2 forward tubes 2 aft tubes
Shields:	Multi-layered shielding system
Auxiliary Craft
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Class Information

Forward ventral view

The design that would eventually become the Pathfinder Class started out as one of may proposed during the early design phase of the Defiant Class but was shelved when it was decided that the Defiant Design Project would make use of a design that diverged radically from the standard look of Starfleet vessels. In 2383 the design was brought out again as the need for a new class of ships that could carry out missions research and operate as a test bed for newly developed systems and equipment. The Pathfinder design underwent a round of design revisions and the final design was approved in early 2384. Construction of the USS Pathfinder was stared later that year at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards and the completed ship was taken out of drydock for a preliminary shake down cruise in 2387. In the early part of 2388 the Pathfinder was returned to dry dock for a three months to make required adjustments to the ship's systems. The Pathfinder was launched once more later that year for a second shakedown cruise and in mid 2389 the Pathfinder was officially commissioned in a short ceremony in orbit of Mars.

Several ships of the Pathfinder class have now been completed with more ships under construction throughout the federation. The ships of this class currently in operation have all proven to be well suited for research missions with a wide array of lab facilities and an extensive array of sensor systems. While the Pathfinder and her sister ships are meant primary as mobile research platforms they are equipped to handle tactical missions if so required. These ships have thirteen phaser arrays spread across the outer surface of the hull and two forward and two aft facing torpedo tubes. These ships are also equipped with a multi-layered shielding system and a five centimeter layer of Ablative Armor built into the outer hull.

While it is still early in the lifespan of the Pathfinder class to say with certainty the legacy these ships will leave it should be noted that the performance of the ships so far points to them making a significant impact on the development of Federation science and technology. Who know the Pathfinder class might one day be as recognizable as the Constitution or Galaxy class ships. Only time will tell.

Specifications

Specifications
Basic Information	Role: Light Cruiser / Science Vessel / R&D Vessel Dimensions: 357 meters (L) x 131 meters (W) x 52 meters (H) Decks: 13 Expected Duration: 80 years Time Between Resupply: 2 years Expected Refit Cycle: 5 years
Crew Complement	Total Crew: 150 20 Officers 100 Enlisted 20 Marines Number of Civilians: 10 Emergency Capacity: 430
Propulsion	Thrusters: RCS Thruster Packs Sublight Speed: 1/2 the speed of light Warp Speed Cruising Speed: Warp 7.5 Maximum Warp: Warp 9.8 Emergency Warp: Warp 9.975 (for 12) Slipstream Capable?: No
Offensive Systems	ENERGY WEAPONS 13 4 Type-XII phaser arrays 9 Type-X phaser arrays TORPEDO LAUNCHERS 4 2 forward tubes 2 aft tubes PAYLOAD 340 Photon Torpedoes: 160 Quantum Torpedoes: 100 Tricobalt Torpedoes: 8
Defensive Systems	Shields: Multi-layered shielding system Ablative Armor (5 cm)
Primary Systems	Computer Systems: Isolinear / Bio-neural computer systems Transporters: 4 Six-person transporters 2 Cargo transporters Transporter Range: 45,000 kilometers Sensor Range: 20 light years Communications Range: 15 light years
Auxiliary Craft	SHUTTLEBAYS: 1 SUPPORT CRAFT: Shuttles: 4 Workbees: 2 Runabouts: 2
Other Notes	CREW AMENITIES: Holodecks Officers mess hall Enlisted mess hall Crew lounge Captain’s Yacht (Aeroshuttle docked on ventral surface of the primary hull) STARSHIP FEATURES: Diuranium/Titanium Double hull

Deck Listing

Deck	Details/Specifications of Deck
Deck 1	Bridge Captain’s Ready Room Main briefing room
Deck 2	XO’s Office Operations Officer’s office Transporter rooms 1 and 2 Docking ports 1 (port) and 2 (starboard) VIP Quarters Senior officers’ quarters Torpedo tubes 3 and 4 (aft facing) Computer core 1 (upper level 1)
Deck 3	Officers’ quarters Officers mess Holodecks 1 and 2 Computer core 1 (upper level 2) Secondary deflector dish bay (upper level) Transporter machinery rooms 1 and 2 Torpedo storage Deuterium storage tanks (upper level)
Deck 4	Sickbay Chief medical officer’s office Medical labs Crew Lounge Guest Quarters Senior Enlisted Quarters Computer core 1 (mid-level) Secondary deflector dish bay (lower level) Deuterium storage tanks (lower level)
Deck 5	Shuttle Bay (upper level) Shuttle Bay Control Room Chief science officer’s office Science Labs Holodecks 3 and 4 Guest Quarters Enlisted Quarters Computer core 1 (lower level 1)
Deck 6	Shuttle Bay (main level) Brig Armory Chief security/tactical officer’s office Transporter rooms 3 and 4 Enlisted Quarters Computer core 1 (lower level 2)
Deck 7	Docking ports 3 (port) and 4 (starboard) Aeroshuttle docking port Shuttle storage and maintenance Transporter machinery rooms 3 and 4 Torpedo tubes 1 and 2 (forward facing) Torpedo storage,
Deck 8	Main Engineering Chief Engineer’s Office Engineering support labs life support systems
Deck 9	Impulse engine pods 1 (port) and 2 (starboard) Fabrication bays Main deflector dish bay (upper level) Computer core 2 (upper level)
Deck 10	Cargo bays 1 through 4 Cargo transporters 1 and 2 Main deflector dish (mid-level) Computer core 2 (mid-level)
Deck 11	Cargo bays 5 through 8 Cargo transporter machinery rooms 1 and 2 Main deflector dish bay (lower level) Computer core 2 (lower level)
Deck 12	Antimatter generator Landing gear storage bays 1 through 4 (upper level) Waste reclamation systems
Deck 13	Antimatter storage pods Antimatter pod ejection system Warp core ejection system Landing gear storage bays 1 through 4 (lower level)

Active Simulations

• List of all Active Pathfinder Class Sims on the Bravo Fleet Website