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{{Specification
 
| image = [[Image:Bortasqu.jpg]]
* ''Steven Hall quoted for the'' Dvorak''<nowiki/>'s dedication plaque''
| displayName = '''''Bortasqu''' Class'''
 
| name = Bortasqu'
The USS ''Dvorak'' serves as a [[Springfield Class|Springfield-class]] science vessel assigned to [[Task Force 17]] of the Fourth Fleet. With a crew compliment of two-hundred, and the largest distribution of them science officers, the USS ''Dvorak'' operates as a mobile research platform. The ship’s mission module has been configured for the social sciences — specializing in mission of archaeology and anthropology.  {{Starship
| affiliation = [[Klingon Empire]]
| name = Dvorak
| operator = [[Klingon Defense Force]]
| prefix = USS
| image = [[File:Springfieldclass.jpg]]
| registry = NCC-63421
| class = Springfield
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| status = Active
| status = Active
| commission =  
| role = Dreadnought
| decommission =  
| type =
| destroyed =  
| precedingClass = Negh'Var
| taskforce = [[Task Force 72]]
| succeedingClass =  
| quadrant = [[Alpha Quadrant]]
| dateEntered = 2399
| role = Science Vessel/Light Cruiser
| productionEnd =  
| co = [[bfms char:48362|Commander Taes]]
| retired =  
| xo =  
| expectedDuration = 100 years
| dedication =  
| expectedRefit = 10 years
}}As a purpose-built science ship, the ''Springfield''-class’ specialized laboratories are available for nearly every scientific sub-division, each of them conducting independent research beyond the ship’s primary missions. Constructed in the expansive heydays of the mid-24th century, the ''Dvorak'' is a ship designed for comfort, maintaining its retro-resort aesthetic in carpeted surfaces and natural woods. The crew culture matches the interiors: as a whole, they tend to respect whomever has the most published articles, rather than who wears the most rank pips.
| timeResupply = 5 years
 
| crewComplement = 3,500
== Design and Layout ==
| emergencyCap = 20,000
 
| civilians =
=== Bridge ===
| populationCap =
Because the crown jewels of the USS ''Dvorak'' are its science laboratories, this ship's utilitarian bridge configuration would be seen more commonly as a battle bridge aboard other starships of its generation.  This bridge module allows for deck one to contain a larger observation lounge, head, captain's ready room, and a laboratory off the bridge.
| flightCrew =
 
| passengers =
The captain sits alone in the centre seat. The two seated consoles ahead of the captain's chair are configured for Science I and Flight Control.  Ringing the stern of the bridge are four freestanding LCARS consoles, facing the viewscreen. Clockwise, the stations are configured as Engineering/Operations, Tactical, Mission Ops, and Science II.
| length = 1,126 meters
 
| width = 967 meters
=== Engineering ===
| diameter =
Powered by an older-style warp core than those of its generation, the Springfield-class warp core is mounted horizontally in the underslung engineering hull on deck 14.
| height = 358 meters
 
| decks = 71
=== Mission Module ===
| propulsionSystem = Matter/Antimatter powered warp drive
Located on the aft dorsal section of the ship, the mission module is secured between the nacelles and above the shuttlebay. The pod contains two decks of specialised archaeology and anthropology laboratories, equipment and storage. Equipment includes facilities to fabricate novel probes and a dedicated mission computer core, operating with bioneural processing.
| cruiseSpeed = Warp 8
 
| maxSpeed = Warp 9.7
On the upper deck of the mission module, the archaeology lab offers teaming and individual LCARS consoles, specialised scanner equipment, a thermoluminescence chamber, and storage areas for scientific observation and experimentation in the field of archaeology.
| emergencySpeed = Warp 9.91 (for 48 hours)
 
| energyWeapons = *4x forward-mounted heavy disrupter cannons
== Operational History ==
*2x forward-mounted "siege" disruptors
*20x disruptor cannons
| torpLaunchers = *4 forward
*4 aft
| torpPayload = 400 Klingon torpedoes
| shields = *Klingon deflector shields
*Klingon cloaking device
| dockingfacilities =  
| shuttleBays = 2 hangar bays
| shuttles = 10
| runabouts =  
| fighters = 48
| aux =  
| msd =  
}}The '''''Bortasqu'''-class dreadnought''' is the current flagship of the [[Klingon Defense Force]] fleet and the largest vessel ever fielded by the [[Klingon Empire]]. Originally conceived along with the [[Mat'Ha Class|''Mat'Ha''-class]] raptor as the next generation of Klingon warships to birth from the lessons of the [[ma:Dominion War|Dominion War]], the ''Bortasqu' '' took several decades before it finally came to life. Now, in the 25th century, very few ships can stand directly against a ''Bortasqu' '' one-on-one in combat.
===Exploration and Science===
Much like the [[Negh'Var Class|''Negh'Var''-class]] before it, the ''Bortasqu' '' was developed as a multi-purpose ship with several things in mind. One of those was deep space exploration and scientific capabilities. While no match for even an outdated [[Starfleet]] [[Galaxy Class|''Galaxy''-class]] starship in terms of scientific capabilities, the ''Bortasqu' '' does host a state-of-the-art sensor suite that is more than capable of handling nearly any spatial phenomena encountered.  


=== Launch ===
===Diplomacy===
USS Dvorak was launched in 2352, on Stardate 29411.2, upon its construction in the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards on Mars.  
As the flagship class of the Klingon Empire, the ''Bortasqu' '' will often be the ship sent for any diplomatic functions with allies or enemies alike. Due to its size, the ship is capable of hosting hundreds of dignitaries if required and has entire sections of the ship dedicated to ambassadorial-style guest quarters and large auditorium-style conference rooms. The ''Bortasqu' '' is well equipped for any manner of diplomatic summit.  


=== 2398-2399 ===
===Engineering===
USS ''Dvorak'' underwent its fifth refit and shakedown, under the command of long-time Captain Aloysius Sefton and newly promoted Executive Officer Commander [[bfms_char:50958/|Elbon Jakkelb]].  ''Dvorak''<nowiki/>'s shakedown was Sefton's final mission before retirement.
The ''Bortasqu' '' is an immense vessel that is more complex than the average Klingon design tends to be. The new generation of warp engine design that was built for the Bortasqu' allows the vessel to generate considerably more power than previous Klingon designs. This allows the ship to channel primary power directly from the warp engines, through the spine of the ship, and into the "head" area where the ship's main weapons platform is located including the main forward disruptor cannons and the siege disruptors.


=== 2400 ===
The complex intermix of the ''Bortasqu's'' interaction between the ship's weapons and engines requires that a full-time engineering staff of hundreds of warriors is required to constantly monitor and maintain the systems.


==== [https://bravofleet.com/mission/50726 Sometimes Bones are Wrong] ====
===Tactical===
USS ''Dvorak'' was diverted from its shakedown cruise to support humanitarian efforts during the [[Century Storm]]. In the aftermath of the Century Storm, Commander [[bfms_char:48362/|Taes]] was assigned to ''Dvorak'' as a Senior Mission Officer. ''Dvorak''<nowiki/>'s mission module was staffed with a team of archaeologists from [[Starbase 72]], serving as the first responders to the Trill colony of New Tenar.
Tactically, the ''Bortasqu' '' takes nearly every cue from the ''Negh'Var''. The ship is equipped with four heavy disruptor cannons in the front of the ship, flanked below by two siege disruptors intended for stationary targets. Along the ship's hull are twenty disruptor cannons that can cover every arc of the ship in battle.  


As first responders, Taes' team conducted the death scene investigations of any citizens who were left behind by Starfleet's evacuation of the planet during the ion storms. While the medical officers confirmed cause of death, the archaeologists investigated the social and structural vulnerabilities that may have contributed to exactly who had died during the evacuation, and why they had died, rather than the thousands of others who escaped.
Unlike the ''Negh'Var'', the ''Bortasqu' '' is more adept at utilizing its four fighter squadrons, double the ''Negh'Var'', in combat with a combat center in the ship specifically for coordinating with the fighter squadrons. With two massive hangar bays on both sides of the "neck" of the ship, the ''Bortasqu' '' also deploys ''Kivra''-class shuttles and ''To'Duj''-class fighters adopted from the elder ''Negh'Var''.


Following the death scene investigations, Commander Taes’ team completed an archaeological study of the city to identify heritage sites of historical and cultural importance. Although there were some irregularities in the chain of custody in some of the data, the archaeology team identified the heritage sites in need of preservation and restoration, when the government of New Tenar rebuilds Vrans City.
Additionally, a ''Bortasqu' '' very rarely travels alone. Due to their importance, they're very often flanked by escort ships.


==== [https://bravofleet.com/mission/51688 Turnabout Imposters] ====
===Shipboard Life===
Upon the completion of ''Dvorak''<nowiki/>'s shakedown cruise, Starfleet Command named Captain [[bfms_char:48362/|Taes]] the commanding officer of the science ship ''Dvorak''. In her maiden voyage, Captain Taes investigated the looting of an archaeological site on Camus II by pirates.  Following a trip to the planet’s surface, the crew’s mission is jeoparized because Captain Taes is no longer who she appears to be.  (And she’s not the only one.)  The entire away team were body swapped by ancient and dangerous technology in disrepair.  Only through studying the previous archaeological surveys completed by Starfleet and investigating the technology further are Captain Taes and Lieutenant [[bfms_char:48429/|Yuulik]] able to return the away team to their own bodies.
Much like the [[Mat'Ha Class|''Mat'Ha''-class]], the first of the new generation of Klingon ships post-Dominion War, the ''Bortasqu' '' takes a different approach to life onboard. Most lower decks crew are still packed into dorm-style accommodations, and troops are packed even higher into barracks-style accommodations, there are far more single occupancy rooms for officers and above. Additionally, the ''Bortasqu' '' has over a dozen holo rooms throughout the ship, several recreation rooms, and dozens of dining halls. Like the ''Negh'Var'', the ''Bortasqu' '' also has a single Great Hall at the belly of the ship capable of accommodating hundreds of warriors at once.  


== Notable Crew ==
==Class History==
The original concept for the ''Bortasqu' '' was born at the same time as the ''Mat'Ha''-class in the aftermath of the Dominion War. The Klingon High Council desired a ship that could stand in the same size class as ships such as the [[Old Romulan Star Empire|Romulan ]] [[ma:Scimitar|''Scimitar''-class]] warbird, the [[:Category:Dominion_Starship_Classes#Jem.27Hadar_Battleship|Dominion battleships]], and the [[Cardassian Union|Cardassian]] [[Hutet Class|''Hutet''-class]] battleships. However, much like the ''Mat'Ha'' design, the ''Bortasqu' '' fell by the wayside as the priority for the Klingon Defense Force shifted to rebuilding their decimated fleet.


=== Current Crew Circa 2400 ===
After the success of the ''Mat'Ha'' in 2391, the ''Bortasqu' '' was revisited by the engineers at the [[ma:Ty'Gokor|Ty'Gokor]] fleet yards. The ''Bortasqu' '' was meant to be the new flag of the Klingon Empire and was designed with that in mind. By 2398 construction on the first ship of the class began at Ty'Gokor and finished a year later in 2399. The initial ship of the class was deployed as part of a task group along the Klingon-Romulan border as a show of force and intimidation towards the Romulan people.


* '''Commanding Officer''': Captain [[bfms_char:48362/|Taes]] (Deltan cisgender female)
Following the disappearance of Chancellor [[ma:Martok|Martok]], and the ascension of Chancellor [[ma:Toral|Toral]], the new [[ma:Chancellor_of_the_Klingon_High_Council|Klingon Chancellor]] ordered the full-scale production of the ''Bortasqu' ''-class in preparation for war.
* '''Executive Officer''': Commander [[bfms_char:50958/|Elbon Jakkelb]] (Bajoran cisgender male)
* '''Chief Security Officer''': Lieutenant [[bfms_char:48427/|Kellin Rayco]] (Trill cisgender male)
* '''Assistant Chief Science Officer''': Lieutenant (Junior Grade) [[bfms_char:48429/|Sootrah Yuulik]] (Arcadian transgender female)
* '''Chief Medical Officer''': Lieutenant [[bfms_char:49998/|Pimpinellifolia]]
*'''Chief Engineer''': Lieutenant (Junior Grade) [[bfms_char:49983/|Leander Nune]] (Betazoid cisgender male)
*'''Chief Flight Controller:''' Ensign [[bfms_char:49785/|Annikafiore Szerda]] (Elysian cisgender female)
* '''Staff Archaeologist:''' Ensign [[bfms_char:50196/|Melchor Dolan]] (Zaldan cisgender male)


=== Previous Crew Circa 2400 ===
==In Play==
*The ''Bortasqu' '' is the newest, baddest Klingon ship. The closest approximation is the [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] and even that falls short in what a weapon this beast is.
*These are still rare by {{Year}}, but they're growing in numbers. You won't see a ton of them around, but you could encounter one in an important situation with the Klingons.


* '''Chief Science Officer:''' Lieutenant Commander Jeffrey Holmgren (Human cisgender male), on extended medical leave
{{clear}}

Revision as of 20:38, 5 March 2024

Bortasqu.jpg
Bortasqu' Class
Information
Affiliation

Klingon Empire

Status

Active

Role

Dreadnought

Lineage
Preceding Class

Negh'Var-class

Service
Operator

Klingon Defense Force

Entered Service

2399

Endurance
Expected Design Life

100 years

Expected Refit Cycle

10 years

Expected Resupply Cycle

5 years

Crew Capacity
Standard Complement

3,500

Emergency Capacity

20,000

Dimensions
Length

1,126 meters

Width

967 meters

Height

358 meters

Decks

71

Propulsion
Propulsion Systems

Matter/Antimatter powered warp drive

Cruise Speed

Warp 8

Maximum Speed

Warp 9.7

Emergency Speed

Warp 9.91 (for 48 hours)

Armaments
Energy Weapons
  • 4x forward-mounted heavy disrupter cannons
  • 2x forward-mounted "siege" disruptors
  • 20x disruptor cannons
Torpedo Launchers
  • 4 forward
  • 4 aft
Torpedo Payload

400 Klingon torpedoes

Shields
  • Klingon deflector shields
  • Klingon cloaking device
Small Craft
Shuttlebays

2 hangar bays

Shuttles

10

Fighters

48

Template:Specification

The Bortasqu'-class dreadnought is the current flagship of the Klingon Defense Force fleet and the largest vessel ever fielded by the Klingon Empire. Originally conceived along with the Mat'Ha-class raptor as the next generation of Klingon warships to birth from the lessons of the Dominion War, the Bortasqu' took several decades before it finally came to life. Now, in the 25th century, very few ships can stand directly against a Bortasqu' one-on-one in combat.

Exploration and Science

Much like the Negh'Var-class before it, the Bortasqu' was developed as a multi-purpose ship with several things in mind. One of those was deep space exploration and scientific capabilities. While no match for even an outdated Starfleet Galaxy-class starship in terms of scientific capabilities, the Bortasqu' does host a state-of-the-art sensor suite that is more than capable of handling nearly any spatial phenomena encountered.

Diplomacy

As the flagship class of the Klingon Empire, the Bortasqu' will often be the ship sent for any diplomatic functions with allies or enemies alike. Due to its size, the ship is capable of hosting hundreds of dignitaries if required and has entire sections of the ship dedicated to ambassadorial-style guest quarters and large auditorium-style conference rooms. The Bortasqu' is well equipped for any manner of diplomatic summit.

Engineering

The Bortasqu' is an immense vessel that is more complex than the average Klingon design tends to be. The new generation of warp engine design that was built for the Bortasqu' allows the vessel to generate considerably more power than previous Klingon designs. This allows the ship to channel primary power directly from the warp engines, through the spine of the ship, and into the "head" area where the ship's main weapons platform is located including the main forward disruptor cannons and the siege disruptors.

The complex intermix of the Bortasqu's interaction between the ship's weapons and engines requires that a full-time engineering staff of hundreds of warriors is required to constantly monitor and maintain the systems.

Tactical

Tactically, the Bortasqu' takes nearly every cue from the Negh'Var. The ship is equipped with four heavy disruptor cannons in the front of the ship, flanked below by two siege disruptors intended for stationary targets. Along the ship's hull are twenty disruptor cannons that can cover every arc of the ship in battle.

Unlike the Negh'Var, the Bortasqu' is more adept at utilizing its four fighter squadrons, double the Negh'Var, in combat with a combat center in the ship specifically for coordinating with the fighter squadrons. With two massive hangar bays on both sides of the "neck" of the ship, the Bortasqu' also deploys Kivra-class shuttles and To'Duj-class fighters adopted from the elder Negh'Var.

Additionally, a Bortasqu' very rarely travels alone. Due to their importance, they're very often flanked by escort ships.

Shipboard Life

Much like the Mat'Ha-class, the first of the new generation of Klingon ships post-Dominion War, the Bortasqu' takes a different approach to life onboard. Most lower decks crew are still packed into dorm-style accommodations, and troops are packed even higher into barracks-style accommodations, there are far more single occupancy rooms for officers and above. Additionally, the Bortasqu' has over a dozen holo rooms throughout the ship, several recreation rooms, and dozens of dining halls. Like the Negh'Var, the Bortasqu' also has a single Great Hall at the belly of the ship capable of accommodating hundreds of warriors at once.

Class History

The original concept for the Bortasqu' was born at the same time as the Mat'Ha-class in the aftermath of the Dominion War. The Klingon High Council desired a ship that could stand in the same size class as ships such as the Romulan Scimitar-class warbird, the Dominion battleships, and the Cardassian Hutet-class battleships. However, much like the Mat'Ha design, the Bortasqu' fell by the wayside as the priority for the Klingon Defense Force shifted to rebuilding their decimated fleet.

After the success of the Mat'Ha in 2391, the Bortasqu' was revisited by the engineers at the Ty'Gokor fleet yards. The Bortasqu' was meant to be the new flag of the Klingon Empire and was designed with that in mind. By 2398 construction on the first ship of the class began at Ty'Gokor and finished a year later in 2399. The initial ship of the class was deployed as part of a task group along the Klingon-Romulan border as a show of force and intimidation towards the Romulan people.

Following the disappearance of Chancellor Martok, and the ascension of Chancellor Toral, the new Klingon Chancellor ordered the full-scale production of the Bortasqu' -class in preparation for war.

In Play

  • The Bortasqu' is the newest, baddest Klingon ship. The closest approximation is the Odyssey-class and even that falls short in what a weapon this beast is.
  • These are still rare by 2401, but they're growing in numbers. You won't see a ton of them around, but you could encounter one in an important situation with the Klingons.
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