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A Magellan Class is a type of starship used by the United Nations Space Fleet. It is a retrofitted interplanetary spaceship developed as the first working prototype for a starship capable of faster than light travel for research and exploration. The first prototype vessel of this class serves as the main default playable vessel for players in Starship Simulator, named by default as the UNSF Magellan.

Layout

Exterior

The Magellan class features a primarily oval hull shape, transitioning to a more rectangular form in its aft section where four large nacelles housing the main propulsion engines are located. Four RCS thruster clusters are positioned around the outer edge of the main saucer section for maneuvering. An external FTL coil ring surrounds the vessel, connecting to the main hull via structural supports, including a large ventral fin which contains additional engineering decks. Weapon turret hardpoints are situated on the dorsal hull, forward of the bridge.

Interior

Most decks within the Magellan class utilize a circular layout. A significant central room or complex often defines each deck, such as the Bridge on A Deck, the Data Centre spanning B and C Decks, and the main reactor complex on F Deck. Typically, a primary corridor ("Ring A") encircles this central area, providing access to it and surrounding rooms. Decks dedicated to specific functions may feature modified layouts; C deck and F deck incorporate an additional ring corridor, while D deck and E deck utilize a larger outer ring ("C Ring") and supplementary corridors, partly to accommodate engineering access and the large Shuttle Bay.

Decks

A Deck

The uppermost deck serves as the ship's command centre. It houses the Bridge, the Captain's and Executive Officer's offices, a conference room, and the upper level of the VIP Lounge. Access is primarily via the VIP Lounge staircase/lift from B Deck.

B Deck

The second deck functions as the administration and primary accommodation level. It contains six staterooms, the main Data Centre, a ring corridor, and the lower level of the VIP Lounge (featuring the VIP Piano), along with its associated kitchen and pantry.

C Deck

Serving as the main science level, the third deck houses various specialized science labs (including Botany, Chemistry, Physics, etc.), the lower part of the Data Centre, probe storage, four airlocks, and general storage facilities. It features two ring corridors.

D Deck

The fourth deck provides upper habitation facilities. It contains numerous crew cabins, the upper level of The_Mall, the main Mess Hall, a bar, primary Medical Facilities, Hydroponics bays, the Shuttle Control Room, and the ship's Brig.

E Deck

Housing lower habitation and the main Shuttle Bay, the fifth deck features additional crew quarters and the lower level of The_Mall. Its outer corridors also contain components for the Reaction Control System, primarily accessed from F Deck below.

F Deck

The sixth deck is a primary engineering level. It contains the main Reactor Room, extensive lower maintenance tunnels, Cryogenic Storage facilities, and battery rooms. It features two ring corridors and provides maintenance access to systems on E Deck.

G Deck

The seventh deck is another key engineering level located below F Deck. It houses the main Reactor Control Room, additional Cryogenic Storage, and large start capacitors likely used for reactor ignition.

Development

Early prototype designs for the Magellan class featured a simpler circular shape with aft engines. The distinctive external FTL ring and ventral fin were added during development (reflected in patch 0.225).

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-A '''Magellan Class''' is a type of [[starship]] used by the [[United Nations Space Fleet]]. It is a retrofitted interplanetary spaceship developed as the first working prototype for an starship capable of [[faster than light travel]] for research and exploration. The first prototype vessel of this class serves as the main default playable vessel for players in [[Starship Simulator]], named by default as the [[UNSF Magellan]].
+A '''Magellan Class''' is a type of [[starship]] used by the [[United Nations Space Fleet]]. It is a retrofitted interplanetary spaceship developed as the first working prototype for a starship capable of [[faster than light travel]] for research and exploration. The first prototype vessel of this class serves as the main default playable vessel for players in [[Starship Simulator]], named by default as the [[UNSF Magellan]].
 ==Layout==
 ===Exterior===
-The Magellan class is largely oval in shape, though features a rectangular shape in its aft section. Protruding from the aft section are four nacelles which house the main propulsion engines. Four [[RCS thrusters]] are located around the outer edge of the circular portion.  An [[FTL coil]] surrounds the vessel, connecting with the port and starboard sides and underside through a large fin which serves as additional decks below engineering. Turret hardpoints can be found topside, foreword of the bridge.
+The Magellan class features a primarily oval hull shape, transitioning to a more rectangular form in its aft section where four large nacelles housing the main propulsion engines are located. Four [[RCS Thrusters|RCS thruster]] clusters are positioned around the outer edge of the main saucer section for maneuvering. An external [[FTL Coil|FTL coil]] ring surrounds the vessel, connecting to the main hull via structural supports, including a large ventral fin which contains additional engineering decks. Weapon turret hardpoints are situated on the dorsal hull, forward of the bridge.
 ===Interior===
-Most Magellan decks are circular by design. A central room exists on most decks, containing important rooms such as the bridge, the data centre and fusion reactor. Surrounding the central ring is Ring A, a central corridor connected to it and other rooms surrounding the ring. [[C_Deck|C deck]] and [[F_Deck|F deck]] contain an additional ring, while [[D_Deck|D deck]] and [[E_Deck|E deck]] feature a larger C ring and additional corridors for engineering access.
+Most decks within the Magellan class utilize a circular layout. A significant central room or complex often defines each deck, such as the [[Bridge]] on A Deck, the [[Data Centre]] spanning B and C Decks, and the [[Fusion Reactor|main reactor]] complex on F Deck. Typically, a primary corridor ("Ring A") encircles this central area, providing access to it and surrounding rooms. Decks dedicated to specific functions may feature modified layouts; [[C_Deck|C deck]] and [[F_Deck|F deck]] incorporate an additional ring corridor, while [[D_Deck|D deck]] and [[E_Deck|E deck]] utilize a larger outer ring ("C Ring") and supplementary corridors, partly to accommodate engineering access and the large [[Shuttle Bay]].
 ==Decks==
 ===[[A_Deck|A Deck]]===
-The top deck and the command centre of the ship. The A deck houses the [[bridge]], the [[Captain]] and [[Executive Officer's]] offices, and the conference room. These rooms are equipped with windows that can serve as 3d displays of various scenes of Earth. The bridge corridor is adorned with a wood carving, representing the topography of [[Earth]].
+The uppermost deck serves as the ship's command centre. It houses the [[Bridge]], the [[Captain]]'s and [[Executive Officer's|Executive Officer's]] offices, a conference room, and the upper level of the [[B_Deck#VIP_Lounge_(top)|VIP Lounge]]. Access is primarily via the VIP Lounge staircase/lift from B Deck.
 ===[[B_Deck|B Deck]]===
-The second deck, serving as the administration deck and is where you can find the stateroom quarters on the Magellan. The deck contains a singular ring corridor, a data centre, and a VIP lounge with a kitchen, toilets, and [[A_Deck|A deck]] access.
+The second deck functions as the administration and primary accommodation level. It contains six staterooms, the main [[Data Centre]], a ring corridor, and the lower level of the VIP Lounge (featuring the [[VIP_piano|VIP Piano]]), along with its associated kitchen and pantry.
 ===[[C_Deck|C Deck]]===
-The third deck from the top, serving as the main science level. The deck houses science labs, storage facilities and the probe storage area.
+Serving as the main science level, the third deck houses various specialized [[C_Deck#Science_Labs|science labs]] (including Botany, Chemistry, Physics, etc.), the lower part of the [[Data Centre]], probe storage, four airlocks, and general storage facilities. It features two ring corridors.
 ===[[D_Deck|D Deck]]===
-The fourth deck from the top, housing upper habitation. It features crew cabins, a mall, the mess hall, a bar, medical facilities, hydroponics and the shuttle control room.
+The fourth deck provides upper habitation facilities. It contains numerous crew cabins, the upper level of [[The_Mall]], the main [[D_Deck#Mess_Hall|Mess Hall]], a bar, primary [[D_Deck#Medical_Facilities|Medical Facilities]], [[D_Deck#Hydroponics|Hydroponics]] bays, the [[D_Deck#Shuttle_Control_Room|Shuttle Control Room]], and the ship's [[D_Deck#The_Brig|Brig]].
 ===[[E_Deck|E Deck]]===
-The fifth deck from the top, housing lower habitation. It features crew quarters, the lower mall area, and the main shuttle bay.
+Housing lower habitation and the main [[Shuttle Bay]], the fifth deck features additional crew quarters and the lower level of [[The_Mall]]. Its outer corridors also contain components for the [[RCS Thrusters|Reaction Control System]], primarily accessed from F Deck below.
 ===[[F_Deck|F Deck]]===
-The sixth deck from the top, housing engineering. It features the reactor room, the lower maintenance tunnels, cryogenic storage and battery rooms.
+The sixth deck is a primary engineering level. It contains the main [[Fusion Reactor|Reactor Room]], extensive lower [[F_Deck#Lower_Maintenance_Tunnels|maintenance tunnels]], [[Cryogenic Storage]] facilities, and [[F_Deck#Battery_Rooms|battery rooms]]. It features two ring corridors and provides maintenance access to systems on E Deck.
 ===[[G_Deck|G Deck]]===
-The seventh deck from the top, housing engineering. It features the main reactor control room, cryogenic storage and start capacitors.
+The seventh deck is another key engineering level located below F Deck. It houses the main [[G_Deck#Reactor_Control_Room|Reactor Control Room]], additional [[Cryogenic Storage]], and large [[G_Deck#Start_Capacitors|start capacitors]] likely used for reactor ignition.
 ==Development==
-Prototype Magellan designs featured a circular shape featuring engines at the back. The FTL ring and fin were added in the upcoming patch 0.225
+Early prototype designs for the Magellan class featured a simpler circular shape with aft engines. The distinctive external [[FTL Coil|FTL ring]] and ventral fin were added during development (reflected in patch 0.225).
+==See Also==
+*[[The_Mall]]
+*[[VIP_piano]]
+*[[Cryogenic Storage]]
+*[[Data Centre]] ''(if page exists)''
+*[[Fusion Reactor]] ''(if page exists)''
+*[[Shuttle Bay]] ''(if page exists)''
+*[[RCS Thrusters]] ''(if page exists)''
+*[[FTL Coil]] ''(if page exists)''
 [[Category:Magellan class starships]]
 [[Category:Starship classes]]