The Antares class freighters are civilian cargo vessels that are currently in operation. These ships are ruggedly and economically designed which has led to ships of this class being observed in operation not only within Federation space but beyond with several non-federation world operating cargo services with one or more Antares class ship in the fleet. These ships are also used by private individuals working as freelance cargo haulers.
Ships of the Antares class all have the same angular, box like appearance on the outside but many of the interior spaces, such as the bridge can vary greatly depending on the needs of the vessel's owner. One of the more notable design features of ships of this class is its lack of warp nacelles. The warp coils that would normally be housed within the nacelles are housed within the upper section of the ships hull with a set of coils located on the port and starboard section of deck one. This arrangement allow for a smaller warp field adding to the ships efficiency.
The Antares class is equipped with landing gear allowing these ships to land and take off from a planets surface. Meaning that planets that do not have any form of orbital cargo facility can still be served by ships of the Antares class. It should be noted that to maximize the cargo capacity of the Antares class these ships are not equipped with shuttles or shuttle bay.
The first ship of this class was commissioned in 2328 at the Luna ship yards after a successful test flight. Since then these ships have proven to be dependable ships that are easy to operate resulting in ships of this class being in operation for the last sixty years with the expectation of seeing ships of this class to continue to operate for at least another sixty years.
Specifications
Specifications
Basic Information
Role: Freighter
Dimensions: 270 meters (L) x 95 meters (W) x 56 meters (H)
Decks: 7
Expected Duration: 70 years
Time Between Resupply: 1 year
Expected Refit Cycle: 5 years
Crew Complement
Total Crew: 12
2 Officers
10 Enlisted
Emergency Capacity: 10
Propulsion
Thrusters: RCS Thruster Packs
Sublight Speed: 1\4 the speed of light
Warp Speed
Cruising Speed: Warp 5
Maximum Warp: Warp 6
Emergency Warp: Warp 7 (for 8 hours)
Offensive Systems
ENERGY WEAPONS
1 Dorsally mounted type VII phaser bank
1 Ventrally mounted type VII phaser bank
TORPEDO LAUNCHERS
None
Defensive Systems
Shields: Graviton shielding systems
Primary Systems
Computer Systems:
Isolinear computer systems
Transporters:
1 four-person transporter
2 cargo transporters
Transporter Range: 45,000 Kilometers
Sensor Range: 10 light years
Communications Range: 10 light years
Auxiliary Craft
SHUTTLEBAYS: None
SUPPORT CRAFT:
Shuttles: None
Other
CREW AMENITIES:
Mess hall
Recreation room
STARSHIP FEATURES:
Cargo Capacity of 210,000 metric tons.
The Antares Class Cargo vessels are civilian ships used throughout Federations space. While the exterior appearance of these ships appears the same the interior could look different from ship to ship. Depending on the needs of the owners of each ship.
Ships of the Antares class are capable of making planetary landings.
Notes
Gallery
Antares class fore view
Antares class aft view
Deck Listing
Forward Section
Deck
Details
Deck 1
Antimatter pods
Antimatter pod ejection system
Warp Core ejection system
Warp coils (port and starboard)
Deck 2
Engineering bay
Parts storage
Subspace comm systems
Deck 3
Deuterium storage tanks (upper level)
Computer core (upper level)
Deck 4
Deuterium storage tanks (lower level)
Computer core (mid-level)
Deck 5
Bridge
Captains Ready Room
Captain’s Quarters
Officer and Crew Quarters
Computer Core (lower level)
Deck 6
Mess Hall
Recreation Room
Guest/Passenger quarters
Deck 7
Sickbay
Personnel Transporter (4)
Guest/Passenger quarters
Docking ports 1 (port) and 2 (starboard)
Weapons lockers
Rear Section
Deck
Details
Deck A
Antimatter pods
Antimatter pod ejection system
Warp Core ejection system
Warp coils (port and starboard)
Cargo transporter room 1
Cargo bays 1 through 8
Deck B
Engineering bay
Parts storage
Subspace comm systems
Cargo bays 9 through 16
Deck C
Impulse engine bay (upper level)
Cargo transporter machinery room 1
Cargo bays 17 through 24
Deck D
Impulse engine bay (mid-level)
Impulse reactor maintenance bay
Cargo bays 25 through 28 upper level
Deck E
Impulse engine bay (lower level)
Cargo transporter room 2
Cargo bays 25 through 28 upper level
Landing gear bays 1 through 4 (lower level)
Planetary landing access ramp
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Antares class fore view
Antares class aft view
