Below Decks

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Below Decks was a recreational lounge area occupying much of the aft center of Deck 28 on the USS Theurgy. In contrast to its counterpart, Spearhead Lounge, located Deck 14 forward, which catered exclusively to diplomats and senior officers, Below Decks was open to all crew members and was thus significantly larger and more frequented.

Features

• Synthetic chromatophores - allowed for coordinated and thematic color alterations of the carpeting, seating and walls
• Liquid crystal lighting systems - configurable, dynamic lighting system in the tables, bar ceiling and decking that could emulate everything from full daylight to subdued candlelight
• Ambient atmospheric control system - limited, independent atmospheric control to allow for separate temperature and humidity modulation; this system was also tied into the fire suppression systems for the galley
• Holographic stage area and view screens - positioned at the lower after of the tertiary hull, the view screens allowed for a forward view; alternatively, images of landscapes could be broadcast to provide experiences similar to an outdoor tratoria overlooking any of a wide variety of landmarks and terrains. The staging area itself could be utilized to augment the view screens by including intrusive elements such as waterfalls within the lounge, but could also function as an actual stage for live, recorded or holographic performances. When not otherwise in use, additional seating could be generated.
• Integrated Holomatrix Network - although not as sophisticated as an actual holodeck, the lounge possessed an integrated holomatrix that could be used to generate holographic servers to assist in the operation of the lounge as well as implement some standardized configuration changes such as obscuring the galley and storage areas and generation of a larger assortment of seating configurations to supplement the existing furniture; localized projectors at each table allowed patrons to engage in a large area of table-top entertainment including kal-toh, kadis-kot, kotra, tri-dimensional chess, go, terrace, durotta, stratagema, tongo, and even fizzbin etc. Another configuration allows for the creation of a gambling area including dabo, pool, dom-jot, etc. tables

Galley

Unusual to most Federation vessels commissioned in the latter 24th century, the Below Decks lounge featured a fully functional galley that allowed for the manual preparation of food above and beyond what was available in the replicator system. The galley was utilized to prepare three standard communal meal cycles, as well as for special events, while the replicators were used for off-cycle meals. The galley included an area for cooking, food prep, sanitation and recycling of left-over materials as well as a service window to facilitate the meal delivery. To ensure maximum safety, the galley possessed an augmented fire suppression system, separate venting and power could be cut to the cooking surfaces at various emergency shut-off points. When not in use, the galley was generally obscured by a holographic wall for aesthetic purposes.

Storage Pantry

Connected to the galley was a dedicated storage area that maintain several lockers that could be temperature controlled to allow for the storage of fresh food items as well as utensils, spices, non-syntheholic libations, etc. The storage pantry required appropriate security access in order to enter.

Adjacent Proprietor's Quarters

Originally designed to serve as an office and additional storage for the lower deck quartermaster and/or proprietor of Below Decks, it was later co-opted by the half-kzinti, Deacon, to serve as his quarters. Although smaller than standard crew quarters, this allowed the proprietor to maintain a personal living space and not merely a work space within direct proximity to the lounge. As it was part of the original lounge design, it also incorporated many of the lounge's features, including the synthetic chromatophores in the walls and carpeting and limited holographic capabilities. The terminal located in the proprietor's quarters provided a live tracking of all inventory and supplies designated for the lounge and provided 24-hour monitoring of the Lounge itself.

Capacity

• Optimal Service Capacity: 68
• Maximum Service Capacity: 82 (including holographic seating)
• Maximum Seating Capacity: 108 (tables removed; facing stage); 174 (tables removed; facing bar)
• Maximum Occupancy: 200

Proprietors

• William "Bill" Regal (2378-2381)
• Rory Callahan (2381)
• Edena Rez (2381)
• Deacon (2381, current)