I know it's a tad hopeful given the lull we experienced in administration handover, but we'll have a crack at two reviews at once. The Grayson class shall be up for review until 4th January 2010

Andy

GRAYSON-CLASS
CATEGORY: EXPLORER
VARIANT: HEAVY
DESIGNER: CORDELL GARRETT
Mark I
Draft II
DATE: 26 November 2009
Change Log:
Major revision of design history
Structure and Construction,
Computer Systems
Deck plan
Additional description of crew support systems
Additional starship names

Designer notes:
The Grayson class has undergone a major change. I'm a naturalist when it comes to starship design. I always believe that the bridge should always be on deck one. But as a friend pointed out, don't put your eggs in one basket. Plus I always like to keep the Captain close to the Bridge as possible; I'm waiting on a friend to make a 3d image of the ship so we'll have a visual image
Cordell Garrett
HISTORY AND MISSION OVERVIEW
"The last time I gave an interview they told me to just relax and say what I really felt. Ten minutes after the broadcast I got transferred to an outpost so far off the starmaps you couldn't find it with a hunting dog and an ouiji board."
- Commander Jeffery St.Clair
Since the founding of the Federation in 2161, ships of exploration have always been the workhorse of Starfleet. With the construction of each new class, technology always gave each ship an edge. Each of the founding members of the Federation contributed technology which expanded Starfleet knowledge of the galaxy. That tradition continued well into the twenty fourth century. That is until the Federation made contact with the Dominion.
That deadly encounter forced Starfleet to shift its focus from designing ships of exploration to ships of combat. Even years after the war, that focused continued to be pushed by a very conservative wing of the Federation that believed Starfleet should never be caught off guard and unable to defend itself if a powerful alien race threaten the Federation and all it stands for.
However, one courageous Starfleet Captain named Tony Santini who built his career on scientific exploration, diplomacy and discovery argued with those who were pushing for ships of combat. Captain Santini believed that what made the Federation great were the ships it designed for scientific research and exploration and pushed to design ships that would expand the Federation’s knowledge through peaceful means. For months, he searched for an engineering design firm that will help him achieve his goal of returning the Federation to its roots, he found that design firm. Grayson Engineering Principles (GEP) and its director, Dr. Miles Grayson, a distant relative of Amanda Grayson, the wife of deceased Ambassador Sarek and mother of Ambassador began talks with Captain Santini.
After days of discussion, Dr. Grayson agreed to assist Santini in helping his vision come true. Initially, the ship was going to be called Phoenix Class. They created several sketches and presented them to the Federation council for review. A meeting was held at Starfleet command and Captain Santini cited the success of U.S.S. Voyager during its seven year journey in the Delta Quadrant as a guide as to why deep space vessels are needed. Though Voyager had weapons to defend itself from species with twice the fire power, it proved that you don’t need a warship to carry out starfleet’s directive. Starfleet command agreed with his argument and the Phoenix Class was approved for construction with Dr. Grayson acting as the project supervisor. During one of the testing phases of the ship, the ship was attacked by the Orion syndicate during its shakedown cruise. As a result, Dr. Grayson was killed in the attack. During this time, Captain Santini became close friends with Dr. Grayson. As the project neared completion, Captain Santini requested that the ship be named in honor of his friend and by overwhelming support of Starfleet Command, the ship class was renamed after his friend.
The Grayson class will be used for the following mission profiles:
• Expansion in the frontiers of science
• Investigation of spatial anomalies
• Research and Development Projects
• Planetary Surveys
• Diplomatic Functions
• Long Range Exploration Missions
• General Purpose Research
• Long Term Space Exploration
• Diplomatic Host/Escort
• Combat Support

Structure and Construction
"The universe is driven by the complex interaction between three ingredients: matter, energy, and enlightened self-interest."
G'Kar

Dr. Grayson set out to create a design that would WOW people upon setting eyes on the ship. The Grayson is comprised of 36 desks. These 36 decks consist of a 24-deck dish and a 30 deck main hull.

Decks 1 through 6 are on the saucer section only. The saucer section resembles that of a kite with tipped corners. Unlike traditional starships, there is no neck which connects the saucer section with the engineering hull.

One of the few Starfleet starship classes capable of atmospheric entry and planetary landing, the Grayson-class starship is equipped with antigravity generators as well as impulse and lifters strategically placed at the mass and stress points on the bottom portion of the secondary hull. Prior to and during landing or takeoff procedures, the vessel typically must initiate blue alert, indicating to the crew they were to assume their code-blue stations.

The Grayson class will be the first Federation starship to be constructed with a Monotanium alloy. Initially monotanium was originally discovered by the USS Voyager during their seven year journey in the Delta Quadrant in the year 2374. A species identified as the Hirogen initially using the metal on their starship hulls. Using the sensor profile from the data brought back from Voyager’s records, a team of scientists assigned to the project discovered a planet rich with Monotanium. GEP was the first firm to request a supply of Monotanium to be used on the Grayson class starship due to its mission profile. After months of testing it was determined that monotanium was the hardest alloy the Federation has ever used on starships to date.
The Grayson Class secondary and primary hull is significantly longer and wider than the Intrepid class's original hull. The saucer has also been elongated by twenty meters. This allowed a 45% increase in internal space. This increase is primarily applied to increase cargo and scientific systems spaces, though increases in crew space and computer processing space are also allowed by this.
Finally, two warp nacelles are mounted on either side of the secondary hull a la the nebula class, directly below the primary hull..
Science and Remote Sensing
"Then I will tell you a great secret, Captain. Perhaps the greatest of all time. The molecules of your body are the same molecules that make up this station and the nebula outside, that burn inside the stars themselves. We are starstuff, we are the universe made manifest, trying to figure itself out. As we have both learned, sometimes the universe requires a change of perspective."
Ambassador Delenn

Given the nature of the missions the Grayson class ships will be conducting for years to come, it was decided to give the Grayson class a state of the art sensor package. A type IX, sensor package was installed. At high resolution, objects can be detected nearly 4.4 light years distance from the vessel. At low resolution, an object can be detected at 14.9 light years distance.
Along the hull of the ship are located a total of 450 sensors used for navigational, remote sensing, scientific, and tactical acquisition data collection. The sensory suite is designed for both active and passive data collection.
Sixty-two torpedo casings are reserve for scientific probes which can be used for gathering information in a variety of environments.
Finally, the pride and joy of the Grayson class is the Stellar Cartography department, which boast the latest in 3-D holographic imaging which gives the user the feeling of being there with the object they are studying.
Computing Systems
“I’d shoot the person that thought AI was a good idea”
- Captain Tony Santini

Due to the size of the ship it was decided that two isolinear chip-based computer cores would be installed aboard the Grayson, while primarily used for data storage, they can be modified to form other functions. Two of these are Antarian model cores measuring 18m tall. These are intended to serve as the primary computer system and thus provide the majority of the ship the processing power that it needs. The Third is a backup model core, standing 7m tall. As the Grayson is a science/exploration vessel, the extra computer power is needed to give the science departments the edge that it needs. Finally, bio-nureal circuitry has been added to speed up the response time of the computers.

The computer systems of the Grayson class vessel will be the first to test LCARS version 5.0. LCARS 5 developed by the Daystrom Institute of Technology, the leaders in computer operating systems and design. LCARS 5 is said to be stable, thirty percent faster and has better security for various computer files. During the alpha test phase, users reported that computer systems were able to handle multiple tasks at once without crashing.
Artificial Intelligence
If a commanding officer so chooses, an Artificial Intelligence Program can be installed in place of the standard MAJEL interface which Starfleet crews are accustomed to. The AI program will be designed around the personality of any person which inspires the commanding officer.
Once a CO selects the avatar template, research is conducted into the background of the subject in question. For example, if a captain is a fan of Jonathan Archer, one of our early Federation Presidents, the AIP will be designed around Jonathan Archer and all of his quirks.
The AI is only installed during the last phase of the starship construction. This gives the CO the opportunity to refuse the installation of the AI if they do not feel comfortable with the program.
Holographic Systems
The EMH mark five, recently approved for use aboard Federation starships are capable of providing emergency medical services in key systems of the ship. This includes the Bridge, Engineering, Cargo Bays one and Two (used for triage), Shuttle Bay One and Two and Security.
Sickbay Computer System
As the medical staff has the second highest priority on the Grayson class, a dedicated computer system has been reserved for use on board the Grayson. A full time engineer has been assigned to sickbay to assist with any computer problems that may arise.
.Warp Propulsion Systems
Now, landing thrusters.. landing thrusters, hmm. Now if I were a landing thruster, which one of these would I be?"
Ambassador Londo

The Grayson deploys the latest in warp core systems..The Grayson utilizes a 1548 Cochrane series Class VII warp core.
The Warp core stands nearly eleven decks tall which is more than adequate to power a vessel of this size. The Warp core is located between decks 20 through 31 with main engineering located on Deck 24.
The nacelles are attached to a support frame located on Deck 23 and are integrated into the ship by a series of plasma conduits. The Cruising speed for the Grayson is Warp 5.5. The Maximum Sustainable speed is warp 7.2 with the ability to maintain a maximum warp of 9.5 for twelve hours.
Impulse Propulsion Systems
“It’s all about the juice” – Commander Scott Hays First Officer, U.S.S. Phoenix
The Grayson - class has three impulse drive units. Two of these are on the saucer; the third is located in the aft engineering hull. These propel the ship to a maximum speed of 0.29c. Acceleration is a rate of 45 seconds from Full Stop to Full Impulse, and 80 seconds when slowing from Full Impulse to Full Stop.

Tactical Systems
“Never start a fight, but always finish one” – Captain John J. Sheridan
Shields
The Grayson primary shields are equipped with a Type 11 configuration which is the maximum shield generator allowed on a starship of this design. They provide a Max Graviton Load of 2352 megawatts alongside a Max Dissipation Rate of 6.4 x 10^5kilowatts.
Because the Grayson Class primary mission is deep space exploration, there could be cases in which the ship could get an opportunity to study stars at close range. As a result, metaphasic shields have also been included in as part of Grayson Class.
Phasers
The Grayson was outfitted with the latest in phaser systems technology. It mounted a total of six Type-IX phasers in three arrays of two. Each array covers a firing arc of 60-degree elevation and azimuth. Each phaser array is rated with a maximum energy output of 3.8MW with a maximum range of 225,000KM
Phaser Arrays #1-2 are located in the upper forward saucer section on Deck-5 and cover the forward port, forward, and forward starboard firing arcs. Both arrays are outfitted with 200 emitters each.
Phaser Arrays #3-4 are located in the lower forward saucer section on Deck-6 and cover the forward port, forward, and forward starboard firing arcs. Both arrays are outfitted with 200 emitters each.
Phaser Arrays #5-6 are located on the outer broadsides of the port and starboard warp nacelles. Both arrays are outfitted with 200 emitters each.
Torpedoes
The Grayson-class has retained the original two photon torpedo launch systems lay out, taking up the entire space of Deck-9 inside the dorsal neck mount. The Launching system is now completely automated thus allowing personnel to focus on other duties. As a result efficiency has been doubled as this has become standard on Federation starships. The first launcher is situated facing directly forward, while the second launcher is mounted to fire directly aft.. Each launcher has the capability of launching a steady stream of torpedoes with a firing rate of 10 torpedoes per minute, at a maximum range of 350000 KM. The Grayson-class is only authorized to carry the mark V torpedo.
Both launchers are controlled from a single fire control room known as the "Torpedo Room" located on Deck-9 inside the dorsal neck mount. The Torpedo Room is separated into two sections. The first section handles the firing control and targeting of the photon torpedoes, while the second section is a maintenance area where the torpedoes can be maintained or reconfigured. Also located on Deck-9 is the Torpedo Storage Area, which maintains the usual complement of the 250 photon torpedoes, 31scientific probes, and 31 empty torpedo casings.

Command and Support Systems
“Didn't your daddy ever teach you not to contradict your elders?” – Senator Jacob Redway
The main bridge takes up all of Deck Two and this has been designed like that for security reasons. The main entrance to the bridge is provided by three turbo lifts. Two of them are located at the far back of the main bridge next to the master systems display. The third turbo lift is directly in front of the wall where the view screen is housed. Directly to the right and the left of the Captain's station are doors which lead into the Observation Deck on Deck 2.
The command section sits on an elevated platform. In the center of the command section is the Captain's Station. The Captain's seat pivots 180 degrees, giving full view of the bridge. It includes a mini-console set in the arms allowing the CO computer access and control. Seats for the first and second officers each are set in front of a console capable of mimicking any other on the bridge, or a combination. The three commands chairs are raised on a plateau.
To the right of the Captain's station is the Tactical Station. The officer assigned to Tactical must stand while on duty. Directly to the right and behind the Tactical station are stations for Environmental Control, Space Traffic Control and mission Operations. In front of the Mission Operations station is a station for the Chief of Operations.
To the left of the Captain's station is the main Security Station. This is where the ship's Chief of Security is assigned. Directly behind the Security station and to the left are the stations for Engineering, Engineering II and Science II. Directly in front of the Science II station is the Chief Science Officer's Station.
Directly in front of the command section is the Conn. This is where the Ship's helmsman is stationed. The walls are crimson red and the lighting has been enhanced which allows for officers with vision issues to be able to perform their duties.
Finally, the master systems display is located directly behind the Command station. There are two doors on both sides of the MSD which lead to the Strategy Room.
Captain and First Officer’s Office
The Captain's ready room is located to the left of the main viewscreen while the executive Officer’s office is located to the right of the viewscreen. He has an arched table with a built in computer terminal which rises when activated and a large swivel chair. It also features a lounge area. This area has a replicator, Captain and Executive Officer use only, a sofa for guest, two autobahns, an additional chair, and a small table. Directly behind their desk is a holographic viewer which when activated can provide a view of the approaching space.
Strategy Room
Directly behind the master display is the Strategy room. The Strategy room is pretty standard, looking much like your standard Briefing Room an officer has been in. A large, rectangular table occupies the majority of the room, with a display screen built into the wall of the room. Two doors provide access and lead back to the bridge. Chairs for the CO, XO, Department Heads and others are available, each with its own mini-display screen, so those attending the briefing can view the presentation at their own speed.
Main Engineering
Located on Decks 23, 24, and 25, Main Engineering is the ‘heart’ of the ship, comparable to the bridge as the ‘brain’. It has access to almost all systems aboard the starship, and manages repairs, power flow, and general maintenance.
Entrance to the primary engineering spaces is provided by two large blast doors, a pair each deck on decks 24 and 25 that can be closed for internal or external security reasons, as well as in case of emergencies.
Just inside of the doors on deck 24 - Main Engineering - is an observation area where technicians monitor various systems of the ship. Also in that area is a floor-mounted situational display similar to the Master Systems Display found on the Bridge. Affectionately referred to as the ‘pool table’, the Chief Engineer can use the display to more easily get a broad view of the situation with just a glance.

Directly behind the MSD is the warp core and main control systems. Circular in shape, the room is an outgrowth of the Galaxy class design, but exceedingly functional to save space inside the ship. Usable consoles are mounted on every piece of ‘real estate’ around the circumference of the room and provide primary control access for the engineers and technicians. Additionally, there are numerous ladders and access panels to Jefferies tubes, leading throughout the starship -
Off to the starboard side of Main Engineering is the Chief Engineer’s Office, which is equipped with a diagnostics table, assembly and repair equipment, a small replicator, and a personal use console with built-in private viewscreen.
In the center of Main Engineering is the Matter/Anti-Matter Assembly (M/ARA). This is where primary power for the ship is generated inside the Matter/Anti-Matter Reaction Chamber (M/ARC). This system is checked on a regular basis due to its importance to the ship. Access to the warp core is restricted, with a front port to get to the Dilithium matrix as well as an over side port for access to the warp plasma conduits.

A second tier rings the second level of Main Engineering on deck 23. Two ladders on the opposite ends of the catwalk provide access. Controls for the various Fusion Power Plants, along with the Impulse Engines, are monitored from this deck.
Damage Control Teams are mustered here, as well as internal ship maintenance teams. Numerous consoles and replicators line this section, serving as auxiliary consoles for Main Engineering, along with providing engineering research space and secondary computer core support.
Access to the Jefferies Tubes is provided in various places on both the first and second tier Engineering spaces.

Typical crew compliment in Main Engineering consists of thirty engineers and fifty technicians of various grades. During Red or Yellow Alert, that number is increased.
The third tier is located on Deck 25. They can also be accessed by the same ladders that can take you to deck 23.

Main Security
The Main Security Office is where all security officers gather for each tour. There is a changing area for officers to change into uniforms. A briefing area is also in the main security office where holographic computer display a list of incidents from the previous shift.
There are two interrogation rooms on deck 12. This is where suspects of crimes committed aboard the ship are interrogated. Inside each room is a large metal table with two chairs, one for the prisoner and one for the officer. Each interrogation room comes with a holographic viewer which allows investigators to observe interrogations.
The Chief of Security’s office is also located on this deck. The chief’s office is adjacent to the main security office and can be accessed from main security.
Science Department
Serving on the Grayson class can be a scientists dream. As a result, the science department is one of the most important departments on board the ship. There are numerous laboratories on board the ship varying in size and function.
The Science department is responsible for all study and research performed on Grayson. The Grayson represents the frontier of scientific investigation. The Grayson not only boast the best scientific minds in Starfleet but recently, a group of renowned Federation scientists have requested a posting on board the Grayson to take advantage of the enormous computing power and a chance to really go out and explore the galaxy. This department is comprised of three primary "Facilities" and two supplemental "Development" entities.
Stellar Cartography Lab
An advancement in integrated data processing, the Stellar Cartography Laboratory brings with it technological refinements used first aboard the USS Voyager. Served directly by the auxiliary computer core, the Stellar Cartography Lab conceivably has the largest single processing potential of any single laboratory aboard ship. Facilities include multiple multi-use consoles, control facilities, a large wraparound viewscreen and a centrally placed dais with holo emitter.
All information is directed to the bridge and can be displayed on any console or the main viewscreen. When under warp or staffed by demand, the Stellar Cartography, Laboratory is manned by one supervising officer and as many as eight subordinates. Many officers in the science department have noted that this is their favorite lab.
Science Facility One
The basic core of laboratories, divided into three "Divisions". These divisions are:
• Applied
• Physical
• Theoretical
Each division is divided into "Work centers". Some of the more prominent work centers that can be found onboard the Grayson Class include:
• Astrophysics
• Bioengineering
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Hydroponics
• Linguistics
• Sociology
• Zoology
This, of course, is not a complete listing of work centers. The Chief Science Officer’s office is located in this center.
Science Assembly Centers
Separate from Facility one are centers for our civilian personal called Science Assembly Centers. These centers, while an integral part of Facility One, are available to the general public. Any member of the Grayson staff may have full access. The Science Assembly is maintained by a grant from Starfleet Academy and it maintains a small teaching facility for postgraduate students. Applications and additional information can be obtained by contacting the Chief Science Officer. Members of the crew and their family can earn additional degrees by studying the latest in scientific research.
Scientific advisors have been provided to Starfleet from the academy corresponding to each of the divisions of Facility One. These advisors act in an advisory roll, and are authorized to stand in as supervisors should the need arise.
Science Exhibition Complex (SEC)
There are four Science Exhibition Complexes on the USS Grayson.
Each division of Facility Two maintains its own public exhibit room, open around the clock. The exhibits in these rooms change on an almost continual basis, as students display some of their more promising work. Additionally, each exhibit room features a "Children's Corner", where the Grayson children can display science projects approved of through the Studies Center
The SEC is a fully sanctioned museum, operated by an independent curator, for the benefit of the Grayson populace. This museum features exhibits from around the galaxy, focusing on features of the Beta and Gamma Quadrant, but including shows from the Alpha, and Delta Quadrant as well.
Research and Development Facility
This section is not open to the public and is restricted to Starfleet officers only.

Armory
On deck 7 is where the armory is located. The armory that is on this deck is rather large and maintains a collection of federation phasers capable of arming the whole crew and then some. Type 1, type 2, and type 3 phasers and their variations are kept here along with hazard, black ops and marine armored suits. Other systems that are kept here including the uncommonly seen Type 4 squad cannon, , Iso-magnetic Disintegrators and Tetryon Pulse Launchers. Only authorized personnel can access the armory.
Brig
The Brig resides on the other side of the deck from the armory. There are 15 cells here protected by force fields, transport inhibitors, and 7-cm layer of Hard Metal Type Armor over the walls around and in the brig.
Material Replicators
Because the Grayson class will be in deep space for several years, the ship will not have access to a starbase. So to aid in the ship’s repairs, material replicators have been installed. This allows the Grayson Class to act as a mobile starbase. It can provide support to smaller starships in the field where access to a starbase isn’t possible. There are two docking ports on the saucer section on Deck Four where starships can safely dock and repairs can be completed.
Captain’s Private Dining Room
Located next to Three Forward is the Captain’s personal dining room. In this room, the Captain can entertain certain VIP’s and guest by treating them to private, one on one time with the Captain.
The dining room comes equipped with a large table that can accommodate twelve people. Two dedicated wait staff are assigned to the dining area 24 hours a day to wait on the Captain and any of his guest.
Utility Systems
“Do you smell that?” – Captain Matthew Gideon
Cargo Bays
There are two large cargo bays and eight smaller bays located on decks 3 and 4. The larger Primary cargo bays are located just behind the large shuttle bay and are accessible from there as well through large access doors. They are directly across from each other, and span both decks using 26 meters of length each. Both bays have a cargo transporter.
The eight secondary cargo bays are empty space, intended for store space for extended missions. They are one deck thick and 13 meters in length. Each of the four bays on deck 10 is capable of sustaining a separate and unique environment.
Tractor Beams
Tractor beam emitters are found in the Engineering hull of the Grayson-class. The tractor beam as a maximum range of 16,000km although, as with all tractor beams, this is dependent on the mass and velocity of the object.
Transporter Rooms
There are 10 transporter rooms, coupled into 4 pairs, are located throughout the ship. Each has 10 pads and a range of 40,000 km. Another 10 emergency transporters, each also with 7 pads, are also found on the Grayson-class. This provides a total of 22 transporters during an evacuation. Emergency transporters have a range of 15,000 km. There are also several cargo transporters on board the Grayson-Class.
Crew Support Systems
Sometimes you have to heal the family before you can heal the patient. – Dr. Stephen Franklin
Sickbay
The second department which is important on board the Grayson class starship is the Medical Department. All of Deck 14 is devoted to sickbay services. Not only does sickbay have 4 recovery wards but it also has a state of the art medical research center..
The Recovery Wards are for accidents, injuries and anything else that is needed by the medical staff. In each ward there are 4beds. Ward one is the recovery ward. It is staffed by one nurse and one on call doctor.
Ward two is where all surgeries occur. There are 2 beds plus 2 surgical areas.
Ward 3 is where patience will go to recover from surgery. It also has 3 beds. A
Ward 4 is for those races that require different atmosphere. There are 2 beds that can be programmed for the patience environment. This is considered a specialized ward. Medical staff officers must wear breathing equipment in this room.
Replicators
Replicators are found in every quarter aboard the Grayson-class starship.
There are also public replicatiors throughout the ship. In addition to public replicators, material replicators have been installed on the Grayson-class to help aide ships damaged either in battle or through other means.
Recreation Facilities
Multi-Purpose Room
This room can serve two purposes on the ship. It can act as a theater room where plays can be performed for the ship’s population. It can also be converted into a concert hall where musical concerts can be performed on occasion.
Ship’s Day Care Center
Let’s face it, even Starfleet officers have families of their own, but a baby sitter can be hard to find these days and with men and women wanting to explore the galaxy together it makes sense to have a facility aboard which can take care of their families while officers are on duty. Sometimes both parents must work the same shift, there’s no way of getting around that. So to make things easy on the Starfleet family, a day care center certified by Starfleet medical has been set up for families aboard the ship. Two certified care givers are on staff each shift 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The facility is arranged to take care of infants as young as two years old. Other items available include a playground, a holographic vid center and comfortable beds for the children to sleep in.
Environmental systems
The Grayson Class is a ship of exploration and such it can be inferred that there will be encounters with life forms which can’t breathe the same air that we can all crew quarters and cargo bays can be adjusted into class M, H, K or L environments. Should this system fail Main Life Support takes over. However, this is only a back-up system, and so is limited to M class environments.
Holodecks: There are five medium-sized holodecks aboard the ship. Located on Decks 5, 8, 10, and 12, these Holodecks are proprietary Federation Technology and can comfortably support up to 15 people at a time.
Target Range: Test of skill is an important form of recreation in many cultures, and the Grayson class provides a facility especially for such pursuits. The facility sports self-healing polymer absorptive targets for a variety of projectile and bladed weapons firing and/or tossing. In the rear of the Target Range facility is a locked area protected by force field in which phased weapons firing is done.
The phaser range is also used by security to train ship's personnel in marksmanship. During training, the holo-emitters in the phaser range are activated, creating a holographic setting, similar to what a holodeck does. Personnel are "turned loose;" either independently or in an Away Team formation to explore the setting presented to them, and the security officer in charge will take notes on the performance of each person as they take cover, return fire, protect each other, and perform a variety of different scenarios. All personnel on the Grayson class are tested every six months in phaser marksmanship.
Both facilities are located on Deck 7
Gym Facilities: Some degree of physical fitness is a requirement for Starfleet Officers and all starships provide some sort of facilities to maintain that aboard. On Grayson class vessels, these facilities are overly spacious, but well outfitted and located on Deck 3. The facilities include variable weight machines, isometric machines, and callisthenic machines and a sparring ring configured for Anbo-Jitsu but easily modified and/or expanded for other practices. All equipment is equipped with the ability to variety gravity for those species that are physically biased toward higher or lower than standard gravity.
An emergency medical kit is located in an easily visible location near the door to the Gym.
Three Forward
This large lounge, located on deck 3, serves as the social center for the starship and is often used for large gatherings and functions. It has a very relaxed and congenial air about it; the Ship's Lounge is the only place on the ship where rank means nothing - "sir" need not be uttered when a person of lower rank addresses an officer, and everyone enjoys equal footing. Opinions can be voiced in complete safety amongst fellow crewmates, offering a place where people can let loose after a long day. Large bay windows offer a stunning view out the aft of the ship, where the warp nacelles hang prominently amidst the stars.
The most notable accessory to the lounge is a modest-sized bar area, offering a wide selection of synthetic and alcoholic beverages, such as chech'tluth, Aldebaran whiskey, Saurian brandy, Tzartak aperitif, Tamarian Frost, C&E Warp Lager, Warnog, Antarean brandy, and countless others. The replicators, feeding off the memory of the new computers, have nearly twice the food and drink options of any ship-bound replicator system in Starfleet creating a more authentic replication.
Overall, the lounge is the most often used recreational area of the ship.
Aft Lounge: At the rearmost part of the secondary hull on Deck 3 sits the aft lounge, a crew recreation area. The Aft Lounge has a battery of recreational games and assorted "stuff.” 3-D chess, octagonal billiards tables, and a storage center with more eclectic games such as Plak-tow can be found in the mess hall.

Quarters
Crew Quarters: Standard Living Quarters are provided for both Starfleet and non-commissioned Officers. This includes their families as well, those officers with children are assigned larger quarters with viewports.
Crewmen can request that their living quarters be combined to create a single larger dwelling.
Due to the mission profile of the Grayson class Vessel, crew accommodations aboard are generally more comfortable than other ships of the line.
Unless an enlisted crewman has a family, enlisted officers are expected to share their quarters with another individual.
Ensigns must also share quarters.
Officers' Quarters: Starfleet personnel from the rank of Lieutenant JG up to Commander are given one set of quarters to themselves (cohabitation is not required).
These accommodations typically include a small bathroom, a bedroom (with standard bed), a living/work area, a food replicator, an ultrasonic shower, personal holographic viewer, and provisions for pets.
Officers may request that their living quarters be combined to form one large dwelling.
Executive Quarters: The Executive Officer aboard the Grayson class has special, much larger quarters.
These quarters are much more luxurious than any others on the ship, with the exception of the VIP/Diplomatic Guest quarters. The Executive Officer's are larger than standard Officers Quarters, and this space generally has the following accommodations: a bedroom (with a nice, fluffy bed), living/work area, bathroom, food replicator, ultrasonic shower, old-fashioned water shower, personal holographic viewer, provisions for pets, and even a null grav sleeping chamber.
Captain’s Quarters : See Auxiliary Spacecraft Systems
VIP/Diplomatic Guest Quarters: The Grayson class is a symbol of UFP authority, a tool in dealing with other races. Wide-ranging and exploratory as the class’s mission profile is, the need for VIP quarters is critical, if not often.
These quarters are located on Decks 4, 11 and 12. These quarters include a bedroom, spacious living/work area, personal viewscreen, ultrasonic shower, bathtub/water shower, and provisions for pets, food replicator, and a null-grav sleeping chamber. These quarters can be immediately converted to class H, K, L, N, and N2 environments. While smaller in size than those facilities aboard a Galaxy class or the newer Norway class vessel, they are still far superior in fit and finish when compared to Starfleet Officer quarters.

AUXILIARY SPACECRAFT SYSTEMS
“It sickens me to say this reflector, but the place is starting to feel like home” – Starscream
General Overview: Located at the dorsal stern of the primary hull, the Main Shuttlebay takes up a significant portion of the aft section of Decks Three, Four, and Five on the Grayson class. Due to the mission profile of the Grayson class, the shuttlebay extends larger than normal for a vessel its size to accommodate runabouts and ships smaller than Courier-grade that may be the primary mode of transport by entities the vessel’s crew encounter. The Main Shuttlebay is managed by a team of Helmsmen/Pilots, Engineers and Technicians, and Operations personnel that are based on the Flight Operations office under the supervision of the Flight Control Officer.

The Grayson Class ships are typically equipped with the following type craft for a variety of purposes.
5 type 15 Shuttlepods
5 type 16 Shuttlepods
5 type 7 Personnel Shuttle
5 Liberty Class runabouts
5 type M1 Sphinx Workpods (rescue recovery/repair)
Captain’s Yacht – Captain’s Quarters
As stated previously, the bridge is located on Deck 2. Deck 1 is home to the Captain's Yacht. Access is only granted to it from the bridge turbolifts, which opens into a secured airlock. The yacht was built with comfort and luxury in mind and is larger than most yachts for a vessel of this size.
The Yacht is divided into two levels, level A which is the living area and level B where the stewards/flight officers are assigned. Level B can be accessed from level A via a four step ladder. Level A is furnished to allow the Captain to entertain VIP and includes an office desk with a computer terminal built into it. Also included in the main living area are a couch with three chairs and a small table with four computer terminals. If the captain has a family, the quarters can be modified to include additional bedrooms based on how many children he or she has. The Captain’s Bedroom is also spacious containing a king sized bed, ample closet space for storage, a family sized replicator, a viewport above the bed and an executive bathroom which contains a sonic shower or a standard shower, a jetted spa tub, a sink and a toilet. Level B contains a small cockpit area, including a pilot and a co-pilot seat plus all necessary computer controls and display. Level B also has an area for stewards to be available for the captain 24 hours a day..Level B also has a stand picture window of the approaching space while Level A has a wider, breathtaking view of the space in front.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Length: 490.5 m
• Width: 327 m
• Height: 151.2 m
• Decks 36

Crew Compliment
• Officer Crew 400
• Enlisted Crew 350
• Passengers: 1250
• Evacuation limit: 10,200

Computer Systems

• Isolinear Data Core x 2
• Operating System LCARS Version 5.0
• User interface MAJEL
Optional (Artificial Intelligence at Captain's Request)

Warp Systems:
• 1548 Cochrane Warp Core
• Maximum Warp: 9.5 (sustainable for12 hours)
• Sustainable Speed Warp 7.2
• Cruise: Warp 5.5

Impulse Systems:
• Full Impulse: .29c
• Acceleration to Full Impulse: 45 seconds
• Full Impulse to complete Stop 80 seconds

Offensive Systems

Defensive Systems
•Shield Maximum Graviton Load (Continuous):2352MW
•Shield Maximum Energy Dissipation Rate: 6.4 x 10^5kilowatts

Offensive Systems
• Torpedo Tubes x 3
• Standard Payload 188 photon torpedos
• 62 reserved for spare casing

Phasers

• 4 200 emitter Type IX Phaser Arrays(2 dorsal saucer, 1 ventral saucer, 1 ventral stardrive)
• 2 200 emitter Type IX Phaser Arrays(Port and starboard nacelle wings)
Deck Layout
Boom. Boom boom boom. Boom boom. Boom! Have a nice day!
- Commander Susan Ivanova
Deck 1
- Captain’s Yacht (CO Quarters)
Deck 2
• Briefing Room
• Main Bridge
• Captain’s Ready Room
• First Officer’s Office
• Observation Deck
Deck 3
• Transporter Room 1
• First Officer’s Quarters
• Main Shuttlebay Level A
• Three Forward
• Aft lounge
• Captain’s Private Dining Room
• Gymnasium
Deck 4
• Main Shuttlebay Level B
• VIP Guest Accommodations
• Cargo Bay I
• Cargo Transporters
• Senior Officer Quarters

Deck 5

• Crew Quarters
• Holodeck I
• Phaser Array I
• Cargo Transporters
• Cargo Bay II
• Main Shuttlebay Level C

Deck 6
• Crew Quarters
• Arboretum
• Banquet Conference Room
• Bionureal Computer Processing Center
• Concert Hall
• Botanical Garden
Deck 7
• Crew Quarters
• Transporter Room 2
• Security office
• Brig
• Armory
• Auxiliary Storage Locker 1
• Phaser Range
• Target Range
Deck 8
• Crew Quarters
• Enlisted Mess
• Holodeck 2
• Airlock
• Phaser array II
• Saucer Impulse Engines
Deck 9
• Torpedo control Center
• torpedo storage
Deck 10
• Guest Quarters
• Holodeck III
• Reactor and Sensor Maintenance

Deck 11
• Ship’s Classrooms – Pre-School
• Ship’s Classroom – Grades 9 – 12
• Starfleet Academy Satellite Campus
• Ship’s Daycare Center
Deck 12
• Science Lab I
• Science Lab II
• Science Lab III
• Stellar Cartography
• Biophysics Lab
• Geophysics Lab
• Atmospheric Lab
• Biology Labs I-III
• Docking Latches
• Holodeck Program Storage
• Replicator Control
• Chief Science Officer’s Office
• Holodecks 4 and 5
• Sensor maintenance
• Science Facility One
• Science Facility Two
• Science Assembly Center
• Science Exhibition Complex
Deck 13
• Research and Development Center (Restricted Access)
• Guest Quarters
• Materials Replicator
• Utility Replicator
• Landing struts
Deck 14
• CMO Office
• Sickbay
• Medlabs 1-4
• Medical Research Center
• Transporter Room 3
• Recovery Wards 1 through 5
• Ship’s Counselor’s Office
• Counseling Offices
• Medical Computer Processor
Deck 15
• Guest Quarters
• Transporter Room 4
Deck 16
• Guest Quarters
Deck 17

• phaser array III
• Main impulse engines
• Transporter Room 5
Deck 18
• Guest quarters
• Deuterium storage
• Deflector dish
Deck 19
• Guest quarters
• deuterium storage
• deflector dish
• directional sensors
• Material Replicator Control
• Transporter Room 6
Deck 20
• Guest quarters
• airlocks (port and starboard)
• warp core
• deflector dish
• Directional sensors
Deck 21
• Guest quarters
• warp core
• deflector dish
• directional sensors
• Transporter Room 7
Deck 22
• Guest quarters
• warp core
• deflector dish
• cargo bay
• cargo transporters
• directional sensors
Deck 23
• Guest quarters
• Main Engineering Level A
• warp core
• Weapons storage
• deflector dish
• nacelle wing access
• transporter room 8
Deck 24
• Guest quarters
• Main engineering Level B
• CE’s office
• warp core
• deflector dish
• nacelle wing access

Deck 25

• Guest quarters
• Main Engineering Level C
• warp core
• deflector dish
• nacelle wing access
Deck 26
• Guest quarters
• warp core
• deflector dish
• nacelle wing access
• Transporter Room 9
Deck 27
• Guest quarters
• warp core
• deflector dish
• nacelle wing access
• Isolinear Computer Core Level I
Deck 28
• Guest quarters
• deuterium tank support
• warp core
• deflector dish
• nacelle wing access
• Isolinear Computer Core Level II
Deck 29
• Guest quarters
• deuterium tank support
• warp core
• deflector dish
• cargo bay
• cargo transporters
• Isolinear Computer Core Level III
Deck 30
• Guest quarters
• deuterium tank support
• warp core
• stardrive sensor array
• deflector dish
• Isolinear Computer Core Level IV
• Transporter Room 10
Deck 31
• Cargo bay
• cargo transporters
• Aft torpedo tube
• warp core
• deflector dish
Deck 32
• Utility replicators
• anti-deuterium storage
• deflector dish
• Replicator mess
Deck 33
• Utility replicators
• anti-deuterium storage
• deflector dish
• replicator mess
Deck 34
• Utility replicators
• anti-deuterium storage
• deflector dish
• Cargo bay
• cargo transporters
Deck 35
• Warp core ejection systems
• deflector dish
• Airlock
• Phaser array 4
Deck 36
• Waste Extraction Facilities.
Ship’s of the Class
“In Valen's name” – Ambassador Delen
All Grayson class starships are named after the Federation’s greatest scientific minds and explorers
• U.S.S. Grayson, NCC 93050
• U.S.S. T’Pol NCC 93051
• U.S.S. Braga NCC 93052
• U.S.S. Spock NCC 93053
• U.S.S. Daystrom NCC 93054
• U.S.S. Cochrane NCC 93055
• U.S.S. Okuda NCC 93056
• U.S.S. Sternback NCC 93057
• U.S.S. James NCC 93058
• U.S.S. Hawking NCC 93059
• U.S.S. Galen NCC 93060
Conclusion
“The Earthers have a saying: "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer." I believe they stole it from us.” – G’Kar
As the Federation returns to a peaceful non-wartime status, the more conservative members of the Federation continue to push for peaceful non destructive starships. The original mission of the Federation was to seek out new life and new civilizations. While production of warships continues at a record pace, many believe ships of exploration are what needed to expand the knowledge of the Federation for decades to come.