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	The ''Odyssey''-class is by far one of the largest starship designs ever fielded by Starfleet~~, second only to the [[Valkyrie class\|''Valkyrie''-class]] ''USS Dreadnought''~~. Similar to the [[Vesta class\|''Vesta''-class]], encountering a vessel of this type as an NPC would be ''extremely'' unusual as there are literally only a handful currently operating throughout the entire Federation. Characters should be impressed, proud, and perhaps humbled to even set foot aboard one.		The ''Odyssey''-class is by far one of the largest starship designs ever fielded by Starfleet. Similar to the [[Vesta class\|''Vesta''-class]], encountering a vessel of this type as an NPC would be ''extremely'' unusual as there are literally only a handful currently operating throughout the entire Federation. Characters should be impressed, proud, and perhaps humbled to even set foot aboard one.

	It makes sense, then, that serving aboard an ''Odyssey''-class starship would be as prestigious (if not moreso) than even the much sought after [[Vesta class\|''Vesta''-class]]. All personnel are most likely to be the best in their fields and, given the ship's size and importance, it's not unheard of for certain department heads (e.g. chief engineer, chief medical officer, executive officer) to hold the rank of captain alongside the commanding officer.		It makes sense, then, that serving aboard an ''Odyssey''-class starship would be as prestigious (if not moreso) than even the much sought after [[Vesta class\|''Vesta''-class]]. All personnel are most likely to be the best in their fields and, given the ship's size and importance, it's not unheard of for certain department heads (e.g. chief engineer, chief medical officer, executive officer) to hold the rank of captain alongside the commanding officer.

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| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| role = Explorer
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| dateentered = 2381
| expectedruration = 100 years
| expectedrefit =
* 5 years (minor)
* 20 years (major)
| timeresupply = 3-5 years
| crewcomplement = 2,502 persons
* 417 officers
* 2,085 enlisted
| emergencycap = 10,608 persons
| length = 1061.1 meters
| width = 371.9 meters
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| height = 147.9 meters
| decks = 37 decks
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* matter/anti-matter warp drive
* [[quantum slipstream drive]]
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| maxspeed = Warp 9.6
| emergencyspeed = Warp 9.99 (for 12 hours)
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* 12 phaser arrays
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* 2 aft launchers
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* quantum torpedoes
* probes
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* duranium/tritanium double hull
* structural integrity field
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* 3 shuttlebays
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The '''''Odyssey''-class''' starship was a [[Starfleet]] vessel first introduced in the early 2380s. It was one of the largest and most powerful [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] starship classes of its time, a true successor to the earlier [[Galaxy class|''Galaxy''-class]].

==Class History==
Development of the ''Odyssey''-class began in the early 2370s. Even as the [[Sovereign class|''Sovereign''-class]] was entering service, the [[memoryalpha:Starfleet Corps of Engineers|Starfleet Corps of Engineers]] looked ahead to its next groundbreaking achievement. It was felt by some that the ''Sovereign'' had been pressed into service too soon, largely in an effort to meet the Borg threat, and that this had significantly altered the trajectory of the class itself. The plan moving forward was to design a vessel that would succeed (and ultimately surpass) both the [[Galaxy class|''Galaxy''-class]] and the ''Sovereign''-class by building upon the lessons learned from each.

No one could have imagined such a design would need to have been implemented so quickly, especially with the ''Galaxy''- and ''Sovereign''-classes still actively serving frontline duties. Yet, circumstances changed and Starfleet’s experiences with the [[memoryalpha:Dominion War|Dominion War]] pressured engineers to once again push ahead earlier than they had planned.

The keel for the ''USS Odyssey'' was laid down in 2376 at the ''San Francisco Fleet Yards''. Work began on a second vessel, the ''USS Verity'', soon afterward at the [[memoryalpha:Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards|''Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards'']]. Conflicts between the ''Odyssey'', ''Ascension'', and ''Excalibur'' projects, however, led to tension among the respective design teams and a stiff competition for resources. Ultimately, the ''Odyssey''-class was deemed a higher priority and the necessary resources were allocated accordingly.

Despite these protests and setbacks, both the ''Odyssey'' and the ''Verity'' were launched in 2381, five years after construction had begun. They quickly proved their worth in field trials as well as on active duty and were considered by many to be a successful demonstration of the project. Unfortunately, their size placed certain limitations on the number of vessels that could be constructed, fielded, or otherwise serviced by existing fleet yards. These included the amount of physical resources as well as the personnel available. Still, [[Starfleet]] had every intention of requisitioning the class for serial production.

That all changed with the [[memoryalpha:Attack on Mars|destruction of the ''Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards'']] in 2385. The Starfleet Corps of Engineers immediately put a hold on further production, first to address the more urgent need of sorting out the aftermath of the attack, and then to seek other [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] facilities with the resources and the infrastructure to support such a project. They eventually identified the ''San Francisco Fleet Yards'', the ''40 Eridani A Starfleet Construction Yards'', and the ''Gavor Shipyards'' as possible candidates for when the time came to resume.

The ''Odyssey'' and ''Verity'' were the absolute pinnacle of Starfleet engineering upon their launch. However, the Corps of Engineers knew that would not always be the case. Thus, it was always their intent to further upgrade and modernize the class as new capabilities and technologies became available, allowing it to remain relevant well into the future. This enabled them to use the hold on production to refine the design and to incorporate systems that had been field tested on other starships during the interim. Most notable for the Mark II ''Odyssey''-class was the addition of [[quantum slipstream drive]] and enhanced sensor arrays.

==Mission and Purpose==
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==Shipboard Life==
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==Ships Commissioned==
*[https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/USS_Odyssey_(NX-97000) ''USS Odyssey''] (NX-97000)
*[https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/USS_Verity ''USS Verity''] (NCC-97000)
*[[USS Astraea (NCC-80895-A)|''USS Astraea'']] (NCC-80895-A)

==Appendices==

===Background Information===

===Writing Notes===
The ''Odyssey''-class is by far one of the largest starship designs ever fielded by Starfleet, second only to the [[Valkyrie class|''Valkyrie''-class]] ''USS Dreadnought''. Similar to the [[Vesta class|''Vesta''-class]], encountering a vessel of this type as an NPC would be ''extremely'' unusual as there are literally only a handful currently operating throughout the entire Federation. Characters should be impressed, proud, and perhaps humbled to even set foot aboard one.

It makes sense, then, that serving aboard an ''Odyssey''-class starship would be as prestigious (if not moreso) than even the much sought after [[Vesta class|''Vesta''-class]]. All personnel are most likely to be the best in their fields and, given the ship's size and importance, it's not unheard of for certain department heads (e.g. chief engineer, chief medical officer, executive officer) to hold the rank of captain alongside the commanding officer.

In cases where the vessel is being used as a flagship for a member of the admiralty, command may be assigned to a relatively junior captain who oversees the daily operations on behalf of the flag officer. Ships not utilized for this purpose are assigned to senior captains with considerable experience in long-range exploratory and diplomatic missions.

''Special Note: Because of their unique role as flagships and emissaries on behalf of the Federation, an ''Odyssey''-class starship may include departments not normally found aboard smaller vessels or simulations.''

==Related Links==

[[Category:Federation starship classes]]
[[Category:Explorer]]

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