 | SUBJ: SCA - USS Valley Forge Stardate 92795.7 | TO: 38th Command CC: CAPT Varley, Lauren FROM: CAPT Se'Lai, Keelah |
Sirs;
The USS Valley Forge has returned from it's shakedown cruise. Having consulted with my department heads, it is my estimate that we can have her fine tuned, restocked and resupplied ready to join active patrols by the week's end. As is to be expected with any newly constructed or refitted starship, there are teething problems which my staff and I would favour addressing before taking her on active duty. That being said, she is perfectly capable in her present condition and will remain on standby from her berth at DS13, should we be required to act on anything in the interim. Please find below for your information; details of our findings during the shakedown:
Spoiler: Inspection ResultsShow
o - Bridge.
The main bridge along with all bridge systems were completely replaced as part of ther 2415 refit to the vessel. All system diagnostics report full functionality without errors.
o - Helm. (Scored 39/66)
Our outbound journey found the navigational sensors to be marginally out of alignment. This was actioned during the cruise by CDT Carter, bringing them well within operational tolerances for the return trip.
o - Main Deflector & Sensor Arrays. (Scored 98/68)
All systems tested to be well within operational guidelines. The new main deflector far exceeded expectations.
o - Tactical Systems.
The Valley Forge's tactical systems were largely unaltered during the 2415 refit. The age shows in some of her systems, but overall performance was acceptable. Tactical systems were tested via the deployment of two pre-programmed drones.
o - Engineering.
The 2415 refit saw a signifcant remodeling to the engineering section of the Valley Forge, with an entirely new warp core being installed in place of the original ventral launch bays. Coupled with the installation of brand new nacelles and all of the required subsystem upgrades to accomodate this overhaul, it is not suprising that the system is presently less than efficient.
o - Emergency Systems.
A series of emergency drills were carried out to test ship and personnel readiness. This was not a planned element of the shakedown cruise and so proved to provide some good results.
The main bridge along with all bridge systems were completely replaced as part of ther 2415 refit to the vessel. All system diagnostics report full functionality without errors.
o - Communication Systems.
o - Short Range Communications. (Scored 19/48)
Short range communications first tested upon departure from DS13 and found to be functioning, though weak in signal strength. During the cruise; LTCD Jinso worked on realignment of this array and was largely successful in her efforts when retested upon our return.
o - Long Range Communications. (Scored 98)
The long range communications array has a crystal clear signal and functions well above expectations.
Short range communications first tested upon departure from DS13 and found to be functioning, though weak in signal strength. During the cruise; LTCD Jinso worked on realignment of this array and was largely successful in her efforts when retested upon our return.
o - Long Range Communications. (Scored 98)
The long range communications array has a crystal clear signal and functions well above expectations.
o - Helm. (Scored 39/66)
Our outbound journey found the navigational sensors to be marginally out of alignment. This was actioned during the cruise by CDT Carter, bringing them well within operational tolerances for the return trip.
o - Main Deflector & Sensor Arrays. (Scored 98/68)
All systems tested to be well within operational guidelines. The new main deflector far exceeded expectations.
o - Tactical Systems.
The Valley Forge's tactical systems were largely unaltered during the 2415 refit. The age shows in some of her systems, but overall performance was acceptable. Tactical systems were tested via the deployment of two pre-programmed drones.
o - Phasers. (Scored 33)
Functional, but accuracy needs some work since these systems were not addressed during the refit.
o - Torpedo Launchers. (Scored 36.75 Average)
Functional, but accuracy needs some work since these systems were not addressed during the refit.
o - Shields. (Scored 65)
The simulated hits from the drones showed shield systems to be functioning well within expected tolerances.
o - Combat Manouvres. (Scored 26)
As to be expected from a ship of this class; the combination of her size and single impulse drive output at the tail end of the engineering hull come together to make her less maneuverable. That said, we have identified areas of potential improvement, including a reroute of the saucer section impulse drive when docked with the body of the ship.
Functional, but accuracy needs some work since these systems were not addressed during the refit.
o - Torpedo Launchers. (Scored 36.75 Average)
Functional, but accuracy needs some work since these systems were not addressed during the refit.
o - Shields. (Scored 65)
The simulated hits from the drones showed shield systems to be functioning well within expected tolerances.
o - Combat Manouvres. (Scored 26)
As to be expected from a ship of this class; the combination of her size and single impulse drive output at the tail end of the engineering hull come together to make her less maneuverable. That said, we have identified areas of potential improvement, including a reroute of the saucer section impulse drive when docked with the body of the ship.
o - Engineering.
The 2415 refit saw a signifcant remodeling to the engineering section of the Valley Forge, with an entirely new warp core being installed in place of the original ventral launch bays. Coupled with the installation of brand new nacelles and all of the required subsystem upgrades to accomodate this overhaul, it is not suprising that the system is presently less than efficient.
o - Warp Core Efficiency. (Scored 2)
The new warp coils have not been properly aligned, and the plasma injection system from the new nacelles is less than efficient. My Chief and I are already hard at working bringing this into alignment and anticipate having the core working to peak efficieny by our week's end target.
o - Impulse Efficiency. (Scored 17/97)
During our outbound trip, we found the old impulse drive to be lacking - having not been replaced or upgraded during the refit it was showing signs of it's age. CDT Niraj worked during the cruise with my Chief to quickly remedy the inefficiency and far exceeded expectations.
o - Inertial Dampeners. (Scored 83)
Extreme maneuvers were utilised to test the capability of the inertial dampeners. Systems functional to an above average standard which is no surprise given the attention that was required to them in order to accommodate the saucer refit.
The new warp coils have not been properly aligned, and the plasma injection system from the new nacelles is less than efficient. My Chief and I are already hard at working bringing this into alignment and anticipate having the core working to peak efficieny by our week's end target.
o - Impulse Efficiency. (Scored 17/97)
During our outbound trip, we found the old impulse drive to be lacking - having not been replaced or upgraded during the refit it was showing signs of it's age. CDT Niraj worked during the cruise with my Chief to quickly remedy the inefficiency and far exceeded expectations.
o - Inertial Dampeners. (Scored 83)
Extreme maneuvers were utilised to test the capability of the inertial dampeners. Systems functional to an above average standard which is no surprise given the attention that was required to them in order to accommodate the saucer refit.
o - Emergency Systems.
A series of emergency drills were carried out to test ship and personnel readiness. This was not a planned element of the shakedown cruise and so proved to provide some good results.
o - Evacuation. (Scored 28)
As likely to be a sign that we caught the crew unprepared as anything else. Either way, this is less than my expected standard and plans are already motion to improve on this.
o - Escape Pod Readiness. (Scored 22)
Our tests suggested the newly installed dorsal escape pods failed to activate. Possibly a meer oversight during final testing at the Fleet Yards. Regardless, this has since been remedied and anticipated to perform within standard tolerances next time.
o - Emergency Seperation. (Scored 94)
It came as no suprise to find that the most significant part of the 2415 refit performed well above expected standards, having clearly been the focal point for the majority of the Valley Forge's time in drydock.
As likely to be a sign that we caught the crew unprepared as anything else. Either way, this is less than my expected standard and plans are already motion to improve on this.
o - Escape Pod Readiness. (Scored 22)
Our tests suggested the newly installed dorsal escape pods failed to activate. Possibly a meer oversight during final testing at the Fleet Yards. Regardless, this has since been remedied and anticipated to perform within standard tolerances next time.
o - Emergency Seperation. (Scored 94)
It came as no suprise to find that the most significant part of the 2415 refit performed well above expected standards, having clearly been the focal point for the majority of the Valley Forge's time in drydock.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the DS13 personnel who participated in this independent systems test, and for their valued efforts in getting the Valley Forge off to great start in this latest incarnation. With thanks to this test, and these officer's aid, I have no doubt that this vessel will long continue to serve testimony to it's forebearers.
Participating Officers:
| CMDR Burns, Dallas | Engineering Systems |
| LTCD Jinso, Rose | Communications |
| LTJG Steele, William | Operations & Tactical |
| CDT Carter, Ann | Helm |
| CDT Niraj, Alex | Science Systems |
//SIGNED//
Capt. K. Se'Lai
USS Valley Forge, Commanding
Spoiler: OOC Notes on scoring systemShow
The scores judge a system based primarily on operating efficiency, since it is not reasonable to assume a new ship is anything but capable of active service. The RP element has characters doing dicerolls during their own systems test, this format may require some refinement but I'm including this information here so that others who wish to can run a similar SCA on other vessels. The RP is totally flexible in number of personnel attending, in fact one could simply sit down and work through a list doing their own dicerolls if they wanted to!
| 0-9 | Highly Inefficient, but functional and permissible for use with improvement works planned short term |
| 10-49 | Below Standard, but acceptable for service. Improvement works required when time permits. |
| 50-89 | Within efficiency guidelines. No further action required beyond standard maintenance. |
| 90-100 | Exceeds standards. A model example of how the system should work. |