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You will find here the specifications and technical schematics of the USS Obready.


    The USS Obready is a Northampton class vessel. She is 21 decks high, but in reality, only 12 of those decks are actively used for the crew. All in all, the Northampton mesures 300 meters long by 150 meters whide. The ship can hold 328 crew members to that a total of 220 marine troops can be added. The Obready is commanded by admiral Robert G Kelley for the last 10 years and has a survice record of excellence that is matched by few in the fleet.


Historical note on the Northamptom class.
 The Northampton Class frigate, stationed by Star Fleet in all sensitive areas, to prevent foreign aggression, enjoys the respect and admiration of its crews and troops. These ships have numerous recreation facilities and spacious quarters for the crewmembers and marines.  Swimming pools, gravball courts, and physical fitness centers are all located in the lower hull adjacent to the shuttlebay and near the engineering section.
        The Northampton mounts the most powerful of Star Fleet's engines, the FWG-1 warp engine, which allows it to reach trouble spots quickly.  Although the hull design incorporates the single-engine lock found on several Andorian designs, the Northampton is a Martian design.( Utopia Planitia.)
        The weapons array is similar to that found on the Chandley Class frigates, though the arrangement is not the same.  Both classes mount 6 FH-11 phasers, but the fields of fire are quite different, with the Northampton having better aft-firing capabilities and the Chandley having better forward-firing capabilities.  Unlike the Chandley, the Northampton has concentrated all three of its torpedo tubes forward, which makes it offensively powerful.
        Reports on the exploits of the USS Bremerton while in the Triangle have made quite a stir in military circles.  After spending one year in the Triangle conducting business of an undisclosed nature, the Northampton Class Bremerton returned to Starbase 10 and reported that it had encountered both Romulan and Klingon ships, all of which it was forced to fight. Details of the encounters are still classi
fied.
 

         


Refit of the 24th century.
With                                                                     In the year 2305, the engineers at Starfleet saw the chance to keep most of the " old " vessels. And the USS Obready was among those chosen to receve a total of 6 refits in the 24th century. And with the Dominion war, the last alterations where of major importance.

LeEverything began with the engins changed from the FWG-1 to the FNWD-2c. The second modification made was on the armements. The torpedo tubes underneath the saucer section where replaced with rapid fire compressed phasers. The torpedo tubes located on the port and starboard side of the nacelle support struts can now fire Quantum torpedoes. The last modification was made on the superstructure that now has Ablative armor.

AWith all these modifications, The USS Obready recorded an efficency rating of 98 % on its engines and weapons, witch is rare for a ship this old. 








The technical information on the Northampton class was taken from :

Ship Recognition Manual - The Federation, 2nd Edition, FASA


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