Editing A Port in the Storm (section)

==6.0 Warp Propulsion Systems==
The Warp propulsion system in the Rosenanté class starship is radically different from Those used in other starships. The majority of the system is developed to utilize existing warp technology and materials. There is however a few major changes in the system. All warp engineers are familiar with the laws of warp transition, which dictates that warp geometry and power requirements dictate a vessel's ability to achieve various levels of warp speed. This same law also dictates that a warp field must be balanced in order to achieve maximum efficiency to make a warp transition.

The Graph below represents the transition energy requirements for the Galaxy Class Starship design and also for that of the Rosenanté class starship.


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ln the chart above the Cochrane values are represented over the white bar for the Rosenanté Class starship. At lower warps (below Warp 6) there is an actual decrease in warp efficiency, although at higher warp there is a worthwhile increase in efficiency, where the differences in efficiency matter most. It is important to note that a Galaxy class starship is incapable of traveling at Warp 9.97, and thus the numbers represented for that class is theoretical.

The ability to sustain warp 9.97 is a result of multiple warp engines working in synchronization and a natural by-product of the embedded nacelle design. The synchronization of the dual warp drive is accomplished through the use of a '''W'''arp '''E'''nergy '''Sy'''nchronization '''R'''outer, or '''WESYR'''. The '''WESYR''' unit is highly classified, but its basic function is to synchronize otherwise out of synch Waveforms created within two near identical meshed Tuned Plasma Streams. Because of the additional energy that this system produces, a higher capacity EPS Power Tap and Series Relays were developed to handle the additional power loads. A dual bypass system allows any single Warp drive to power ships functions, at a significant reduction in overall power. Also a major redesign feature of the upgraded power system resulted in the addition of a second Port and Starboard Power conduit assembly and relay subassembly. This allows the power delivery system to function more efficiently.

Interestingly enough, a bizarre natural byproduct of running a dual synchronized Warp Field is the creation of a "double" warp bubble. These warp bubbles are divided by 2.3-mnm (micronanometers) and help produce the effect of the change of reduction caused when making Warp Transitions. As subspace resistance passes through the Outer shield it is reduced as normal, then again as the remaining resistance passes through the inner bubble, it is further reduced. This causes the starship to experience less resistance and shearing warp stress associated with high rate warp travel and maneuvering.

'''Spiral Warp Drive'''

In addition to the standard warp drive used by all federation starships, the Rosenanté class is also equipped with an experimental Spiral Warp Drive. This drive creates a subspace "tunnel" or "wormhole"  through which the Rosenanté may then travel. The tunnel integrity is maintained by the main deflector dish. The tunnel basically allows the ship to drop into subspace, effectively disappearing from normal space for a short period of time. The speeds that are achieved through the use of this drive are akin to those used by the Borg when using transwarp conduits. Unlike transwarp conduits, however,the tunnel being opened by the Rosenanté would dissipate as soon as the ship moves through it. In a similar manner, the spiral drive can only be used to travel in straight lines. This means that the vessel may make a periodic series of short hops to correct course when using this system.