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| name = Vesta
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| role = Explorer
| precedingclass =
| succeedingclass =
| dateentered = 2386
| expectedruration = 100 years
| expectedrefit =
* 5 years (minor)
* 20 years (major)
| timeresupply = 3-5 years
| crewcomplement = 750 persons
* 125 officers
* 625 enlisted
| emergencycap = 3,080 persons
| length = 672 meters
| width = 195 meters
| diameter =
| height = 88 meters
| decks = 22 decks
| propulsionsystem =
* matter/anti-matter warp drive
* [[quantum slipstream drive]]
| cruisespeed = Warp 9.2
| maxspeed = Warp 9.99
| emergencyspeed = Warp 9.995 (for 12 hours)
| energyweapons =
* 8 phaser arrays
* 2 phaser cannons
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* 2 forward launchers
* 2 aft launchers
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* photon torpedoes
* quantum torpedoes
* probes
| shields =
* standard shielding system
| defense =
* ablative hull armor
* duranium/tritanium double hull
* structural integrity field
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* 3 shuttlebays
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The '''''Vesta''-class''' starship was introduced by the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] [[Starfleet]] in the late [[memoryalpha:24th century|24th century]]. It was created to be a multi-mission explorer and was a test-bed for a number of experimental technologies including the [[quantum slipstream drive]].

==History==
Development of the ''Vesta''-class can be traced back to the triumphant return of the [[memoryalpha:USS Voyager|''USS Voyager'']] in 2378. After nearly seven years in the [[:Category:Delta Quadrant|Delta Quadrant]], the crew of ''Voyager'' brought back a veritable treasure trove of new technology and scientific data. It included records of their encounters with alien species, spatial phenomena, and the challenges of such a long journey without the usual support of Federation assets. This information was immediately turned over to Starfleet engineers and scientists for analysis.

While a good deal of what they learned was able to be incorporated into existing starship classes, other aspects lent themselves more readily to the development of new designs. One item in particular that fascinated them was the [[quantum slipstream drive]] encountered by ''Voyager'' in 2374. Although an attempt by the ''Voyager'' crew to recreate and utilize slipstream technology as a way of hastening their trip home proved almost disastrous, Starfleet engineers saw potential and spent months studying the data. They eventually managed to improve upon ''Voyager'''s efforts and create a functioning, albeit simulated model of the drive system.

Trials using the simulated drive system appeared to show the technology was viable. However, the only way to prove its effectiveness was to develop a physical working model and test it aboard an actual vessel. This was done using the specially designed [[Spirit class|''Spirit''-class]] courier. The results seemed to confirm what had been produced during the simulated trials and paved the way for what would eventually become the ''Vesta''-class starship.

Although much of the initial research and conceptual design had been done by the engineers at ''Utopia Planetia Fleet Yards'', the prioritization of the Romulan evacuation fleet in 2381 caused a major shift in the project. Development of quantum slipstream technology and the ''Vesta''-class was relocated to the ''40 Eridani A Starfleet Construction Yards'' in orbit of Vulcan where the prototype was laid down in early 2385. Construction was overseen by [[memoryalpha:Captain|Captain]] [[Emily Quinn]] who assumed command of the vessel upon its commissioning the following year.

After fitting out, the ''Vesta'' trained at testing grounds just outside the Vulcan system. She then set out for the [[Eleventh Fleet]] patrol zone and arrived at [[Starbase 332|''Starbase 332'']] for resupply. Over the ensuing month, the ''Vesta'' conducted her shakedown and slipstream trials away from civilized areas. The results of these trials were found to be in line with those of earlier testing. Although testing did uncover some flaws the smaller test vessels did not experience, refinements to the system and additional tuning of the ''Vesta'' spaceframe ultimately proved the system's viability for use aboard larger starships. ("''The Next Great Experiment''").

==Mission and Purpose==
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==Shipboard Life==
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==Ships Commissioned==
*[[USS Vesta|''USS Vesta'']] (NX-82601)
*[[USS Niagara (NCC-80485-B)|''USS Niagara'']] (NCC-80485-B)

==Appendices==

===Background Information===
*The design of the ''Vesta''-class is by [https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Mark_Rademaker Mark Rademaker], who drew influence from several ships including the [[Intrepid class|''Intrepid''-class]] and [[memoryalpha:USS Dauntless|''USS Dauntless'']], as both had previously used slipstream.
*The ''Vesta''-class was introduced to the Pegasus Fleet community by [[User:Emily_Quinn|Emily Quinn]]. Additional class info was developed by the resources team.

===Writing Notes===
The ''Vesta''-class is one of the most complex starship designs in Starfleet history, due in large part to the integrated [[quantum slipstream drive]]. As such, there are only a limited number of ''Vesta''-class starships currently in operation, making them a rare sight. Encountering a vessel of this type as an NPC would be ''extremely'' unusual as they are typically assigned to important, long-range exploratory missions at or beyond the limits of [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] space.

Serving aboard a ''Vesta''-class starship is among the more prestigious assignments in all of [[Starfleet]]. Individuals, particularly those being considered for command or other leadership responsibilities, are often the best in their given field. Because of this, many view being assigned to one of these rare vessels as the culmination of their career (or, at least, a major high point). Command is only given to those who have considerable experience, either in command of other starships or as the executive officer of an explorer.

==Related Links==

[[Category:Federation starship classes]]
[[Category:Explorers]]

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