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==At a Glance==
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==Initial Design Phase==
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<p align="justify">Impressed by the [https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/USS_Zimmerman_(NCC-1616) <i>Helios</i>-class] of Tug in the early 2240s, Starfleet went looking at Copernicus Fleet Yards for a small, multi-role frigate that could act in support of larger vessels.  Copernicus looked at the basic hull features of the <I>Helios</I>-class and began laying the groundwork for the <I>Malachowski</I> Design Bureau.</p>
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===A Powerful Tug- With Limits===
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<p align="justify">Two of the most immediate issues with the <I>Malachowski</I> as an adaptation of the <I>Helios</I> frame was that the <I>Helios</I> designers had never intended their tug to enter high warp, maintain a shield grid or mount phasers or photon torpedoes.  It's computer systems were designed primarily for navigations and the course corrections required when a vessel is under tow by a tractor beam.  Given the limited space to work with, designing several new systems became a requirement almost immediately.  Much of the sensor suites, computer cores, and subprocessors were lifted from the <I>Magee</I>-class starships.</p>
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==Construction==
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<p align="justify">Most of the <i>Malachowski</i>-class starships were built at the Copernicus Shipyards around [[Earth|Earth's]] moon, [[Luna]].  However, the class' first several commissions had performed under anticipated specs.  Warp output, as well as theoretical shield output, lagged behind Starfleet's requirements.  The <i>Ulysses</i><nowiki/>' initial design was completed at Copernicus but was transferred to the testbed construction slips at the Proxima Shipyards.</p> 
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<p align="justify">The engineers at Proxima, partnering with several theoretical power engineers from [[Rigil Kentaurus]] Colony, set out to design a new Mark K-IIIB matter-antimatter reactor assembly.  It was anticipated that, if successful, these cores could be installed in the <I>Malachowski</I> and the <i>Clarke</i>, the first two ships of the line which were nearing their first refit cycle.</p> 
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<p align="justify">Initially the design and implementation of the Mark K-IIIB were promising.  However, in a timed trial the warp core suffered a cascade failure that heavily damaged the <I>Ulysses</I><nowiki/>' pylon plasma conduits and required the jettisoning of the warp core.  With this setback, the construction yard still faced a deadline to improve the class' outputs.</p>
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<p align="justify">It was decided to use an <I>Augusta</I>-class designed L-IIC matter-antimatter reactor assembly.  Because this type of core is intended for a larger ship class, engineers had to tune back it's output, pruning it so it would not overload the <I>Malachowski</I> power distribution systems.  The design is older but also well-tested and considered to be very durable.  This retrofit was successful and met Starfleet's requirements to continue the <I>Malachowski</I>-class.</p>
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==Design Specifics==
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Revision as of 03:16, 30 September 2020

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At a Glance

Initial Design Phase

Impressed by the Helios-class of Tug in the early 2240s, Starfleet went looking at Copernicus Fleet Yards for a small, multi-role frigate that could act in support of larger vessels. Copernicus looked at the basic hull features of the Helios-class and began laying the groundwork for the Malachowski Design Bureau.

A Powerful Tug- With Limits

Two of the most immediate issues with the Malachowski as an adaptation of the Helios frame was that the Helios designers had never intended their tug to enter high warp, maintain a shield grid or mount phasers or photon torpedoes. It's computer systems were designed primarily for navigations and the course corrections required when a vessel is under tow by a tractor beam. Given the limited space to work with, designing several new systems became a requirement almost immediately. Much of the sensor suites, computer cores, and subprocessors were lifted from the Magee-class starships.

Construction

Most of the Malachowski-class starships were built at the Copernicus Shipyards around Earth's moon, Luna. However, the class' first several commissions had performed under anticipated specs. Warp output, as well as theoretical shield output, lagged behind Starfleet's requirements. The Ulysses' initial design was completed at Copernicus but was transferred to the testbed construction slips at the Proxima Shipyards.

The engineers at Proxima, partnering with several theoretical power engineers from Rigil Kentaurus Colony, set out to design a new Mark K-IIIB matter-antimatter reactor assembly. It was anticipated that, if successful, these cores could be installed in the Malachowski and the Clarke, the first two ships of the line which were nearing their first refit cycle.

Initially the design and implementation of the Mark K-IIIB were promising. However, in a timed trial the warp core suffered a cascade failure that heavily damaged the Ulysses' pylon plasma conduits and required the jettisoning of the warp core. With this setback, the construction yard still faced a deadline to improve the class' outputs.

It was decided to use an Augusta-class designed L-IIC matter-antimatter reactor assembly. Because this type of core is intended for a larger ship class, engineers had to tune back it's output, pruning it so it would not overload the Malachowski power distribution systems. The design is older but also well-tested and considered to be very durable. This retrofit was successful and met Starfleet's requirements to continue the Malachowski-class.

Design Specifics

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