U.S.S. Miranda Technical Specifications
A MSN Virtual Trek Game

1.0 Introduction

    The U.S.S. Miranda is the third Nebula Class starship constructed at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards. The Nebula Class ship is slightly smaller than a Galaxy class starship yet is equally as capable. The large upper equipment module mounted on a pylon aft of the saucer section is capable of being customized for a variety of mission profiles, adding versatility to the strengths of the design.

U. S. S. Miranda NCC-65423-C
Nebula Class Starship
Launched Stardate 9601.01
United Federation of Planets
Motto on commission plaque: "To Infinity and Beyond"

1.1 Mission Objectives
    Starfleet continues to explore and examine scientific discoveries made by ships of the fleet. The Miranda is designated to investigate scientific phenomena as directed by command headquarters.

Briefly, the mission objectives of this vessel are to:

•	Independent operation for periods up to 25 years at a nominal velocity of warp 5.
•	Execution of deep-space exploration including mapping & charting, first contact, and full natural sciences research.
•	Ability to support a wide variety of mission specific ongoing research without effecting primary mission objectives.
•	Test and evaluation of newly developed technologies both strategic and scientific.
•	Defense of Starfleet and UFP territories and interests as directed.

2.0 Ships Systems

2.1 Command Systems
    Primary operation of the Miranda is accomplished from the Main Bridge located on deck one at the top of the saucer section. The Main Bridge module is capable of a total change-out or individual stations may be realigned, redesigned or replaced to meet the demands of the mission objectives. A second bridge is located in the stardrive section and a simplified flight control and main systems operations console is located in Main Engineering.

2.1.1 Computer
    Four individual computer cores are utilized in the Miranda. Two located in the saucer section directly below the Main Bridge, one located in the Main Engineering Department and the last located directly below the Upper Equipment Pod (UEP) pylon. All four cores operate in parallel thus providing quadruple redundancy. Interface is accomplished utilizing the standard Starfleet Library computer Access and Retrieval System (LCARS). Just prior to the Miranda's maiden voyage she was equipped with a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Interface (AII) for test and evaluation.

2.2  Engineering
    Engineering systems on the Miranda are focused around a Master Systems Display (MSD) in Main Engineering located on deck 12 in the stardrive section. While normal interface with all systems is through the standard LCARS, interface is also available through the dedicated AII. The Main Bridge Engineering Console (MBEC) is located aft and port of the command platform. A reduced MSD is viewed on the console and is updated every ten nanoseconds. Controls for all ships systems are accessible from the MBEC.

2.3  Flight Control
    The Miranda is equipped with a standard flight control interface. During normal operation the Flight Control modes are computer operated. Manual flight is possible for emergency situations or highly skilled maneuvers. The Flight Control Station (CONN) is located forward and port of the command platform.

2.3.1  Operations
    Located just starboard of CONN is the Operations Management Station (OPS). A Starfleet Standard Operations Interface, version III, the OPS station allows for management of all ships resources and activities to ensure the completion of mission goals.

2.3.2  Science
    Two Science Stations (Sci1 and Sci2) are located on the aft wall on the starboard side of the Main Bridge. The purpose of the enhanced interface is to provide real-time scientific data to command personnel. With the advanced science missions assigned to the Miranda, it is equipped with state-of-the-art science interfaces as described in Starfleet Advanced Science Management 9602.013 volume 1.21.

2.3.3  Tactical
    The Tactical Station (TAC) is located directly aft of the command platform facing the viewscreen and is equipped with a Starfleet Standard Tactical Interface  IV. The station is dedicated to ship defense and internal security. With the addition of a Tactical Enhancement Pod the station becomes an Advanced Weapons Command Platform as described in Starfleet Tactical Directive 3964.6

3.0  Propulsion
    
    The following describes the propulsion systems found aboard the U.S.S. Miranda.

3.1  Warp Propulsion
    The Miranda is capable of a normal cruise velocity of Warp 6.5 until all fuels are exhausted, a maximum cruising speed of 9.25 and a maximum top speed of 9.75 for twelve hours. The Warp Drive is a modified version the standard warp drive. Facilities are available onboard for full and complete maintenance and repair the warp drive.

3.1.1  Impulse Propulsion System
    Impulse operations are available for speeds up to 92.5% of light speed utilizing three sets of fusion-powered engines. During normal operation, impulse drives are the active device for docking, interplanetary and sub-light interstellar flight.

3.2  Inertial Damping Field
    The Miranda utilizes a Starfleet Standard Inertial Damping Field System (IDF) as described in the Starfleet Structural Specifications Manual 3.1.4.

3.2.1  Structural Integrity Field
    The Structural Integrity Field (SIF) is a Starfleet Standard Structural Integrity Field as described in the Starfleet Structural Specifications Manual 3.1.4. with the addition of a contingent of nanites to provide repair and diagnostics of all structural systems.

3.3  Science and Remote Sensing Systems
    The Miranda is equipped with the Standard Starfleet science and Remote Sensing Package for the Nebula class Starship consisting of a long range sensor array located on the front of the stardrive section. Lateral arrays are located forward, port, and starboard on the Saucer Section and port, starboard and aft on the stardrive section. With the addition of an Enhanced Sensor Equipment Pod the range and effectiveness of the sensor systems is greatly increased.

3.4  Communication Systems
    A Starfleet Standard Communications Scheme 9502.12 including intra-ship, inter-ship, ship-to-ground and subspace communications is installed on the Miranda. An enhancement package has been located in the equipment module pylon for improved performance of all communications. Six jettisonable emergency beacons are included in the enhanced package.

4.0  Tactical

    The following describes the tactical systems found aboard the U.S.S. Miranda.

4.1  Shields
    Primary defense systems of the Nebula class starship are a series of powerful deflector shields located around the ships perimeter. The system utilizes a minimum of sixteen grids, each equipped with three graviton polarity source generators. Nominal system output is 2247 MW graviton load. Peak load of a single generator approaches 483,000 MW for periods less than 200 milliseconds. Metaphasic shielding is slated to be installed during the next visit to an overhaul facility.

4.2  Phaser Arrays
    The Miranda's weapons compliment includes full Saucer Section array of Type IX Phaser Battery mounted both dorsal and ventral. Stardrive Section arrays are mounted Both ventral and dorsal on the Equipment Pod pylon. Equipment Pods are also equipped with dorsal arrays.

4.2.1  Photon Torpedoes
    Four Type IV Torpedo Tubes are located two dorsal and two ventral in the Saucer Section. The Stardrive Section also incorporates three Type IV tubes mounted dorsal, ventral and aft.

5.0  Auxiliary Systems

    The following describes the auxiliary systems found aboard the U.S.S. Miranda.

5.1  Transporter System
    The Miranda is equipped with 10 personnel transporters and six cargo transporters that are certified for use as emergency evacuation transporters when configured as such.

5.2  Tractor Beams
    Two primary and six supplemental tractor beams are located at various points surrounding the ship to assist in cargo handling and shuttle docking. Main tractor beam emitter power output is equivalent to 2.2 Cochrans of subspace field energy.

5.3  Holographic Imaging Systems
    The Miranda is equipped with 4 large array Holographic Imaging Units (Holodecks) and 6 small array Holographic Imaging Units (Holosuites). The primary mission of these systems is crew training with a secondary mission of crew recreation.

5.4  Flight Separation
    The Miranda is designed for emergency separation of the Saucer Section from the Stardrive Section.  Separation can only be authorized by the Commanding Officers.

5.5  Replication / Recycling Systems
    Standard replication and recycling systems are placed throughout the ship as designated in the Starfleet Starship Crew Interface Guide, v. 9504.02. Systems include both food and material replicators. Recycling systems are 100% efficient.

6.0 Auxiliary Craft
 
    The following describes the auxiliary craft found aboard the U.S.S. Miranda.

6.1  Shuttlecraft
    Six Shuttlecraft are provided in two shuttlebays. Each shuttlebay is capable of supporting twelve shuttlecraft. the craft aboard the Miranda are the Asp, the Viper, Eros, Devo, Wasp and Hornet.

6.1.1  Captain's Yacht
    One yacht is stored in Shuttlebay Two. The yacht is capable of warp 5 and is equipped with two Type IX Phaser batteries and a complete shielding system. The computer is a self-contained AI computer.  The yacht is slightly larger than a standard shuttlecraft, and has provisions and accommodations for extended travel.

7.0   Environment
    
    The Miranda includes Class M SFRA compliance standard in all crew areas with support both in software and hardware, as well as customizability to allow for crew from all current Federation members and beyond with crew quarters. Support is included for up to 4500 crew and 250 passengers, although standard compliment is expected to be 3000 crew and 150 passengers (support, mission scientists, etc.)

8.0   Design Lineage
    
    The Nebula Class starship can operate in excess of fifty Earth years without replenishment. Minor servicing is recommended every two years with major servicing every ten years. 

8.1 Conclusion
    The U.S.S. Miranda is the first nebula Class ship to carry the name. It is designed to act as a long range science vessel that can carry on in the Federation's objectives to go where no man has gone before.

9.0 Material Credits and Copyright Information

This document is copyrighted 1995 by Michael Kuchenberg and is intended for use only by Virtual Trek (SM), a content provider on the Microsoft Network. No part of this document may be reproduced in other forms or with any modifications without explicit written permission by the author(s) and by the Virtual Trek management. Permission is granted for replication without modification for use as part of the Virtual Trek simulations by Hosts and participants and modification permission is granted to Virtual Trek management. All other rights reserved.

Originally written December 25, 1995 by the author. Submitted for approval December 26, 1995.

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