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Anti-Matter Containment Pods- Deck 2 Aft / Deck 22-23 Secondary Hull

Due to antimatter’s volatile nature it is kept in magnetic storage pods. On the USS Sutherland the 24 AMCP carry the equivalent to 2.4 years normal use. The USS Explorer has only four, but has a much smaller more efficient Warp Core and will not need refuling for 12 months. Refuelling needs to occur at a Starbase. In the case of containment failure or Warp Core ejection, these pods are automatically ejected through plates on the bottom deck.

Antimatter Injectors - Deck 2 Aft / Deck 22 Secondary Hull

This is the point at the base of the Warp Core where Anti-Deuterium is added.

Automaton Development - NA / Deck 23 Secondary Hull

This is the section where Lt Shale develops and experiments with different Automated units. It has wall units to contain all the fruits of his labour, many of which connect directly to the exterior of the ship to allow EVA trials.

Autonomous Survival and Recovery Vehicle Escape Pods - Deck 1 Aft and Command Deck Forward / Decks 8-10,13-15 Primary Hull

Each ASRV measures 3x3x3m, and holds 4-6 people. On the USS Sutherland there are 400 ASRVs in the Primary Hull, allowing a total contingent of 1,400 evacuees. The USS Explorer has 11 ASRV and can evacuate 52 people.

Battle Bridge - NA / Deck 1 Secondary Hull

A redundant command center located on Deck 1 of the USS Sutherland. It is used to control the Ship in times of Saucer Damage. This function was built into the vessel’s design long before it was decided whether separation was even a feasible option for this class of ship. The Bridge of the Sutherland used in the episode Redemption II (ST:TNG) is assumed to be the Battle Bridge.

Bridge - Command Deck / Deck 6 Primary Hull

Command center of a Starship. On the USS Sutherland it is located on Deck 6, but most ships have it located on Deck 1. The USS Explorer has it as an auxilary deck and is fitted out with extensive Holo-projection equipment.

Brig - NA / Deck 21 Secondary Hull

A detainment facility aboard most Starfleet vessels. The Brig is located in the secondary hull of a Nebula class vessel. The Brig's are set up to contain harmful entities and troublesome persons. They are enclosed in a force field that allows questioning and observation. There is no door to the facilities, however, so if the power is removed the field drops, releasing the prisoner. It may also be strengthened to protect against certain subspace emissions such as those of the Borg Collective. It is also possible to introduce gases into the chamber through the life support systems.

Captain’s Yacht - NA / Deck 18 Primary Hull

This auxiliary vehicle, attached to the lower section of the Primary Hull, is a small Starship unto itself. It is made somewhat redundant by the development of Runabouts, and so is only used in extreme circumstances. In all series of Star Trek the Captain’s Yacht has only appeared very briefly in Star Trek:Insurrection, and then more fully in Star Trek:Nemesis. It has been suggested that the USS Explorer could be retro fitted to a larger craft to act as a Captain's Yacht.

Cargo Bays - Deck 2 Forward / Deck 20 Secondary Hull, Decks 16-17 Primary Hull

Standard storage facilities. The USS Sutherland is an exploratory craft and as such does not have much room for storage. Most of the Cargo bays are dedicated to storing resources for the Industrial Construction Bay. The USS Explorer has no official Cargo facilities, though it has one of it's modules configured for general storage on the Forward Port side, next to the Mess.

Computer Core Access - Deck 1 & 2 Aft / Deck 10 Primary Hull

This is the point at which a person may access the 8 story Computer Core, for physical maintenance and upgrades. On the Uss Sutherland the Core is 8 stories high. On the USS Explorer it is only 2. This suggests that the volume of data availbale to the Explorer crew is much less.

Deuterium Fuel Storage - Deck 1 & 2 Aft / Decks 13-14 Secondary Hull

A giant partitioned tank for the storage of Deuterium Fuel. These sections are not designed to be accessed as the fuel is extremely volatile.

Deuterium Fuel Injectors - Deck 1 Aft / Deck 12 Secondary Hull

This is the point at the top of the Warp Core where Deuterium Fuel is added.

Deuterium Fuel Pumps and Fill Ports - Deck 1 Aft / Deck 11 Secondary Hull

Here is where the Deuterium Fuel is refuelled or, in emergencies, vented. This must be done from a Starbase, or Federation Tanker Craft.

Hard Point Docking Connectors - NA / Deck 6 Secondary Hull

In an emergency the USS SUtherland's science section atop the rear pylon may be ejected. The line of separation is along this deck It also contains mechanism’s for reconnection, since sometime a combat section can be used in place of the scientific configuration. The docking connectors are designed for explosive release and reconnection at a Starbase facility. They are not designed for the regular separation we see in the Saucer Sections of Galaxy Class vessels.

Ventral/Dorsal Docking Port - Deck 2 Forward / Deck 1 Secondary Hull

Airlocks and docking clamps to facilitate hard gangway entrance and egress from Starbase facilities or other vessels.

Emergency Batteries - Deck 2 Aft / Deck 11 Secondary Hull

When all power generation systems fail, these are designed to provide a number of hours emergency power. They are similar to a car battery in that while the engine is running they remain charged, but when the power stops feeding into it you need to be really sparing with how much power you use. Weapons and Shields drain them in a mater of hours or minutes, depending on the strain placed on them.

Engineering Support - Deck 1 Aft / Deck 15 Secondary Hull

This section is designed to supplement Main Engineering. On the USS Sutherland and USS Explorer it also acts to service the Main Impulse Engine.

Engineering Support Labs - NA / Deck 18 Secondary Hull

This section is where new experimental advances are developed on the ship, or problems are assessed and new responses developed. This is usually manned by research Engineers.

Environmental Support - Deck 1 Forward / Decks 7, 21 Secondary Hull

To supplement the mechanical Life Support systems a number of "Soft" technologies are incorporated, such as an arboretum or hydroponics.

Gymnasium - Deck 12 Primary Hull

Standard exercise area, with a number of sports and gymnastic facilities including Fencing, Soft Mat Activities, and Indoor Cricket/Baseball.

Head, the - All decks

Another name for toilet on a ship.

Holodecks - Deck 2 Forward / Deck 11 Primary Hull

A device used to simulate reality, much like a giant computer game, for recreation and scientific simulations.

Impulse Engines - Deck 1 & 2 Aft / Decks 14-15 Secondary Hull

Deuterium Fuel fuelled engine that drive starships at sub-light speeds.

Industrial Construction Bays - NA / Deck 19-20 Secondary Hull

This area is set aside for the construction of Relay Beacons and Relay Stations, as well as prefab houses for colonies. It is very resource intensive and relies on Mining Control for the majority of it’s raw materials.

Life Support - Deck 1 Forward / Decks 6, 17 Secondary Hull, Deck 13 Primary Hull

Here is where the oxygen and other essential Life Support requirements are recycled and replenished to the rest of the ship. They include algae tanks and stored O₂ supplies.

Living Quarters - Deck 1 & 2 / Decks 5,13-15, 17-18 Secondary Hull

Standard housing for individuals and family groups. Most personnel have rooms near their operations post. Some Quarters are reserved for VIP dignitaries, and many may be adapted for different environmental conditions.

Main Engineering - Deck 2 Aft / Deck 16 Secondary Hull

This area accesses the Warp Engine directly and acts as the center of the ships activity, when it comes to anything mechanical or technical. It has it’s own dedicated Computer Core.

Maintenance - Deck 1 Forward / Decks 8-9 Secondary Hull, Deck 13 Primary Hull

Here is were everyday repair and maintenance is monitored and coordinated. On most Federation vessels the majority of these functions are done automatically. With the introduction of the Engineering Nanites into the USS Sutherland all of it’s maintenance is automatic so these sections are more or less redundant, serving only as a point to check on their progress. They are still manned to monitor the activity of the experimental robots, but they are far from an essential system.

Medical Bay - Deck 1 Aft / Deck 12 Primary Hull

This room incorporates the GP facilities for minor complaints as well as being large enough to accommodate a major surgery bed, an Intensive Care/Quarantine area, and a number of recovery beds (1 and 4 for the USS Explorer & USS Sutherland respectively). It is designed to be serviced by a small medical and support staff.

Medical Labs - Deck 1 Aft / Deck 12 Primary Hull

Here is where research and development of new techniques, antibodies, and other medical developments are made on a Federation vessel. This is very equipment and computer intensive, and is not in common use. On the USS Explorer it is used to store the Phase Stasis Chamber, and has it's own dedicated generator.

Mining Control - NA / Deck 19 Secondary Hull

This monitors and coordinates the efforts of the Mining teams as well as working in conjunction with Industrial Construction to supports it’s resource needs.

Observation\Conference Lounge - Command Deck Aft / Deck 6 Primary Hull

Located behind the Bridge this curved room is for briefing the Senior officers or discussing plans with delegates. On the USS Explorer this is fitted out with extensive Holo-projection equipment.

Officers Quarters - Deck 1 Forward / Decks 7-11, 13-15 Primary Hull

Differing from standard living quarters only in terms of size and luxury. Starfleet as a general rule looks after all it’s personnel very well.

Power Distribution systems - Deck 2 Aft / Deck 12 Secondary Hull

This is the point at which the EPS separates some of the high energy plasma direct from the Warp Core to and redirects it away from the Nacelles and back into the power system of the ship.

Reaction Control System Thruster Quads - Deck 1 & 2 / Decks 11,21 Secondary Hull, Decks 11-12 Primary Hull

The USS Sutherland has 6 main RCS thrusters (4 on the "corners" of the Primary Hull, 2 on the Secondary Hull), and 6 auxiliary thrusters (2 on the Secondary Hull, and 4 on the nacelles). USS Explorer uses only 2 main RCS thrusters (on the forward "corners" of the saucer section) and 12 auxilary RCS thrusters (on the aft section along the line of the ASRVs). They are designed for minor sub-light manoeuvring and station keeping where very fine adjustments need to be made, such as docking or maintaining orbit.

Ready Room - Command Deck Forward / Deck 6 Primary Hull

A bit like the Headmasters Office. Attached to the Bridge it acts as a separate space for the Captain to have private discussion or reflect on a particular situation, while still having easy and quick access to the Bridge. On the USS Explorer this is fitted out with extensive Holo-projection equipment.

Science Laboratories - Deck 1 Forward / Decks 2,4,14 Secondary Hull, Decks 14,16 Primary Hull

Where the majority of research and development is done aboard a Federation Vessel. On the USS Sutherland and USS Explorer most of these are dedicated to exploration and recording, though they do have a number that may be quickly adapted to serve almost any scientific need.

Shuttle Bays - Deck 1 Forward / Deck 7-8 Primary Hull, Deck 16-17 Secondary Hull

The USS Sutherland has 3 Shuttle Bays designed as launch pads, storage, and maintenance hangers for the Shuttle craft. The USS Explorer has only room for one small Shuttle, which is stored directly on the launch floor. Huge bay doors are supported by force fields which maintain atmosphere but are permeable to any objects large than gas. Each bay has it’s own control bay and precision docking Tractor Beams for manoeuvring shuttle in and out of bay effectively, up to a range of 350 meters.

Shuttle Bay Support - Deck 1 Forward / Deck 11 Secondary Hull

This facility operates repairs and maintenance on Shuttle craft as well as supporting all Shuttle Bay functions, such as serving as a redundant control room for remote landing and launch operations. Spare parts inventory can be supplemented by replication but this is highly energy consumptive. For this reason the Shuttle bay maintenance units usually have enough parts stored for 21 months normal operations. On The USS Sutherland this includes 2 complete superstructure frames for complete refit of damaged vessels. The USS Explorer, with it's limited room, has only a 12 month supply of parts, but has a far greater energy supply for replication.

Smoko bay - Command Deck Forward / Deck 6 Primary Hull

Have you noticed how, whenever a Bridge crew member goes or returns from an away team there is always a passing extra crewman ready to take his station? Have you ever wondered how they get to the bridge so fast? They all hang out in this large anti-room positioned to the Starboard side of the bridge, just forward of the Tactical Viewer. It contains the Head for the majority of the Bridge crew, as well as a lounge area, sort of like a green room, where crew members in Passive Duty shift may occupy themselves until they are needed. If at any point a member of the Bridge crew is called to an away team or some other duty forces them to abandon their post, they first alert Smoko bay (by means of a discrete button on all control boards, as well as an active intercom) and a crew member with the appropriate training is summoned to take their place.

Ten Forward/Mess - Deck 2 Forward / Deck 10 Primary Hull

The bar, lounge and canteen facility for general personnel to unwind. It commands a wide forward facing view.

Transporter Rooms - Deck 2 Forward / Deck 4,16 Secondary Hull, Deck 8 Primary Hull

Containing the entire Transporter system and support technologies, these rooms are essential. While "Site-To-Site" Transport is possible and seems to make the chambers redundant, it requires the technologies of two Transporter rooms (and is therefore imposible on the USS Explorer). Also transport to and from a Transporter chamber is less risky than other options. Each room can transport from six to eight personnel and equipment.

Waste Management - Deck 1 Forward / Deck 21 Secondary Hull

This is the place the majority of Waste Reclamation takes place. Despite the concept, it is not a particularly unpleasant place, but it does smell of ozone.

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