There are also two smaller secondary engines located on the saucer section, located on deck 10. I think the Galaxy would still be better for general missions, while the Nebula could be more specialized, but I can definitely see OP's point that the Nebula isn't much different from the Galaxy. The original version of the Nebula. )The Nebula-class was composed of two hull sections; the saucer-shaped primary hull mounted atop the secondary hull, with two warp nacelles mounted on either side of the secondary hull, directly below the primary hull. But the Nebula is all around a smaller ship. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Part of the design that was approved by … There's still an opportunity cost. )Atop the primary hull was a superstructure which could suppor… While outclassed by almost everything, the Miranda is so cheap to build, operate, and crew that Starfleet gets much better coverage out of Mirandas than Constitutions. The Galaxy is designed to be a flagship. The Nebula-class is well-known for being a testbed of modular components, with the vessel's upper outboard structures varying from vessel to vessel. Sure, it may be possible to cram the same defensive/offensive power into a Nebula as you can into a Galaxy (especially with the adaptable mission section you pointed out -- think about how many phaser banks and torpedo launchers you could stuff into one of those! Yes... Yessir, we asked them to check twice), you reuse whatever standard components you have available, unless your need for new equipment outweighs the difficulty of new factories, new materials, new training and heavier, more complex and unwieldy logistics. Pre-dating the Galaxies by a few years they were not designed to be do everything super ships, instead they make use of several mission-specific modules mounted at the upper rear. Memory Alpha states that the Nebula Class had a maximum warp speed of 9.3, while the Galaxy Class had a maximum of 9.8 at launch. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The first Nebula class ship we see is Phoenix, near the Cardassian Border and DMZ. Its a big deal when one shows up in orbit. If you haven't read my huge write-up on the Enterprise D, feel free to check out that review at THIS LINK. There is always an opportunity cost. Major changes in design were implimented by the year 2374, making the ship's hull and deflector dish more Galaxy-Class styled. Nebula And Galaxy Class | Star trek universe . Cookies help us deliver our Services. Nebula class Sister ships to the Galaxy class the Nebulas are very nearly as large in terms of internal volume but based round a much more compact configuration. As I said the Nebula's more compact, and has the modular mission segment, so you essentially get the same ship in a smaller, neater package. Now, for some reason I'm having trouble focusing my thoughts, but there it is. In the year 2343 the design for a new multi-mission starship, the Nebula Class starship, was approved. The main impulse engine is located on deck 16 on the rear of the connection pylon, just above the secondary shuttle bay. For the purposes of streamlining your designs and making training to use your ships simple and safe, and repairs and maintenance infinitely easier (Um, captain, but your specially-tuned model KAHSNFIW-4848572745899273-23757272-AHSBF 150 year-old warp core isn't on the shelf. We know it has fore torpedo launchers in the traditional neck slot, and can carry more in the pod. For instance, the Intrepid-class. This would give the class the ability to serve in a number of roles. Starfleet's engineering corp truly outdid themselves on the Galaxy class. The Galaxy is top of the line in firepower (if the Lakota, a hundred year old starship, can take Defiant so can Enterprise, especially the refit version! Yet the Galaxy class endures. Okuda remembered, "Nebula-class USS Melbourne. While Starfleet firmly believed in the feasibility of the Galaxy-class, they wanted a more cost-effective ship that would be able to perform much of the same missions as the larger, more expensive capital ships under construction. Although it was only 1,040 meters long (65% of the length of an Imperial-class Star Destroyer), the Nebula-class was built to be a match for an Imperial II. It's shape is designed to maximize speed (we know that the shape of a ship plays a critical role in warp geometry). I'd argue that the Galaxy class is better than a generalist. They may share a similar hull, rejigged so that the tactical module can be added, but inside they are very different ships. Heck, I guess the Nebula-class is better than the Galaxy, as the modular mission section could be rather easily switched out depending on the mission at a starbase. We know it has fore torpedo launchers in the traditional neck slot, and can carry more in the pod. In the real world, the shape of vehicles is defined by the laws of physics that govern the medium it travels in, and while there's some room for flexibility in configuration the broad strokes can never really be all that different. The Federation is a post scarcity economy, but that doesn't mean everything is free. Class Description he Nebula class was developed alongside the Galaxy class in the 2340s and ‘50s. (Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual) Its modular design allowed Nebulas to serve a variety of purposes by housing either an advanced sensor package or a weapons platform. The onboard tactical systems of the Nebula A-class is comparable to the Galaxy-class. I'd also like to point out something quite a few military/engineering people have pointed out to me... You don't build a phaser cannon, for instance, that is 1.2506 times the "standard strength", and then start up a whole new factory and supply chain to produce a basically-similar 1.2537 times "standard strength" unless your need is sufficient. Its got most of the capability of a Galaxy class but at a fraction of the price. This leads me to a silly schoolyard question of who could beat up who? As far as I'm aware, we never got to see main engineering on a Nebula class ship, it's engineering section is big enough that housing a core of the same size should not be a problem. The Nebula class has many structural components similar to the Galaxy class. Its just a better deal. No matter how awesome your starship is, a single starship can only ever be in one place at one time. Contents[show] Background The Nebula class was fielded in the 2350's to provide a smaller, more numerous counterpart to the Galaxy class then under construction. Galaxy vs. class. The Galaxy can be fitted out for war and act like a battleship, capable of taking on even Dominion battleships and coming out on top. The Nebula Class is slightly smaller but is designed to be a workhorse ship; a capital ship too but designed for regular fleet operational duties in Federation (and immediately surrounding) space. Main Website:www.trekyards.comOther YouTube Channel:Captain Foley's Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhxafMp1hqNHTQ97H3lCqgSocial Media:Main … The Nebula class might have been designed as a more combat-focused variant on the Galaxy design, sacrificing science labs, cargo space, etc, for a more compact design with a smaller cross-section. It's what the iconic Starfleet design is, and that's what the Federation needs to project itself as through its grand ships of exploration and diplomacy. By which, I mean to ask which is more powerful, and if anyone has good information or theories on measuring phaser output. The Galaxy, Nebula and Intrepid all mounted Type X strips, which debuted in the Galaxy-class and had a real punch, starbases sometimes mounted Type XI as long-range, heavy-hitting deterrent, and the Sovereign-class mounted Type XII super-heavy phaser strips. Several configurations—including a tactical pod, sensor pod, cargo pod and probe pod—had been fielded by the 2380s. The Federation and Cardassian Union had an ongoing conflict or a series of border skirmishes at least two decades before DS9 started (a much younger O'Brien served on Rutledge and fought Cardassians, and Stargazer was attacked by a Cardassian vessel while Picard was in command). Yamato was lost to an Iconian computer virus. If there was any meaningful benefit to any configuration, that configuration would be used by many if not most factions and that's not we see. To the aft is a large pylon supporting a triangular mission pod. This article highlights the differences between the two. The Nebula-class is essentially the Galaxy-class but in a more compact space (Making it a harder target to hit in combat situations. Type: Nebula-class starships use slightly modified impulse engines of the type found on Galaxy-class ships. The Nebula-class was a type of Federation starship that was in service in Starfleet during the latter half of the 24th century. the same total volume, just located in a different configuration. ), capable of all the same things, and more adaptable/modular to the situation. The Galaxy-class began development in the year 2343 and has the dubious distinction of having the longest design, development and construction period of any class in Starfleet history—delayed for a further year due to attempted sabotage by the Manraloth Giriaenn that was only just exposed by Lieutenant Data—with the prototype USS Galaxy finally launching in 2357 and its first two sister ships the ev… Its a master of all. The Nebula Class came into being, designed as a production line vessel. Ed Miarecki designed and built two Nebula-class vessels to appear in the debris field of the "The Best of Both Worlds"-episode. The typical offensive arsenal of the Nebula-classincluded a torpedo launcher located on the secondary hull above the deflector dish, and on some variants, a torpedo launcher located on the superstructure located above the primary hull. It was a full-blown version of the future vessel, which the designers had dubbed the Galaxy Class, however Starfleet was still not ready to give it a name. July 21, 2017 The Nebula-class was developed along-side the Galaxy-class in the 2340s and ’50s. Its small size often lead to it being referred to as a \"pock… Nebula and galaxy are two differing things that are present inside the universe we live in. This variant … Sure, it's made of mostly the same parts, but it's not meant to be seen as the Federation's "might" of sorts. To the aft is a large pylon supporting a triangular mission pod. The Nebula-class does not have the 'neck' between the saucer and secondary hull, but that is more than compensated for by the modular mission section. It can be inferred the Intrepid has a greater power output per unit of volume due to its higher speed, and mounts some pretty heavy armaments. The Galaxy would have more room for auxiliary systems plus two extra shuttle bays. While Starfleet firmly believed in the feasibility of the Galaxy-class, they wanted a more cost-effective ship that would be able to perform much of the same missions as the larger, more expensive capital ships under construction. To add to this: I suspect that must be some performance reason most of our starring Federation ships use the saucer-primary hull and under-slung engineering hull configuration, possibly related to warp speed efficiency or capability. Nebula class (new) This version I also reviewed and photographed from all sides: Nebula Class (Version 4) Nebula class variations. The Nebula-class was developed along-side the Galaxy-class in the 2340s and ‘50s. Engineers building one ship cannot build another. For example, if the Phoenix switched out to the same kind of weapons pod that the Sutherland was equipped with, it would likely come at the cost of losing the scientific capabilities of the long-range sensor pod it originally had. Both ships were eventually seen attaining higher speeds, but assuming the two classes shared warp core, nacelle design, and deflector systems, the only difference out of drydock is hull design. Class Description Edit In the year 2343 the design for a new multi-mission starship, the Nebula Class starship, was approved. During the Dominion War, of course, the most common variant was the tactical configuration. The downside to all of this spectacular performance? Though, you could get the same affect by just having a 'general purpose/mission' module for the Nebula-class, which would in essence give it the same capabilities as a Galaxy, and only switch it out for a sensor/tactical module when it is needed. If there needs to be an evacuation, separation, or shield concentration the Galaxy provides the better option. Designed by Rob Bonchune, the new CGI model used parts from the Galaxy class USS Enterprise-D rather than referencing the Nebula class model. As to "who would win", in my humble opinion it's irrelevant to go for an answer to that type of question, and instead it's more useful to ask for insight and opinion. Compared to the Galaxy Class the Nebula has a more compact shape; the engineering hull is mounted directly to the underside of the saucer section, a measure which saves some 200 meters in length. As I learned from Turon47 there are three different versions of the Nebula class. Logically as a larger ship it would have slightly greater reactor output. This is the strength of the lowly Miranda. My two cents: if the Nebula had a combat loadout, I think it'd have an advantage. They have a similar look as the both use the same design elements. Two generations of starship … The Nebula-class was a class of exploratory cruiser that saw service in Starfleet during the 24th century.. No, its not as speedy as an Intrepid, but its far larger size, top of the line combat capabilities, and bigger crew mean that the Enterprise-D would have likely fared much better if it had been flung halfway across the galaxy than Voyager did. The problem with the Galaxy class starships is that they're big and expensive. Seems to me that the Galaxy is a generalist design that is good at a lot of things, while the Nebula is a more specialized design that focuses on being really good at specific things by switching out the multi-mission pod. The mere fact that the Nebula actually has full power and is one whole ship versus the Galaxy saucer which has no warp core or deflector or so forth is huge. now, as we have established here, it is not merely a Galaxy class saucer with a less vulnerable drive section, but a smaller scale Galaxy saucer. ), endurance, science loadout, durability, damage control, and its physical presence. ), but that's not what Starfleet wants to project. The sensor array of weapons phalanx … The only time this falls apart is during a pitched battle where quality usually defeats quantity. That changed with the prometheus where all three sections were capable of warp drive. A subreddit for in-depth discussion about Star Trek. The Nebula class was likely built as the "budget" version of the Galaxy. The impulse engines on the back of the saucer output very low impulse emissions and ion trails. Yes, yes, I also know the Galaxy is larger, has more volume to absorb fire, and logically should have equal or greater number of shield generators. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. In the year 2343 the design for a new multi-mission starship, the Nebula class starship, was approved. Learn more about Daystrom's Post of the Week here. Memory Alpha states that the Nebula Class had a maximum warp speed of 9.3, while the Galaxy Class had a maximum of 9.8 at launch. Phaser positions included the forward-mo… This enables the vessel to carry any one of a variety of … It has a large saucer shaped primary hull atop a smaller secondary hull, with the warp nacelles mounted below the saucer. The more time you spend working on a single ship in a shipyard the fewer total ships you have. This is done in a factory. Maybe something to do with going cold turkey on coffee. The Nebula-class starships were intended to be the more pragmatic sister of the Galaxy, with a more compact design, and provisions to install a mission-specific module on a large pylon. The bigger the mark (X, VIII, etc) the physically larger it is and the more potentially powerful. Nebula Class. I guess this leads me to the real question- given that the Nova class, Galaxy class, and Nebula class all have the same phasers, yet apparently have different levels of power behind them, can we infer anything useful about comparative phaser power? The word nebula is a Latin word which simply means a cloud. A subreddit for in-depth discussion about Star Trek. Hope it makes sense, sorry for wall of text. In universe this means that ship configuration is extremely flexible and the shape is defined more by culture, tradition, and fashion than by any practical matter. The Nebula class began its existence as a rather simple kitbash, almost entirely composed of parts of an AMT/Ertl Galaxy-class model kit in a different arrangement. You can't print off Delta Flyers or warp cores. Several of the refitted Nebula-Classes had part in the assault to stop the Dominion and the Breen from driving the Federation … They also represent a larger investment in time and materials. Another feature of Nebula class ships in the 2360’s, was the lack of prominent impulse engines, as well as a more concave secondary hull and larger deflector dish than the Galaxy class. Press J to jump to the feed. Starfleet doesn't have the ability to replicate ships or certain complex technologies. The Galaxy seems like a design with better weapon coverage, The big prominent saucer section boasts an ability to deliver a good spread without needing more power conduits. Galaxy class ships, able to hold thousands in a crisis, and with a fully staffed science department would be more focused on exploration and humanitarian work, while still being able to hold their own in a firefight when required. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the DaystromInstitute community. It had been over eighty years in the making. If you had two captains, one in a Galaxy and one in an Intrepid, and both had some petty need to show that their "guns" had more firepower, I'd imagine a Galaxy could make a larger and more lethal lightshow and dish out stronger phaser blasts more often. The presented already by the Phalanx weapons, with a sensor array, and with two additional Warpgandeln. 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