Requested Suggestions

[Luc Daren 0]

To: HoD EMH, Commanding Officer

From: ENS Luc Daren, Security Chief

Subject: Requested Suggestions

 

meH Layout:

• Integrated security/tactical operations center for improved intelligence and operational capacity for off-vessel battle scenarios
  
• Minimum ceiling height at 3.125 m to accommodate taller crew and in case of melee battle, full swing clearance for weapons
  
• Improved non-direct diffuse lighting for minimum eye-strain
  
• Holographic displays
  

 

Offensive/Defensive Systems

• Direct M/ARA plasma flow access for power generation with standard plasma network secondary for additional redundancy
  
• Multi-configuration, deployable countermeasure pods (capable of high powered, short range disruptor streams, phased spectrum pulses, and wide-dispersal anti-matter/quantum mini-torpedoes) for anti-torpedo, anti-fighter defense
  
• Multi-configuration arrays with both phased and disruptor capability
  
• 8 section per quadrant shield generation ability (multi-frequency)
  

 

Security/Tactical Provisions:

• Combined pulse/stream dual-mode (phaser/disruptor) micro-rifles with available automatic frequency shifting
  
• Dedicated holographic suite for use as briefing room, multi-purpose training and mission preparations
  

 

Notes:

• With current power access through the standard plasma networks, high usage of the weapons systems can cause power delays to other nearby systems, and without secondary access a distribution problem in the network can shut down arrays in that section. Direct access to the M/ARA generated plasma flow would alleviate those potential problems while still having a connection to the standard network would allow for power access in the event of a M/ARA shutdown.
  
• Multi-configuration weapons in both countermeasure pods and primary arrays would allow for the most effective and damaging weapons impact, as both technologies have their advantages and disadvantages. The ability to fire both (disruptors from array 1AF and phasers from array 1BF targeted into a single shield quadrant, for example) would not allow enemy vessels to put their shields in a configuration that is optimal for both simultaneously, allowing for increased damage per hit, thus greatly increasing odds of victory
  
• The deployable countermeasure pods could be placed within the ship's hull during standard cruise configuration and extended outside the ship during battle scenarios to protect against close-in enemies and incoming torpedoes.
  
• Adding extra sectionals for each shield quadrant would allow, during failure of one or more units, more ability to remain shield integrity in that quadrant. Extra overlap would also allow for more effective in-quadrant shield concentration using automatic detection and concentration protocols already implemented.
  
• Developing a micro-rifle capable of both phased and disruptor technologies would allow for the most versatility in crew combat and mission scenarios. In the event force-field technology is encountered, phased pulse/beam is more effective than disruptors. Against matter, and especially organics, disruptors are the most damaging. Having both would be a large tactical advantage. The ability to switch between pulse and beam settings with both technologies also is a tactical advantage, depending on whether targeted or suppression fire is required, without the necessity of carrying two different weapons to achieve the same result. Decreasing the size from the current rifle size would provide more maneuverability in confined areas, and if they can be wielded one-handed the opportunity to double the amount of fire per fighter would increase the victory rate substantially.
  
• A dedicated holosuite for the security/tactical forces would allow a more efficient usage of space. The suite could be configured to whatever the needs require, therefore alleviating the need to have separate facilities for each possible configuration. It would also free up the other holosuites for the use of the remaining crew. Using holographic equipment rather than permanent matter would also lower the mass of the ship, decreasing the power required to generate subspace fields. When not in use the one facility could be placed in standby mode, thereby reducing power and resource usage as multiple facilities would require standard power and life support even while empty.
  

 

Certainly some of these suggestions would be highly impractical because of the re-design requirements for current vessel layouts, but perhaps they could be incorporated into new vessel design. Others would require, to fit "plug in" requirements, a great deal of component redesign and miniaturization. Even understanding that, I feel they are worthwhile suggestions.

 

If I were told that I could pick one to have, the multi-technology rifle would be that choice because it is the most feasible for short-term introduction and would provide the largest improvement for my department's success. I sincerely doubt, however, that I'll be receiving that pass on kitchen duty.

 

~Luc Daren