Lyrec Class - Refit



The design of the refit of the nine Lyrec Class Battleships also known as Devastador Class ships found in hangars on board the USS Dominator so they would conform to the Uni-design standards, turned out to be one of the top ten challenges in size and complexity ever faced by the Repair and Refit Bureau of the Union Navy.

Design and Planning
Initially the team responsible for redesigning the Lyrec Class considered just copying the interior of the USS Devastator. In less than a week, enough differences were found that it was decided instead to use Devi's interior layout as a basis for the new design.

Close to six months was spent was spent studying the original design, determining the modifications needed, and determining the order in which the changes would be made.

The only actual changes made during this time period was the removal of all military auxiliary ships from the Lyrec Class ships and putting them into storage for later study with the idea of eventually refitting them and incorporating them into the Union Navy as well.

Refit
One idea that was suggested early on was, for the most part, the refit should be done in such a way that if needed it could be used in combat almost at any point of the refit. This idea was modified so that the ships could be brought to "battle ready" conditions within a month of being decided that their presence was essential.

By 5030, all structural work had been completed. This consisted of replacing the main and two auxiliary Command Decks, outfitting 20 fighter hangars for four squadrons of Wolfcraft Fighters with Two Revolving Starters in each hangar as well as a large hangar door. The standard deck height was changed from 3 and a third meters to five meters high (removing in the process nearly a third of the existing decks) as well as enlarging the hallways, doors, compartments and Air Locks to conform to the Uni-Design standard.

The upgrades to the shields, engines and weapons were also completed at this time.