Physical Data

The hull configuration of the Intrepid class Fortuna has adopted the saucer-type shape of previous starship classes, that of primary hull, secondary hull and nacelles driven by the physics of warp generation and control. One of Fortuna's most notable characteristics are its retractable warp nacelles, a quality which has not been shown in any other starship. The Fortuna uses a duranium hull structure, a plasma-based power distribution system, and tricyclic life-support systems.

Following the Starfleet standard, Deck 1 is reserved for the Main Bridge, with the briefing room and captain's ready room located to port and starboard sides of the bridge. Located in the front section of Deck 2 is the crew's mess hall, served by three windows that offer a spectacular view of space in front of the vessel. One deck below, located in the front section of Deck 3, are the quarters of the starship's commanding officer, served by five windows. Further down the primary hull is the diamond-shaped primary sensor array, immediately beneath which is the secondary navigational deflector dish.  

The dorsal saucer section is covered by four phaser arrays, two of which extend from the aft curvature, along the length of the saucer and stop short of the auxiliary deflector incision. The aft firing arc is covered by two smaller arrays, angled on the rear of the saucer section. The relative bottom of the ship is protected by two similar arrays as on the dorsal saucer section, extending to the rear of the saucer and following the curve to the auxiliary deflector incision.

Docked to the underside of the Fortuna’s primary hull is the vessel's Aero-shuttle.  This aerodynamic shuttle  was the only upgraded component to the Intrepid-class starship that remained in the development cycle long after the other major systems had been frozen and released for fabrication and assembly. Based on the existing runabout platform, the Aero-shuttle was given a 450% increase in atmospheric flight and hover-endurance over standard shuttlecraft, accomplished through the use of hybrid microfusion and EM-driven airflow coil engines. Behind the aero-shuttle are two fan-shaped doors that lead up to a pair of cargo bays, airlocks, structural integrity field reinforcements, and a faceted hexagon with small flap doors in the center.

Further aft, the main navigational deflector dish is found at the foreside of the Fortuna’s secondary hull. Located right above the deflector is the forward photon torpedo launcher.  On the underside of the secondary hull are located three sets of plates that support the warp propulsion system. The forward plate covers the reserve intermix chamber; the middle plate contains the antimatter loading port, a large magnetic valve that keeps the antimatter from coming in contact with matter during the transfer to the storage pods; and the aft cover plate contains the operational intermix chamber hatch, for ejecting the warp core in case of emergency.

Being one of the few Starfleet starship classes capable of atmospheric entry and planetary landing, the Fortuna is equipped with antigravity generators as well as impulse and lifters strategically placed at the mass and stress points on the bottom portion of the secondary hull. Prior to and during landing or takeoff procedures, the vessel typically goes to Blue Alert, indicating to the crew they are to assume their code-blue stations.

The Fortuna’s transporter facilities are located on Deck 4. In case of emergencies, injured personnel can be directly transported to sickbay from anywhere in transporter range, including inside the ship.

Located in the aft dorsal portion of the secondary hull, the main shuttlebay  is the primary port for entrance and egress, as well as management of auxiliary craft and shuttles.  The main shuttlebay is managed by a team of pilots, engineers and technicians, and operations personnel that are based on the flight operations office under the supervision of the flight control officer.

Inward from the main shuttlebay is a secondary storage/maintenance area behind huge inner airlock doors. This secondary area is almost as large as the main shuttlebay and is commonly referred to as Shuttlebay 2.

The Fortuna is also equipped with an Aeroshuttle, which is visible on the underside.