| STARSHIP CLASS | |
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| Hephaestus-class | |
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| Affiliation: | Federation, Starfleet |
| Type: | advanced escort |
| Service period: | 25th century |
| Dimensions | |
| Length: | ~400 meters |
| Width: | ~170 meters |
| Height: | ~110 meters |
| Specifications | |
| Crew: | 150 |
| Maximum speed: | quantum slipstream and transwarp velocities |
| Cruising speed: | warp 9.9+ |
| Armaments: | phaser banks, phaser cannons, photon torpedo launchers |
| Defences: | deflector shields |
| Systems: | multi-vector assault mode |
| Auxiliary craft: | Federation shuttlecraft, MVAM sections Alpha, Beta, Gamma |
 
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The Hephaestus-class was a type of Federation advanced escort starship in Starfleet service in the early 25th century, a subclass of the Prometheus design. These vessels were usually commanded by an officer holding the rank of one-star rear admiral or higher. An enhanced version, the fleet advanced escort, was available for vice admirals.
Specifications[]
The Hephaestus-class was an escort, i.e. a Starfleet warship. Phaser cannons were standard equipment on these ships. The saucer, nacelles, pylons and hull were interchangeable with Cerberus-, Phoenix- and Prometheus-class starships. Compared to its mother class, the Hephaestus looked lean and mean.
Livery[]
In the 25th century, the design of the Hephaestus-class advanced escort allowed its commanding officer to choose from different designs of livery, which could be modified further at starbases. These options were designated Type 1-5 and Veteran.
Furthermore, the installation of deflector shields from specific factions modified the hull appearance, including shields from the Reman Resistance, the Breen Confederacy and the Dominion.
Known vessels[]
- USS Felczer (NCC-95008)
- USS Hephaestus (NCC-95008-A)