TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
MISSION PROFILE
MISSION SUMMARIES
Starfleet Commendations Issued
Commissioning: SD 90700
SHIPS ROSTER
Crew Roster
Chain of Command
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS
Ships Named Yamato
General Specifications
STARFLEET REFERENCE
Starfleet Rank and Rate System
Starfleet Enlisted Ratings
Starfleet Awards and Decorations

The USS YAMATO NCC-1705-E is the first production Hiryo-class Light Cruiser commissioned into Starfleet service. Based on the venerable Soveriegn-class starship, the Hiryo-class starship is intended to combine the mission flexibility of the Hood-class cruiser with the improved endurance and speed of her Storm-class cousin. The Hiryo-class design has integrated an interchangeable sensor/weapons pod and modern subsystems into the proven Soveriegn-class spaceframe. Making the YAMATO one of the most versatile starships in Starfleet. Allowing the YAMATO and her sister ships to be equipped with a powerful sensor suite for science missions to a weapons platform for either defensive or offensive military engagements.

Mission summaries will be developed by the CO and XO and maintained on the YAMATO web site. The CO and XO will make every effort to develop mission summaries in a timely fashion.

Starfleet Commendations Issued:
 

Stardate	Commendation
110506	Outstanding Unit Citation - INDIGO Fleet

Commissioning: SD 70800
The USS YAMATO NCC-1705-E, the first production Hiryo-class Cruiser, was commissioned at Starbase Omega for Indigo Fleet. Her first commanding officer was Captain Steven Tripoli of the USS MELBOURNE NCC-61043-C, which was retired from active duty. His senior staff consisted of both officers from the USS MELBOURNE and the USS HOOD NCC-31100, which is the process of a major rebuild after severe battle damage.

The ship's roster is maintained by the Commanding Officer and is mailed to the players on a regular basis and when there are changes to the roster. The roster is also maintained on the YAMATO web page by the CO. Players will make bio file updates to reflect promotions and awards in a timely fashion and forward the revised files to the crew. The CO may request the bio files be sent to him in a particular format to ease their integration into the web page.

Chain of Command:

Note: The CMO and CNS are normally not in the ship's chain of command, however, if these officers have taken and passed the Watch Officer's Exam, then they would be.

The Commanding Officer
The commanding officer is the officer actually in command of a vessel. He is a line officer, and in case of his absence or death he is succeeded by the line officer next in rank. Whatever his rank may be, the commanding officer is always called "the Captain." The captain represents and is responsible for the ship and all members of his crew. He does not make excuses or pass blame to others. Since he is accountable for all that the ship does, for the quality of training aboard, and for the conduct of the crew at all times, he is likewise given full power to enforce Starfleet Regulations aboard the ship. In short, since his responsibility is complete, his authority must also be complete.

The captain delegates the duties necessary for carrying out thefunctions of the ship to the executive officer, to the heads of thedepartments, to the officer of the deck, and through them to the crew.

From an RP standpoint, the player of the CO interfaces with the ASR administration, maintains the roster, and works to keep the mission moving along.

The Executive Officer
The executive officer is the line officer next in rank to the captain. Under the direction of the captain he has entire charge of all matters relating to the personnel, routine, and discipline of the ship. All orders issued by him are considered as coming from the captain. In case of the absence or disability of the captain, the executive officer assumes command. He is, by virtue of his position, senior to all staff officers on board. The assistants to the executive officer include the Chief-of-the-Boat responsible for the internal discipline and security of the ship and crew.

The Departments of a Ship
Each department of a ship is under a department head who is responsible for all matters pertaining to the department, such as: organization, training, safety, security, material conditions, maintenance, cleanliness, and the conduct of assigned officers and men.

Operations
The operations officer heads the operations department which collects, evaluates, and disseminats combat and operational information. The operations officer is assisted by the CIC officer, the communications officer, and the supply officer. The Combat Information Center (CIC) officer insures the maintainability and operation of the primary intelligence center of the ship. The CIC is where sensor and probe data is collected, interpreted, and disseminated to other departments. The communications officer is responsible for maintaining and operating all internal and external communications equipment. And the supply officer is responsible for the procurement, receipt, stowage, issue of, and accounting for equipment, repair parts, and consumable supplies required by the ship.

Tactical
The tactical officer heads the combat systems department which is responsible for external defense of the ship and security of the away teams. This includes maintenance and training of personnel who man the local fire control stations for all weapon, ECM, and point defense systems. The tactical officer is assisted by main battery and photon fire control officers, a space defense officer, and Marine and CIC liaison officers.

Engineering
The engineering department is headed by the chief engineering officer. The chief engineer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all propulsion and auxiliary machinery, the control of damage, the maintenance of shuttlecraft systems, the repair of the hull and its fixtures, and all repairs beyond the capacity of other departments. Assistants to the chief engineer include a main propulsion assistant, a damage control and repair assistant, and an electronic materials assistant.

Sciences
The science department is headed by the bridge science officer. This officer is the senior line officer in the science department, though may not be neither the most senior science officer nor the most accomplished. The science officer is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the bridge science terminals and scientific sensor arrays. The science officer is also responsible for resource allocation within the sub-departments (astrophysics, xenobiology, botany, etc.) which make up the science department.

Flight Control
The flight control officer heads both the navigation and flight operations departments. The navigation department is responsible, under the commanding officer, for the safe navigation and piloting of the ship. While the flight operations department is concerned with the function of the all embarked craft. It is charged with shuttlecraft launching, landing, and handling operations, with the service maintenance, and repair of shuttle craft, and with the handling of shuttle fuel and ordinance.

Medical
The medical department is headed by the senior officer of the Medical Corps serving on the ship. The Chief Medical Officer is responsible for maintaining the health of the officers and crew; the treatment and care of the sick and wounded; the sanitation and hygiene of the ship and its company; the inspection of the ship, food, and water insofar as the health of the crew may be affected; and for training and directing personnel assigned to the medical department. All Medical Corps personnel are not eligible to command a starship since a medical officer has the authority to relieve another officer of duty, thus constituting a conflict of interests.

Marines
The commanding officer of the ship's Marine detachment, although not a department head, occupies a somewhat similar position with respect to the administration of the Marines aboard in matters pertaining strictly to the Marine Corps. The Marine officer reports to the ship's executive officer. When his men are detached for duty with other shipboard departments, they answer to the authority of the departmental officers. Marine officers are not qualified to command a starship and, hence, like medical officers, not eligible for starship command.

Marines serve as ceremonial and security guards in space or in port. Marines may be detached for other duties in space, such as communications, staff, liaison, and flight duty.

The functions of a Marine detachment detailed for duty aboard a ship are:
1. To provide a unit organized, trained, and equipped for operations in dock or as part of the ship's landing party.
2. To provide gun crews.
3. To provide internal security for the ship.

Ships Named Yamato

IJS YAMATO
Yamato-class Battleship Imperial Japanese Navy 1941-1945
Named for the most ancient and honored name for the Japanese islands. Sunk in the opening moments of the Battle of Okinowa (WWII).

JSS YAMATO
Yamato-class Explorer Japanese Space Agency 2065-2087
First Japanese warp capible ship. Retired when the warp core reached it's operational lifetime.

USS YAMATO NCC-1705
Valiant-class Destroyer United Federation of Planets 2217-2218
Third production Valiant-class starship. Destroyed in battle with the Klingons after disastrous first contact.

USS YAMATO NCC-170-A
Valiant-class Destroyer United Federation of Planets 2219-2268
Named in honor of the first USS YAMATO. Last Valiant-class Destroyer retired from service.

USS YAMATO NCC-1705-B
Excelsior-class Cruiser United Federation of Planets 2295-2311
Named in honor of the IJS YAMATO sunk 250 years in the past. Lost in battle with the Romulans during the Tomed Incident.

USS YAMATO NCC-1705-C
Ambassador-class Cruiser United Federation of Planets 2325-2335
Named in honor of the past officers and men of the ships YAMATO. Declared lost in space.

USS YAMATO NCC-1705-D
Galaxy-class Cruiser United Federation of Planets 2364-2365
Fifth production Galaxy-class starship. Destroyed by Iconian computer virus.

USS YAMATO NCC-1705-E
Hiryo-class Cruiser United Federation of Planets 2412-
First production Hiryo-class starship named for the Japanese islands.

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Length : 685 m
Beam : 250 m
Draft : 138 m
Displacement : 3,350,000 mt

COMPLEMENT
Total Standard : 795
Officers : 70
Crew : 715
Passengers : 180
Marines : 75 (100 max)

Warp Propulsion System
Drive Type : ILN-502 Mk X
Number : 2
Main Reactor : FRAM-1200

Impulse System
Drive Type : KRLT Impulse Drive Units
Number : 2
Secondary Reactor : FRIF-700 network

Velocity
Standard Cruise Speed : 7.0
Maximum Cruise Speed : 9.75
Sustainable for 12 hours: 9.9
Maximum Emergency Speed : 9.95
Core Failure Imminent : 9.96

ARMAMENT
Hull mounted
Phaser, Type X
Number : 5 banks
Range : 300,000 km
Arcs : saucer module dorsal array
saucer module ventral array
secondary hull forward ventral array
secondary hull aft ventral array
Secondary hull aft dorsal array

Phaser, Type Xa
Number : 2 turrets of 1 pulse phaser cannon each
Range : 200,000 km
Arcs : nacelle pylon arrays (p/s)

Flux Torpedo, Mk III
Number : 2 launchers
Range : 3,500,000 km
Arcs : 1 forward, 1 aft

Multi-mission pod mounted
Type 1 - Sensor pod
No weapons

Type 2 - General weapons pod
Phaser, Type X
Number : 4 bank
Range : 300,000 km
Arc : forward, aft, port, starboard

Flux Torpedo, Mk III Seeking/Direct
Number : 3 tubes
Range : 3,500,000 km
Arcs : 2 forward, 1 aft

Type 3 - Torpedo weapons pod
Flux Torpedo, Mk III Seeking/Direct
Number : 5 tubes
Range : 3,500,000 km
Arcs : 3 forward, 2 aft

Type 4 - Phaser Cannon weapons pod
Phaser, Type Xc
Number : 1 cannon
Range : 200,000 km
Arc : forward

Type 5 - Pulse phaser weapons pod
Phaser, Type Xa
Number : 2 turrets of 2 banks each
Range : 200,000 km
Arc : port, starboard

Deflector System : FD-10e Enhanced cocoon multiphasic deflector system

OTHER SYSTEMS
Transporters
Standard, 6-person : 6
Emergency, 22-person: 5
Cargo : 6

Shuttle Bays : 2 (Primary Hull Aft, small secondary hull bay)
Embarked Craft (Standard, specific ships may vary)
Shuttlepod : 12
Personnel Shuttle, Small: 6
Personnel Shuttle, Large: 2
Shuttle, D-Warp : 1
Cargo Shuttle : 6
Runabout : 1

Notes:

When Starfleet requested a replacement to the HOOD-class light cruiser that possessed the HOOD-class' multi-mission abilities and the STORM-class' endurance and speed, several competing designs were submitted with a design based of the SOVEREIGN-class light cruiser being the resulting choice.

The HIRYO-class light cruiser has a hull shape very similar to its SOVEREIGN-class cousin, with three noticeable differences. With the first being its slightly smaller size, the second difference places the warp nacelles below the secondary hull as oppose d to above. This allows the class to be equipped with an interchangeable sensor/weapons pod set above the ship's primary hull allowing the HIRYU-class to be optimized for various different missions.

The key feature in the success of the design, like its HOOD-class predecessor, is the interchangeable pod, also designated Multi-Mission Pod (MMP), which has been designed to allow the installation of the most advanced equipment in Starfleet. The various MMP's are designated Type-1 through Type-5 and have a tradeoff between computer, sensors and weapons systems. The weapons pods are intended for military applications and include enhanced resolution tactical sensors, but lack the many advanced scientific scanning systems. All pods contain an auxiliary reactor core to supplement the power required by the various equipment contained within. Also, each pod features a tie-in to a third computer core in the secondary hull dedicated and optimized for multi-mission profiles.

Starfleet Rank and Rate System
Starfleet closely follows the traditions of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. With the one exception being the USMC rank of Captain (O-3) changed to Lieutenant-Major, to eliminate any confusion with the Naval rank of Captain (O-6).

1. -- Flag (Naval) and General Staff (Marine) Officers
 

Grade	Naval Rank (Abbrev)	Marine Rank (Abbrev)
O-10	Admiral (ADM)	General (GEN)
O-9	Vice Admiral (VADM/VA)	Lieutenant General (LGEN)
O-8	Rear Admiral (RADM/RA	Major General (MGEN)
O-7	Commodore (CDOR)	Brigadier (BRIG)

2. -- Commissioned Officers
Grade Naval Rank Marine Rank
O-6 Captain (CAPT) Colonel (COL)
O-5 Commander (CDR) Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL)
O-4 Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Major (MAJ)
O-3 Full Lieutenant (LT) Lieutenant-Major (LTM)
O-2 Lieutenant, junior grade (LTjg) First Lieutenant (1LT)
O-1 Ensign (ENS) Second Lieutenant (2LT)

3. -- Warrant Officers
Grade Abbrev Naval Ranks Only
W-4 CW2 Chief Warrant Officer, Second Class
W-3 CW1 Chief Warrant Officer, First Class
W-2 W2 Warrant Officer, Second Class
W-1 W1 Warrant Officer, First Class

4. -- Enlisted Rates (Naval) and Marine Enlisted Ranks
Grade Naval Rate Marine Rank
E-9 Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO) Sergeant-Major (SGTM)
E-8 Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO) Master Sergeant (MSGT)
E-7 Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Gunnery Sergeant (GSGT)
E-6 Petty Officer First Class (PO1) Staff Sergeant (SSGT)
E-5 Petty Officer Second Class (PO2) Sergeant (SGT)
E-4 Petty Officer Third Class (PO3) Corporal (CPL)
E-3 Crewman (CN) Lance Corporal (LCPL)
E-2 Crewman Apprentice (CA) Private First Class (PFC)
E-1 Crweman Recruit (CR) Private (PVT)

Starfleet Enlisted Ratings
Naval occupation specialties to be earned after achieving petty officer
third class (E-4). Ratings are denoted as follows. A petty officer
third class who is a legalman would be LN3. A chief petty officer who
is a master-at-arms would be a MAC.

SHIP SERVICES
LN - Legalman
PN - Personnelman
YN - Yeoman
RP - Religious Program Specialist
EP - Educational Program Specialist
MS - Mess Specialist
JO - Journalist
MU - Musician
SD - Steward
SK - Storekeeper
SH - Ship's Serviceman

OPERATIONS
CN - Communicationsman
CT - Cryptographic Technician
IS - Intelligence Specialist
OS - Operations Specialist

COMBAT SYSTEMS
GM - Gunner's Mate
ET - Electronics Technician
FT - Fire Control Technician
EW - Electronics Warfare Technician

ENGINEERING
WT - Warp Drive Technician
IT - Impulse Drive Technicial
SG - Shield/Gravitic and Tractor Beam Technician
CG - Communications/Gravitic Systems Technician
TT - Transporter Technician
RT - Replicator Technician
EM - Electrician's Mate
IC - Interior Communications Electrician
MM - Machinist's Mate
HT - Hull Maintenance Technician
IM - Instrumentman
DC - Damage Controlman

SECURITY
MA - Master-at-arms
CI - Criminal Investigator
FI - Forensic Invesitgator

SCIENCE
ST - Sensor Technician
DP - Data Processing Technician
DS - Data Systems Technician
LS - Laboratory Technician, Science

MEDICAL
HM - Hospital Corpsman
DT - Dental Technician
NC - Naval Counselor
LM - Laboratory Technical, Medical

FLIGHT OPERATIONS
BM - Boatswain's Mate
SE - Shuttlecraft Electrician's Mate
SA - Shuttlecraft Machinist's Mate
SM - Shuttlecraft Structural Mechanic
SO - Shuttlecraft Ordnanceman
SC - Shuttle Traffic Controller
SW - Shuttle Systems Warfare Operator

Starfleet Awards and Decorations
Awards and decorations earned by characters, units, and players.

1. Star Fleet Awards
Medal of Honor Awarded for Extraordinary Valor
Star Fleet Cross Awarded for Valor
Latinum Star Awarded for Extraordinary Leadership
Star Fleet Medal Awarded for Valor (nc)
Distinguished Service Medal Awarded for Extraordinary Conduct
Silver Star Awarded for Valor
Legion of Merit Awarded for Meritorious Conduct
Cross of Alexander Awarded for Extraordinary Strategy
Bronze Star Awarded for Valor
Hero of the Federation Mortally Wounded in combat
The Pike Medallion Wounded in combat
Meritorious Service Medal Awarded for Meritorious Conduct (nc)
Star Fleet Commendation Medal Awarded for Meritorious Achievement
Star Fleet Achievement Medal Awarded for Notable Achievement
Theater/Battle/Action Ribbons Combatant during Armed Conflict
Prisoner of War Medal POW during an Armed Conflict

2. Federation Awards
Medal of Freedom Awarded for Contributions to Knowledge
Gold Lifesaving Medal Awarded for Rescuing
Zephram Cochrane Medal for Merit Awarded for Innovative Engineering
Richard Daystrom Medal for Merit Awarded for Innovative Scientific Study
Leonard McCoy Medal for Merit Awarded for Innovative Medical Duty
Hikaru Sulu Medal for Merit Awarded for Innovative Exploration
Sarek Medal for Merit Awarded for Innovative Diplomacy
Silver Lifesaving Medal Awarded for Rescuing

3. Unit Awards
Outstanding Star Fleet Unit Citation
Fleet Unit Commendation
Theater/Battle/Action Ribbons

4. Player Awards
Star Fleet Honors List
Fleet Honors List
Ship Honors List
 

The crew of the Yamato would like to thank the Starfleet Command and Indigo Fleet Command for references necessary in creating this FAQ.

Created by Patrick Schumacher
Last updated 7/23/2000 by Alton J. Reich