Federation News Service Posted July 1 Posted July 1 MARS — Fifty years ago, the Starfleet Materiel Supply Command (SMSC) made a bold move to improve the speed and efficiency of trade and cargo shipments by introducing a new generation of freighters. Today, we celebrate the success of these freighters, which have become the backbone of the Federation’s economy, supplying the outermost colonies and facilitating trade between the stars. On this anniversary, the SMSC, in conjunction with Starfleet R&D and Advanced Technologies, is thrilled to announce that the entire cargo fleet will receive extensive upgrades, including a new top speed of Warp 9. This new speed, along with enhancements to the freighters’ propulsion systems, will allow for faster travel times and increased cargo capacity.Director of the SMSC, Kovrar Telkrimpa, had been a driving force behind the upgrading program. He worked tirelessly with personnel from the SMSC, colonial administrators, SR&D and SAT, to bring about the latest technologies and designs for the next generation of freighters. “We are very pleased that we have implemented many technologies and design aspects that will improve the comfort of the crews, but also increase the safety and security of the cargo ships,” Kovrar said in a press conference. “We have also incorporated many features from primary Starfleet systems, such as new computer cores and advanced Warp drives, which will increase speed and computational power aboard.” The new technologies for freighters include many standard systems already present in some of the older Starfleet designs, such as new crew quarters reminiscent of the Galaxy-class and dedicated computer cores for various subsystem functions. These upgrades will allow for advanced calculations for tactical and engineering operations, and with the new Tricyclic Warp Drive, freighters will reach a top speed of Warp 9. In addition to the propulsion upgrades, the SMSC also focused on increasing security measures for the freighters. New transceiver models and encrypted subspace protocols will allow cargo ships to contact Starfleet patrols quickly in case of attack, and SMSC also launched a targeted marketing campaign to attract more tactical and security officers to the freighter fleet. “In light of the various threats facing the Federation, such as the Romulans, Tholians, and the Borg, these security measures are necessary to keep cargo crews safe and ensure that vital shipments reach their destinations unharmed,” said Manager Grosmo. As we celebrate the success of these freighters on their 50th anniversary, we look forward to the future, where the enhanced cargo fleet will continue to play a vital role in the Federation’s economy and security. The post Starfleet Cargo Fleet celebrates 50th Anniversary with Warp 9 upgrade announcement appeared first on Federation News Service. View the full article
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