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The internal superstructure of ''Pillar of Autumn'' was designed by [[Robert McLees (ship designer)|Doctor Robert McLees]], though it was deemed unnecessarily over-massed and costly due to a series of cross-bracings and interstitial honeycombs. This led to the design being dropped from future models of ''Halcyon''-class ships. ''Pillar of Autumn'' and 10 others out of 50 were built with this type of superstructure. The internal bracing structure allowed the ship to function even after sustaining critical levels of damage.{{Ref/Reuse|HCESGuide}} Furthermore, the ship was fitted with an intraship transit system, which consisted of a network of lifts, stairs, and mag-rail platforms. | The internal superstructure of ''Pillar of Autumn'' was designed by [[Robert McLees (ship designer)|Doctor Robert McLees]], though it was deemed unnecessarily over-massed and costly due to a series of cross-bracings and interstitial honeycombs. This led to the design being dropped from future models of ''Halcyon''-class ships. ''Pillar of Autumn'' and 10 others out of 50 were built with this type of superstructure. The internal bracing structure allowed the ship to function even after sustaining critical levels of damage.{{Ref/Reuse|HCESGuide}} Furthermore, the ship was fitted with an intraship transit system, which consisted of a network of lifts, stairs, and mag-rail platforms. | ||
Following a refit in 2552, the ''Autumn'' substantially expanded its [[SOEIV]] launch bays, and expansion to its hangar capabilities was made possible by sacrificing long-term accommodations. The hull was upgraded to the latest Titanium-A ablative armor plating, which resulted in great savings in terms of volume and mass.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Id=Enc22|Chapter=Human Ships, Cruisers|Page=119}} Protruding from its front face is a foremast that is equipped with [[slipspace]] navigation sensors and hardened [[proselytization network]] transponders. A planetary scanning array is mounted just below its | Following a refit in 2552, the ''Autumn'' substantially expanded its [[SOEIV]] launch bays, and expansion to its hangar capabilities was made possible by sacrificing long-term accommodations. The hull was upgraded to the latest Titanium-A ablative armor plating, which resulted in great savings in terms of volume and mass. It also received an Omega-pattern bridge with a Tier-III datacore.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Id=Enc22|Chapter=Human Ships, Cruisers|Page=119}} Protruding from its front face is a foremast that is equipped with [[slipspace]] navigation sensors and hardened [[proselytization network]] transponders. A planetary scanning array is mounted just below its bridge, which is outfitted with planetary survey sensors and probe/satellite launchers. Four compact auxiliary fusion rockets are installed on either side of the cruiser, and while they are capable of a high-thrust, they are considered inefficient in their design. At the very top of the engine cowling is a multipurpose scan array, which contains tactical sensors and an electronic eavesdropping suite.{{Ref/Reuse|Warfleet}} | ||
===Power plant=== | ===Power plant=== | ||