U.S.S. Valhalla (NCC - 18000)

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Notes:
The VALHALLA-class command battle cruiser is a warship
with comparatively limited scientific research capability as
evidenced in a reduced number of laboratories.  This is not a
problem as the VALHALLA-class is a ship designed for Fleet coordination and
combat roles. It also contains a launch bay for fighters, adding to
its strategic and tactical multi-role purpose.

Armed with MkIII Flux Torpedo launchers and Mk-X Phaser banks,
the VALHALLA-class is one of the most powerful warships in known space.
The addition of eight pulse phasers in four turrents completes this ships
transformation to a command battle cruiser with weaponry comparable to
that of a battleship, speed greater than a battleship, and comparable armor
of a battleship.

The VALHALLA-class holds 400 Marines and a number of support
vehicles, including 6 dropships.  These specially designed
transports are for a rapid deployment of troops for boarding
or planetary activities.

Also incorporated in this design is a point defense system and
a fighter launching system, aft of the ship.

Naming:
VALHALLA-class command battlecruisers are named for Norse mythical
gods, heroes, events/places, and creatures. The VALHALLA's sister ship
is the USS VALKYRIE, NCC 18001. The next four vessels scheduled
for commissioning are the USS BEOWULF, NCC 18002; the USS TYR,
NCC 18003; the USS ODIN, NCC 18004 and the USS RAGNAROK, NCC 18006.
The USS THOR, NCC 18005 was scheduled to be commissioned shortly
after the VALKYRIE, but a design flaw was discovered and construction
was halted.

Heroes and Gods: BEOWULF, TYR, FAFNIR, HELA, HEIMDALL, LOKI, ODIN,
RAGNAR, SIF, SIGMUND, SIGURD, SURTUR, THOR.

Places and Mythical Beasts:  VALHALLA, VALKYRIE, ALFHEIM, BIFROST, 
FENRIS, HEL, HUGIN, MIDGARD, MUNIN, NIFLHEIM, RAGNAROK, SLEIPNIR, 
YGGDRASIL.