Starship Daybreak Project This is a replacement design for the one I posted in mid 2011. While it uses many of the same detailing parts as the old design, the new design is an attempt at a more plausible configuration to follow "Spaceship Endurance" also last posted in 2011. Both the "Daybreak" and the "Endurance" are now part of a re-imagined "Exploration Corps" universe that also includes a number of my other tubular starship designs. Exploration Corps Universe The Exploration Corps universe consists of five fictional eras that range from the late 21st century to the early 26th century. In this fictional environment, our galaxy has only a few sentient species with star-faring technology. The first era begins in the late 21st century with the formation of the international Interplanetary Exploration Corps. During the 22nd century, a federation of democratic continental governments emerge bringing world peace and prosperity. By the end of this century, faster-than-light vessels appear and the Interplanetary Exploration Corps becomes the Interstellar Exploration Corps. Over the next 150 years, the Human presence in local interstellar space expands. In the mid-24th century, major improvements in faster-than-light drive result in Human space exploration efforts ranging much deeper into the galaxy. The Interstellar Exploration Corps grows in size and capability to become the Galactic Exploration Corps. By the 26th century, Human and alien star-faring technology are combining to create even more capable ships. The Exploration Corps universe is inspired by the science fiction Arthur C. Clarke, Jack McDevitt, and James White. I consider it my most sober portrayal of Humanity equipped with maturing faster-than-light technology combined with equally maturing societal development. Starship Daybreak Basic Stats: Date Launched: 2181 AD Number Built: 3 Length: 188 meters Width: 82 meters Height: 64 meters Crew: 30 Passengers: 0 Maximum Sublight Performance: 0.1 c Maximum Faster-Than-Light Performance: 0.04 light years per day Star-Faring Technology Level: 4 Command and Control - Non-sentient computer systems Hull Construction - Metal spaceframe clad in metallic-ceramic hull plating Power Generation - Advanced Nuclear Fusion Matter Fuel Collection - Asteroid-Comet Mining Equipment with Deuterium Processor Energy Collection - Advanced Solar Array Slower-Than-Light Propulsion - Advanced Nuclear Fusion Faster-Than-Light Propulsion - Primitive Hyperspace Tunnel Inductor Faster-Than-Light Communications - Hyperspace Transmitter Speed of Light Communications - Radio Transmitter and Laser Defensive Systems - Navigational Deflector and Hull Plating Polarizer History: First Human starship to travel outside of the solar system. Three Daybreak class starships made a joint survey of the Alpha Centauri system in 2182 AD.