Monarch class

Monarch
Information
Affiliation	Starfleet
Role	Heavy Cruiser
Date Entered Service	2390
Expected Refit Cycle	100 years
Time Between Resupply	3-5 years
Crew Capacity
Standard Complement	800 persons 136 officers 664 enlisted
Emergency Capacity	1,200 persons
Dimensions
Length	525 meters
Width	260 meters
Height	130 meters
Decks	14 decks
Propulsion
Propulsion System	matter/anti-matter warp drive
Cruising Speed	Warp 7.5
Maximum Speed	Warp 9.25
Emergency Speed	Warp 9.9 (for 12 hours)
Armaments
Energy Weapons	phaser arrays
Torpedo Launchers	torpedo launchers
Torpedo Payload	photon torpedoes quantum torpedoes probes
Shields	standard shielding system
Defensive Systems	ablative hull armor duranium/tritanium double hull structural integrity field
Auxiliary Craft
Facilities	1 shuttlebay
Support Craft	8 shuttlecraft 6 maintenance craft
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The Monarch-class starship was introduced by the Federation Starfleet in the late 24th century. It was intended as a companion to the Sovereign-class similar to how the Nebula-class was for the Galaxy-class.

History

Of the many designs to come out of the mid-24th century, the Nebula-class was arguably one of the most successful. This was due, in no small part, to its durability and reliance on components shared with the venerable Galaxy-class. However, of even greater significance was the versatility offered by the modular pod attached to the ventral side of its saucer section. This pod allowed the Nebula, with relatively minimal time in spacedock, to convert from one role to the next for rapid re-deployment into the field.

Although Starfleet was understandably hesitant to replace such a successful design so "soon" after initial deployment, they also realized continued development was essential to preventing the kinds of losses endured during the Dominion War. And so, the Starfleet Corps of Engineers was tasked to design a successor for the Nebula that would be a companion to the Sovereign-class. It was hoped this pairing would give the new Monarch-class a similarly high chance of success as its predecessor.

Work began in 2384 with the keel of the USS Monarch begin laid at the 40 Eridani A Starfleet Construction Yards shortly after the destruction of Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards in 2385. Engineers encountered some delays due to logistical issues as well as time needed to properly test the available pods that the Monarch-class could use. However, shakedown and testing were successfully completed in 2390 and Starfleet approved serial production that year.

Mission and Purpose

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Shipboard Life

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Ships Commissioned

• USS Monarch
• USS Hornet (NCC-94650)

Appendices

Background Information

• The Monarch-class is a non-canon starship design based on a model kitbash and rendered by online user Jaggd as a commission for Pegasus Fleet.
• The Monarch-class was introduced to the Pegasus Fleet community by the resources team in December 2020. The name was chosen by vote of the Pegasus Fleet membership with history and specifications created by the team.

Writing Notes

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