Specifications - USS Proteus

Summary

The USS Proteus is a Bellerophon-class starship commissioned in 2258, representing Starfleet's commitment to deep space scientific exploration during the Strange New Worlds era. With a crew complement of 220 across 11 decks, the Proteus is significantly smaller than the prestigious Constitution-class vessels but purpose-built for the specialized mission of venturing into uncharted space where larger, more valuable ships cannot be risked. Currently under the command of Captain Threlox Varn—Starfleet's first Denobulan/Tellarite hybrid officer to reach command rank—the Proteus serves as both an explorer pushing the boundaries of known space and a proving ground for whether hybrid officers can successfully lead starship operations.The Bellerophon-class design philosophy prioritizes scientific capability over combat prowess, featuring double the laboratory space of comparable vessels and an enhanced sensor array capable of detecting subspace anomalies at greater ranges than standard Starfleet configurations. The compact saucer-primary design with ventral-mounted warp nacelles makes the Proteus more maneuverable and crew-efficient than larger explorers, fostering a tight-knit "family" atmosphere among the crew who chose assignment aboard an science vessel rather than seeking prestigious postings on flagships. At two years old, the Proteus remains a relatively new vessel still establishing her reputation in the fleet, much like her captain proving himself in his first command.

General

Class		Bellephron
Role		Deep space exploration and scientific survey with first contact capabilities
Duration		3 years
Time Between Refits		5 years
Time Between Resupply		~4 to 5 years

Dimensions

Length		316 m
Width		201
Height		69 m
Decks		11

Personnel

Officers		55
Enlisted Crew		155
Civilians		10
Emergency Capacity		~ 550 for 48 hrs maximum

Speed

Cruise Speed		Warp 6
Maximum Speed		Warp 7
Emergency Speed		Warp 9 for 2 hours

Weapons & Defensive Systems

Shields		Standard Starfleet deflector shield system Multi-layered energy barrier surrounding entire ship
Weapon Systems		40-50 torpedoes (science vessel, limited armory) 2 torpedo launchers (forward/aft)
Armament		Type-VII phaser cannon arrays Mark VI photon torpedoes Standard Starfleet tractor beam emitters

Auxiliary Craft

Shuttlebays		2
Shuttles		MAIN SHUTTLE BAY (Deck 9 - Aft/Ventral Saucer): 1) Shuttlecraft 01 "Thoras" (NCC-1892/1); Barzhhan-type Long-Range Shuttle 2) Shuttlecraft 02 "Ibn Battuta" (NCC-1892/2); Type-F Shuttle 3) Shuttlecraft 03 "Zheng He" (NCC-1892/3); Type-F Shuttle 4) Shuttlecraft "Hypatia" (NCC-1892/4); Type-F Shuttle 5) Worker Bee 01 6) Worker Bee 02 SECONDARY SHUTTLE BAY (Deck 11 - Forward/Ventral Saucer): 7. Shuttlecraft "al-Biruni" (NCC-1892/5), Type-F Shuttle DESTROYED 8. Shuttlecraft "Eratosthenes" (NCC-1892/6), Type F-Shuttle 9. Shuttlecraft "al-Sufi" (NCC-1892/7), Type F-Shuttle 10. Work Bee 03