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

Color, Lightning and Atmospheric Control

Below Decks made use of synthetic chormatophores infused into the walls, carpeting and seating in order to allow for on-the-fly color changes and coordination based on thematic needs. In addition, an equally configurable, dynamic lighting system was integrated into the tables, bar, walls, ceiling and stairs that could emulate everything from full daylight to subdued candlelight to a rolling pattern of shifting, complimentary colors. In case of a ship-wide alert, these systems were overridden to properly display the alert status. In addition, the lounge possessed an ambient atmospheric control system independent of the rest of the deck that allowed for separate temperature and humidity modulation that could help augment the dining experience projected by the other systems.

Integrated Holomatrix Network

Although not as sophisticated as an actual holodeck, the lounge possessed an integrated holomatrix that could be used to generate artificial 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, but not limited to kal-toh, kadis-kot, kotra, tri-dimensional chess, go, terrace, durotta, stratagema, tongo, and even fizzbin. Another configuration allowed for the creation of a gambling area that could feature dabo tables, pool, dom-jot, etc.

As the lounge was positioned in the lower aft of the tertiary hull, the view screens were configured to generally display a forward facing view, although the viewscreens, being part of the holomatrix, could be configured to broadcast any of a wide variety of landmarks and terrains, thereby giving the experience of a terrestrially based cafe or trattoria. Positioned directly in front of the view screens as a more sophisticated holographic staging area that could be utilized to augment the view screens by including intrusive elements such as waterfalls within the lounge, but they could also function as an actual stage for live, recorded or holographic performances. When not otherwise in use, additional seating could be generated.

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)