Jellyfish class

The Jellyfish type was a class experimental Red matter powered intertemporal spacecraft that was created by the United Federation of Planets in the late 24th century.

History
The Jellyfish type was designed by USS Enterprise-E chief engineer Geordi La Forge in conjunction with the Daystrom Institute as well as the Vulcan Science Academy in 2386 through 2387, as the last class built as part of the Starfleet Modernization Program.

Design and Specifications
This experimental series of space craft were designed to be equipped with trans-metaphasic shielding which was capable of withstanding conditions that would destroy most other starships. Through the use of this form of special shielding, the Jellyfish type was capable of moving through more dangerous terrain and survive it such as the interior of a star. They were designed for use by a single occupant with the vessel being the size of a shuttle craft. In addition, the ship featured four forward mounted torpedo launchers and a warp drive. It contained a warp drive which was able to attain warp 8.

The engine unit of the Jellyfish was similar to the warp ring design of Vulcan ships used in the 22nd century but whether this indicates a Vulcan origin to the craft is unknown. Ships of this type were also equipped with the means to recognize the its crew via facial recognition and/or voiceprint analysis.

Ships commisioned

 * Jellyfish
 * Jellyfish II
 * USS Loggerhead