Guide:Hopkins - Revision history

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	* The declared operational year of Starbase 1 is being changed to [[2155]] (from [[2147]]) to match with beta-canon, namely the ''Enterprise'' novel series, ''[https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Romulan_War_(ENT) The Romulan War]''. Similarly, its loss is amended to indicate it was later in the same year.		* The declared operational year of Starbase 1 is being changed to [[2155]] (from [[2147]]) to match with beta-canon, namely the ''Enterprise'' novel series, ''[https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Romulan_War_(ENT) The Romulan War]''. Similarly, its loss is amended to indicate it was later in the same year.

			* The [[Ship Prefixes\|prefix]] "USS" has been changed to "UESS" for ships of the [[United Earth Starfleet]].

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	\|historicalships=<br>		\|historicalships=<br>
	* ''~~USS~~ Hopkins'' (HS 101)		* ''UESS Hellenbach'' (HS-104)
			* ''UESS Hopkins'' (HS 101)
	\|design= SFC		\|design= SFC
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	==Background: ''The Hobbyist's Guide''==		==Background: ''The Hobbyist's Guide''==
	Since [[UESF\|Starfleet]] in the [[2140s]] operated in an area far away from established support bases, relying		Since [[UESF\|UE Starfleet]] in the [[2140s]] operated in an area far away from established support bases, relying mainly on what the local colonies and their often irregular supply convoys could offer, numerous
	mainly on what the local colonies and their often irregular supply convoys could offer, numerous		tender ships had to be fielded to support the operations. Among these were tankers and repair ships converted from commercial freighters, mainly of types ''[[Guide:Hercules\|Y]]'' and ''[[W]]''. Also included in UESF plans were hospital ships, traditionally converted from passenger liners in [[Earth]]’s previous military conflicts. However, few of the spaceliners in operation in the early [[22nd century]] would have met UESF requirements of high endurance and speed. When the fledgling interstellar cooperation in the [[2140s\|late forties]] needed a tangible symbol, resources from Earth, [[Denobula Triaxa]], [[Alpha Centauri]], and [[Altair]] were pooled to create a practical hospital ship class.
	tender ships had to be fielded to support the operations. Among these were tankers and repair ships
	converted from commercial freighters, mainly of types ''[[Guide:Hercules\|Y]]'' and ''[[W]]''. Also included in UESF plans were
	hospital ships, traditionally converted from passenger liners in ~~Earth’s~~ previous military conflicts.
	However, few of the spaceliners in operation in the early [[22nd century]] would have met UESF
	requirements of high endurance and speed. When the ~~fledging~~ interstellar cooperation in the late
	forties needed a tangible symbol, resources from [[Earth]], [[Denobula Triaxa]], [[a Centauri]] and [[Altair]]
	were pooled to create a practical hospital ship class.

	The design constructed in Earth shipyards was christened '''''Hopkins''''' class after the Nobel-winning		The design constructed in Earth shipyards was christened '''''Hopkins''''' class after the Nobel-winning Earth biochemist of the [[20th century]]. Featuring starliner and military components in a curious mixture, the ships paid little attention to aesthetics or warp dynamics and concentrated on adding accessibility and habitable volume to a military-standard propulsive core. The propulsion system was lifted from [[Guide:Roanoke\|J-750]] class freighters almost unmodified, yet the overall spaceframe was drastically altered. A new toroidal waist section housed the major medical functions, including operating rooms, patient wards and cryo-containers. Crew quarters for the operating crew of 23 and up to 105 medical personnel rimmed each deck, while patient wards were located further inside the ship for added protection.
	Earth biochemist of the [[20th century]]. Featuring starliner and military components in a curious
	mixture, the ships paid little attention to aesthetics or warp dynamics and concentrated on adding
	accessibility and habitable volume to a military-standard propulsive core. The propulsion system
	was lifted from ''[[Guide:Roanoke\|J-750]]'' class freighters almost unmodified, yet the overall spaceframe was drastically
	altered. A new toroidal waist section housed the major medical functions, including operating
	rooms, patient wards and ~~cryocontainers~~. Crew quarters for the operating crew of 23 and up to 105 medical personnel rimmed each deck, while patient wards were located further inside the ship for
	added protection.

	Four shuttle hangars for casevac craft were mounted aft of the toroid on separate support arms. Atop		Four shuttle hangars for casevac craft were mounted aft of the toroid on separate support arms. Atop or at the bow of the ship was the main bridge, surrounded by various antennas and an annular navigational deflector assembly. This was in turn surrounded by quadruple [[Almaz]] plasma cannon mountings. Another plasma cannon quad was installed on the stern, where twin warp nacelles and their fusion reactor powerplant also resided.
	or at the bow of the ship was the main bridge, surrounded by various antennas and an annular
	navigational deflector assembly. This was in turn surrounded by quadruple [[Almaz]] plasma cannon
	mountings. Another plasma cannon quad was installed on the stern, where twin warp nacelles and
	their fusion reactor powerplant also resided.

	It may seem odd that a hospital ship on a mercy mission would be armed. But with the loss of ''~~USS~~ Hopkins'' (HS-101) shortly after her deployment in [[2149]], it was realized that the prominent		It may seem odd that a hospital ship on a mercy mission would be armed. But with the loss of ''UESS Hopkins'' (HS-101) shortly after her deployment in [[2149]], it was realized that the prominent Aesculapius symbols on the hull and other, more universal signs of nonaggression provided no protection whatsoever against deep space aggressor forces. Defensive armament was therefore carried on subsequent vessels.
	Aesculapius symbols on the hull and other, more universal signs of nonaggression provided no
	protection whatsoever against deep space aggressor forces. Defensive armament was therefore
	carried on subsequent vessels.

	[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|300px\|thumb\|Incoming casualties: heavy cruiser ''Valiant'' transfers her wounded to ''~~USS~~ Hellenbach'' (HS-104), while two frigates prowl to secure the area against surprise Romulan attacks. The Rihannsu were actually among the more ~~‘civilized’~~ Starfleet opponents, sharing with ~~humans~~ many concepts about the treatment of the wounded. True to their opportunist nature, however, they seldom passed a chance to eliminate enemy medical support facilities along with other key logistical elements. Yet for example the Tarn, Tzenkethi or Jem’hadar would have scorned chance and actively hunted for hospital ships, a brutal fact that has driven Starfleet mercy ship design and doctrine for two centuries now.]]		[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|300px\|thumb\|Incoming casualties: heavy cruiser ''Valiant'' transfers her wounded to ''UESS Hellenbach'' (HS-104), while two frigates prowl to secure the area against surprise [[Romulan]] attacks. The Rihannsu were actually among the more "civilized" [[Starfleet]] opponents, sharing with [[Humans]] many concepts about the treatment of the wounded. True to their opportunist nature, however, they seldom passed a chance to eliminate enemy medical support facilities, along with other key logistical elements. Yet, for example, the [[Tarn]], [[Tzenkethi]], or [[Jem’hadar]] would have scorned chance and actively hunted for hospital ships, a brutal fact that has driven Starfleet mercy ship design and doctrine for two centuries now.]]

	In addition to the hangars, which could handle eight casevac shuttles simultaneously, the ships		In addition to the hangars, which could handle eight casevac shuttles simultaneously, the ships featured berths for four shuttlepods on the hull exterior. The manipulator-equipped pods were mainly employed for the purpose of retrieving derelict small vessels and lifepods, but were also capable of transatmospheric liaison operations. The large casevac shuttles, two to five of which were typically carried, were fully capable of atmospheric operations as well and could carry some twenty litters each.
	featured berths for four shuttlepods on the hull exterior. The manipulator-equipped pods were
	mainly employed for the purpose of retrieving derelict small vessels and lifepods, but were also
	capable of transatmospheric liaison operations. The large casevac shuttles, two to five of which
	were typically carried, were fully capable of atmospheric operations as well, and could carry some
	twenty litters each.

	Seven more ships of this class were fielded after [[2150]], and two of these soon ~~lost – the~~ significant		Seven more ships of this class were fielded after [[2150]] and two of these soon lost—the significant amount of advanced technology aboard attracted the attention of several players, from [[Romulan]] reconnaissance teams to [[Nausicaan]] raiders. The frantic efforts to build forward bases for spaceship maintenance and medical support had finally resulted in [[Starbase 1\|Starbase One]] being declared operational in sector 003A in [[2155]] and various light and medium transport classes were converted to medical roles, since patients could now be carried to this forward base in a reasonable time by such vessels. This eased the pressure on the ''Hopkins'' class ships, until SB 1 was lost in a long-reaching Romulan attack in late [[2155]]. In the following major battles, the hospital ships were operated in the front lines, recovering crews from crippled Earthships but having no places to offload them. The situation continued until the end of the war, as [[Starbase Two\|Starbases Two]] and [[Starbases Three\|Three]] came on-line only months before the
	amount of advanced technology aboard attracted the attention of several players, from Romulan
	reconnaissance teams to Nausicaan raiders. The frantic efforts to build forward bases for spaceship
	maintenance and medical support had finally resulted in [[Starbase 1\|Starbase One]] being declared operational in
	sector 003A in [[2155]], and various light and medium transport classes were converted to medical
	roles, since patients could now be carried to this forward base in a reasonable time by such vessels.
	This eased the pressure on the ''Hopkins'' class ships, until SB 1 was lost in a long-reaching Romulan attack in late [[2155]]. In the following major battles, the hospital ships were operated in the front lines,
	recovering crews from crippled Earthships but having no places to offload them. The situation
	continued until the end of the war, as [[Starbase Two\|Starbases Two]] and [[Starbases Three\|Three]] came on-line only months before the
	battle of [[Cheron]].		battle of [[Cheron]].

	One heritage of the desperate ending moments of the war was the extent of medical expertise		One heritage of the desperate ending moments of the war was the extent of medical expertise incorporated in the design of Starbase Two. The base has since been a center of [[UFP]] medical excellence for over two centuries, and has largely given up its military and exploration support roles as its piers and hangar facilities have become outdated. New starbases have been erected in its vicinity to watch over the still tightly closed Romulan border.
	incorporated in the design of Starbase Two. The base has since been a center of UFP medical
	excellence for over two centuries, and has largely given up its military and exploration support roles
	as its piers and hangar facilities have become outdated. New starbases have been erected in its
	vicinity to watch over the still tightly closed Romulan border.

	After the war, the surviving ''Hopkins'' ships were converted to peaceful use with the removal of the		After the war, the surviving ''Hopkins'' ships were converted to peaceful use with the removal of the (in any case obsolete) weapons and installation of more specialized and diverse equipment in place of massive first aid facilities. Acting as emissaries of [[UFP\|Federation]] medical and economic aid, the ships achieved fame in the war-ravaged colonization zones and among the new UFP member cultures.
	(in any case obsolete) weapons and installation of more specialized and diverse equipment in place
	of massive first aid facilities. Acting as emissaries of [[UFP\|Federation]] medical and economic aid, the
	ships achieved fame in the war-ravaged colonization zones and among the new UFP member cultures.

	Technically soon outdated, the last ships of ''Hopkins'' class were retired in [[2173]]. After the successor		Technically soon outdated, the last ships of ''Hopkins'' class were retired in [[2173]]. After the successor ''[[Guide:Bryne\|Bryne]]'' class ended service, the specialized military hospital ship mission also returned to the pages of history books. Advancing Federation medical technology made it possible for smaller facilities aboard spaceships of other types to provide equal or superior care, its quality and timeliness
	''[[Guide:Bryne\|Bryne]]'' class ended service, the specialized military hospital ship mission also returned to the pages		compensating for the lack of volume. Starliner conversions were planned for dealing with casualties in a potential [[Klingon]] war on several occasions throughout the [[23rd century]] and numerous liners earmarked for Activation Class Seven duties, but very little actual conversion or construction was undertaken. In good and bad, the Klingon conflict took place close enough to the UFP support infrastructure that hospital ships were deemed an unnecessary investment.
	of history books. Advancing Federation medical technology made it possible for smaller facilities
	aboard spaceships of other types to provide equal or superior care, its quality and timeliness
	compensating for the lack of volume. Starliner conversions were planned for dealing with casualties
	in a potential Klingon war on several occasions throughout the [[23rd century]], and numerous liners
	earmarked for Activation Class Seven duties, but very little actual conversion or construction was
	undertaken. In good and bad, the Klingon conflict took place close enough to the UFP support
	infrastructure that hospital ships were deemed an unnecessary investment.

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	\|beam= 150.1 m		\|beam= 150.1 m
	\|height= 150.1 m		\|height= 150.1 m
	\|mass= 90,000 ~~tons~~		\|mass= 90,000 mt
	\|cruisespeed= w 2.0		\|cruisespeed= w 2.0
	\|maxspeed= w 2.75		\|maxspeed= w 2.75
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	\|cargo=		\|cargo=
	\|beamweapons=<br>		\|beamweapons=<br>
	* 4 plasma cannon (1.6 GW) (bow)		* 4x plasma cannon (1.6 GW) (bow)
	* 4 plasma cannon (1.6 GW) (stern)		* 4x plasma cannon (1.6 GW) (stern)
	\|missileweapons=		\|missileweapons=
	\|otherweapons=		\|otherweapons=
	\|shields=<br>		\|shields=<br>
	* 1-layer graviton/subspace globular forcefield		* 1-layer graviton/subspace globular forcefield
	* ~~Annular~~ navigational deflector on bow		* annular navigational deflector on bow
	\|labs= 2 medical		\|labs= 2 medical
	\|transporters=		\|transporters=
	\|auxcraft=<br>		\|auxcraft=<br>
	* 2 to 5 medevac shuttles		* 2 to 5x medevac shuttles
	* 4 shuttlepods		* 4x shuttlepods
	\|historicalships=<br>		\|historicalships=<br>
	* ''USS Hopkins'' (HS 101)		* ''USS Hopkins'' (HS 101)
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	\|history= SFC		\|history= SFC
	}}		}}
			==Background: ''The Hobbyist's Guide''==
	Since [[UESF\|Starfleet]] in the [[2140s]] operated in an area far away from established support bases, relying		Since [[UESF\|Starfleet]] in the [[2140s]] operated in an area far away from established support bases, relying
	mainly on what the local colonies and their often irregular supply convoys could offer, numerous		mainly on what the local colonies and their often irregular supply convoys could offer, numerous
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	* The declared operational year of Starbase 1 is being changed to [[2155]] (from [[2147]]) to match with beta-canon, namely the ''Enterprise'' novel series, ''[https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Romulan_War_(ENT) The Romulan War]''. Similarly, its loss is amended to indicate it was later in the same year.		* The declared operational year of Starbase 1 is being changed to [[2155]] (from [[2147]]) to match with beta-canon, namely the ''Enterprise'' novel series, ''[https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Romulan_War_(ENT) The Romulan War]''. Similarly, its loss is amended to indicate it was later in the same year.

			<br><br>
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	* [[Guide: Timo's Guide to Star Fleet\|Back to the Table of Contents]]		* [[Guide: Timo's Guide to Star Fleet\|Back to the Table of Contents]]
	*[[Guide: 2130-2161 - Into The Romulan War\|Back to "Into The Romulan War"]]		* [[Guide: 2130-2161 - Into The Romulan War\|Back to "Into The Romulan War"]]
	*[[Guide: Of Ship Statistics\|Appendix A: Of Ship Statistics]]		* [[Guide: Of Ship Statistics\|Appendix A: Of Ship Statistics]]
	*[[Guide: Glossary\|Appendix B: Glossary]]		* [[Guide: Glossary\|Appendix B: Glossary]]
	*[[Guide: ~~Starfleet~~ Organization - General Outline\|Appendix C: ~~Starfleet~~ Organization - General Outline]]		* [[Guide: Star Fleet Organization - General Outline\|Appendix C: Star Fleet Organization - General Outline]]
	*[[Guide: Abbreviations From Outside\|Appendix D: Abbreviations From Outside]]		* [[Guide: Abbreviations From Outside\|Appendix D: Abbreviations From Outside]]


	[[Category:Guide\|{{PAGENAME}}]]		[[Category:Guide\|{{PAGENAME}}]]

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	sector 003A in [[2155]], and various light and medium transport classes were converted to medical		sector 003A in [[2155]], and various light and medium transport classes were converted to medical
	roles, since patients could now be carried to this forward base in a reasonable time by such vessels.		roles, since patients could now be carried to this forward base in a reasonable time by such vessels.
	This eased the pressure on the ''Hopkins'' class ships, until SB 1 was lost in a long-reaching Romulan attack in [[2155]]. In the following major battles, the hospital ships were operated in the front lines,		This eased the pressure on the ''Hopkins'' class ships, until SB 1 was lost in a long-reaching Romulan attack in late [[2155]]. In the following major battles, the hospital ships were operated in the front lines,
	recovering crews from crippled Earthships but having no places to offload them. The situation		recovering crews from crippled Earthships but having no places to offload them. The situation
	continued until the end of the war, as [[Starbase Two\|Starbases Two]] and [[Starbases Three\|Three]] came on-line only months before the		continued until the end of the war, as [[Starbase Two\|Starbases Two]] and [[Starbases Three\|Three]] came on-line only months before the
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	* I'm choosing to interpret the text as meaning the ''Hopkins'' did go on to serve the [[UFP]], just not in [[Star Fleet]].		* I'm choosing to interpret the text as meaning the ''Hopkins'' did go on to serve the [[UFP]], just not in [[Star Fleet]].

	* The declared operational year of Starbase 1 is being changed to [[2155]] (from [[2147]]) to match with beta-canon, namely the ''Enterprise'' novel series, ''[https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Romulan_War_(ENT) The Romulan War]''.		* The declared operational year of Starbase 1 is being changed to [[2155]] (from [[2147]]) to match with beta-canon, namely the ''Enterprise'' novel series, ''[https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Romulan_War_(ENT) The Romulan War]''. Similarly, its loss is amended to indicate it was later in the same year.

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	carried on subsequent vessels.		carried on subsequent vessels.

	[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|300px\|thumb\|Incoming casualties: heavy cruiser ''Valiant'' transfers her wounded to ''USS Hellenbach'' (HS-104), while two frigates prowl to		[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|300px\|thumb\|Incoming casualties: heavy cruiser ''Valiant'' transfers her wounded to ''USS Hellenbach'' (HS-104), while two frigates prowl to secure the area against surprise Romulan attacks. The Rihannsu were actually among the more ‘civilized’ Starfleet opponents, sharing with humans many concepts about the treatment of the wounded. True to their opportunist nature, however, they seldom passed a chance to eliminate enemy medical support facilities along with other key logistical elements. Yet for example the Tarn, Tzenkethi or Jem’hadar would have scorned chance and actively hunted for hospital ships, a brutal fact that has driven Starfleet mercy ship design and doctrine for two centuries now.]]
	secure the area against surprise Romulan attacks. The Rihannsu were actually among the more ‘civilized’ Starfleet
	opponents, sharing with humans many concepts about the treatment of the wounded. True to their opportunist nature,
	however, they seldom passed a chance to eliminate enemy medical support facilities along with other key logistical
	elements. Yet for example the Tarn, Tzenkethi or Jem’hadar would have scorned chance and actively hunted for hospital
	ships, a brutal fact that has driven Starfleet mercy ship design and doctrine for two centuries now.]]

	In addition to the hangars, which could handle eight casevac shuttles simultaneously, the ships		In addition to the hangars, which could handle eight casevac shuttles simultaneously, the ships
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	amount of advanced technology aboard attracted the attention of several players, from Romulan		amount of advanced technology aboard attracted the attention of several players, from Romulan
	reconnaissance teams to Nausicaan raiders. The frantic efforts to build forward bases for spaceship		reconnaissance teams to Nausicaan raiders. The frantic efforts to build forward bases for spaceship
	maintenance and medical support had finally resulted in [[Starbase One]] being declared operational in		maintenance and medical support had finally resulted in [[Starbase 1\|Starbase One]] being declared operational in
	sector 003A in [[~~2147~~]], and various light and medium transport classes were converted to medical		sector 003A in [[2155]], and various light and medium transport classes were converted to medical
	roles, since patients could now be carried to this forward base in a reasonable time by such vessels.		roles, since patients could now be carried to this forward base in a reasonable time by such vessels.
	This eased the pressure on the ''Hopkins'' class ships, until SB 1 was lost in a long-reaching Romulan attack in [[2155]]. In the following major battles, the hospital ships were operated in the front lines,		This eased the pressure on the ''Hopkins'' class ships, until SB 1 was lost in a long-reaching Romulan attack in [[2155]]. In the following major battles, the hospital ships were operated in the front lines,
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* I'm choosing to interpret the text as meaning the ''Hopkins'' did go on to serve the [[UFP]], just not in [[Star Fleet]].		* I'm choosing to interpret the text as meaning the ''Hopkins'' did go on to serve the [[UFP]], just not in [[Star Fleet]].

			* The declared operational year of Starbase 1 is being changed to [[2155]] (from [[2147]]) to match with beta-canon, namely the ''Enterprise'' novel series, ''[https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Romulan_War_(ENT) The Romulan War]''.

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	*[[Guide: Timo's Guide to ~~Starfleet~~\|Back to the Table of Contents]]		* [[Guide: Timo's Guide to Star Fleet\|Back to the Table of Contents]]
	*[[Guide: 2130-2161 - Into The Romulan War\|Back to "Into The Romulan War"]]		*[[Guide: 2130-2161 - Into The Romulan War\|Back to "Into The Romulan War"]]
	*[[Guide: Of Ship Statistics\|Appendix A: Of Ship Statistics]]		*[[Guide: Of Ship Statistics\|Appendix A: Of Ship Statistics]]

Dan at 02:10, 4 August 2019

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	undertaken. In good and bad, the Klingon conflict took place close enough to the UFP support		undertaken. In good and bad, the Klingon conflict took place close enough to the UFP support
	infrastructure that hospital ships were deemed an unnecessary investment.		infrastructure that hospital ships were deemed an unnecessary investment.

			==Notes==
			* I'm choosing to interpret the text as meaning the ''Hopkins'' did go on to serve the [[UFP]], just not in [[Star Fleet]].

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Dan at 18:28, 2 March 2019

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	Four shuttle hangars for casevac craft were mounted aft of the toroid on separate support arms. Atop		Four shuttle hangars for casevac craft were mounted aft of the toroid on separate support arms. Atop
	or at the bow of the ship was the main bridge, surrounded by various antennas and an annular		or at the bow of the ship was the main bridge, surrounded by various antennas and an annular
	navigational deflector assembly. This was in turn surrounded by quadruple Almaz plasma cannon		navigational deflector assembly. This was in turn surrounded by quadruple [[Almaz]] plasma cannon
	mountings. Another plasma cannon quad was installed on the stern, where twin warp nacelles and		mountings. Another plasma cannon quad was installed on the stern, where twin warp nacelles and
	their fusion reactor powerplant also resided.		their fusion reactor powerplant also resided.

Dan at 00:37, 20 May 2015

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	{{Sidebar Guide ship		{{Sidebar Guide ship
	\|image= [[Image:Hopkins.~~jpg~~\|250px\|Hopkins class hospital ship]]		\|image= [[Image:Hopkins.png\|250px\|Hopkins class hospital ship]]
	\|classname= Hopkins		\|classname= Hopkins
	\|category= Hospital ship		\|category= Hospital ship

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	(in any case obsolete) weapons and installation of more specialized and diverse equipment in place		(in any case obsolete) weapons and installation of more specialized and diverse equipment in place
	of massive first aid facilities. Acting as emissaries of [[UFP\|Federation]] medical and economic aid, the		of massive first aid facilities. Acting as emissaries of [[UFP\|Federation]] medical and economic aid, the
	ships achieved fame in the war-ravaged colonization zones and among the new UFP member		ships achieved fame in the war-ravaged colonization zones and among the new UFP member cultures.
	cultures.

	Technically soon outdated, the last ships of Hopkins class were retired in 2173. After the successor		Technically soon outdated, the last ships of ''Hopkins'' class were retired in [[2173]]. After the successor
	Bryne class ended service, the specialized military hospital ship mission also returned to the pages		''[[Guide:Bryne\|Bryne]]'' class ended service, the specialized military hospital ship mission also returned to the pages
	of history books. Advancing Federation medical technology made it possible for smaller facilities		of history books. Advancing Federation medical technology made it possible for smaller facilities
	aboard spaceships of other types to provide equal or superior care, its quality and timeliness		aboard spaceships of other types to provide equal or superior care, its quality and timeliness
	compensating for the lack of volume. Starliner conversions were planned for dealing with casualties		compensating for the lack of volume. Starliner conversions were planned for dealing with casualties
	in a potential Klingon war on several occasions throughout the 23rd century, and numerous liners		in a potential Klingon war on several occasions throughout the [[23rd century]], and numerous liners
	earmarked for Activation Class Seven duties, but very little actual conversion or construction was		earmarked for Activation Class Seven duties, but very little actual conversion or construction was
	undertaken. In good and bad, the Klingon conflict took place close enough to the UFP support		undertaken. In good and bad, the Klingon conflict took place close enough to the UFP support
	infrastructure that hospital ships were deemed an unnecessary investment.		infrastructure that hospital ships were deemed an unnecessary investment.

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	*[[Guide: Timo's Guide to Starfleet\|Back to the Table of Contents]]		*[[Guide: Timo's Guide to Starfleet\|Back to the Table of Contents]]