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The Valkyrie-class starship was a Federation long-range command carrier vessel that first entered service during the latter half of the twenty-fourth century (c. 2393) as a large, mobile command platform capable of supporting Starfleet operations in unstable or otherwise dangerous situations. Because of the enormous resource cost as well as the potential diplomatic concerns, only one Valkyrie-class dreadnought has ever been constructed and placed into active service.
History
The origins of the Valkyrie-class starship can be traced back to the early 2380s. Some among the leadership believed the emphasis on smaller, more specialized vessels had left gaps in Starfleet’s ability to adequately field the necessary resources to support largerscale operations. Experiences from the Cardassian Reconstruction as well as the USS Enterprise’s encounter with the Scimitar appeared to justify their concerns that something more was needed.
They called upon Starfleet engineers to develop a new design capable of serving as a mobile command platform. Not only did the vessel have to deploy relatively quickly to politically or logistically unstable environments, it had to have the ability to operate on location for extended periods of time before redeploying again to a new location just as effectively. It also needed to be able to support various operations including peacekeeping missions, combat and enforcement, diplomatic negotiations, and large-scale relief efforts.
Construction of the prototype USS Valkyrie began in 2386 at the Utopia Planetia Fleet Yards. It was the largest starship construction project ever undertaken by Starfleet engineers to date. In fact, the Valkyrie was so large, engineers ended up having to incorporate many approaches and techniques often used when building starbases.
Engineers encountered several logistical delays during the construction process, many of which were due to the vessel’s enormous size. Key systems were expanded, duplicated, or completely reimagined to accommodate the ship’s needs. Even some of the more “ordinary” systems such as turbolifts could not be taken wholesale from traditional practices and had to be adapted along the way. This question of intra-ship transportation presented an issue that was eventually solved by employing a three-tier system of standard turbolifts, high-speed turbolifts, and hardline site-to-site transporter systems to help personnel move about the ship.
Official trials were conducted starting in mid-2390. These demonstrated many of the strengths of the new design, but they also revealed several shortcomings. Engineers were forced to revisit the power distribution systems multiple times to adjust for sudden drop-offs. They also redesigned the defensive systems by adding several more point-defence turrets to provide the Valkyrie with additional protection. The first completed Valkyrie-class vessel was finally deployed to the field in 2393. Due to the incredible resource costs as well as the potential diplomatic concerns of fielding such a large vessel, production has been limited to only the initial prototype USS Valkyrie. It is unknown at this time whether a smaller, more efficient version of the vessel that addresses these concerns will be developed.

Credit to the writer of the original article, which can be found here: wiki.pegasusfleet.net/index.ph… .

Description

The Valkyrie-class starship was a Federation long-range command carrier vessel that first entered service during the latter half of the twenty-fourth century (c. 2393) as a large, mobile command platform capable of supporting Starfleet operations in unstable or otherwise dangerous situations. Because of the enormous resource cost as well as the potential diplomatic concerns, only one Valkyrie-class dreadnought has ever been constructed and placed into active service.
History
The origins of the Valkyrie-class starship can be traced back to the early 2380s. Some among the leadership believed the emphasis on smaller, more specialized vessels had left gaps in Starfleet’s ability to adequately field the necessary resources to support largerscale operations. Experiences from the Cardassian Reconstruction as well as the USS Enterprise’s encounter with the Scimitar appeared to justify their concerns that something more was needed.
They called upon Starfleet engineers to develop a new design capable of serving as a mobile command platform. Not only did the vessel have to deploy relatively quickly to politically or logistically unstable environments, it had to have the ability to operate on location for extended periods of time before redeploying again to a new location just as effectively. It also needed to be able to support various operations including peacekeeping missions, combat and enforcement, diplomatic negotiations, and large-scale relief efforts.
Construction of the prototype USS Valkyrie began in 2386 at the Utopia Planetia Fleet Yards. It was the largest starship construction project ever undertaken by Starfleet engineers to date. In fact, the Valkyrie was so large, engineers ended up having to incorporate many approaches and techniques often used when building starbases.
Engineers encountered several logistical delays during the construction process, many of which were due to the vessel’s enormous size. Key systems were expanded, duplicated, or completely reimagined to accommodate the ship’s needs. Even some of the more “ordinary” systems such as turbolifts could not be taken wholesale from traditional practices and had to be adapted along the way. This question of intra-ship transportation presented an issue that was eventually solved by employing a three-tier system of standard turbolifts, high-speed turbolifts, and hardline site-to-site transporter systems to help personnel move about the ship.
Official trials were conducted starting in mid-2390. These demonstrated many of the strengths of the new design, but they also revealed several shortcomings. Engineers were forced to revisit the power distribution systems multiple times to adjust for sudden drop-offs. They also redesigned the defensive systems by adding several more point-defence turrets to provide the Valkyrie with additional protection. The first completed Valkyrie-class vessel was finally deployed to the field in 2393. Due to the incredible resource costs as well as the potential diplomatic concerns of fielding such a large vessel, production has been limited to only the initial prototype USS Valkyrie. It is unknown at this time whether a smaller, more efficient version of the vessel that addresses these concerns will be developed.

Credit to the writer of the original article, which can be found here: wiki.pegasusfleet.net/index.ph… .