Changes: Multi-vector assault mode

Revision as of 00:59, 2 October 2015

USS Prometheus, multi-vector assault mode — The *Prometheus* deploys its multi-vector assault mode

USS Prometheus, multi-vector assault mode attack — Destroys a Romulan Warbird

Multi-vector assault mode was a feature developed by Starfleet for its new Prometheus-class starship in the 2370s. By using advanced compartmentalization and automation systems, a ship capable of multi-vector assault mode could split itself into three separate warp-capable craft, becoming an entire squadron operating semi-independently and in concert.

Upon ordering multi-vector assault mode, the ship's computer would begin a ten-second countdown, going to blue alert in preparation for the ship to separate. Separation was generally performed at sublight speeds, although it could be accomplished at warp as well. On the USS Prometheus, the saucer section detached, deploying two small warp nacelles; one on the dorsal side just behind the bridge, and the other in the same location on the ventral side of the saucer. The secondary hull split on the X-axis into two parts, each with two nacelles. Following the separation, the three separate sections could be piloted manually, or could be controlled by the ship's computer to perform pre-programmed attack patterns. After attack operations, the ship was capable of re-connecting itself automatically.

As of 2374, the multi-vector assault mode was still an untested, top-secret technology. The only starship known to be equipped with the system was the USS Prometheus itself. In its first two deployments (both unplanned due to a Romulan attack), the Prometheus successfully crippled the Nebula-class USS Bonchune (while under Romulan control) and destroyed a D'deridex-class Romulan warbird which was damaged by an Akira-class and two Defiant-class starships. (VOY: "Message in a Bottle").

According to Star Trek Online, the multi-vectored attack mode had too many glitches, and thus it was removed from the Prometheus-class at launch, with the intention of fine-tuning it for release at a later date. It was eventually released in the Cryptic Store on March 10, 2011. It is explained in-universe that the "multi-vector technology was prone to damage and malfunctions."

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
-[[Image:Uss prometheus-multivector assault mode.jpg|thumb|''Prometheus'' deploys its multi-vector assault mode]]
+[[File:USS Prometheus, multi-vector assault mode.jpg|thumb|The ''Prometheus'' deploys its multi-vector assault mode]]
-[[Image:Uss prometheus-multivector assault mode-attack.jpg|thumb|A [[Romulan]] [[Warbird]] is destroyed]]
+[[File:USS Prometheus, multi-vector assault mode attack.jpg|thumb|Destroys a [[Romulan]] [[Warbird]]]]
-'''Multi-vector assault mode''' was developed by [[Starfleet]] and deployed in the [[2370s]]. Multi-vector assault mode used advanced compartmentalization and automation systems to allow a ship to separate into multiple [[warp]]-capable craft. The resulting squadron operated semi-independently and could attack targets in concert. The squadron potentially brought greater firepower to bear as more surface area and weapons were exposed by separating the ship.
+'''Multi-vector assault mode''' was a feature developed by [[Starfleet]] for its new {{class|Prometheus}} [[starship]] in the [[2370s]].  By using advanced compartmentalization and automation systems, a ship capable of multi-vector assault mode could split itself into three separate [[warp-capable]] craft, becoming an entire squadron operating semi-independently and in concert.
+Upon ordering multi-vector assault mode, the ship's [[computer]] would begin a ten-second countdown, going to [[blue alert]] in preparation for the ship to separate.  Separation was generally performed at [[sublight]] speeds, although it could be accomplished at [[warp]] as well.  On the {{USS|Prometheus|Prometheus class}}, the [[saucer section]] detached, deploying two small warp [[nacelle]]s; one on the dorsal side just behind the [[bridge]], and the other in the same location on the ventral side of the saucer. The [[secondary hull]] split on the X-axis into two parts, each with two nacelles.  Following the separation, the three separate sections could be piloted manually, or could be controlled by the ship's computer to perform pre-programmed [[attack pattern]]s.  After attack operations, the ship was capable of re-connecting itself automatically.
-The {{ShipClass|Prometheus}} [[starship]] was designed to use multi-vector assault mode. The concept remained untested until [[2374]] when {{USS|Prometheus|Prometheus class}} unintentionally engaged in combat against both [[Starfleet]] and [[Romulan]] forces.
+As of [[2374]], the multi-vector assault mode was still an untested, top-secret [[technology]].  The only starship known to be equipped with the system was the USS ''Prometheus'' itself. In its first two deployments (both unplanned due to a [[Romulan]] attack), the ''Prometheus'' successfully crippled the {{class|Nebula}} {{USS|Bonchune}} (while under Romulan control) and destroyed a {{class|D'deridex}} Romulan warbird which was damaged by an {{class|Akira}} and two {{class|Defiant}} starships. ({{VOY|Message in a Bottle}}).
-==''Prometheus''-class Usage==
-The [[computer]] would go to [[blue alert]] and initiate a ten-second countdown in preparation for separation. Separation was possible both at [[sublight]] and [[warp]] speeds. The [[saucer section]] detached, deploying two small warp [[nacelle]]s; one on the dorsal side just behind the [[bridge]], and the other in the same location on the ventral side of the saucer. The [[secondary hull]] split on the X-axis into two parts, each with two nacelles. Each section could be piloted manually, or be computer-controlled to execute pre-programmed [[attack pattern]]s. The ship could reassemble into a single unit automatically.
+{{bginfo|According to ''[[Star Trek Online]]'', the multi-vectored attack mode had too many glitches, and thus it was removed from the ''Prometheus''-class at launch, with the intention of fine-tuning it for release at a later date. It was eventually released in the Cryptic Store on March 10, 2011. It is explained in-universe that the "multi-vector technology was prone to damage and malfunctions."}}
-The first deployment of multi-vector assault mode occurred while {{USS|Prometheus|Prometheus class}} was under Romulan control, and the ship successfully crippled the {{ShipClass|Nebula}} {{USS|Bonchune}}. The second deployment occurred after the ship was retaken by Starfleet and destroyed a damaged {{ShipClass|D'deridex}} Romulan warbird with help from an {{ShipClass|Akira}} and two {{ShipClass|Defiant}} starships. ({{VOY|Message in a Bottle}}).
-:''A mod for the game ''[[Star Trek: Bridge Commander]]'' is available that gives user-created (also considered mods) starships the ability to separate if they are capable of such a function. A version of the ''Prometheus''-class is available that includes the MVAM capability, as is a version of the ''Galaxy''-class. Other ships are available with the ability as well.''
+[[de:Multi-Vektor-Angriffsmodus]]
+[[ja:多方向攻撃モード]]
+[[ru:Система мультивекторной атаки]]
 [[Category:Maneuvers]]
-[[de:Multi-Vektor-Angriffsmodus]]