While you all wait for the release (very soon, probably in 1-2 days i hope) here is a background i made for the mccoy
Type : CSAR (Combat Search and Rescue)
Unit Run : NCC 26920 USS Kelly
NCC 26999 USS Leonard H McCoy
NCC 27042 USS Hippocrates
NCC 27045 USS Koch
NCC 27066 USS Lister
Plus 20 others, 9 lost in service
Commission : 2335 - 2363, Class still in use
Dimensions : Length: 400m
Beam : 144m
Height: 120m
Decks : 29
Mass : 926,402 metric tons
Crew : 350 with an additional capacity of greater than 400
Armament : 4 x Type IX Phaser arrays, total output 12,000 Tera-watts
2 x Type 1 single fire Photon Torpedo launcher w/ 120 rounds
Defense : Standard shield system, total capacity: 1,750,000 Tera-joules
systems Standard Duranium/Tritanium Double hull plus 6 cm High Density Armor
Standard level Structural Integrity Field
Warp Speeds : Normal Cruise : 6.8
Maximum Cruise: 8.9
Maximum Rated : 9.1 for 12 hours
Expected : 120 years
Hull Life
Refit Cycle : Minor : 1 year
Standard: 10 years
Major : 25 years
Background:
During the late 2310’s it became increasingly apparent to Starfleet command of the need for CSAR (Combat Search and Rescue). Though this role was usually delegated to first responders, it was apparent that these vessels usually were not capable of handling mass casualties associated with fleet engagements. Further, it was obvious that attempting a rescue operation while in a combat scenario was nearly impossible, further pushing the rate of fatalities. There was a push in the Starfleet command for a vessel that:
1. Be capable first responder with the capacity to handle a variety of emergency situations.
2. Though primarily a non-combatant, it would be able to rescue personnel off other vessels while other support ships provided cover as well as being able to be ward off scavengers who would prey upon a crippled vessel.
From these general guidelines, the Advanced Starship Design Bureau was able to put forth several designs, from heavily modifying the Miranda Class to the Kelly Class. Starfleet Command initially pushed for the Miranda modification; however, it became clear that such a vessel would not have the payload capacity necessary to act as a rescue ship, even with extensive modifications. Further Starfleet Command wanted a ship that would be capable of carrying large support craft on scene. After much debate, the consensus was that initial construction start on a Kelly Class prototype.
The Kelly class has some extensively unique features. One of which being the oddly designed warp nacelles. Unlike most ships that work on a quad nacelle design, with each nacelle being on its own strut, the Kelly class is unique in that in incorporates the nacelles into very compact package. The unique design of the nacelles allows the Kelly class to cruise at a higher warp speeds, unlike most of its counterparts. This is mainly due to the increase efficiency of the quad nacelle design offers. The allowing of nacelle rotation, which helps lesson the overall load on the warp drive system, however only further enhances this. This advantage, however, is not with out a few drawbacks. The higher than normal cruise speeds results in an overall decrease the maximum performance of the vessel. It was deemed that though the vessel would not be capable of fast sprints it would be able to maintain a higher sustainable warp speed for longer durations that any other vessel of its era, an advantage that was easily more important for a vessel of its type.
Some notable developments from the Kelly class were major advances in the sensor suite. In order to fulfill its role in CSAR, the Kelly class needed to be able to find survivors. One major problem that most first responders have is that they are sometimes unable get clear reading of a damaged vessel due to heavy ionization in the surrounding area. In order to compensate, it was deemed that the Kelly class would need a sensor suite with enough power and resolution to be able to cut through surrounding interference. These advances would later be applied to the Ambassador class, giving it the largest and most advanced sensor suite to date.
The First vessel, The USS Kelly NCC 26920, was commissioned on January 20th 2335. Most notably was the commissioning of the USS Leonard H. McCoy NCC 26999 on June 11th 2336, the first vessel to recognize someone for their accomplishments while they were still living.
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