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The Prometheus-class was a highly classified Federation starship designed for deep space tactical assignments. It was one of the most advanced Starfleet vessels in operation during the later half of the 24th century, as well as later use in the 25th century, and in an alternate timeline of the 26th century.

History

The class prototype, the USS Prometheus, was launched from the Beta Antares Ship Yards in the Antares sector on stardate 50749.5. At the time of its launch, the Prometheus was so highly classified that only four people in all of Starfleet were trained to operate the prototype.

Later that year, the prototype starship was hijacked and stolen by Romulan Tal Shiar operatives, in an attempt to take the starship back to Romulus for study. This plot was foiled after the EMH from the USS Voyager (NCC-74656) was unknowingly downloaded to the ship's computer from the Delta Quadrant. (VOY: "Message in a Bottle")

A Prometheus-class starship made first contact with the Vau N'Akat sometime after 2384. (PRO: "Preludes")

Alternate timeline

A *Prometheus*-class starship at the Battle of Procyon V

In an alternate timeline, vessels of the Prometheus-class were among the Federation fleet that engaged the forces of the Sphere-Builders during the Battle of Procyon V in the 26th century. (ENT: "Azati Prime")

Technical data

Propulsion system

The warp drive of the Prometheus-class made the ships of this class faster than any other starship in the fleet at the time in the mid 2370s. The warp drive was capable of maintaining speeds exceeding warp 9.9. (VOY: "Message in a Bottle")

Defensive systems

The Prometheus-class was designed with an unprecedented level of automation, and, combined with its advanced tactical systems, was one of the most powerful combat ships in the Alpha Quadrant. The primary battle systems on board the Prometheus included regenerative shielding, ablative hull armor, phasers, and photon torpedoes.

A unique feature included in the Prometheus design was the multi-vector assault mode, which allowed the ship to split into three semi-independent sections that could each deliver massive force against an enemy target. All three sections were warp-capable. In this mode, the Prometheus could easily disable a Nebula-class at warp, or a D'deridex-class on the field of battle. (VOY: "Message in a Bottle") While other starship classes had similar capabilities, such as the Galaxy-class with its saucer separation feature, generally the saucer section of such classes had no warp drive and limited weaponry. (TNG: "Encounter at Farpoint", "The Arsenal of Freedom", "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II")

Additional systems

In addition to standard automation systems, the Prometheus-class design also featured holoemitters on every deck, which allowed the ship's Emergency Medical Hologram (Mark II) to access all areas of the ship (most EMHs were confined to sickbay only).

Primary controls for the ventilation system were located in Jefferies tube 17, which was located five decks up from sickbay. (VOY: "Message in a Bottle")

Interior design

Main bridge

Prometheus class bridge — View of the *Prometheus*-class starship's main bridge

The fact that the Prometheus-class was mainly designed for combat was reflected in the design of its bridge. The bridge was designed with efficiency in mind, providing the commanding officer with visual access to all major stations when seated in the command chair. Directly in front of the captain's chair, sunken down with three steps, was the location of the helm on the port side and another station to starboard, combined in one large console. The latter was used to activate multi-vector assault mode and assess the status of ship systems, among other tasks. Both officers shared an unobstructed view of the main viewscreen with the commanding officer. All other stations were mounted against the wall, running around the entire length of the room. Directly aft of the captain's chair was the master systems display, with ops and tactical stations to starboard and port, respectively. To the captain's left and right, beyond these stations, were doors that may have provided access to the turbolift system. Further forward still, on either side of the main view screen, were two more stations, which also faced away from the center of the bridge. The starboard one displayed the same graphics as a typical engineering station of the era and provided an alarm when a warp core breach was imminent. Such an accident could quickly be prevented using this station as well. (VOY: "Message in a Bottle")

Sickbay

Sickbays on the Prometheus-class contained a single surgical biobed and a spartan research area. The sickbays were stocked with the latest in medical technologies and were the first to test the EMH Mark II. (VOY: "Message in a Bottle")

Ships commissioned

Named

USS Prometheus (NX-59650, prototype)

Unnamed

Unnamed Prometheus-class starships

Appendices

Appearances

VOY:
- "Message in a Bottle"
- "Endgame"
ENT: "Azati Prime"
PRO: "Preludes"

Background information

Prometheus five ship design — An early rendering of the *Prometheus* splitting into five ships

The Prometheus-class was designed by Star Trek: Voyager senior illustrator Rick Sternbach and rendered as a CGI model by Foundation Imaging's Adam "Mojo" Lebowitz and Brandon MacDougall. Though the script for "Message in a Bottle" originally called for the Prometheus to split into five ships, the producers decided this may be difficult to make work on screen, and trimmed it down to three. Very early in the design process, Sternbach decided on a four-nacelle design, so the engineering section could easily split along the horizontal axis, into what Sternbach's sketches labeled the "Upper Warp Hull (UWH)" and the "Lower Warp Hull (LWH)." (Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 3, Issue 11, pp. 92-93)

What had started as a Voyager-style shuttlebay door was changed to an "Enterprise-1701-refit set of door fans." The nacelles were intentionally reminiscent of the Sovereign-class, with additional inspiration from the X-29 and Su-37 jet aircraft. (Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 3, Issue 11, p. 93)

A production comparison chart would list the Prometheus as 1,360 feet (414 meters) in length. (Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 3, Issue 11, p. 93) A length of 414 meters was also listed in Eden FX materials. (Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 1, Issue 24, p. 54)

The Prometheus-class interiors were designed by Voyager production designer Richard James, using re-dressed portions of the re-created USS Excelsior bridge that James had made for "Flashback", the USS Voyager sickbay, and a number of new sets. One year later, the bridge set went on to again be redressed, for the Nova-class USS Equinox.

Maximum speed

↑Dialogue in "Message in a Bottle" suggests that warp 9.9, at which the Prometheus was travelling, was too fast for any other ship in Starfleet to catch up with before the ship crossed into the Neutral Zone. The Star Trek Encyclopedia (3rd ed., p. 649) suggests that a speed of warp 9.9 makes it "the fastest vessel in Starfleet." The Star Trek: Starship Spotter (p. 69) lists the maximum speed as warp 9.99, which corresponds more closely with the idea of the Prometheus being the fastest ship in the fleet, since the Intrepid-class had been previously established as capable of warp 9.975.

The Star Trek: Starship Spotter (p. 69) lists the following details and specifications:

Dimensions: Length, 415 meters; beam, 170 meters; draft, 113 meters
Crew complement: 141 persons
Velocity: cruising speed, warp 9; maximum speed, warp 9.99
Standard mission: 1 year
Warp systems: Four LF-50 Mod 1 Advanced Linear Warp Drive Units, One LF-12X Mod 2 Compact Linear Warp Drive Unit
Weapons: Thirteen Type XII Collimated Phaser Arrays, Three Mk 95 Direct-Fire Photon Torpedo Tubes
Primary computer system: M-16 Bio-neural gel pack Isolinear III Processor
Embarked craft: two shuttlecraft, four shuttlepods

Apocrypha

In the Deep Space Nine relaunch series series of novels Avatar, Book One and Book Two, a Prometheus-class starship named USS Cerberus (β) served as Admiral William Ross' personal flagship, replacing the USS Bellerophon.

In the game Star Trek Online, the class is categorized as an "advanced escort", with derived classes named Cerberus (β), Hephaestus (β), and Phoenix (β). When the class was initially added to the game, it did not feature multi-vector assault mode. This was added at a later date via a "multi-vector assault module" console and also included an alternate ship configuration.

External link

Prometheus class at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works

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+|name      = ''Prometheus'' class
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+|caption   = Forward view
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+|owner     = {{Federation}}
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+|operator  = [[Starfleet]]
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+|active    = [[2370s]]-[[2380s]]<br />[[26th century]] (alternate timeline)
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+|crew      = 4+
+|decks     = 15
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+|speed     = {{anchor|B}}[[warp factor|Warp 9.9+]] <sup>[[#R|↓]]</sup>
-|Armament=	[[Phaser array]]s, [[photon torpedo launcher]]s, possibly [[quantum torpedo]] launchers
+|armament  = [[Phaser array]]s<br />[[Photon torpedo launcher]]s
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+|defenses  = [[Regenerative shielding]]<br />[[Ablative hull armor]]<br />[[Multi-vector assault mode]]
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-The '''''Prometheus''-class''' was a highly classified [[Federation]] [[starship]] designed for deep-space tactical assignments. It was one of the most advanced [[Starfleet]] vessels in operation during the later half of the [[24th century]].
+The '''''Prometheus''-class''' was a highly classified [[Federation]] [[starship]] designed for deep space tactical assignments. It was one of the most advanced [[Starfleet]] [[vessel]]s in operation during the later half of the [[24th century]], as well as later use in the [[25th century]], and in an alternate timeline of the [[26th century]].
-==History ==
-This class [[prototype]], the {{USS|Prometheus|Prometheus class}}, was launched from the [[Beta Antares Ship Yards]] in the [[Antares sector]] on [[2374|stardate 50749.5]]. At the time of its launch, the ''Prometheus'' was so highly classified that only four people in all of Starfleet were trained to operate the prototype. ({{VOY|Message in a Bottle}})
+== History ==
-[[File:Battle of Procyon V.jpg|thumb|left|[[Unnamed Prometheus class starships|A ''Prometheus''-class starship]] at the [[Battle of Procyon V]]]]
+The class [[prototype]], the {{USS|Prometheus|Prometheus class}}, was launched from the [[Beta Antares Ship Yards]] in the [[Antares sector|Antares]] [[sector]] on [[2374|stardate 50749.5]]. At the time of its launch, the ''Prometheus'' was so highly classified that only four people in all of Starfleet were trained to operate the prototype.
-''In an [[alternate timeline]], vessels of the Prometheus-class were among the Federation fleet that engaged the forces of the [[Sphere Builder]]s during the [[Battle of Procyon V]] in the [[26th century]].'' ({{ENT|Azati Prime}})
+Later that year, the prototype starship was hijacked and stolen by [[Romulan]] [[Tal Shiar]] operatives, in an attempt to take the starship back to [[Romulus]] for study. This plot was foiled after the [[Emergency Medical Holographic program|EMH]] from the {{USS|Voyager}} (NCC-74656) was unknowingly downloaded to the ship's computer from the [[Delta Quadrant]]. ({{VOY|Message in a Bottle}})
-==Technical data==
+A ''Prometheus''-class starship made [[first contact]] with the [[Vau N'Akat]] sometime after [[2384]]. ({{PRO|Preludes}})
+=== Alternate timeline ===
+[[File:Battle of Procyon V.jpg|thumb|left|A [[Prometheus unnamed 001|''Prometheus''-class starship]] at the Battle of Procyon V]]
+''In an [[alternate timeline]], vessels of the ''Prometheus''-class were among the Federation [[fleet]] that engaged the forces of the [[Sphere-Builder]]s during the [[Battle of Procyon V]] in the 26th century.'' ({{ENT|Azati Prime}})
+== Technical data ==
 === Propulsion system ===
-The [[warp drive]] on board the ''Prometheus''-class was designed to go faster at warp speeds than any other class of ship in the [[fleet]] at the time. It was capable of attaining speeds exceeding [[warp factor|warp 9.9]]. It is thought that maximum warp is [[warp factor|warp 9.99]].
+The [[warp drive]] of the ''Prometheus''-class made the ships of this class faster than any other starship in the fleet at the time in the mid [[2370s]]. The warp drive was capable of maintaining speeds exceeding [[warp factor|warp 9.9]]. ({{VOY|Message in a Bottle}}) <!-- note: please do not add warp 9.99 to this section, it is from a non-canon source -->
 === Defensive systems ===
-The ''Prometheus''-class was designed with an unprecedented level of automation, and, combined with its advanced tactical systems, was one of the most powerful combat ships in the [[Alpha Quadrant]].  The primary battle systems on board the ''Prometheus'' included [[regenerative shield|regenerative shielding]], [[ablative hull armor]], as well as [[phaser]]s, [[photon torpedo]]es and possibly [[quantum torpedo]]es.
+The ''Prometheus''-class was designed with an unprecedented level of automation, and, combined with its advanced tactical systems, was one of the most powerful combat ships in the [[Alpha Quadrant]]. The primary battle systems on board the ''Prometheus'' included [[regenerative shield|regenerative shielding]], [[ablative hull armor]],  [[phaser]]s, and [[photon torpedo]]es.
 <gallery>
-File:USS Prometheus firing photon torpedo.jpg|Firing [[photon torpedo]]
+File:USS Prometheus firing photon torpedo.jpg|Firing a photon torpedo
-File:USS Prometheus, multi-vector assault mode.jpg|With [[multi-vector assault mode]] engaged.
+File:USS Prometheus, multi-vector assault mode.jpg|With multi-vector assault mode engaged
-File:USS Prometheus, multi-vector assault mode attack.jpg|Engaging {{class|D'deridex}} in assault mode.
+File:USS Prometheus, multi-vector assault mode attack.jpg|Engaging a ''D'deridex''-class in assault mode
 </gallery>
-A unique feature included in the ''Prometheus'' design was the [[multi-vector assault mode]], which allowed the ship to split into three semi-independent sections that could each deliver massive force against an enemy target. All three sections were warp-capable. In this mode, the ''Prometheus'' could easily disable a {{class|Nebula}} at [[warp]], or a {{class|D'deridex}} on the field of battle. ({{VOY|Message in a Bottle}}). While other starship classes had similar capabilities, like the {{class|Galaxy}} with its [[saucer separation]] feature, generally the [[saucer section]] of such classes had no [[warp drive]] and limited weapons. ({{TNG|Encounter at Farpoint|The Arsenal of Freedom|The Best of Both Worlds, Part II}})
+A unique feature included in the ''Prometheus'' design was the [[multi-vector assault mode]], which allowed the ship to split into three semi-independent sections that could each deliver massive force against an enemy target. All three sections were [[warp-capable]]. In this mode, the ''Prometheus'' could easily disable a {{class|Nebula}} at [[warp]], or a {{class|D'deridex}} on the field of battle. ({{VOY|Message in a Bottle}}) While other starship classes had similar capabilities, such as the {{class|Galaxy}} with its [[saucer separation]] feature, generally the [[saucer section]] of such classes had no [[warp drive]] and limited weaponry. ({{TNG|Encounter at Farpoint|The Arsenal of Freedom|The Best of Both Worlds, Part II}})
 === Additional systems ===
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 Primary controls for the [[ventilation system]] were located in [[Jefferies tube]] 17, which was located five decks up from sickbay. ({{VOY|Message in a Bottle}})
-==Interior design==
+== Interior design ==
-===Main Bridge===
+=== Main bridge ===
 [[File:Prometheus class bridge.jpg|thumb|View of the ''Prometheus''-class starship's main bridge]]
-The fact that the ''Prometheus'' class was mainly designed for combat was reflected in the design of its [[bridge]]. The bridge was obviously designed with efficiency in mind, providing the [[commanding officer]] with visual access to all major stations when seated in the command chair. Directly in front of the [[command chair|captain's chair]], sunken down with three steps, was the location of the [[flight controller|conn]] station on the port side and another station to starboard, combined in one large console. The latter was used to activate multi-vector assault mode and assess the status of ship systems, among other tasks. Both officers shared an unobstructed view of the main [[viewscreen]] with the commanding officer. All other stations were mounted against the wall, running around the entire length of the room. Directly [[aft]] of the captain's chair was the [[master systems display]], with ops and tactical stations to starboard and port, respectively. To the captain's left and right, beyond these stations, were doors that may have provided access to the [[turbolift]] system. Further forward still, on either side of the main view screen, were two more stations, which also faced away from the center of the bridge. The starboard one displayed the same graphics as a typical engineering station of the era and provided an alarm when a warp core breach was imminent. Such an accident could quickly be prevented using this station as well. ({{VOY|Message in a Bottle}})
+The fact that the ''Prometheus''-class was mainly designed for combat was reflected in the design of its [[bridge]]. The bridge was designed with efficiency in mind, providing the [[commanding officer]] with visual access to all major stations when seated in the [[command chair]]. Directly in front of the [[captain's chair]], sunken down with three steps, was the location of the [[helm]] on the [[port]] side and another station to [[starboard]], combined in one large [[console]]. The latter was used to activate multi-vector assault mode and assess the status of ship systems, among other tasks. Both [[officer]]s shared an unobstructed view of the [[main viewscreen]] with the [[commanding officer]]. All other stations were mounted against the [[wall]], running around the entire [[length]] of the [[room]]. Directly [[aft]] of the captain's chair was the [[master systems display]], with ops and tactical stations to starboard and port, respectively. To the captain's left and right, beyond these stations, were [[door]]s that may have provided access to the [[turbolift]] system. Further forward still, on either side of the main view screen, were two more stations, which also faced away from the center of the bridge. The starboard one displayed the same graphics as a typical engineering station of the era and provided an alarm when a [[warp core breach]] was imminent. Such an accident could quickly be prevented using this station as well. ({{VOY|Message in a Bottle}})
-==Ships commissioned==
+=== Sickbay ===
+[[File:Prometheus class sickbay.jpg|thumb|Sickbay aboard a ''Prometheus''-class starship]]
+Sickbays on the Prometheus-class contained a single surgical [[biobed]] and a spartan research area. The sickbays were stocked with the latest in medical technologies and were the first to test the EMH Mark II. ({{VOY|Message in a Bottle}})
+{{clear}}
+== Ships commissioned ==
 ;Named
-*{{USS|Prometheus|Prometheus class}} (NX-59650, prototype)
+* {{USS|Prometheus|Prometheus class}} (NX-59650, prototype)
 ;Unnamed
-*[[Unnamed Prometheus class starships|Unnamed ''Prometheus''-class starships]]
+* [[Prometheus unnamed 000|Unnamed ''Prometheus''-class starships]]
-==Appendices==
+== Appendices ==
-===Appearances===
+=== Appearances ===
-*{{VOY}}
+* {{VOY}}
 ** {{e|Message in a Bottle}}
 ** {{e|Endgame}}
-*{{ENT|Azati Prime}}
+* {{ENT|Azati Prime}}
+* {{PRO|Preludes}}
+=== Background information ===
+[[File:Prometheus five ship design.jpg|thumb|An early rendering of the ''Prometheus'' splitting into five ships]]
+The ''Prometheus''-class was designed by ''Star Trek: Voyager'' senior illustrator [[Rick Sternbach]] and rendered as a [[CGI model]] by [[Foundation Imaging]]'s [[Adam "Mojo" Lebowitz]] and [[Brandon MacDougall]]. Though the [[script]] for "Message in a Bottle" originally called for the ''Prometheus'' to split into five ships, the producers decided this may be difficult to make work on screen, and trimmed it down to three. Very early in the design process, Sternbach decided on a four-nacelle design, so the engineering section could easily split along the horizontal axis, into what Sternbach's sketches labeled the "Upper Warp Hull (UWH)" and the "Lower Warp Hull (LWH)." ({{STTM|3|11|92-93}})
+What had started as a ''Voyager''-style [[shuttlebay]] [[door]] was changed to an "[[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|''Enterprise-1701''-refit]] set of door fans." The nacelles were intentionally reminiscent of the {{class|Sovereign}}, with additional inspiration from the {{w|Grumman X-29|X-29}} and {{w|Sukhoi Su-47|Su-37 jet}} [[aircraft]]. ({{STTM|3|11|93}})
+A production comparison chart would list the ''Prometheus'' as 1,360 [[foot (unit)|feet]] (414 [[meter]]s) in length. ({{STTM|3|11|93}}) A length of 414 meters was also listed in [[Eden FX]] materials. ({{STTM|1|24|54}})
-===Background information===
-The ''Prometheus'' class was designed by ''Star Trek: Voyager'' senior illustrator [[Rick Sternbach]] and rendered as a [[CGI model]] by [[Foundation Imaging]]. The ''Prometheus''-class interiors were designed by ''Voyager'' production designer [[Richard James]], using re-dressed portions of the re-created {{USS|Excelsior}} bridge that James had made for {{e|Flashback}}, the {{USS|Voyager}} sickbay, and a number of new sets. One year later, the bridge set went on to again be redressed, for the {{class|Nova}} {{USS|Equinox}}.
+The ''Prometheus''-class interiors were designed by ''Voyager'' production designer [[Richard James]], using re-dressed portions of the re-created {{USS|Excelsior|NCC-2000}} bridge that James had made for {{e|Flashback}}, the {{USS|Voyager}} sickbay, and a number of new sets. One year later, the bridge set went on to again be redressed, for the {{class|Nova}} {{USS|Equinox}}.
-====Maximum speed====
-<div id="R">[[#B|↑]]Dialogue in "Message in a Bottle" suggests that warp 9.9, the ''Prometheus'' was traveling at, was a speed too fast for any other ship in Starfleet to catch up with them before the ship crossed the neutral zone. This interpretation is confirmed in ''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]''. According to ''[[Star Trek: Starship Spotter]]'', however the actual maximum speed of the ''Prometheus''-class was warp 9.99, which corresponds better with the idea of the ''Prometheus'' being the fastest ship in the fleet, since the ''Intrepid''-class had been previously established as a ship capable of warp 9.975.
-====Size====
+==== Maximum speed ====
+{{anchor|R}}[[#B|↑]]Dialogue in "Message in a Bottle" suggests that warp 9.9, at which the ''Prometheus'' was travelling, was too fast for any other ship in Starfleet to catch up with before the ship crossed into the [[Romulan Neutral Zone|Neutral Zone]]. The {{STE|3|649}} suggests that a speed of warp 9.9 makes it "''the fastest vessel in Starfleet.''" The ''[[Star Trek: Starship Spotter]]'' (p. 69) lists the maximum speed as warp 9.99, which corresponds more closely with the idea of the ''Prometheus'' being the fastest ship in the fleet, since the {{class|Intrepid}} had been previously established as capable of warp 9.975.
-Rick Sternbach notes that the "''Prometheus'' would come in at roughly 1,360 feet (414 meters) in length". ([[Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 3, Issue 11]]) A length of 414 meters was also shown on a page from an Eden FX manual. ([[Star Trek: The Magazine Volume 1, Issue 24]])
+The ''[[Star Trek: Starship Spotter]]'' (p. 69) lists the following details and specifications:
-===Additional readings===
+* Dimensions: Length, 415 meters; beam, 170 meters; draft, 113 meters
-* ''[[Star Trek: Starship Spotter]]''
+* Crew complement: 141 persons
-* ''[[Star Trek: Communicator]]''
+* Velocity: cruising speed, warp 9; maximum speed, warp 9.99
+* Standard mission: 1 year
+* Warp systems: Four LF-50 Mod 1 Advanced Linear Warp Drive Units, One LF-12X Mod 2 Compact Linear Warp Drive Unit
+* Weapons: Thirteen Type XII Collimated Phaser Arrays, Three Mk 95 Direct-Fire Photon Torpedo Tubes
+* Primary computer system: M-16 [[Bio-neural gel pack]] Isolinear III Processor
+* Embarked craft: two shuttlecraft, four shuttlepods
-===Apocrypha===
+=== Apocrypha ===
-In the [[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Pocket)|DS9 relaunch]] series of novels ''[[Avatar, Book One]]'' and ''[[Avatar, Book Two|Book Two]]'', a ''Prometheus''-class starship named USS ''Cerberus'' served as [[Admiral]] [[William Ross]]'s personal [[flagship]], replacing the {{USS|Bellerophon|NCC-74705}}.
+In the {{DS9 relaunch}} series of {{novel}}s ''[[Avatar, Book One]]'' and ''[[Avatar, Book Two|Book Two]]'', a ''Prometheus''-class starship named {{mb|USS Cerebrus (Prometheus class)|USS ''Cerberus''}} served as [[Admiral]] [[William Ross]]' personal [[flagship]], replacing the {{USS|Bellerophon|NCC-74705}}.
-In the game ''[[Star Trek Online]]'', the class is categorized as an "advanced [[escort]]", with sister classes named ''Cerberus'', ''Hephaestus'', and ''Phoenix''.  When the class was initially added to the game, it did not feature multi-vector assault mode. This was added at a later date via a "multi-vector assault module" console and also included an alternate ship configuration.
+In the game ''[[Star Trek Online]]'', the class is categorized as an "advanced [[escort]]", with derived classes named {{mb|Cerberus class|''Cerberus''}}, {{mb|Hephaestus class|''Hephaestus''}}, and {{mb|Phoenix class (advanced escort)|''Phoenix''}}. When the class was initially added to the game, it did not feature multi-vector assault mode. This was added at a later date via a "multi-vector assault module" console and also included an alternate ship configuration.
-===External link===
+=== External link ===
+* {{mbeta||''Prometheus'' class}}
-* {{NCwiki}}
 [[cs:Prometheus class]]