Emergency Landing

The Century Class explorer is designed with the structural capacity to land on a planetary surface under controlled conditions; however, an emergency landing following system failure remains a critical last-resort procedure. This maneuver is authorized only when the vessel is disabled near a planetary body, cannot maintain a stable orbit, and all other recovery options—including total evacuation via lifeboat modules—have been exhausted. Due to the extreme risk of deep, unrecoverable alloy damage and the likelihood of the spaceframe being rendered unsalvageable, such landings are viewed as a final effort to ensure crew survival rather than a means of ship preservation.

Upon authorization of a landing, the Commanding Officer initiates complex preprogrammed computer routines that incorporate data from previous starship hull landings to model a survivable descent. The ship’s main computer executes a terrain-touchdown analysis, comparing real-time sensor data against stored environmental variables such as contact material, humidity, air density, and temperature. Preferable landing sites include beach sand, deep water, smooth ice, or grassy plains, as these provide the most predictable friction coefficients for the final slide-out. Throughout the approach, the Flight Control Officer monitors these calculations, providing manual attitude inputs and course corrections to stabilize the descent angle and velocity while steering the vessel toward open areas to minimize collateral damage.

Atmospheric entry requires the maximum output of the ship’s primary defensive and structural systems. The Structural Integrity Field (SIF) is reinforced across the entire spaceframe to prevent aerodynamic loads from exceeding the structural limits of the hull, with the SIF specifically configured to "flex" the vehicle in controlled amounts to attenuate shock. Simultaneously, the Inertial Damping Field (IDF) is switched to a high-output "jolt mode" to protect the crew from the violent translational limits of impact. The deflector grid is projected at a high decay radius to optimize the final slide-out distance, utilizing a controlled friction effect to bleed off kinetic energy while protecting the hull from the immediate heat of entry and the final contact with the planetary crust.

As the vessel nears the surface, emergency alarms notify the crew of the impending collision. Upon impact, the ship is designed to maintain structural cohesion while sliding across the landscape until it naturally comes to a stop. Throughout this process, an emergency distress signal is broadcasted on all frequencies, identifying the ship's coordinates. Once stationary, the vessel is typically considered a total loss due to the extreme pressures placed upon the spaceframe.

The post-landing phase shifts immediately to search and rescue. Medical and Security teams prioritize the recovery of injured personnel, while Engineering and Operations evaluate the ship's remaining utility. If the crash occurs within Federation or allied territory, the crew is instructed to utilize the ship's remaining resources to provide shelter while awaiting rescue. However, if the landing takes place in hostile territory, full security measures are implemented, including the potential authorization of the ship's self-destruct sequence to prevent the capture of Starfleet technology by threat forces.

For information on routine Planetary Landing, please see the U.S.S. Enterprise Database: Flight Operations entry.

Emergency Medical Operations

The Century Class starship is specifically engineered to provide comprehensive humanitarian as a mobile Level I Trauma Center, providing critical assistance to planetary populations, starbases, and other vessels during catastrophic emergencies. While the standard medical complement is designed for the routine healthcare of the ship's crew, these teams are prepared to expand their operations significantly to manage overwhelming patient loads during a crisis. To ensure mission readiness, Starfleet regulations mandate that at least 40% of the officers and crew are cross-trained in secondary assignments such as emergency medical response, triage, and disaster management. These cross-trained personnel are mobilized during significant medical emergencies, often reporting to their assigned stations during Yellow or Red Alert protocols. For prolonged disasters lasting beyond fifteen hours, rotations of staff and cross-trained specialists, including laboratory and medical engineering experts, are initiated to maintain continuous Level I care standards.

The ship's medical infrastructure includes dedicated contingency medical stations, which function as smaller-scale copies of the main Sickbay. These stations are equipped with overhead sensor clusters that feed data into semi-automated diagnostic and treatment gear, allowing the staff to perform procedures ranging from simple walk-in care to complex organ-system stabilization. Emergency patient capacity is exponentially increased through the conversion of non-medical spaces. Large-scale casualties are managed by converting one or more cargo bays or holodecks into field hospitals. Holodecks are particularly versatile for a Level I facility, as they can be adjusted to match Class H, K, L, B, or N environments to accommodate diverse non-humanoid species.

Shuttlebays are also equipped with portable emergency hospital modules and intensive-care beds, though their conversion is typically a secondary option because it impacts evacuation shuttle operations. Additionally, guest cabins and gymnasiums can be converted into medical intensive-care units. The utility hookups in these compartments include integrated biomedical telemetry links and medical gas connections, allowing for a seamless transition into a trauma-ready environment. To support these mobile operations, key locations throughout the ship are stocked with portable medical kits containing necessary tools to treat many conditions.

During any trauma activation, medical teams utilize standard triage protocols to categorize patients based on survivability. Personnel arriving at an incident site prioritize individuals with severe but treatable injuries, while those with minimal injuries or those beyond help are categorized to ensure the most efficient use of trauma resources. While the ship prefers treatment in the controlled on-board environment, the Chief Medical Officer may deploy on-site treatment teams if the patient load is exceptionally high. Because energy for replication may be limited during a crisis, Level I operations rely heavily on stored supplies and the rapid conversion of laboratory spaces for increased patient loads.

Emergency Procedures in Inertial Dampening/Structural Integrity Field Failure

The structural integrity of a Century Class starship is maintained through a sophisticated network of field generators that protect the spaceframe from the massive stresses of high-velocity travel. The Structural Integrity Field (SIF) is fundamental to preserving the hull during the extreme accelerations of Impulse flight and the intense differential subspace pressures inherent to Warp travel. Simultaneously, the Inertial Damping Field (IDF) serves as a vital safeguard for the crew, providing necessary cushioning against maneuvers that would otherwise be fatal. Without these active fields, both the spacecraft and its personnel are incapable of surviving most accelerations. While Warp flight does not generate traditional acceleration stresses, these fields remain critical to mitigating local variations in inertial potential and Warp Field differentials.

To ensure continuous protection, the Century Class utilizes a highly redundant system comprising five field generators. Under standard protocols, two units remain active at all times, providing for all but the most extreme maneuvers. If a single generator fails, a backup unit is automatically engaged to maintain the dual-generator requirement; if a third unit is available to transition into a standby role, mission operations may continue without disruption. However, should the vessel suffer the loss of two generators without an available backup, a Yellow Alert status must be initiated. At this stage, the Commanding Officer is tasked with evaluating the risk to determine if primary or secondary mission objectives can safely proceed.

The failure of three or four field generators represents a critical emergency, necessitating an immediate transition to Yellow Alert regardless of backup availability. The vessel is then required to decelerate to an inertially safe condition as dictated by the remaining generator capacity. If the starship is at sublight speeds, velocity must be reduced until further deceleration can be safely managed by the minimal structural and inertial capacity left. If the ship is traveling at Warp, an immediate reduction to sublight is required through a simple field collapse maneuver. During this transition, any differential field maneuvers are strictly prohibited to avoid overwhelming the weakened spaceframe. Exceptions to these restrictive deceleration rules are only permitted during active combat or when the failure of the final generators appears imminent.

A total failure of all five field generators triggers an immediate Red Alert status. The Commanding Officer must first stabilize the ship's current situation and implement measures to minimize potential risks before attempting any deceleration maneuvers. Severe operational constraints are imposed, requiring an immediate downwarping to sublight via a simple field collapse, except in active combat scenarios. Once the immediate threat of further system failure is mitigated, power conservation procedures are initiated due to the high probability that the ship will be unable to significantly alter its course or speed for an extended period, potentially lasting several months. Starfleet Command is notified immediately to coordinate rescue or salvage efforts. While awaiting assistance, the crew must maintain strict power conservation while executing the maximum deceleration possible within the limits of vehicle and crew safety. Salvage and rescue options include the on-site replacement of field generation components or the evacuation of the crew to allow for unprotected deceleration using the ship's engines or an external Tractor Beam. In some instances, a rescue vessel may attempt the power-intensive process of projecting an external SIF/IDF onto the disabled ship. As a final resort, the Commanding Officer may authorize the full evacuation and abandonment of the spacecraft, though procedures are designed to maximize the possibility of later salvage.

Fire Suppression

Aboard the Century Class starship, the intricate nature of deep-space operations makes the risk of fire a constant concern, particularly due to the potential for structural and decorative items to react with exotic chemicals or high-energy power sources. To mitigate these hazards, every component of the vessel is constructed from materials conforming to SFRA standard 528.1 (b) for inflammability in nitrogen-oxygen atmospheres, and all personal effects must meet the strict criteria of SFRA 528.5(c-f). Fire detection is facilitated by a comprehensive grid of sensors incorporated into environmental monitoring pallets situated throughout the habitable volume. These sensors are programmed to identify uncontrolled thermal reactions by scanning for rapid changes in air temperature, ionization, or the presence of airborne gases and particles characteristic of combustion byproducts. Crew members also serve as a manual detection layer, signaling emergencies via personal communicators or localized comm panels.

Once a fire is detected, the computer immediately notifies the Bridge, Engineering, and Security personnel to coordinate a rapid response. For localized incidents, the ship's computer generates a containment forcefield directly around the combustion site to isolate the fire and sever its access to the atmospheric oxygen supply. To ensure total suppression, the system maintains this field until sensors confirm that materials have cooled below their ignition point, thereby preventing spontaneous re-ignition.

In situations where a thermal reaction is more dangerously involved, the vessel utilizes section isolation doors and larger forcefields to prevent the spread of fire to adjacent decks. Automated systems can be supplemented by specialized Fire Control Teams utilizing a variety of static and deployable firefighting gear. These teams utilize nozzle and conduit assemblies to dispense nitrilimane halofoam or fluoromane gas depending on the specific nature of the combustion. Furthermore, high-pressure gel atomizers dispensing diemathyl gel have proven particularly effective at quenching lethal high-energy EM discharges and electronic fires.

If the fire poses an imminent danger to the spacecraft and cannot be contained by chemical or forcefield measures, the Commanding Officer may authorize the extreme emergency protocol of venting the affected section to the vacuum of space. While this procedure follows typical starship practices to protect the ship's overall integrity, it is generally restricted until the area is evacuated to avoid crew fatalities. Only in instances where the fire threatens the survival of the entire vessel will the commander bypass evacuation protocols to vent a section immediately.

Propulsion System Emergency Procedures

Antimatter Pod Ejection

Operating under the constant risk of matter/antimatter annihilation, the Century Class starship maintains rigorous safety protocols to manage its antimatter storage pod assembly. Because the antimatter reactant supply holds enough energy potential to completely vaporize the vessel, any instability in the storage components is considered a critical threat to the ship's survival. The main computer and internal sensors provide continuous, automated monitoring of these pods, and multiply-redundant safety systems are in place to minimize the risk of a containment breach. Should a structural or system failure be detected, the computer immediately alerts the Bridge and Main Engineering to allow personnel to attempt stabilization procedures.

If stabilization efforts fail, the entire antimatter storage assembly can be ejected into space as a final emergency measure to protect the crew. This process involves releasing exterior hatches on the Engineering Hull and detonating miniature explosive charges to propel the assembly away from the starship. While manual ejection remains an option within emergency routines, it is generally considered unworkable during a rapid crisis due to the strict timing requirements for magnetic valve operation and the purging of transfer piping.

Once the assembly is clear and the vessel has reached a minimum safe distance, the crew utilizes sensors to determine if the pods are stable enough for recovery. If the unit is deemed salvageable, a repair team is deployed to perform maintenance before reintegrating the assembly into the ship's systems. In the event the assembly is lost or beyond repair, the crew must undertake the complex task of constructing and installing a replacement to resume normal Warp operations.

Impulse Drive Emergency Shutdown

Operating the Century Class Impulse Propulsion System (IPS) involves managing immense kinetic and thermal energies that can be disrupted by hardware failures or aggressive override commands. To prevent catastrophic engine damage, an integrated network of system sensors, operational software, and human intervention works in concert to deactivate propulsion components when abnormal stresses are detected. These safety protocols are triggered by a variety of conditions, most notably excessive thermal loads and thrust imbalances between different engine groups, which could otherwise threaten structural integrity.

Internal diagnostics frequently identify several common causes for low-level emergency shutdowns. These include fuel flow constrictions within the deuterium lines, out-of-phase initiator firings, or misaligned exhaust vanes that can disrupt the focused vectoring of thrust. Additionally, plasma turbulence within the accelerator stage can necessitate an immediate system pause. External factors also play a significant role in triggering these safety routines, such as impacts from asteroidal material, incoming Phaser fire during combat, intense stellar thermal radiation, or the interference caused by the crossing Warp Fields of nearby spacecraft.

When an emergency shutdown is initiated, the computer executes routines designed to gradually valve off the deuterium fuel flow while simultaneously safing the fusion initiator power regulators. To prevent a surge, the accelerator is decoupled by bleeding residual energy either into the ship's primary power network or directly into space. Following this, the Driver Coil Assembly (DCA) is safed by interrupting the standard pulse sequence, which sets the coils to a neutral power state and allows the local subspace field to collapse safely. If the malfunction is isolated to a single engine unit, the IPS command coordinators automatically reconfigure the power load distribution to maintain ship stability.

While Starfleet requires continuous crew monitoring of all engine shutdowns, the speed of the IPS command coordinators often allows the system to be safed before human reactions can be effectively incorporated. These automated variations are stored within the main computer to handle a wide array of contingencies. Historical data indicates that voluntary shutdown procedures are highly dependable, with the main computer successfully accepting and executing human-initiated shutdowns in most incidents, ensuring that the vessel remains protected even when tactical requirements demand manual interference with standard engine homeostasis.

Impulse Fusion Reactor Ejection

The Century Class starship utilizes an Impulse Propulsion System (IPS) for sublight travel, powered by a series of high-output Fusion Reactors. While these reactors do not match the raw output of the primary Warp Core, they generate immense levels of energy that can become extremely hazardous if the fusion reaction becomes unstable. Standard engineering safety protocols prioritize stabilization through several methods, including the immediate cutting of fuel supplies, the venting of excess energy, or a controlled emergency shutdown of the entire engine assembly.

In the event that these stabilization efforts fail, the Fusion Reactors can be ejected to prevent a catastrophic explosion within the ship's spaceframe. Much like the protocols for the Warp Core, an ejection must be authorized by the Commanding Officer, the Executive Officer, or the Chief Engineer. Upon authorization, the computer initiates an evacuation of the Impulse Engineering compartments and triggers the release of external pressure doors. The system then detonates internal low-power explosive ordinance packages to physically propel the reactor units into the vacuum of space.

Once the reactor is clear of the hull, the vessel utilizes its remaining thrusters or secondary reactors to move to a safe minimum distance. If the ejected reactor subsequently detonates, the crew must either transmit a distress call for Starfleet assistance or attempt to manufacture a replacement using component parts held in the ship's storage bays. However, if the reactor stabilizes and reaches a safe thermal state, the crew initiates recovery operations. The salvaged or rebuilt fusion reactor is then reinstalled into its housing, allowing the ship to restore its standard sublight propulsion capabilities and resume normal mission operations.

Warp Core Emergency Shutdown

Operating safety for the Century-class Warp Propulsion System (WPS) is governed by strict observation of power thresholds and operational timelines. Because limits for overloaded power levels can be easily reached or exceeded, the system is integrated into a comprehensive computer intervention framework as part of the overall homeostasis process. Starfleet human-factors experts have specifically engineered the WPS operational software to prioritize "overprotective" decision-making regarding engine health, though command overrides are permitted at reduced action levels.

These protocols are not intended to foster conflict between command personnel and the ship's computer; instead, officers are trained to leverage these software routines to ensure maximum starship endurance. The computer will command an emergency shutdown of the WPS automatically if thermal or pressure limits threaten the safety of the crew. Under normal circumstances, a shutdown involves valving off the plasma flow to the warp field coils, closing the reactant injectors, and venting any residual gases overboard, while the Impulse Propulsion System (IPS) remains active to provide ship power.

In accelerated shutdown scenarios, the injectors can be closed and the plasma vented simultaneously, allowing the system to reach a completely cold condition within ten minutes. When the vessel is subjected to high external forces—stemming from either celestial phenomena or combat damage—the computer performs continuous risk assessments to determine "safe" overload periods before it mandates a system throttleback or a complete shutdown.

Warp Core Ejection

The Century Class starship utilizes a highly sophisticated Matter/Antimatter Reactor to generate the vast energy required for Warp Propulsion. While this technology is exceptionally efficient, the potential for a Warp Core breach (a catastrophic failure of the magnetic containment field) remains an inherent risk during combat or severe system malfunctions. To mitigate this threat, Starfleet engineering protocols prioritize stabilization efforts first, such as cutting fuel supplies at points upstream from the reaction chamber, activating multi-layered containment forcefields, or decoupling the Dilithium Matrix. However, if the core reaches a flashpoint where the matter/antimatter reaction can no longer be managed or the damage threatens the structural integrity of the vessel, the Commanding Officer or Chief Engineer may authorize the ejection of the Warp Core as a final safety measure to safeguard the lives of the crew.

The ejection sequence begins with the immediate evacuation of Main Engineering, followed by the deployment of physical safety bulkheads and emergency forcefields to isolate the unstable core from the rest of the ship. Authorization must be granted by the Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, or Chief Engineer via a combination of genetic scans and voiceprint verification, though the main computer is programmed to initiate an automatic ejection if specific mission-critical parameters are exceeded. Once confirmed, magnetic valves and transfer pipes are detached, and fuel supplies are sealed. The ship then detonates low-power explosive latches to jettison the external ventral hull hatch located on the underside of the secondary hull. Connective pylons are severed using explosive bolts, and the entire Warp Core - along with the antimatter storage pod assemblies in extreme cases — is forcibly ejected into space.

Immediately following the ejection, the vessel must extricate itself using Impulse to reach a safe distance before a potential detonation occurs. If the ship is engaged in combat, a self-destruct command may be broadcast to the ejected core to use it as a tactical deterrent or to ensure its destruction. In non-combat scenarios, sensors are used to monitor the core’s status. If the core survives the breach and stabilizes, it is allowed to cool naturally in the vacuum of space. Once the unit is deemed thermally and magnetically stable, the crew can utilize a Tractor Beam or a shuttlecraft to recover the core for reinstallation. If the original core is destroyed, the engineering and operations teams must either fabricate a replacement from component parts stored within the vessel or wait for Starfleet assistance to resume normal operations.

This same rigorous safety architecture and ejection process is applied to the Quantum Slipstream Burst Drive Core located within the vessel's Saucer Section. By maintaining these redundant ejection systems across both primary propulsion drives, the Century Class ensures that a catastrophic failure in either the Saucer or the Engineering Hull does not result in the total loss of the starship.

Warp Nacelle Ejection

The Century Class starship relies on the controlled annihilation of matter and antimatter within its Warp Core to generate power; however, the stability of the entire propulsion assembly, including the Plasma Injection System and the Warp Nacelles, is critical to vessel survivability. While a Warp Core breach is a well-documented catastrophe, failures within the nacelles or their internal injection manifolds can be equally devastating to the ship's operations. To mitigate the risk of a secondary explosion or a nacelle-based containment failure, engineering safety protocols include a specialized procedure to eject the Warp Nacelles from the secondary hull.

This procedure is typically engaged only after other stabilization efforts (such as shutting down the Warp Core or venting volatile plasma from the nacelles) have failed to resolve the instability. The ejection sequence requires authorization via manual release or verbal command from the Commanding Officer, Executive Officer, or Chief Engineer. Upon verification of the officer's identity, the main computer orders an immediate evacuation of the Nacelle Control Room and initializes the physical separation. Low-powered explosive charges located within the Nacelle Pylons are detonated, severing the structural and plasma connections and propelling the nacelle into space.

Once the vessel has reached a minimum safe distance, the crew utilizes sensors to monitor the status of the jettisoned hardware. If the nacelle remains structurally intact and thermally stable, engineering teams can implement recovery procedures to bring the unit back aboard for repairs. The technical expertise of a Century Class crew allows for the complex reintegration of an exterior nacelle in the field, potentially releasing the ship from the requirement of a Starbase tow for propulsion support. However, unlike the Warp Core, which may be fabricated from stored components, a destroyed Warp Nacelle cannot be rebuilt in deep space and must be replaced at a designated shipyard. If the original unit is successfully recovered and reintegrated, the vessel can resume normal Warp operations.

Rescue and Evacuation Procedures

Evacuation from the U.S.S. Enterprise

In scenarios where the Century Class starship is deemed untenable, Starfleet protocols dictate that the preservation of the crew and passengers is the absolute priority, provided such actions do not conflict with the Prime Directive. The primary strategy for a vessel-wide crisis involves utilizing the ship's unique separated flight mode, allowing a stable section of the spacecraft to serve as a massive, self-sustaining lifeboat. Should separation be impossible or insufficient, the ship activates a comprehensive network of escape protocols. These include the launch of ASRV (Autonomous Survival and Recovery Vehicle) lifeboats, which are small craft housed in specialized silos beneath heavy-duty rectangular hatches on the upper and lower hull. Upon the launch command, these hatches open to a ninety-degree angle and lock, allowing the pods to be jettisoned. These vehicles are equipped with independent life support, subspace beacons, and thrusters designed to propel them to a minimum safe distance from a potential Warp Core breach within minutes.

Evacuation from the ship is further facilitated by a highly efficient transporter network. While the standard Personnel Transporters and eight Cargo Transporters — reconfigured for lifeform-safe quantum resolution — can beam out approximately 1,000 persons per hour, this rate is nearly doubled during an "Abandon Ship" order. The Century Class is equipped with two emergency evacuation transporters, specifically located in the Saucer Section, which utilize scan-only phase transition coils. These units are dedicated exclusively to beam-out operations and can transport twenty-two persons at once. Although their range is limited to 15,000 km compared to the 40,000 km range of standard units, their lower power requirements and shorter degauss times make them indispensable during critical power failures. In extreme cases, personnel can also utilize environmental suits stored in corridor lockers to exit via airlocks, Shuttlebays, or emergency window release mechanisms enabled by atmospheric pressure loss.

Escape Pods

While Century Class starships are engineered to withstand extreme tactical and environmental stresses, Starfleet protocols prioritize the preservation of personnel above all else. In the event of a catastrophic disaster where the vessel is deemed untenable, the crew and passengers can evacuate via Autonomous Survival and Recovery Vehicles (ASRVs). These ejectable lifeboats are strategically situated in shallow silos throughout the Primary and Secondary Hulls, protected by heavy-duty rectangular hatches that seal against external damage. When the "Abandon Ship" order is issued, these protective outer hatches open to a 90-degree angle and lock into place, exposing the pod unit for immediate deployment.

The ASRV is characterized as a truncated cube made of tritanium and specialized alloys to provide passive thermal control during atmospheric entry. The launch event is triggered automatically once the onboard computer confirms all internal hatches are sealed and evacuees are secured. Initial propulsion is achieved through a single-pulse, buffered microfusion ejection initiator that hurls the craft through the launch channel. This burst of power also activates the pod’s internal gravity generator and an inertial damping field (IDF) to protect occupants from extreme acceleration forces. For post-launch maneuvering, the ASRV utilizes a low-power microfusion impulse engine that is supplemented by a Reaction Control System (RCS) with thrusters located at each corner for precise attitude and translation motions. While the craft is designed for six personnel, it can accommodate up to nine individuals in emergency configurations. The interior features collapsible seating that can be stored within the deck to increase volume, with LCARS panels providing flight control at various stations. Life support systems are fully automated, providing complete control over atmospheric composition, pressure, and temperature. Stowed within bulkhead lockers are food and water supplies for at least 90 days, as well as lightweight environment suits and portable survival packs intended for planetside operations.

One of the most vital features for long-term survival is the ability for multiple lifeboats to link together via circumferential docking hatches. Known as "gaggle mode," this allows ASRVs to augment their survivability by combining consumable supplies, affording medical personnel access to wounded survivors across multiple pods, and increasing total propulsion options. However, this configuration must be terminated prior to entering a planetary atmosphere, as the combined structure cannot withstand the aerodynamic loads of entry.

During any evacuation, the ASRV’s subspace radio and automatic distress beacons immediately broadcast the vehicle’s location and survivor count. If a habitable planet is nearby, the pods are atmosphere-capable and can use their RCS thrusters as retro-jets to facilitate a controlled landing. Once on the surface, the survival gear and subspace beacons ensure that the passengers remain protected and locatable until Starfleet rescue vessels arrive.

Evacuation to the U.S.S. Enterprise

Conversely, when the Century Class is acting as a rescue vessel, it can support a massive influx of survivors. While not as large as an Odyssey Class ship or even the Galaxy Class before it, the vessel is capable of housing up to 13,000 evacuees through the large-scale conversion of its Cargo Bays and Shuttlebays into emergency housing and medical triage centers. Personnel Transporters, supplemented by Cargo Transporters optimized for molecular-to-quantum transition, can bring survivors aboard at a maximum rate of 1,000 persons per hour. This is often supported by the deployment of the ship's shuttlecraft, which can ferry an average of 250 additional persons per hour from planetary surfaces to standard orbit.

Once survivors are onboard, the ship’s environmental flexibility allows for specialized care. Shuttlebay 3 is specifically equipped with hardware for short-term conversion to Class H, K, or L environmental conditions, ensuring the safety of non-humanoid populations. To manage the high volume of survivors, a significant portion of the ship’s complement is cross-trained to handle medical triage and treatment. In some recovery scenarios, the Commanding Officer may leave behind a specialized damage control team to attempt to save the vessel after the bulk of the crew has been evacuated. Once the situation is stabilized or survivors are secured, the ship proceeds to the nearest Starbase or allied world to transfer the evacuees.