U.S.S. Brahe (NCC-97235)

Zaliel-Sel_ · November 11, 2019, 12:00am

U.S.S. BRAHE
PLANETARY AND STELLAR SURVEY VESSEL
Starfleet Registry NCC-97235

The U.S.S. Brahe is a Rhode Island Class survey vessel commissioned in 2399 by Starfleet to perform deep space exploration and planetary surveys.

Those who study the stars have God for a teacher. ~Tycho Brahe (1546-1601 CE)

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Basic Specifications

LENGTH 180 meters
HEIGHT 35 meters
BEAM 43 meters
MASS 110,000 metric tonnes

OFFICERS AND CREW 65 (20 Officers, 45 Enlisted)
EVACUATION LIMIT 250*
EVACUATION RATE 200 persons/hour
DECKS 8

Evacuation Limit Note: The USS Brahe has no spare rooms to house evacuees;
they are instead placed in cargo/shuttle bays, laboratories, or mess halls.

Propulsion

WARP CORE Ceries F-Type M/ARA Drive System MK IV
AVG. CRUISE SPEED 7.5
MAX. CRUISE SPEED 9.2
MAX. WARP 9.995 (8 hour duration)
SLIPSTREAM CAPABILITY ONLINE

Armament & Defence

PHASERS 11 Type XIII Phaser Arrays (4 Saucer, 1 Lateral Stardrive, 4 Aft, 1 Aft/Port, 1 Aft/Starboard)
PHOTON TORPEDO LAUNCHERS 3 Mark VI Torpedo Launchers (2 Forward, 1 Aft)
TORPEDO CAPACITY 100
TORPEDO COMPLIMENT 75 Quantum Torpedoes (25 per Launcher), 25 Probes (Mark I-IX per mission parameters; default ~2 of each type)
SHIELDS 11 Asymmetrical Peristaltic Subspace Graviton Field Generators (rated 2.75GW, covers 42% of EM Spectrum)
HULL Reinforced Duranium-Tritanium composite

Sensor and Science Facilities

LATERAL SENSOR ARRAY 11 MultiSpectral Modular MK XII Lateral Sensor Pallets
TACTICAL SENSOR ARRAY 10 Independent Omni-Directional Targeting Sensors
COMPUTER MAINFRAME 1 Z-Series Isolinear Computer Core with Highly Redundant Storage (Main, Forward) | 1 E-Series Emergency Operational Backup Computer (Backup, Stardrive)
LABORATORY FACILITIES 3 Dedicated | 16 Maximum

3 Dedicated Laboratories: 2 on Deck 3 (divisible into 6 smaller labs), 1 aboard WaveRider
1 Astrometrics Laboratory
8 Multi-Purpose Rooms Convertible to Laboratories

2 Mess Halls
1 Gymnasium
1 Medical Surgical Suite
1 Observation Lounge
1 Conference Room
1 Secondary Deflector Control
1 CargoBay (inert sample collection only)

SPECIALIZED SENSOR SYSTEMS

6 Parallaxing High-Fidelity Topographic Imaging Scanners w/ Hologrphic Model-Mapping
2 Intraspatial Imaging Suites
6 Long Range Gravimetric Detection Arrays
1 Deep-Penetrating Metallurgical Sampling Transporter Suite
1 Subspace Graviton Field-Current Scanner

Small Craft

TYPE 8 SHUTTLES 2: Okie-Dokie and A-Okay
TYPE 9 SHUTTLES 2: No-Prob-Bob and Surething
WORK BEES 2
WAVERIDER ATMOSPHERIC FLIER 1: Robin

Deck Layout

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((DECK PLAN GUIDELINE ))

Rooms marked with (H) denote holo-emitters capable of producing projections like the Emergency Medical Hologram. Standard desktop/terminal holographic imaging systems are common and augment traditional 2D panels.

Section	Deck	Notable Rooms
Saucer	1	Bridge (H), Conference Room (H), Captain's Quarters, First Officer's Quarters
Saucer	2	Personnel Transporters, Officer's Quarters, Mess Halls (H), Life Support, Impulse Control
Saucer	3	Secondary Deflector Control, Sickbay (H), Security Complex (Armoury/Brig), Science Labs 1&2 (H), Cargo Bay
Saucer	4	Computer Core (Main Level), Torpedo Launch Bays, Waverider Parking Bay, Crew Quarters
Star Drive	4	Shuttle Bay Landing Deck
Star Drive	5	Structural Integrity Field Generators, Deuterium Storage, Shuttle Parking Bay, Industrial Replicator Systems
Star Drive	6	Primary Deflector Generator (Main Level), Main Engineering (Second Level), Waste Reclamation, Aft Torpedo Bay
Star Drive	7	Main Engineering (H), Astrometrics Laboratory, Gymnasium (H), Observation/Conference Lounge (H), Landing Struts (Aft)
Star Drive	8	Landing Struts (Forward), Antimatter Containment, Airlock & Landing Ramp

History of the Nova Class Starship

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The USS Brahe traces its history to the Nova Class, originally designed in 2363 as a replacement for the ageing Obrith Class. The Nova Class continued the tradition of scientific research, while also improving greatly on the old design.

With Spartan crew quarters and limited luxuries, the Nova could fit more advanced sensor and imaging systems within its tiny frame. Planetfall capabilities allow vessels to land, permitting the crew to expand outward and use the ship as a research base. Improved defensive systems meant fewer ships caught unprepared while travelling through uncharted space. Finally, the specialized Waverider yacht, docked on the Ventral side of the Saucer section, provides the most advanced aerodynamic Vertical Take-Off and Landing support craft in Starfleet.

In truth, the Nova Class was designed as a flying sensor platform, intended to follow were larger ships have gone before.

Nova Mark II ((Rhode-Island Class))

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In 2371, only four years after production of the Nova Class begun, the USS Equinox was mysteriously lost and presumed destroyed. This raised concerns about the capabilities of the design. Two years later, the Dominion War begun, placing a halt on new Nova orders until the close of hostilities in 2375.

A combination of isolated incidents, the Dominion War, and the loss of the Equinox pushed Starfleet to revisit the Nova Class, placing a greater emphasis on defensive and propulsion systems. The existing space frame was improved by shielding exposed sections with armour, more phaser emitters were added, shields enhanced, and the warp core and engines given a major lift. The result was a small, resilient ship that could go toe-to-toe with larger vessels, at least long enough to escape (or for help to arrive).

The improvements not only made the Nova Class capable in combat, but better at its job overall: greater survivability and high warp speeds meant this evolution of the Nova could complete deep space assignments with little or no support. Further improvements in autonomous computing allowed this version to decrease its crew compliment from 80 to 65, thereby making the tiny ship a little less cramped.

With the success of the Nova Mark II Program, Starfleet continued to invest in the platform, keeping this variant in regular rotation for servicing and upgrades.

USS Brahe
2399 - 2409

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Launched in 2399 under the Nova Mark II program, the Brahe entered service in a time of relative peace, under the command of Dominion War veteran Captain Kamaka Palakiko. This period was marked by extensive exploration and mapping of space along the Romulan Neutral Zone, averaging over 72 system surveys per year. Brahe also served as an interdiction vessel, helping track and apprehend privateers and smugglers moving in and out of the Romunlan Empire.

In 2405, the Klingon War broke out and the Brahe was caught in the middle of it. Assigned to various task forces responsible for protecting Federation space, Brahe's primary role in these engagements was cloak detection, tactical analysis, and general support.

At the beginning of 2408, Brahe was attached to Task Force Sierra-71 which was tasked to push back Klingon forces in the Xarantine Sector. Brahe served primarily as cloak detection and reconnaissance along side six other ships. During the early months of 2408, Sierra-71 was responsible for the destruction of over 89 enemy ships, 2 installations, and the liberation of 3 colony worlds. Unfortunately, this success was short-lived. By mid-year 2408, Sierra-71 was ambushed during patrol with an apparent loss of all ships.

In truth, Brahe had narrowly survived, losing almost the entire Senior Staff and two-thirds of the crew; leaving Captain Palakiko and his Chief Engineer, Lieutenant Commander Wimini Zolwink, the only officers alive, the former severely injured. Badly damaged and without means of communication, the surviving crew were able to restore enough power to limp away at Warp 3. What followed would be a seven month game of cat-and-mouse as Brahe attempted to return to safe harbour under the shadow of a constantly shifting front.

Brahe was eventually found in 2409 adrift in low orbit over a Class-P world by the USS Atlis during routine patrol. Shortly thereafter, the remaining 19 Brahe crew were located and retrieved from the glacial planet's surface.

Atlis spent a week restoring Brahe's warp drive and power systems. Captain Palakiko had survived, but remained in critical condition within the Atlis' Sick Bay. Lacking any dedicated bridge officers, Atlis temporarily placed their Chief Science Officer, Lieutenant Commander Zaliel Sel, in command of the Brahe for the duration of the return trip.

While en route to Regulus, Atlis was ordered to return to the Klingon Front. Zaliel Sel was granted the provisionary rank of Commander, with orders to return Brahe to port and oversee repairs. For her oversight, diligence, and for want of more experience officers, Commander Sel's rank and position were made permanent in the last days of 2409. Of the original officers and crew of the Brahe, only Chief Engineer Zolwink remained. Captain Palakiko would soon after retire as Rear Admiral Palakiko, having been too badly injured to return to service.

2410 - Present Day

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Following the conclusion of the Federation-Klingon War, USS Brahe completed repairs and refit at the end of 2410 under the attention of its new commanding officer, Commander Zaliel Sel. With the war over, Brahe was returned to its original mission: exploration and scientific research.

The next several years would see the Brahe travelling throughout the Alpha and Beta Quadrants, performing surveys and collecting data. Brahe, by virtue of its remote work, managed to avoid the many other wars and threats that befell civilization; though, Brahe still regularly encountered dangers, experienced loses, and suffered damage as is the risk when a ship leaves port.

In 2418, Brahe was assigned to the 38th Fleet, based out of Deep Space 13 in the Aldebaran Sector. Brahe's mission continues to be one of peaceful exploration and scientific discovery.

Notable Officers & Crew

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Image	Profile
	POSITION: Commanding Officer RANK: Captain NAME: Zaliel Sel SPECIES: Trill PRONOUNS: She/Her
	POSITION: First Officer RANK: Commander NAME: Abraham Cotte SPECIES: Human PRONOUNS: He/Him
	POSITION: Chief Tactical/Security Officer, Second Officer RANK: Lieutenant Commander NAME: Zani Tiahl SPECIES: Trill PRONOUNS: She/Her
	POSITION: Chief Science Officer RANK: Lieutenant NAME: K'Nia SPECIES: Caitian PRONOUNS: He/Him
	POSITION: Chief Medical Officer RANK: Lieutenant NAME: Victor Castillo SPECIES: Human PRONOUNS: He/Him
	POSITION: Science Officer RANK: Lieutenant NAME: Salek Lovet SPECIES: Vulcan PRONOUNS: He/Him
	POSITION: Science Officer RANK: Lieutenant NAME: Iola Cirova SPECIES: Xii PRONOUNS: They/Them
	POSITION: Engineering Officer RANK: Lieutenant NAME: Dia Ashi SPECIES: Vulcan PRONOUNS: He/Him
	POSITION: Flight Control Officer/Pilot RANK: Lieutenant NAME: Jarol Ezreli SPECIES: Betazoid PRONOUNS: She/Her
	POSITION: Operations Officer RANK: Ensign NAME: Amset, Mk. II SPECIES: Zahir Cybernetics Exploratory Unit PRONOUNS: N/A

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	POSITION: Chief Engineer RANK: Lieutenant Commander NAME: Wimini Zolwink SPECIES: N'omge PRONOUNS: She/Her
	POSITION: Nurse RANK: Ensign NAME: Michael Kellye SPECIES: Human PRONOUNS: He/Him
	POSITION: Security Officer RANK: Ensign NAME: Horace Jefferson SPECIES: Human PRONOUNS: He/Him
	POSITION: Diagnostic Technician, Grade 3 RANK: Crewman NAME: Lauren Lauren SPECIES: Human PRONOUNS: She/Her

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POSITION: Helmswoman
RANK: Cadet, 1st Class
NAME: Robin Monroe
SPECIES: Human
PRONOUNS: She/Her
MEMORIAL: Cadet Monroe died on RS-109 VI during a survey mission on Stardate 96311. She died in an attempt to save the lives of her fellow officers.

OOC References / Contradictions
The information on this page was cobbled together from various sources in addition to my own interpretation how technology has advanced since the Nova (and subsequent Rhode-Island) were developed. Any contradictions should be considered Yet Another Trek Inconsistency:

https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Nova_class
https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Nova_class
http://techspecs.startrek.acalltoduty.com/nova.html#7.1%20SENSOR%20SYSTEMS
https://www.cygnus-x1.net/links/lcars/sd-uss-nova-nx-72228.php

The Deck Plans are considered generally correct, with the notable absence of the aft torpedo bay, which we consider to be on Deck 6, accessible proximate to Waste Reclamation.

Standing Orders & Open Positions

Zaliel-Sel_ · July 9, 2020, 12:00am

Zolwink, Wimini

RANK
Lieutenant Commander

POST
Chief Engineer,
USS Brahe

SERVICE NUMBER
RZ-667-9733 QRN

DEMOGRAPHICS

SPECIES

E'mong

GENDER

Female

DATE OF BIRTH

18706.5 (Sep 15, 2341)

PLACE OF BIRTH

Aktier V

HEIGHT

1.18 m

WEIGHT

31 kg

EYE COLOR

Blue

HAIR COLOR

Red

CAREER MILESTONES

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AWARDS

Historical Narrative
Wimini Zolwink is one of fifteen siblings, heralding from the industrious planet Aktier V. Her people, the E'mong, typically stand below 1.5 meters, are quick-witted, and long-lived. While few of her people venture from the mega-city that is their world, Wimini chose to leave her home to pursue engineering in the Federation. Graduating from Starfleet Academy in 2362, Wimini joined Starfleet in an age of peace and prosperity which has yet to be matched. Although she enjoyed some initial successes in the Academy, instructors at the time noted that Wimini often rejected what she deemed "busy work" and often overworked in the pursuit of automation a minor task.

After her initial posting nearly ended in disaster, Wimini bounced from ship to station, often times being transferred within only a few months of her arrival. In some cases, these transfers were made at Wimini's request; however, most were intended to move an undesirable officer. Wimini's advancements often came from moments of ingenuity or heroism, where her stubbornness was an asset. A total account of Wimini's faux pas, diatribes, insults, and unfiltered opinions would be difficult to codify, let alone be believed. Regardless, Commander Zolwink has made the Brahe her longest-held post to date. Whether she can maintain it is questionable.

Engineering Contribution Notations
LCDR Zolwink has made over 200 individual, complete engineering submissions to Starfleet ranging from micro-circuitry to starship designs. Though few of her over all inventions see production, improvements to existing platforms have been gleaned from the deluge.

SELECTED ACCOUNTS

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FILED BY Captain Joel Nuth, C/O USS Al-Khwārizmī
YEAR 2368
NARRATIVE Ensign Zolwink is no doubt capable as an engineer, but is commonly aggressive or confrontational when asked to perform any task that is not to her liking or that she feels is a, "waste of [her] time." She has difficulty following protocol that she disagrees with, even when that policy is explained to her repeatedly, instead using considerable energy to find ways to undermine or escape that authority. During our six-year assignment, the Ensign has been suspended multiple times and arrested twice for insubordination (these charges were later dropped).

The decision to keep Ensign Zolwink instated has been a difficult one to reconcile. On the one hand, I have trouble understanding how someone so belligerent survived Starfleet Academy or was assigned to a deep space mission, though I note that many of these behavioral problems did not start until several months into our voyage. On the other hand, her technical skills are top-notch. I have heard her debate my Chief Engineer and win more often than not. The projects she has been allowed to complete have already show a demonstrable improvement in ship efficiency and performance.

Perhaps, with the right setting and resources, Ensign Zolwink could be an asset to Starfleet.

FILED BY Captain T'roni, C/O USS Moldovia
YEAR 2373
NARRATIVE At task, Ensign Zolwink is a capable, logical, and focused officer able to produce high-quality work in extremely high-pressure situations. The Ensign is also able to complete tasks with little or no supervision, provided she is not "encumbered" by other personnel and specific project targets are laid out in advance. Where Ensign Zolwink most struggles is her ability to work with others effectively. In groups, Ensign Zolwink's logic is twisted and confrontational; she generally cannot be convinced a course of action is ill-advised once she has determined it correct.

Were the Federation were not in a state of war, my recommendation to Starfleet would be to remand her to civilian service.

FILED BY Captain John Francis, C/O USS Mulcahy
YEAR 2375
NARRATIVE For conspicuous gallantry in the face of imminent peril and for acts of heroism far above the call of duty, I hereby formally submit Ensign Wimini Zolwink for the Starfleet Cross. While embattled with Jem'Hidar forces, the USS Mulcahy suffered critical damage to her warp engine systems. Crippled and unable to escape, with life support in the engineering compartment failing, Ensign Wimini Zolwink, when ordered to evacuate Main Engineering, disobeyed that order and, at the risk of her own life and peril, proceeded to single-handedly restore warp power while the rest of the Engineering Department relocated to Axillary Control stations. Ensign Zolwink's quick action and placement of her ship and crew's lives ahead of her own demonstrate the finest in Starfleet service.

FILED BY Captain Wataxon, C/O USS Bonaventure
YEAR 2386
NARRATIVE What can I say about Wimini Zolwink that hasn't been marked by literal scores of commanding officers before me: excellent technical prowess, and a nightmare to manage. Unless you're in dire need, the trouble isn't worth the gains.

FILED BY Captain Palakiko, C/O USS Brahe
YEAR 2409
NARRATIVE Wimini Zolwink is all of the things her previous COs have claimed: immensely intelligent and extraordinarily confrontational. Ultimately, I have observed that Wimini's disposition is highly reactive: that is to say she is relatively quiet and contemplative unless provoked by some outward stimuli. What my predecessors failed to realize is that one does not order the Commander as much as one guides her to a place where she may agree--or at least disagree politely. A warning to anyone who comes after me: the tighter you try to control Wimini, the more unwieldly she becomes. Conversely, the less engaged or attentive you are, the less valued she feels, causing the same problem. With poise and mindfulness, one is able to harness Commander Zolwink to her fullest potential.

IMMEDIATE FAMILY

PATERNAL Golonard Zolwink, Mechanical Engineer
MATERNAL Ripzani Zolwink(né Forganard), Warp Field Theorist

MEDICAL HISTORY

PHYSICAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT
STATUS: OK for active duty
UP TO DATE: Y
EVALUATOR: Victor Castillo, CMO USS Brahe

MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT
STATUS: OK for active duty
UP TO DATE: Y
EVALUATOR: Victor Castillo, CMO USS Brahe