2271

Historical Events

• A new weapons classification system is adopted by Starfleet, defining individual systems as either 'light', 'medium' or 'heavy' in nature.

• The Keppler sub-class (of Ptolemy class) fleet tug/tenders start to be overhauled with the LN-52 warp engines.

New Technology

• Combined horizontal/vertical warp core

• Type A Plasma Injector System

• Navigational Deflectors are built 33% larger on new classes.

• Type I Long Range Sensors

• Ships designed from here on do not need Weapon Control Rooms.

• Starfleet starts using Channeled Phasers on its new classes.

• Type II Photon Torpedo

• New Maximum Shield Protection Level

• Class 1 Shield Recharging System

References

2270

23rd century 2270s

2272