Scoperta

The Kaeneian starship Scoperta is the result of a classified experimental program into temporal displacement and re-materialisation, or Time Travel. Originally a Kaeneian project it later included a number of foreign envoys, including Cetagandan, Der Angst, and the Dominion, with the former being in exchange for a functional Temporal Matrix by which a drive could be assembled to allow displacement. The Defence Solarri took overall responsibility for the development of the starship, utilising the Khandrii retrofitting facility in orbit of the Jovian moon of Europa to perform the bulk of construction and testing, with the Department Scientia contributing considerable resources in conjuction with Cetagandan temporal physicists.

Name, prefix and registration

The name Scoperta is a translation of Terran Italian, meaning "Discovery" and stands as the first starship named outside of Baroque-Kaeneian and the beginning of a trend towards Terranisation of Kaeneian culture, though somewhat superficially. The prefix of the Scoperta is a new term following the same previous classification;

K.D.V.

Kaeneian Defence Vessel

K.M.V.

Kaeneian Medical Vessel

K.S.V.

Kaeneian Scientific Vessel

K.C.V.

Kaeneian Civilian Vessel

K.T.V.

Kaeneian Temporal Vessel

The registration of the Scoperta, DSX-1T, classifies it as an Aengelistoria Dominica vessel registered to the Defence Solarri (first two letters). The third letter grants a special status to the Scoperta. The number following the dash signifies the Scoperta is capable of operating for significant lengths of time without logistical support. The final letter indicates "Temporal", the role of the Scoperta.

Computational systems

Operating a starship, regardless of function, is a task far beyond that of a Kaeneian. For FTL starships, operation is utterly impossible. In such a situation, certain electronics are utilized to aid in operation. At the heart of the Scoperta is an Electronic Intelligence charged with the maintainance of onboard systems- Not to sate the needs of the crew in data-collection and dissemination. Boasting an integrated personality matrix the entity is able to calculate variables in such a way as to allow a "Best Guess" probability not previously available to Kaeneian E.I. A further addition to the Timeship are Variable configuration displays which allow any workstation to mimic, provided security clearance, the function of any other workstation.

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Augmenting the traditional circuitry medium are neural augmentation matrixes (NAM), organic neurons artificially created to form biological computational nodes. These are directly wired into ship's systems to increase processing speed. The processing matrixes are located together in any structure which requires a direct computational link to the onboard Electronic Intelligence, and their presence typically signifies the attendance of an engineer should a malfunction develop. NAMs are not user-servicible and must be replaced unless the damage to any one unit is superficial.

Weapon systems

The defensive systems of the Scoperta are essentially identical to that of her sister starships within the Defence Solarri fleets. Plasmatic torpedoes are the standard ship-to-ship ordinance, available with gravimetric, anti-matter, and concussion warheads. Beam weapons include phased energy emitters.

Aengelis pattern hull armour strengthened with further molecular refinement techniques provide a hardy and difficult-to-penetrate exterior, which further increases the surviviability of the Scoperta and her charges. It should be noted, however, that tactical systems were a secondary consideration. The experimental nature of the Timeship, together with feasibility studys, target the Scoperta as undergunned for size and weight.

Temporal systems

The most obvious and sophisticated of shipboard systems aboard the Scoperta, the Temporal Displacement Drive, emerged from the absolute pinnacle of scientific knowledge within the Serene^Union, breaching the great universal barrier and allowing a vessel to traverse the space-time continuum.

This device does has limitations. Temporal focal points can have a margin of error up to a ten year drift from the inteded destination. The experimental nature of the system dissallows precise jumps. Furthermore, the distance travelled by the starship itself, physically, cannot be more than maximum FTL velocity. The Scoperta must rely on her Verteron Fold Drive as the sole means of FTL travel when not engaged in a Temporal Displacement, as the displacement can move the starship only through time, not through space.

The Temporal Matrix is not stand alone. It's built directly into the primary M/ARA. The two FTL methods of travel essentially share the same space. This prevents unecessary complication of a critical piece of technology, and makes repairs and adaptations easier to handle.

Scoperta structure

K.T.V. SCOPERTA DSX-1T
Career
Ordered:	11th S/R 3rd Prd; 514 E.A.
Laid down:	19th S/R 12th Prd; 514 E.A.
Launched:	1st S/R 4th Prd; 517 E.A.
Commissioned:	1st S/R 4th Prd; 517 E.A.
Fate:	Missing on inaugural voyage; declared lost 5th S/R 5th Prd; 517 E.A.
Struck:	N/A.
General Characteristics
Displacement:	195,000 Metric Tons
Length:	336 Metres
Propulsion:	One M/ARA (Matter/Anti-Matter Reaction Assembly) (Solarri Mk VI) powering superluminal travel and shipboard systems; one Class I (Khandrii Mk III) fusion drive providing sublight travel; Standard RCS (Reactional Control System) Thruster package; one Temporal Displacement Drive (CLASSIFIED) providing trans-temporal travel.
Complement:	196 (Kaeneian) 4 (Der Angst, Dominion & Cetagandan envoys)
Armament :	Eight phased energy emitters (two forward, two midship, two aft, two ventral); two plasmatic torpedo launchers modifiable to include alternative warhead types (one forward, one aft); Aengelis pattern hull shielding.
Motto:	'Ventis Secundis' (Latin: "With the Winds Favourable")
Commanding Officer :	Overseer Aengelis Kristilanna Lgealis

Deck	Amenities
1	Main Deck
2	Conference lounge & Observation Suite, escape pods.
3	Senior Crew Quarters, Deuterium storage tanks
5	Medical Bay, Fusion Drives
6	Communal Dining Facilities, Escape Pods
7	Forward Torpedo Launcher and Tactical Control Sub-System
8	Guest Quarters, Escape Pods
9	Crew Quarters
10	Crew Quarters, Escape Pods
11	E.I. Suite
12	Armoury, Brig, Escape Pods
13	Recreational facilities, Aft Torpedo Launcher and Tactical Control Sub-System
14	Sensor Control Suite, Scientific Laboratories, Escape Pods, Fusion Drives
15	Engineering Level
16	Engineering Level (Temporal Matrix), Escape pods
17	Engineering level, Anti-Matter Containment Pods
18	Main Shuttlebay, Primary Cargo Bay
19	Waste Reclamation and Amenities Processing