Nova, USS

General Notes
The USS Nova was the first ship in a long line of Nova Classed vessels. Originally designed to serve and medium range surveyors, the Novas were pressed into service for a more expanded role with the conflicts the Federation got into since their inception.

The original purpose of the mark-1 was as a scientific research vessel to replace the Oberth class starship that the Federation had used for over 100 years. They filled these roles admirably and when Technology took a leap forward, the Nova class was one of the first to be outfitted with the new Transwarp drive, making these ships a very capable Scout type starship.

USS nova played a key role during the Romulan incursion of 2413. Even with massive damage, and the loss of the majority of her crew, the ship and its command staff were able to send a warning that the Romulans were invading, and even able to join the fighting near the Vigilance Platform.

USS Nova was destroyed when she crashed into the Vegan homeworld. Her captain, Troy Svensen was the last to depart the dying ship.

Basic Information
Starship Name: USS Nova Starship Class: Nova (Original Configuration) Starship Registry: NCC-7000 Commission Date: January 20, 2412 Destruction/Retirement Date: December 13, 2413 Ship's Dedication Quote: "Only in their dreams can men truly be free, 'twas always thus, and always thus will be."

Technical Information
Type: Scout Standard Crew Complement: 125 Holodecks: Main: 2 Personal: 7 Shuttle Bays: 1 Euphrates-class Runabouts: 2 Personnel Shuttles: 8 Cargo Shuttles: 3 EVAs: 6 Transporters: Personnel: 8 Cargo: 6 Cargo Bays: 6

Weapons Systems:
Phaser Banks: Total:                  8 Primary Hull:           3 Secondary Hull:         5

Torpedo Tubes: Total:                  2 Primary Hull:           0 Secondary Hull:         2 (1 fore, 1 aft)

Warp Speeds:
Cruising Speed:         Warp 6 Maximum Constant Speed: Warp 9.875 Maximum Speed:          Warp 9.912 (highest tested rate)

Transwarp Speeds:
Cruising Speed:         Warp 10 (Transwarp 1) Maximum Constant Speed: Warp 13.875 (Transwarp 4.875) Maximum Tested Speed:   Warp 13.912 (Transwarp 4.912)

Attached Craft
-Cargo Shuttles: 3

-Personnel Shuttles:
 * BARNES, 01
 * BETHUNE, 02
 * ERICSON, 03
 * HERSCHEL, 04
 * HEYERDAHL, 05
 * MUIR, 06
 * ZHOU ENLAI, 07
 * HENDRIX, 08

-Euphrates-class Runabouts:
 * USS XI JIANG, NCC-75545
 * USS MAGDALENA, NCC-75550

Command Crew
Commanding Officer: Captain Elspeth Renata Executive Officer: Lieutenant J.G. Andrew McTintosh Operations Officer: Lieutenant J.G. Kevin Maddox Sec/Tac: Lieutenant J.G. Hank Borland Chief Engineer: Lieutenant J.G. Christopher Blair Chief Medical Officer: Lieutenant Francis Ray Chen, MD Chief Science Officer: Ensign Tiamat Treason Flight Control Officer: Lieutenant J.G. Kall Dax Ship's Counselor: Ensign Alexandre Manette, Ph.D