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==TORPEDO LAUNCHERS==

The Excelsior Class utilizes two fixed-focus torpedo launchers, located just above the main deflector dish in the neck of the vessel. A third launcher is set to fire dead aft and is located on the rear of the engineering hull just below the aft shuttlebay.  These launchers are the second generation of automated, high-speed launcher originally found on the Constitution-Refit Class starships. 

Since the launch of the Excelsior Class, however, the vessel has had continuous upgrades to keep the vessel up to date with modern Torpedo Weapon technology. The last upgrade for the Excelsior Class saw the installation of torpedo launchers designed and deployed for use with the Akira class. These launchers are highly automated and can fire a maximum salvo of 5 torpedoes per launcher from the forward launchers and 3 torpedoes from the aft launcher.

Typically armed with the Mark XXV photon torpedo, capable of pattern firing (sierra, etc.) as well as independent launch. Independent targeting once launched from the ship, detonation on contact unless otherwise directed by the Chief Tactical Officer.

Payload: The ship can carry a maximum of 120 torpedoes. 

Range: Maximum effective range is 3,000,000 kilometers.