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	''Challenger''
	Information
Affiliation	Starfleet
Role	Scout/Courier
Date Entered Service	2350
Expected Refit Cycle	10 Years
Time Between Resupply	1 Year
	Crew Capacity
Standard Complement	140
Emergency Capacity	500
	Dimensions
Length	394 meters
Width	264 meters
Height	115 meters
Decks	8
	Propulsion
Propulsion System	Matter/Antimatter powered warp drive
Cruising Speed	Warp 6
Maximum Speed	Warp 9
Emergency Speed	Warp 9.6 (12 hours)
	Armaments
Energy Weapons	6x Type-X Phaser Arrays;
Torpedo Launchers	2 aft;
Torpedo Payload	40 Photon Torpedoes;
Shields	Multi-Layered Shielding System
	Auxiliary Craft
Shuttle Bays	1
Shuttles	4
	Template:Specifications

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Class Overview

Science and Exploration

The Challenger-class was never intended for sustained independent exploratory missions outside of Federation space, but rather is more suited for scouting missions relatively close to the border. Thanks to her high top speed even for a vessel over 40 years old by present Starfleet standards, she can take basic scans of numerous systems quickly to help Starfleet decide where to send its more adept scientific platforms. These vessels are equipped with a relatively large complement of probes and observation drones which can be left to linger in systems that they’ve scouted to gather more data. In addition, the stellar cartography and astrometrics divisions on these ships are larger than other ships of their size, due to their role as a forward scout.

Diplomacy

One of the primary duties for Challenger-class starships is to serve as diplomatic couriers, and as such, they are very adept at transporting and hosting dignitaries. They are used both to transport Federation envoys and for serving as transports for races who do not have adequate interstellar transportation of their own. These ships can transport delegations of over one-hundred people quite easily and in comfort, which makes them ideal for supporting extended negotiations requiring larger staffs of assistants and aides. While they do also have their own conference facilities aboard, but more often their purpose is to take diplomats to negotiations, rather than to host those negotiations onboard.

Engineering

Very unusual for Starfleet ships, the Challenger-class has its nacelles arranged vertically rather than horizontally. In addition, these nacelles are slightly off-center from one another, which makes them more efficient at higher speeds than other ships, though inefficient at lower speeds. These warp nacelles are also over-sized and can propel the ship at speeds similar to their much larger contemporaries, the Galaxy and Nebula-classes. Impulse power is provided by a pair of engines located on either side of the saucer adjacent to the long, thin secondary hull which contains the warp core arranged in a horizontal fashion. Ejection of the core and antimatter pods can be accomplished directly from the rear of the vessel.

Maintenance needs for this class of ship are above average for a vessel of her size, balanced between engines that need constant fine-tuning and other primary systems that are less complicated.

The shuttle bay is contained in a “hump” under the dorsal warp nacelle pylon, with space for several large shuttlecraft in addition to the captain’s yacht under the primary hull, a feature that was introduced on this class of starship.

Tactical

The Challenger-class has Type-X phaser arrays and two aft firing torpedo tubes, but her primary directive in combat situations whether serving as a scout or as a courier is to run. When forced to fight, she will use her great speed and maneuverability to lob torpedoes at an enemy as she jumps to warp. In fleet engagement, she is restricted to a point defense or picket role but is generally wasted in these situations.

Shipboard Life

Life aboard Challenger-class ships is comfortable and generally without much excitement. They have similar accommodations to Galaxy-class ships, given their role as a first impression for the Federation in diplomatic situations, which means access to holodecks and other recreational facilities. Most of them have been retrofitted with shipwide holographic projectors and their medical facilities are oversized and more capable than other small ships. Crews aboard these vessels tend to be relatively junior, especially their captains, as they’re not often sent on assignments without direct supervision by a senior diplomat or admiral.

In addition to their diplomatic role, they are often chosen by flag officers as transports within Federation space, when it is assumed that they will not need to engage in any command and control responsibilities. They are often also assigned as support ships to larger starbases, given their low crew requirements and lack of utility for exploratory missions.

82 six-person escape pods give this ship an upper safe capacity of 492 passengers and crew, though they usually operate with much smaller numbers.

Class History

As the fleet modernization in the 2340s and 2350s continued, the development towards the large Galaxy and Nebula-class starships required testing of a number of their components. The Challenger-class was initially developed as a testbed for the new warp coils that would be used both aboard these classes and the New Orleans-class frigate. As the design evolved, Starfleet opted for a spaceframe that could also be used as a diplomatic courier or scout vessel, though it wasn’t intended that many would be ordered.

The Challenger-class was also seen as an opportunity for experimentation, given that they weren’t a critical production line, which led to their unusual vertical engine orientation, a design that had fewer benefits than first envisioned. Production of these vessels was given low priority and only a handful of them were built alongside their larger cousins initially, though a steady production run continued after they proved themselves useful as a fast transport for ambassadors and admirals.

One of these vessels, the Buran, was lost at Wolf 359, but the class has otherwise served without notoriety.

In Play

This class of starship is not as flashy or as capable as her larger cousins from the same era, namely the Galaxy and the Nebula, but rather is a small cruiser suitable mainly for courier missions and limited exploration. This class of ship is ideal for a starbase support ship (either as part of a game or as its own game operating close to a base) or another role in which it is not expected to be independent for long periods of time.
With aft-firing photon torpedo launchers only and high top speed, the Challenger-class is meant to run away from threats, often to protect whatever valuable cargo or passengers it has aboard. If forced to fight, it would need to rely on its maneuverability and seek cover as quickly as possible.
This class would be a good starter ship for a character's first command. Old but not completely antique, it's reasonable that a Lieutenant Commander or Commander might be assigned to captain such a courier, especially for missions within Federation space. The vast majority of these ships serve quietly and without much distinction, performing the milk runs that keep Starfleet going behind the scenes.

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+| image = [[Image:Challengerclass.png|275px]]
+| name = ''Challenger''
+| affiliation = Starfleet
+| role = Scout/Courier
+| dateEntered = 2350
+| expectedLife = 80 Years
+| expectedRefit = 10 Years
+| timeResupply = 1 Year
+| crewComplement = 140
+| emergencyCap = 500
+| length = 394 meters
+| width = 264 meters
+| height = 115 meters
+| decks = 8
+| propulsionSystem = Matter/Antimatter powered warp drive
+| cruiseSpeed = Warp 6
+| maxSpeed = Warp 9
+| emergencySpeed = Warp 9.6 (12 hours)
+| energyWeapons =*6x Type-X Phaser Arrays
+| torpLaunchers =*2 aft
+| torpPayload =*40 Photon Torpedoes
+| shields =Multi-Layered Shielding System
+| shuttleBays =1
+| shuttles =4
+| runabouts =
+}}
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+== Class Overview ==
-== Overview ==
+=== Science and Exploration ===
+The ''Challenger''-class was never intended for sustained independent exploratory missions outside of Federation space, but rather is more suited for scouting missions relatively close to the border. Thanks to her high top speed even for a vessel over 40 years old by present Starfleet standards, she can take basic scans of numerous systems quickly to help Starfleet decide where to send its more adept scientific platforms. These vessels are equipped with a relatively large complement of probes and observation drones which can be left to linger in systems that they’ve scouted to gather more data. In addition, the stellar cartography and astrometrics divisions on these ships are larger than other ships of their size, due to their role as a forward scout.
-Most important of all: if you're not sure, please reach out to the [https://bravofleet.com/departments/lore Lore Office] for assistance, and we will be happy to provide guidance.
+=== Diplomacy ===
+One of the primary duties for ''Challenger''-class starships is to serve as diplomatic couriers, and as such, they are very adept at transporting and hosting dignitaries. They are used both to transport Federation envoys and for serving as transports for races who do not have adequate interstellar transportation of their own. These ships can transport delegations of over one-hundred people quite easily and in comfort, which makes them ideal for supporting extended negotiations requiring larger staffs of assistants and aides. While they do also have their own conference facilities aboard, but more often their purpose is to take diplomats to negotiations, rather than to host those negotiations onboard.
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+=== Engineering ===
+Very unusual for Starfleet ships, the ''Challenger''-class has its nacelles arranged vertically rather than horizontally. In addition, these nacelles are slightly off-center from one another, which makes them more efficient at higher speeds than other ships, though inefficient at lower speeds. These warp nacelles are also over-sized and can propel the ship at speeds similar to their much larger contemporaries, the ''Galaxy'' and ''Nebula''-classes. Impulse power is provided by a pair of engines located on either side of the saucer adjacent to the long, thin secondary hull which contains the warp core arranged in a horizontal fashion. Ejection of the core and antimatter pods can be accomplished directly from the rear of the vessel.
-The second is that the wiki is collaboratively developed by members as well as the Lore Office. Articles not explaining the status quo of the 'big picture' content, but providing background to a game's adventures or a story's events are welcome. These articles should not include the icon unless explicitly ratified by the Lore Office, and adherence to their content is 'opt-in' by other members. They should be smaller, more personal incidents. Think of the difference between a stand-alone episode of ''The Next Generation'' dealing with one lone planet in the galaxy, and an episode of ''Deep Space Nine'' that develops galaxy-shaping events such as the Dominion War.
+Maintenance needs for this class of ship are above average for a vessel of her size, balanced between engines that need constant fine-tuning and other primary systems that are less complicated.
-== Style Guide ==
+The shuttle bay is contained in a “hump” under the dorsal warp nacelle pylon, with space for several large shuttlecraft in addition to the captain’s yacht under the primary hull, a feature that was introduced on this class of starship.
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+=== Tactical ===
+The Challenger-class has Type-X phaser arrays and two aft firing torpedo tubes, but her primary directive in combat situations whether serving as a scout or as a courier is to run. When forced to fight, she will use her great speed and maneuverability to lob torpedoes at an enemy as she jumps to warp. In fleet engagement, she is restricted to a point defense or picket role but is generally wasted in these situations.
-It is ''essential'' to note that the wiki exists to establish a status quo of the galaxy so more storytelling can be done. This is worldbuilding for a purpose: to give writers essential information so they can write. We are not interested in vast articles giving minute detail on every nuance of a culture, useful or otherwise. Think of this as a sourcebook for a roleplaying game, rather than one of Tolkien's appendices. The Lore Office recognises this is a highly subjective distinction and is happy to provide guidance.
+=== Shipboard Life ===
+Life aboard Challenger-class ships is comfortable and generally without much excitement. They have similar accommodations to Galaxy-class ships, given their role as a first impression for the Federation in diplomatic situations, which means access to holodecks and other recreational facilities. Most of them have been retrofitted with shipwide holographic projectors and their medical facilities are oversized and more capable than other small ships. Crews aboard these vessels tend to be relatively junior, especially their captains, as they’re not often sent on assignments without direct supervision by a senior diplomat or admiral.
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+In addition to their diplomatic role, they are often chosen by flag officers as transports within Federation space, when it is assumed that they will not need to engage in any command and control responsibilities. They are often also assigned as support ships to larger starbases, given their low crew requirements and lack of utility for exploratory missions.
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+six-person escape pods give this ship an upper safe capacity of 492 passengers and crew, though they usually operate with much smaller numbers.
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+== Class History ==
+As the fleet modernization in the 2340s and 2350s continued, the development towards the large ''Galaxy'' and ''Nebula''-class starships required testing of a number of their components. The ''Challenger''-class was initially developed as a testbed for the new warp coils that would be used both aboard these classes and the ''New Orleans''-class frigate. As the design evolved, Starfleet opted for a spaceframe that could also be used as a diplomatic courier or scout vessel, though it wasn’t intended that many would be ordered.
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+The ''Challenger''-class was also seen as an opportunity for experimentation, given that they weren’t a critical production line, which led to their unusual vertical engine orientation, a design that had fewer benefits than first envisioned. Production of these vessels was given low priority and only a handful of them were built alongside their larger cousins initially, though a steady production run continued after they proved themselves useful as a fast transport for ambassadors and admirals.
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+One of these vessels, the ''Buran'', was lost at Wolf 359, but the class has otherwise served without notoriety.
-=== Ship Articles ===
+== In Play ==
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+* This class of starship is not as flashy or as capable as her larger cousins from the same era, namely the Galaxy and the Nebula, but rather is a small cruiser suitable mainly for courier missions and limited exploration. This class of ship is ideal for a starbase support ship (either as part of a game or as its own game operating close to a base) or another role in which it is not expected to be independent for long periods of time.
+* With aft-firing photon torpedo launchers only and high top speed, the Challenger-class is meant to run away from threats, often to protect whatever valuable cargo or passengers it has aboard. If forced to fight, it would need to rely on its maneuverability and seek cover as quickly as possible.
+* This class would be a good starter ship for a character's first command. Old but not completely antique, it's reasonable that a Lieutenant Commander or Commander might be assigned to captain such a courier, especially for missions within Federation space. The vast majority of these ships serve quietly and without much distinction, performing the milk runs that keep Starfleet going behind the scenes.
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''Challenger''
Information
Affiliation	Starfleet
Role	Scout/Courier
Date Entered Service	2350
Expected Refit Cycle	10 Years
Time Between Resupply	1 Year
Crew Capacity
Standard Complement	140
Emergency Capacity	500
Dimensions
Length	394 meters
Width	264 meters
Height	115 meters
Decks	8
Propulsion
Propulsion System	Matter/Antimatter powered warp drive
Cruising Speed	Warp 6
Maximum Speed	Warp 9
Emergency Speed	Warp 9.6 (12 hours)
Armaments
Energy Weapons	6x Type-X Phaser Arrays
Torpedo Launchers	2 aft
Torpedo Payload	40 Photon Torpedoes
Shields	Multi-Layered Shielding System
Auxiliary Craft
Shuttle Bays	1
Shuttles	4
Template:Specifications