Editing Galaxy Class Refit (section)

==PHASER ARRAY==

The Galaxy Class is fitted with three dorsal Phaser arrays on the primary hull, one primary dorsal array extending three hundred forty degrees and two point defense arrays to either side of Shuttlebay 1. The arrays cover the entire semi-sphere above the ship, except for a few blind spots close to the hull and Shuttlebay. There are also two Phaser strip arrays which give a total of three hundred and forty eight degree coverage.

There is also one ventral Phaser array and one Phaser Strip array on primary hull; the primary ventral array extends three hundred twenty degrees. The array covers the forward and lateral portions of the semi-sphere below the ship, except for those blind spots close to the hull. 

Finally there is the Ventral Phaser Cannon, which provides the Galaxy Dreadnaught with tremendous hitting power. There are a total of six Phaser arrays as well as the cannon on the primary hull.

The Class also includes two dorsal Phaser arrays and a Phaser Strip array on the secondary hull, both are point defense arrays placed in the far aft of the ship. There are three ventral Phaser arrays; one primary array with coverage similar to a series of cones with the same vertex and two point defense arrays at the far aft of the ship. This gives the Galaxy Class a total of six Phaser arrays on the secondary hull.

Finally there is one lateral primary array on each vertical bound pylon. Coverage is similar to Secondary Hull's Ventral Primary array. This leaves a total of two Phaser arrays on the Nacelles. 

The Galaxy Class has eleven Type-XII Phaser arrays and four Type XV multi-fire strip arrays. Each array fires a steady beam of Phaser energy and the forced-focus emitters discharge the Phasers at speeds approaching .986c. Current Tactical policy has Phaser arrays automatically rotate Phaser frequency and attempt to lock onto the frequency and phase of a threat vehicle's shields for shield penetration.

Each Phaser array takes its energy directly from the impulse drive and auxiliary fusion generators. Individually, each type-XII emitter can only discharge approximately 8 megawatts. However, several emitters (usually two) fire at once in the array during standard firing procedures, resulting in a discharge of approximately 16 megawatts.

The maximum effective range on the Type XII emitter is 300,000 kilometers.