<USS Eagle> Captain's Log (USS Persephone)

From: Gweniveremarqusa <gweniveremarqusa@xxxxxxx>
To: usseagle@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 01:35:07 -0400

 

 Captain's Log
Stardate: 64643.66 (8/23/87 @ 2230)
Captain Gwenivere Marqusa recording

    This is the first official log for the USS Persephone, a Hades class ship.  
This class of ship is brand new class based off the Sovereign class, only 
smaller.  With the threat from the Firegon, the USS Persephone's schedule for 
service was moved up.   While I understand the need, it is a little bit 
disconcerting considering the history while in testing phase.  Prototype NX 
60606 was destroyed because of a failure in the shielding, allowing for an 
asteroid to strike one of the Nacelles which caused a warp core implosion.  All 
hands were lost.  I have been assured that the issue has been fixed.  It just 
leaves me to wonder what else might have been over looked.
     I can't help but compare the Persephone to the Eagle.  The Hades class 
ship is smaller in crew, with around 100 vs 150 for the Intrepid class.  We 
don't have as many auxiliary crafts, only 2 shuttle crafts.  The ships are 
roughly the same size, both having 15 decks and similar lengths.  The Eagle was 
more of a long range science vessel, where as the Persephone is a destroyer.  
     That's obvious when one compares the tactical systems.  I definitely would 
have loved to have them on the Eagle when I was tac officer.  20 type XIII 
phaser arrays.  The Eagle only had 15, and were not as advanced.  When I get 
some time, I'm going to want to play with it.  The Persephone has more then 
twice as many torpedo tubes.  The defensive systems are better too, with auto 
modulated 6-axis shield grid versus bi-directional shielding that I personally 
had to modulate if needed.  Now I'm not all into the auto modulation, I'm not 
sure I trust it to modulate right.  So, it's good that the auto modulation can 
be manually modulated as well.  It's nice that you don't HAVE to modulate it 
though, if you're busy with other things.  The ship also has ablative armor, 
just like the Eagle.  I'm sure if anyone listens to this, it's obvious that I 
have a tactical background, but I can't help but compare the stuff I'm most 
familiar with.
     As to be expected, the engines are better then the Eagle's.  Both ships 
have sub mode and state of the art slip stream technology.  Which means, we can 
get to the battle faster, when needed, even long distance.  The weird thing (at 
least weird to me) is that the Persephone has 3 warp nacelles.  I'm sure that 
it's currently the only class with 3.  This means that the Persephone is faster 
then the Eagle was.  Cruising speed is that of warp 8, compared to warp 6 for 
the Eagle.  We are also able to maintain max speed of 9.99 for up to 72 hours.  
The Eagle could only maintain max speed for 12 hours, and only a speed of 9.975.
     I'm sure that the type of missions the Persephone will be sent on will be 
very different from that of the Eagle.  I am eager to see where this ship is 
headed.  The first mission is definitely setting the tone.  The Firegon have 
decided to expand their activities into our space.  That's something we can not 
tolerate.  If we let them have a little room now, they are going to want a 
little room later and then a little more.  
     As for the mission, the Persephone is as ready as she'll ever be.  
Commander Soren has informed me that all of the tactical systems are working.  
Lt. Banning said that science was ready, but I think I heard a hint of 
disappointment in his voice.  Another difference with the Eagle, is that the 
Persephone's science capabilities are not as good.  Although, they aren't bad.  
Cmdr Lost has informed me he's happy with helm control, after taking the 
Persephone out for a quick run.  Lt Wren told me that she has gotten reports 
from Engineering and Medical stating that they are ready.  
     I have only met with Lt Ashton and Doctor Talor for a few minutes after 
the meeting with senior staff.  Both appear very competent.  I have yet to see 
the Vulcan's bedside manner, but, his file has nothing but complimentary 
statements.  I have also asked him to look into getting a copy of Dr. Ian 
Resork's EMH program.  Just in case.  I have a feeling that the Persephone is 
going to need it.  And the Chief Engineer apparently helped design the Hades, 
so he should know the system well.  In fact, from the few minutes that I got to 
talk to him he reminds me of Commander Bass, a former Chief Engineer on the 
Eagle.  We should have interesting times.
     I have informed Pasteur Station that we are ready.

END recording
Captain Gwenivere Marqusa
CO, USS Persephone
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