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The '''''Nova''-class''' is a type of [[Federation]] science vessel. It was designed to replace the obsolete [[Oberth-class]]. | [[image:nova.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Nova-class starship, 2376]]The '''''Nova''-class''' is a type of [[Federation]] science vessel. It was designed to replace the obsolete [[Oberth-class]]. | ||
==Physical description== | ==Physical description== | ||
The ''Nova''-class shares many design elements with the larger [[Intrepid-class|''Intrepid''-class]] [[cruiser]]. The vessel consists of a triangular [[saucer section|primary hull]], blended into a [[engineering section|secondary hull]] holding the [[shuttle|shuttlebay]], [[impulse engine]]s and [[warp drive|warp nacelles]]. It also has 11 [[starship phasers|phaser]] arrays. | |||
The class is armed with [[phaser]]s and [[photon torpedo]]es. As a survey vessel, the Nova is equipped with two [[shuttle|shuttlecraft]] and a Waverider yacht docked in an alcove underneath the saucer section, and features a number of multi-purpose [[science]] labs. | The class is armed with [[phaser]]s and [[photon torpedo]]es. As a survey vessel, the Nova is equipped with two [[shuttle|shuttlecraft]] and a Waverider yacht docked in an alcove underneath the saucer section, and features a number of multi-purpose [[science]] labs. | ||
The standard crew complement numbers 80<ref>[[VOY]] "Equinox"</ref>. | The standard crew complement numbers 80<ref>[[VOY]] "Equinox"</ref>. | ||
:''According to Rick Sternbach, the Nova-class has a length of 221 meters.'' | |||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
[[image:rhodeisland.jpg|thumb|right|Nova-class starship, 2404]] | [[image:rhodeisland.jpg|thumb|right|Nova-class starship, 2404]] | ||
The class entered service sometime around 2370, and would remain in service well into the 25th century. A variant in use in 2404 featured modifications to the secondary [[deflector]], nacelles, and [[bridge]] dome<ref>[[VOY]] "Endgame"</ref>. | The class entered service sometime around 2370, and would remain in service well into the 25th century. A variant in use in 2404 featured modifications to the secondary [[deflector dish|deflector]], nacelles, and [[bridge]] dome<ref>[[VOY]] "Endgame"</ref>. | ||
One ''Nova''-class vessel, ''USS Equinox'', was stranded in the [[Delta Quadrant]] for five years without repairs or other support. Despite significant casualties and severe structural damage, the vessel remained operational, proving the durability of the Nova design.<ref>VOY "Equinox"</ref> | One ''Nova''-class vessel, ''USS Equinox'', was stranded in the [[Delta Quadrant]] for five years without repairs or other support. Despite significant casualties and severe structural damage, the vessel remained operational, proving the durability of the Nova design.<ref>VOY "Equinox"</ref> | ||
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A vessel based on the ''Nova'' design took part in the [[Battle of Procyon V]]. As this battle took place in a timeline that has likely been erased from history, it is possible this variant will never be developed<ref>[[ENT]] "Azati Prime"</ref>. | A vessel based on the ''Nova'' design took part in the [[Battle of Procyon V]]. As this battle took place in a timeline that has likely been erased from history, it is possible this variant will never be developed<ref>[[ENT]] "Azati Prime"</ref>. | ||
==Unit Run== | |||
*''[[USS Nova]]'' NCC-73515<ref>[[Star Trek: Nemesis]]</ref> | |||
*''[[USS Rhode Island]]'' NCC-72701<ref>VOY: Endgame</ref> | |||
*''[[USS Equinox]]'' NCC-72381<ref>VOY: Equinox</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 19:08, 19 August 2021
The Nova-class is a type of Federation science vessel. It was designed to replace the obsolete Oberth-class.
Physical description
The Nova-class shares many design elements with the larger Intrepid-class cruiser. The vessel consists of a triangular primary hull, blended into a secondary hull holding the shuttlebay, impulse engines and warp nacelles. It also has 11 phaser arrays.
The class is armed with phasers and photon torpedoes. As a survey vessel, the Nova is equipped with two shuttlecraft and a Waverider yacht docked in an alcove underneath the saucer section, and features a number of multi-purpose science labs.
The standard crew complement numbers 80[1].
- According to Rick Sternbach, the Nova-class has a length of 221 meters.
Operational history
The class entered service sometime around 2370, and would remain in service well into the 25th century. A variant in use in 2404 featured modifications to the secondary deflector, nacelles, and bridge dome[2].
One Nova-class vessel, USS Equinox, was stranded in the Delta Quadrant for five years without repairs or other support. Despite significant casualties and severe structural damage, the vessel remained operational, proving the durability of the Nova design.[3]
In 2379, the USS Nova was part of Task Force Omega in Sector 1045.[4]
A vessel based on the Nova design took part in the Battle of Procyon V. As this battle took place in a timeline that has likely been erased from history, it is possible this variant will never be developed[5].
Unit Run
- USS Nova NCC-73515[6]
- USS Rhode Island NCC-72701[7]
- USS Equinox NCC-72381[8]