U.S.S. Richard Feynman
Updated: Apr 21, 2023



U.S.S. RICHARD FEYNMAN
Pathfinder Class Science Vessel
Starfleet Registry
NCC 98934




GENERAL INFORMATION
CLASS | Pathfinder | DESIGNATION | Long Range Science Vessel |
REFIT TIME | ​ | RESUPPLY TIME | ​ |
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH | 437.84 meters | BEAM | 162.3 meters |
HEIGHT | 65.75 meters | DECKS | 20 |
MASS | 800,000 metric tonnes | CARGO CAPACITY | ​ |
COMPLEMENT
CREW | 170 | CIVILIANS | ​ |
MISSION CRITICAL | ​ | EVAC. CAPACITY | 1000 |
AUXILIARY CRAFT
4 Type-8 Shuttlecraft | 1 VAR-8/B Aeroshuttle |
ARMAMENTS
SHIELDING | Regenerative Shields, Ablative Armour |
ENERGY WEAPONS | 15 Type-XII Phaser Arrays |
PROJECTILES | 4 Variable-Payload Torpedo Launchers |
HULL | ​ |
PROPULSION
ENGINE CONFIGURATION | Yoyodyne 45-S M/ARC Warp Core 4 Saber Mark XII Hyper Impulse Engines 8 Lendoro X23 EM-Wave RCS Thrusters |
CRUISING SPEED | Warp 8 | MAXIMUM CAPACITY | Warp 9.99 for 12 hours |
SCIENCE SYSTEMS
SENSORS | 30 DYN-90 Multi-Band Linear Sensor Suites 18 Omniwave Passive Sensor Matrix 8 Lateral Sensor Arrays |
NAVIGATIONAL DEFLECTOR | 1 Curiosity S.RDA.pf23 Resonating Deflector Array |
PROBE COMPLEMENT | ​ |

The USS Richard Feynman is a Pathfinder-Class starship launched in 2417. It was given to Commander Sulayman al Firawn after his promotion from the USS al Haytham.
The Pathfinder-Class Starship was imagined as a modern update to Starfleet's LRSV (Long Range Science Vessel) design on an entirely new hull and systems bed. The success of the Intrepid-Class model paved the way for more developments in small, fast, well-armed starships that could sustain themselves for long periods away from a starbase and fulfil extensive research and exploration duties.
The Pathfinder's most notable feature is the 75-meter long secondary deflector embedded into the forward section of the primary hull, which dwarfs those found on most other science vessels. The secondary deflector serves as both a redundant system for the primary deflector and, with both deflectors operational, an approximate 130% improvement on deflector capabilities, including subspace transmission, particle projection, and sensor detection.
A key aspect of the LRSV's success is versatility, as often they operate without support in unfamiliar environments. The Pathfinder-Class features two large modular mission bays, located on the aft section of the secondary hull which can be installed and later reinstalled with a wide range of modules such as dedicated science labs, cargo pods, MACO company headquarters, or a runabout launch bay.
Like their Intrepid-class predecessors, Pathfinder-Class starships are designed with variable geometry pylons. This system allows for the warp nacelles of the vessel to change position depending on whether the ship is utilizing its warp engines or not. While at high warp factors, the nacelles are raised in order to provide a more optimal warp field stress balance, resulting in improved engine performance. This permits the ship to maintain high speeds for an extended period of time compared to most other vessels.
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