USS YAMATO Ship's Book

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U.S.S. Yamato Ship's Book Updated SD 201011

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USS YAMATO NCC-1705-E
HIRYU-class Light Cruiser
Task Force Epsilon, SILVER Fleet
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USS YAMATO Ship's Book
(Updated Unknown)
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				USS YAMATO 
	    STARFLEET REGISTRY NCC-1705-E * HIRYU CLASS STARSHIP 
		      SIXTH STARSHIP TO BEAR THE NAME 
	      LAUNCHED STARDATE 90700 * EARTH STATION McKINLEY 
		 SOL SECTOR * UNITED FEDERATION OF PLANETS 
	      QUI DESIDERAT PACEM PRAEPARET BELLUM - Vegetius 
		 (Let he who desires peace prepare for war)



TABLE OF CONTENTS 
INTRODUCTION 
MISSION PROFILE 
MISSION SUMMARIES 
Starfleet Commendations Issued 
Commissioning: SD 90700 
SHIPS ROSTER 
Crew Roster 
Chain of Command 
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS 
Ships Named Yamato 
General Specifications 
STARFLEET REFERENCE 
Starfleet Rank and Rate System 
Starfleet Enlisted Ratings 
Starfleet Awards and Decorations 



INTRODUCTION 
============
The USS YAMATO is a role playing unit in Alt.Starfleet.RPG, an 
internet newsgroup. ASR players assume the roles of characters on 
ships and starbases in the Star Trek universe. This ship's book is 
to give new players an introduction to the traditions of the YAMATO, 
and serve as a reference for experienced players. 


MISSION PROFILE 
===============
The USS YAMATO NCC-1705-E is the first production Hiryu-class Light 
Cruiser commissioned into Starfleet service. Based on the venerable 
Soveriegn-class starship, the Hiryu-class starship is intended to 
combine the mission flexibility of the Hood-class cruiser with the 
improved endurance and speed of her Storm-class cousin. The Hiryu-
class design has integrated an interchangeable sensor/weapons pod 
and modern subsystems into the proven Soveriegn-class spaceframe. 
Making the YAMATO one of the most versatile starships in Starfleet. 
Allowing the YAMATO and her sister ships to be equipped with a 
powerful sensor suite for science missions to a weapons platform 
for either defensive or offensive military engagements. 


MISSION SUMMARIES 
=================
Mission summaries will be developed by the CO and XO and maintained 
on the YAMATO web site. The CO and XO will make every effort to develop 
mission summaries in a timely fashion. 


Starfleet Commendations Issued 
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* Stardate Commendation 
	110506 Outstanding Unit Citation - INDIGO Fleet 
  

Commissioning 
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On SD 70800, the USS YAMATO NCC-1705-E, the first production Hiryu-
class Cruiser, was commissioned at Starbase Omega for Indigo Fleet. Her 
first commanding officer was Captain Steven Tripoli of the USS MELBOURNE 
NCC-61043-C, which was retired from active duty. His senior staff 
consisted of both officers from the USS MELBOURNE and the USS HOOD NCC-
31100, which is the process of a major rebuild after severe battle 
damage. 


SHIPS ROSTER 
============
The ship's roster is maintained by the Commanding Officer and is mailed 
to the players on a regular basis and when there are changes to the 
roster. The roster is also maintained on the YAMATO web page by the CO. 
Players will make bio file updates to reflect promotions and awards in a 
timely fashion and forward the revised files to the crew. The CO may 
request the bio files be sent to him in a particular format to ease 
their integration into the web page. 


Chain of Command 
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				CO 
				| 
				XO-----------------------
				| 			 |
		    	      OPS/2O			 |
		      		|			 |
		        CSO----TAC----FCO	CEO----CSiO----MCO

Note: The CMO and CNS are normally not in the ship's chain of command, 
however, if these officers have taken and passed the Watch Officer's 
Exam, then they would be. 

The Commanding Officer
----------------------
The commanding officer is the officer actually in command of a vessel. 
He is a line officer, and in case of his absence or death he is succeeded 
by the line officer next in rank. Whatever his rank may be, the commanding 
officer is always called "the Captain." The captain represents and is 
responsible for the ship and all members of his crew. He does not make 
excuses or pass blame to others. Since he is accountable for all that the 
ship does, for the quality of training aboard, and for the conduct of the 
crew at all times, he is likewise given full power to enforce Starfleet 
Regulations aboard the ship. In short, since his responsibility is complete, 
his authority must also be complete. 

The captain delegates the duties necessary for carrying out thefunctions 
of the ship to the executive officer, to the heads of thedepartments, to 
the officer of the deck, and through them to the crew. 

From an RP standpoint, the player of the CO interfaces with the ASR 
administration, maintains the roster, and works to keep the mission moving 
along. 


The Executive Officer 
---------------------
The executive officer is the line officer next in rank to the captain. 
Under the direction of the captain he has entire charge of all matters 
relating to the personnel, routine, and discipline of the ship. All orders 
issued by him are considered as coming from the captain. In case of the 
absence or disability of the captain, the executive officer assumes 
command. He is, by virtue of his position, senior to all staff officers on 
board. The assistants to the executive officer include the Chief-of-the-
Boat responsible for the internal discipline and security of the ship and 
crew. 


Operations Manager
------------------
The operations manager heads the operations department which collects, 
evaluates, and disseminats combat and operational information. The 
operations officer is assisted by the CIC officer, the communications 
officer, and the supply officer. The Combat Information Center (CIC) 
officer insures the maintainability and operation of the primary 
intelligence center of the ship. The CIC is where sensor and probe 
data is collected, interpreted, and disseminated to other departments. 
The communications officer is responsible for maintaining and operating 
all internal and external communications equipment. And the supply 
officer is responsible for the procurement, receipt, stowage, issue of, 
and accounting for equipment, repair parts, and consumable supplies 
required by the ship.

Furthermore, the Operations Manager is in chargeof the Operations GROUP,
which includes the Tactical, Security, Flight Control and Protocol.
These departments would report directly to the OPS, who then reports
to the XO.



The Departments of a Ship
-------------------------
Each department of a ship is under a department head who is responsible for 
all matters pertaining to the department, such as: organization, training, 
safety, security, material conditions, maintenance, cleanliness, and the 
conduct of assigned officers and men. 


* Tactical 
The tactical officer heads the combat systems department which is responsible 
for external defense of the ship and security of the away teams. This 
includes maintenance and training of personnel who man the local fire control 
stations for all weapon, ECM, and point defense systems. The tactical officer 
is assisted by main battery and photon fire control officers, a space defense 
officer, and Marine and CIC liaison officers.

Tactical is part of the Operations Group.


* Engineering 
The engineering department is headed by the chief engineering officer. The 
chief engineer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all 
propulsion and auxiliary machinery, the control of damage, the maintenance 
of shuttlecraft systems, the repair of the hull and its fixtures, and all 
repairs beyond the capacity of other departments. Assistants to the chief 
engineer include a main propulsion assistant, a damage control and repair 
assistant, and an electronic materials assistant. 

Due to its size, engineering is a group unto itself.


* Sciences 
The science department is headed by the bridge science officer. This 
officer is the senior line officer in the science department, though may 
not be neither the most senior science officer nor the most accomplished. 
The science officer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of 
the bridge science terminals and scientific sensor arrays. The science 
officer is also responsible for resource allocation within the divisions 
(astrophysics, xenobiology, botany, etc.) which make up the science 
department. 


* Flight Control 
The flight control officer heads both the navigation and flight operations 
departments. The navigation department is responsible, under the commanding 
officer, for the safe navigation and piloting of the ship. While the flight 
operations department is concerned with the function of the all embarked 
craft. It is charged with shuttlecraft launching, landing, and handling 
operations, with the service maintenance, and repair of shuttle craft, and 
with the handling of shuttle fuel and ordinance. 

Flight control is part of the Operations Group.


* Medical 
The medical department is headed by the senior officer of the Medical 
Corps serving on the ship. The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for 
maintaining the health of the officers and crew; the treatment and care of 
the sick and wounded; the sanitation and hygiene of the ship and its 
company; the inspection of the ship, food, and water insofar as the health 
of the crew may be affected; and for training and directing personnel 
assigned to the medical department. All Medical Corps personnel are not 
eligible to command a starship since a medical officer has the authority to 
relieve another officer of duty, thus constituting a conflict of interests.

The medical and counseling departments make up the Medical Group.


* Marines 
The commanding officer of the ship's Marine detachment, although not a 
department head, occupies a somewhat similar position with respect to 
the administration of the Marines aboard in matters pertaining strictly to 
the Marine Corps. The Marine officer reports to the ship's executive 
officer. When his men are detached for duty with other shipboard 
departments, they answer to the authority of the departmental officers. 
Marine officers are not qualified to command a starship and, hence, like 
medical officers, not eligible for starship command. 

Marines serve as ceremonial and security guards in space or in port. 
Marines may be detached for other duties in space, such as communications, 
staff, liaison, and flight duty. 

The functions of a Marine detachment detailed for duty aboard a ship are: 
	1. To provide a unit organized, trained, and equipped for operations 
		in dock or as part of the ship's landing party. 
	2. To provide gun crews. 
	3. To provide internal security for the ship. 


SHIP SPECIFICATIONS 
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Ships Named Yamato 
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* IJS YAMATO 
Yamato-class Battleship Imperial Japanese Navy 1941-1945 
Named for the most ancient and honored name for the Japanese islands. 
Sunk in the opening moments of the Battle of Okinowa (WWII). 

* JSS YAMATO 
Yamato-class Explorer Japanese Space Agency 2065-2087 
First Japanese warp capible ship. Retired when the warp core reached 
it's operational lifetime. 

* USS YAMATO NCC-1705 
Valiant-class Destroyer United Federation of Planets 2217-2218 
Third production Valiant-class starship. Destroyed in battle with the 
Klingons after disastrous first contact. 

* USS YAMATO NCC-1705-A 
Valiant-class Destroyer United Federation of Planets 2219-2268 
Named in honor of the first USS YAMATO. Last Valiant-class Destroyer 
retired from service. 

* USS YAMATO NCC-1705-B 
Excelsior-class Cruiser United Federation of Planets 2295-2311 
Named in honor of the IJS YAMATO sunk 250 years in the past. Lost in 
battle with the Romulans during the Tomed Incident. 

* USS YAMATO NCC-1705-C 
Ambassador-class Cruiser United Federation of Planets 2325-2335 
Named in honor of the past officers and men of the ships YAMATO. 
Declared lost in space. 

* USS YAMATO NCC-1705-D 
Galaxy-class Cruiser United Federation of Planets 2364-2365 
Fifth production Galaxy-class starship. Destroyed by Iconian computer 
virus. 

* USS YAMATO NCC-1705-E 
Hiryu-class Cruiser United Federation of Planets 2412- 
First production Hiryo-class starship named for the Japanese islands. 


General Statistics
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BASIC STATISTICS
Class Name       : Hiryu 
Classification   : General Duty
Type             : CL (Light Cruiser)
Model Number     : I 

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Length           :  685 m
Beam             :  250 m
Draft            :  138 m
Displacement     :  3,415,698 mt

COMPLEMENT
Total Standard   :  925
Officers         :   59
Crew             :  526
Passengers       :  180 (Standard) 
Marines          :  160

Warp Propulsion System
Drive Type        : ILN-502 Mk X
     Number       : 2
Main Reactor      : FRAM-1200

Impulse System
Drive Type        : KRLT Impulse Drive Units
     Number       : 2
Secondary Reactor : FRIF-700 network

Velocity
Standard Cruise Speed   : 7.0 
Maximum Cruise Speed    : 9.75
Sustainable for 12 hours: 9.9
Maximum Emergency Speed : 9.95 
Core Failure Immenent   : 9.96

ARMAMENT
     Hull mounted
          Phaser, Type X
               Number : 5 banks
               Range  : 300,000 km
               Arcs   : saucer module dorsal array
                        saucer module ventral array
                        secondary hull forward ventral array
                        secondary hull aft ventral array
                        Secondary hull aft dorsal array

          Phaser, Type Xa
               Number : 2 turrets of 1 pulse phaser cannon each
               Range  : 200,000 km
               Arcs   : nacelle pylon arrays (p/s)

          Flux Torpedo, Mk III
                Number : 2 launchers
                Range  : 3,500,000 km
                Arcs   : 1 forward, 1 aft

     Multi-mission pod mounted
     Type 1 - Sensor pod
          No weapons

     Type 2 - General weapons pod
          Phaser, Type X
               Number : 4 bank
               Range  : 300,000 km
               Arc    : forward, aft, port, starboard

          Flux Torpedo, Mk III Seeking/Direct
               Number : 3 tubes
               Range  : 3,500,000 km
               Arcs   : 2 forward, 1 aft

     Type 3 - Torpedo weapons pod          
          Flux Torpedo, Mk III Seeking/Direct
               Number : 5 tubes
               Range  : 3,500,000 km
               Arcs   : 3 forward, 2 aft

     Type 4 - Phaser Cannon weapons pod          
          Phaser, Type Xc
               Number : 1 cannon
               Range  : 200,000 km
               Arc    : forward

     Type 5 - Pulse phaser weapons pod          
          Phaser, Type Xa
               Number : 2 turrets of 2 banks each
               Range  : 200,000 km
               Arc    : port, starboard

Deflector System : FD-10e Enhanced cocoon multiphasic deflector system


OTHER SYSTEMS
Transporters
     Standard, 6-person  : 6
     Emergency, 22-person: 5
     Cargo               : 6

Shuttle Bays     : 2 (Primary Hull Aft, small secondary hull bay)
Embarked Craft (Standard, specific ships may vary)
     Shuttlepod              : 12
     Personnel Shuttle, Small:  6
     Personnel Shuttle, Large:  2
     Shuttle, D-Warp         :  1
     Cargo Shuttle           :  6
     Runabout                :  1

Notes:

When Starfleet requested a replacement to the HOOD-class light cruiser
that possessed the HOOD-class' multi-mission abilities and the
STORM-class' endurance and speed, several competing designs were submitted
with a design based of the SOVEREIGN-class light cruiser being the
resulting choice. 

The HIRYU-class light cruiser has a hull shape very similar to its
SOVEREIGN-class cousin, with three noticable differences.  With the first
being its slightly smaller size, the second difference places the warp
nacelles below the secondary hull as oppose d to above.  This allows the
class to be equipped with an interchangeable sensor/weapons pod set above
the ship's primary hull allowing the HIRYU-class to be optimized for
various different missions. 

The key feature in the success of the design, like its HOOD-class
predecessor, is the interchangeable pod, also designated Multi-Mission Pod
(MMP), which has been designed to allow the installation of the most
advanced equipment in Starfleet.  The various MMP's are designated Type-1
through Type-5 and have a tradeoff between computer, sensors and weapons
systems.  The weapons pods are intended for military applications and
include enhanced resolution tactical sensors, but lack the many advanced
scientific scanning systems.  All pods contain an auxiliary reactor core
to supplement the power required by the various equipment contained
within.  Also, each pod features a tie-in to a third computer core in the
secondary hull dedicated and optimized for multimission profiles. 


STARFLEET REFERENCE 
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Starfleet Rank and Rate System 
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Starfleet closely follows the traditions of the United States Navy and 
Marine Corps. With the one exception being the USMC rank of Captain 
(O-3) changed to Lieutenant-Major, to eliminate any confusion with the 
Naval rank of Captain (O-6). 


* Flag (Naval) and General Staff (Marine) Officers

Grade  Naval Rank (Abbrev)       Marine Rank (Abbrev)
---------------------------------------------------------- 
O-10   Admiral (ADM)             General (GEN) 
O-9    Vice Admiral (VADM/VA)    Lieutenant General (LGEN) 
O-8    Rear Admiral (RADM/RA     Major General (MGEN) 
O-7    Commodore (CDOR)          Brigadier (BRIG) 


* Commissioned Officers 

Grade  Naval Rank                       Marine Rank 
----------------------------------------------------------
O-6    Captain (CAPT)                   Colonel (COL) 
O-5    Commander (CDR)                  Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) 
O-4    Lieutenant Commander (LCDR)      Major (MAJ) 
O-3    Full Lieutenant (LT)             Lieutenant-Major (LTM) 
O-2    Lieutenant, junior grade (LTjg)  First Lieutenant (1LT) 
O-1    Ensign (ENS)                     Second Lieutenant (2LT) 


* Warrant Officers 

Grade  Abbrev    Naval and Marine Ranks
------------------------------------------------ 
W-4    CW2       Chief Warrant Officer, Second Class 
W-3    CW1       Chief Warrant Officer, First Class 
W-2    W2        Warrant Officer, Second Class 
W-1    W1        Warrant Officer, First Class 


* Enlisted Rates (Naval) and Marine Enlisted Ranks 

Grade  Naval Rate                         Marine Rank 
------------------------------------------------------------
E-9    Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO)  Sergeant-Major (SGTM) 
E-8    Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO)  Master Sergeant (MSGT) 
E-7    Chief Petty Officer (CPO)          Gunnery Sergeant (GSGT) 
E-6    Petty Officer First Class (PO1)    Staff Sergeant (SSGT) 
E-5    Petty Officer Second Class (PO2)   Sergeant (SGT) 
E-4    Petty Officer Third Class (PO3)    Corporal (CPL) 
E-3    Crewman (CN)                       Lance Corporal (LCPL) 
E-2    Crewman Apprentice (CA)            Private First Class (PFC) 
E-1    Crweman Recruit (CR)               Private (PVT) 


Starfleet Enlisted Ratings
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Naval occupation specialties to be earned after achieving petty officer 
third class (E-4). Ratings are denoted as follows. A petty officer 
third class who is a legalman would be LN3. A chief petty officer who 
is a master-at-arms would be a MAC. 

SHIP SERVICES 
LN - Legalman 
PN - Personnelman 
YN - Yeoman 
RP - Religious Program Specialist 
EP - Educational Program Specialist 
MS - Mess Specialist 
JO - Journalist 
MU - Musician 
SD - Steward 
SK - Storekeeper 
SH - Ship's Serviceman 

OPERATIONS 
CN - Communicationsman 
CT - Cryptographic Technician 
IS - Intelligence Specialist 
OS - Operations Specialist 

COMBAT SYSTEMS 
GM - Gunner's Mate 
ET - Electronics Technician 
FT - Fire Control Technician 
EW - Electronics Warfare Technician 

ENGINEERING 
WT - Warp Drive Technician 
IT - Impulse Drive Technicial 
SG - Shield/Gravitic and Tractor Beam Technician 
CG - Communications/Gravitic Systems Technician 
TT - Transporter Technician 
RT - Replicator Technician 
EM - Electrician's Mate 
IC - Interior Communications Electrician 
MM - Machinist's Mate 
HT - Hull Maintenance Technician 
IM - Instrumentman 
DC - Damage Controlman 

SECURITY 
MA - Master-at-arms 
CI - Criminal Investigator 
FI - Forensic Invesitgator 

SCIENCE 
ST - Sensor Technician 
DP - Data Processing Technician 
DS - Data Systems Technician 
LS - Laboratory Technician, Science 

MEDICAL 
HM - Hospital Corpsman 
DT - Dental Technician 
NC - Naval Counselor 
LM - Laboratory Technical, Medical 

FLIGHT OPERATIONS 
BM - Boatswain's Mate 
SE - Shuttlecraft Electrician's Mate 
SA - Shuttlecraft Machinist's Mate 
SM - Shuttlecraft Structural Mechanic 
SO - Shuttlecraft Ordnanceman 
SC - Shuttle Traffic Controller 
SW - Shuttle Systems Warfare Operator 


Starfleet Awards and Decorations 
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Awards and decorations earned by characters, units, and players. 

Star Fleet Awards
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Medal of Honor Awarded for Extraordinary Valor 
Star Fleet Cross Awarded for Valor 
Latinum Star Awarded for Extraordinary Leadership 
Star Fleet Medal Awarded for Valor (nc) 
Distinguished Service Medal Awarded for Extraordinary Conduct 
Silver Star Awarded for Valor 
Legion of Merit Awarded for Meritorious Conduct 
Cross of Alexander Awarded for Extraordinary Strategy 
Bronze Star Awarded for Valor 
Hero of the Federation Mortally Wounded in combat 
The Pike Medallion Wounded in combat 
Meritorious Service Medal Awarded for Meritorious Conduct (nc) 
Star Fleet Commendation Medal Awarded for Meritorious Achievement 
Star Fleet Achievement Medal Awarded for Notable Achievement 
Theater/Battle/Action Ribbons Combatant during Armed Conflict 
Prisoner of War Medal POW during an Armed Conflict 

Federation Awards
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Medal of Freedom Awarded for Contributions to Knowledge 
Gold Lifesaving Medal Awarded for Rescuing 
Zephram Cochrane Medal for Merit Awarded for Innovative Engineering 
Richard Daystrom Medal for Merit Awarded for Innovative Scientific Study 
Leonard McCoy Medal for Merit Awarded for Innovative Medical Duty 
Hikaru Sulu Medal for Merit Awarded for Innovative Exploration 
Sarek Medal for Merit Awarded for Innovative Diplomacy 
Silver Lifesaving Medal Awarded for Rescuing 

Unit Awards 
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Outstanding Star Fleet Unit Citation 
Fleet Unit Commendation 
Theater/Battle/Action Ribbons 

Player Awards 
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Star Fleet Honors List 
Fleet Honors List 
Ship Honors List 
  

The crew of the Yamato would like to thank the Starfleet Command 
and Indigo Fleet Command for references necessary in creating this FAQ. 


Created by Patrick Schumacher 
Last updated 10/11/2008 by Scott Lusby