Multi vector assault mode trial#

The ability to pack firepower little short of a Sovereign class into a ship the size of an Intrepid class offers the prospect of a prodigious increase in Starfleet's potential combat capability. Her relatively small size combined with incredible speed and manoeuvrability when in multi-vector assault mode.

Multi vector assault mode trial#

The performance of the Prometheus during this accidental live-fire trial has exceeded all expectations for the ship. In a possible future, the Prometheus-class remained in service well into the 26th century. By the early 25th century, the design had spawned several subclasses. In the same battle, it used multi-vector assault mode to destroy a Romulan Warbird with ease. Its main feature was the multi-vector assault mode, which allowed a Prometheus-class escort to split into three warp-capable, combat-ready sections designated Alpha, Beta and Gamma. Although the prototype was still in the test phase, it was able to inflict devastating damage on a Nebula class ship and withstand a combined attack by two Defiant class escort vessels and an Akira class cruiser. Initial trials went well but, during the shakedown cruise, the Prometheus encountered external problems that resulted in a live combat situation. The ship included all of the latest systems, including holographic projectors on every deck so as to facilitate operations of the EMH Mark 4 and other such holographic supplements planned to come into service in the future.

The development and construction of the prototype vessel took three years, and the USS Prometheus was launched in April of 2374. In separated mode the ship is thus able to attack an enemy from three different directions simultaneously, a tactic known as ' multi-vector assault mode'. The ablative armour and quantum torpedoes that equip the Defiant and Sovereign classes were included, as were the advanced hull geometry and warp field technology of the Sovereign and Intrepid class.

Hence, it was decided to combine various technologies into the new ship. The Sovereign ships were relatively resource intensive and, while the Defiants were easy to build, they were also rather limited on range and endurance. However, it was felt that further action was needed. After the first major encounter between the Dominion and the Federation at the end of 2370, Starfleet responded to the new threat by reactivating the Defiant CLass project and continuing development of the Sovereign Class project.