8.18 Palomar Class Research Ship
The Palomar class, derived from the Denebian Academy of Sciences' insect-like Podish, was a recognizable Federation research vessel named for famous Terran scientists that spent its career mapping the Federation's newly expanded borders.
Service Entry Date (Old Calendar): 2182
The Palomar class started out life as the Podish, a starship built for use by the Denebian Academy of Sciences. Its unusual insect-like configuration made it one of the most recognizable starship designs in Federation space. The Podish proved so popular with visiting Federation scientists that the Federation Council commissioned the Denebians to build four more expressly for Federation-wide use, using Star Fleet standard control systems and interior arrangements. All would be named for famous scientists of Terran history. The Palomar class starships would spend their entire service careers mapping out the mysteries of space within the Federation’s newly expanded borders. All were decommissioned by 2220.
Specifications
- Length: 100 m
- Beam: 70.3 m
- Draft: 50.2 m
- Mass: 36,700 DWT
- Crew: 53
- Armament: 4 laser banks
- Cruising speed: warp 3.0
- Maximum speed: warp 3.3