The Prometheus-class prototype was launched in 2374 on stardate 50749.5 from the Beta Antares Ship Yards in
the Antares Sector as a highly classified starship with only four people in all of Starfleet had been trained
to operate the bridge. Access to all important systems can be restricted and only accessable to the bridge
if neccessary.
The Prometheus has a highly advanced warp system. When she was launched, the Prometheus was the fastest ship
in Starfleet; with a stable cruising velocity of warp 9.9. There are six warp nacelles, two for each section
during multi-vector assault mode. Two small nacelles are part of the top section, one on the top and the
other underneath it.
The most unique feature of the Prometheus is the multi-vector assault mode. The ship separates into three
individual sections to attack their target. Each section has two warp nacelles, and are heavily armed with
phasers, quantum torpedoes, regenerative shielding and ablative hull armor. The top section has 6 phasers,
the middle 6, and bottom with 8 phaser arrays. This makes her the perfect warship, and even though Starfleet
isn't in the business of making ships only for battle, the war with the Dominion called for appropriate
measures for the security of the Federation.
The Prometheus has two registeries, NX-59650 and NX-74913. While the NX-59650 registry can be clearly
seen on the hull, the NX-74913 comes from the dedication plaque and master systems display. The higher 74913
is more consistant since the Prometheus is a new and highly advanced starship. The lower 59650 is possibly a
mistake made by Foundation Imaging.
The Prometheus was designed by Star Trek: Voyager senior illustrator Rick Sternbach and rendered as a
computer-generated image by Foundation Imaging. The Prometheus interiors were designed by series production
designer Richard James, using redressed portions of the re-created Excelsior bridge that James made for
"Flashback", as well as the Voyager sickbay in addition to new sets. Actor Tony Sears, who played
the Prometheus officer killed by the Romulans, previously worked in the Star Trek: Voyager art department.
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Designing the Prometheus-class
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USS Prometheus NX-74913
While on one of its first test flights in 2374 the Prometheus was hijacked by Romulans who
killed the rest of its crew. While escaping Federation space the Prometheus was intercepted
by a Nebula-class,
Akira-class, and two
Defiant-class vessels. Control of the ship
was regained by it's EMH and the EMH doctor from the
USS Voyager NCC-74656.
Named after the Greek Titan that gave mankind fire.
"Message in a Bottle" - VOY.
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Eighteen Type 10 phaser arrays |
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