Classroom 5

[Eugene Archer]

OFF: I am no longer going to argue with you about this, let's no longer talk about this, and get on with your education.

ON:
*Archer re-entered the classroom, noticing that both his cadets are already there*

"Welcome back cadets. I am very curious about your findings, so why don't we swap seats, cadet Dane. Then you can show cadet Mann and me how you would handle the station moving."

*Archer walked towards cadet Dane's seat, as Dane strolled to the front of the classroom*

[Eugene Archer]

Not bad, cadet.

Let's start with the thrusters. As well as the impulse- and warp-drive, the thrusters are also powered with deuterium. The thrusters work, because of Newton's third law, which states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Positively- and negatively charged particles are separately accelerated to the direction, opposite to that of the vessel. This causes a force to appear that pushes the ship forwards. The charged particles needed for the thrusters are created as by-products of quantum-reactions. This means that the necessary particles for the thruster systems can be extracted from the warp plasma, after the M/A-reaction.

The impulse drive is indeed a propulsion system used for sublight speeds. The drive consists of a fusion reactor, an accelerator-generator, a driver coil assembly, and a thrust nozzle. The fusion of two deuterium atoms into one helium atom, causes a lot of energy to be released, in the form of plasma. Usually, this highly energized plasma is used in starships to supply other onboard systems. When the plasma passes through the driver coils, a subspace field is created that improves the propulsive effect of the impulse drive.

Your part about the warp drive was very accurate. There is much more to it, but that is way too much for this short course. If you, however, are interested in more of this, you could go to Starfleet Academy, back on Earth. They have more time, resources, and courses to offer their cadets.

Of course, there is much more to engineering. We have not, for example, talked about transporters, holo-technology, replicators and computers. But the most important systems of ships and stations are explained. About the other systems, you can learn in practice, but also back on Earth. The most vital systems are explained, and the ones not really critical on this outpost have been left out.

So far, you have done a great job, but before I let you graduate, I have a small exam for you to complete. I will send it to you via a private message. Please send me the answers as soon as possible, then we will meet again here. Good luck cadet!

[Eugene Archer]

"Ah, welcome Kassie."

*Archer walked towards the table Kassie was sitting at, took another chair and sat opposite the ensign*

"Now, are you nervous yet? There's no need to be, I think this is an assignment you will be able to cope with easily. Let me explain you the situation."

"For several years now, Starphoenix base is settled on the planet Dantor, manned by marines. Some lightyears from Dantor, Avalon Station was stationed for almost five years. The station has had to cope with several attacks by several alien species. The station has survived all of those attacks, unfortunately we've also suffered some losses on our side. After the most recent attack, by the Na'jigat and the Heraan, it's become obvious once again that that position was not the safest. There were also no more strategic advantages to gain from that position. That's why the High Command has decided to move the station to another position, that is Dantor. You have helped during the moving, so you know about that part."

"Here comes the interesting part. In the city of Starphoenix, a large marine base is located. Now that Starfleet has moved a station in orbit around Dantor, there is the need for a permanent Starfleet base on the planet. The current proposal is to locate it on the south side of Starphoenix. This part of the city has seen quite some rioting in the last couple of weeks, so it's sort of wrecked. So there's going to be a lot of work to do. The only way we can accomplish this, is by closely collaborating with the marines."

"Your assignment is to make a plan for the new planetary base. Your first task will be to give me an overview of what facilities should be included in the new base. Please also give an explanation as to why you think it is an essential element of it."

[Kassie]

"I knew I forgot something.  Thank you for reminding me.  What should I do till I do this ?"

[Kirby Oak]

*Kirby took a few mental notes as the information was presented.*

"OK. We can move on, sir."

[FredLurado]

"Excellent Cadet, 7 out of 7. We are now ready to move into the  holodeck training simulations. We will begin that tommorow. You are dismissed to off-duty recreations".
The screen went blank and turned off.

"Have you had an opportunity to explore the Starbase Avalon's habitat section? The Celtic Corner is worth visiting for a drink and meal. How about a drink? I am off duty as well now. Perhaps we can discuss your future. I can answer any questions you might have".

[Jennithefluffy1]

She thinks about his question for a while,
    "The vital systems would contain, the main computer, the warp core/impulse engines, the shields, and weapons. Although I could very well be wrong Sir. If I was attacked by two klingon birds of prey and my weapons, engines, AND shields were knocked out then I'd be pretty screwed. But for the highest probability of survival I would go for the engines, if you could get maximum warp back (OFF: this is assuming that your ship goes beyond warp 9.6.) then you could outrun a Klingon Bird of Prey."
*Prays that answer will be at least half correct http://www.expansionfleet.com/ikonboard/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> *

[Baphomet]

"Good then we shall begin."
Baphomet went to the forward Main computer screen and brought up a simulation of a fedration starship lay out, which highlighted the three main Computer processors.

"With anything aboard a Vessel, the Main Computer is a key componant, this will be our first point of focus."

"there are three main processors aboard a starship and can be accessed either by touch-pad (Keyboard) or verbal interface."

"All crew interface is handled by LCARS, which is an acronym for Library Computer Access and Retrieval System, software that is the main Operating System for the Main Computer Core."

Baphomet paused for a moment to switch the display to the internal workings of the Core.

"As I stipulated, the main system is a set of three main processing cores. Any of these cores is able to handle the primary operational computing load of the entire vessel. Two of these cores are located near the center of the Engineering Hull. Each main core incorporates a series of miniature subspace field generators, which creates a symmetrical field distortion of 3350 millicochranes within the faster-than-light core elements.This permits the transmission and processing of optical data within the core at rates significantly exceeding lightspeed.The two main cores in the Primary Hull run in parallel clock-sync with each other, proceeding 100% redundancy. In the event of any failure in either core, the other core is able to instantly assume the total computing load for the ship with no interruption, although some secondary and recreational functions may be suspended. The third core, located in the engineering hull, serves as a backup to the first two. Core elements are based on faster -than -light nanaprocessor units arranged into optical translator clusters of 1,025 segments. In turn, clusters are grouped into processing modules composed of 256 clusters controlled by a bank of sixteen isolinear chips. Each core comprises seven primary and three upper levels, each level containing an average of four modules."

Baphomet switched off the viewer and moved to Cadet Muire.

"That will be enough for now, remember that I will be available for any questions or thoughts and you are welcome to do so via my Private Message bank.....Class Dismissed."

[Rylaan Brish]

***subspace transmission USS Unity to Lt. Commander Baphomet***

Commander. I was recently informed of my grade for the science finals, and wish to expidite my graduation from the Academy to assume a position here.

Final Examination to this course so I may take it and graduate from the academy fully.

Thank you for considering my request, Live Long and Prosper

Rylaan Brish, Provisional Ensign, USS Unity, Stardate 59155.5

***End Transmission***

[Baphomet]

=A=Lt.Cmd. Baphomet to Pr.Ensign Rylaan Brish=A=

"Congratulations Ensign Brish, you have passed with 9 out of 10, you are now a full Ensign unless otherwise advised or promoted by your Senior officer.
Incorrect answer was question eight, it was "A. Sarium Krellide" all the best in future endeavors."

Live long and Prosper.

=A=Lt.Cmd. Baphomet out=A=

[Eugene Archer]

I think you got the main idea, but it's not quite complete yet. Do you have anything to add to this explanation, cadet Dane?

[Eugene Archer]

Thank you for your explanation, cadet. I must say that I'm impressed. You've got it all worked out very well. You've taken a lot of possible factors into consideration. Also the idea about the lead tractor vessel and lead impulse vessel seems very attractive.

There is however one thing you haven't though about: the time it takes to move the station. By using only this tractor beam strategy, the journey to Dantor will take about 3-4 weeks. SS Avalon is, as you may know, under constant threat. The station can be attacked by enemies of the fleet any time. During the moving, the station is extra fragile. Therefore, the moving of the station shouldn't take any longer than 1 week.

A certain ensign has come up with an idea to use the shields of the station to make some sort of a balloon around it, to make it lighter. This cuts down dramatically on the time it will take. In this way, the one week deadline can be achieved.

This brings us to the next part of our training; the shields.
SO, tell me cadet, what do you know about shields?

[Gunn Mann]

"Very good, Sir"

"Permission to leave to begin working on the exam"

*after getting permission to leave the Cadet walked out of the classroom to begin the final exam*

[Eugene Archer]

"It looks like you really got the point. Indeed it is of the utmost importance to make sure the area is safe and secure. The next part you mentioned is the command area, or something like Main Operations, this will also be a vital part of the base, from which the other construction work can be coordinated. Armory; also important for our defensive abilities. Medical department is also something that shouldn't be left out. One more thing that might also be added, is an Engineering Bay of some sort. In this way we can construct our own vehicles, buildings, accessories, etc."

"The things we mentioned up till now, are basically the facilities that are vital for the new base. But there are also some things that have to be added somehow later on. Because the base is not only meant for defensing, there also should be room for the people when they are off-duty. I'd like you to think about this as well."

[dicen]

*looking aroud he sees captin archer* sorry im late i got caught up in somethig else sir.