Template:Oberth Class She was built originally by the Federation for long term stellar observations in distant star systems. Thought it was left without the ability for internal power generation other than minimal life support it has been recently been refit for modern scientific duty, though the project it was refit for has recently been undergoing review leaving the ship unassigned.
The primary computer system was completely replaced and the newer ALICE interface was installed on top of the LCARS standard including support for the holographic systems interface.
The ship was originally equipped with two type 18 shuttle craft for use in probing deep into a stars corona using the metaphysic shield technology. These have since been reassigned to another project due to the original project review being called for. Since then it has been left without support craft but with long term support equipment and supplies for two shuttle craft.
Service History
- Commissioned in 2301 as a scientific research vessel.
- Minor structural problem discovered in shakedown cruise (2301) and refit by 2302.
- Assigned to cataloguing deep space objects in Alpha Quadrant in 2302.
- Used as a diplomatic transport in 2304.
- Assigned to study of deep space comets near the Rigel system in 2306.
- Long term mission to study gravitational anomalies in Beta Quadrant in 2307.
- First major systems refit in 2313.
- Long term mission to study exotic particles in deep space in 2321.
- Long term mission to study nebula decay rates in 2327.
- Second major systems refit postponed in 2332 (slated for 2336).
- Refit again postposed in 2336 and left unscheduled.
- Transferred to Deep Space 4 for pilot training in 2340.
- Transferred to Starbase 316 for sub-light courier services in 2342.
- Scheduled for major refit in 2345.
- Major refit left incomplete in 2347 due to rising tensions between Cardassia and the Federation after Setlik III Massacre.
- Used for parts in 2348 and towed to Beta Antares Ship Yards for long term storage.
- Towed to the Proxima Maintenance Yards in 2369 for refit.
- Refit completed in 2377 assigned to project Icarus based out of Deep Space 9.
- Project Icarus under review in 2378, ship left unassigned at Deep Space 9.
Primary Modifications from Starfleet Design Specifications
- New bridge module after refit - same module used by the Raven Class ship (used to increase operating performance with a smaller crew).
- New computer ALICE interface and addition of Automated Support Robots (AKA Drones).
- Holographic projection system installed throughout the ship.
Bridge Module
