=/\= 0.2.2 Main Engineering

Created by on Tue Oct 6th, 2015 @ 6:06pm

Located on Deck 12, Main Engineering is the ‘heart’ of the ship, comparable to the bridge as ‘brain’. It has access to almost all systems aboard the starship, and manages repairs, power flow, and general maintenance.

Entrance to Main Engineering is provided by two large blast doors that can be closed incase of internal or external security issues. Just inside of that is an observation area where technicians monitor various systems of the ship.

Farther in from observation area is the warp core and main control systems –the path to which is provided by removable floor paneling hiding additional systems but providing easy and fast access to them. A red guardrail circles the Class 21 Warp Core.

Off to the port side of Main Engineering is the Chief Engineer’s Office, which is equipped with a diagnostics table, assembly and repair equipment, a small replicator, and a personal use console with built-in private viewscreen.

On Starboard, there is an open work area for projects, long-term assignments, and situational analysis.

A second tier rings the second level of Main Engineering. A small single-person elevator, as well as a ladder on the opposite end, provides access to this catwalk.

Access to the Jefferies Tubes is provided in various places on both the First and Second Tier of Main Engineering.

Typical crew complement in Main Engineering consists of three engineers and nine technicians of various grades. During Red or Yellow Alert, that number is increased.