The newest and most controversial modification of starship attack was first featured on the Prometheus class. With Multi-Vector Assault Mode, the ship can break down into three vectors easily giving it the advantage over the enemy.

Terminology:
MVAM = Multi-Vector Attack Mode
Vector Module = Name given to separated section of the ship.
Vector One = Upper Saucer
Vector Two = Lower Saucer and Upper Engineering Hull
Vector Three = Lower Engineering Hull
Command Privilage = Allowing the commanding officer's with executive or lower's authorization (needing both) to bypass or initiate certain operations. Usually not recommended with MVAM.

Operation
There are several ways the MVAM can activate:

- If clearance is given by at least one other vector module (mainly engineering section--vector three) the tactical or operations manager station may engage separation. The commanding officer with authorization may bypass vector clearance and initiate MVAM but that proceedure is not recommended.

- When engaged, the computer confirms MVAM and requests for method of attack. (refer to Attack Methods) The commanding officer then specifies attack method or the operator may specify if given orders.

- The computer then requests for a target which is usually meant for non-manual attack. This may extend to command privilage.

- From there, the computer begins a fifteen second countdown in order to clear crew and initiate environmental and integrity protocal for separation sequence. This may extend to command privilage.

- Note: At any time of countdown, MVAM may be aborted. After zero, it cannot.

- When separation countdown reaches zero, the computer will then automatically separate and proceed on specified attack mode. Separation occurs by vector one raising enough to let vector two raise, activate impulse engines and move out while vector three stays position. When all vectors assume attack position, impulse engines engage and carry out attack. This is assuming the vessel can be still. However MVAM can be initiated during warp flight (due to new cochrane fields being used in all starships today that allows for it) and during impulse to full impulse (computer cores on each vector allow for accuracy). Warnings include intense gravimetric fields or waves that cannot be stabilized by the EDM (Electro-Depolarization Modulation) system. Once in MVAM mode each vector will initiate its own independent warp field, allowing each vector to achieve warp speed capability when required.

Attack Methods
The methods are all adaptive, giving variance. Since there are computer cores on all vector modules, many complex proceedures with each section and adaptive independent working in connection failure can be completed.

MNVR = Maneauvers
SP = Sporatic type
SU = Surrounding type
ST = Stationary type
1T = Most useful in single-targets
2T = Most useful in several-targets

- Alpha SP:
Approach angular on different fronts MNVR: Consisting of alpha maneauvers which consist of rolls and angling passes. Range firing around target 1T

- Beta SU:
Approach angular on nearby fronts MNVR: Consisting of beta maneauvering approaches to surround Enables firing dispersion on all sides of target Good usage for manual stationary firing 1T

- Gamma SU:
Approach ventral and dorsal on lower and upper fronts MNVR: Consisting of gamma and delta maneauvering Long-range firing at unpredictable areas of target 1T, 2T

- Delta SP:
Omni approaches on swerving fronts MNVR: Consisting of delta maneauvers to dodge target fire Quick pass firing at several areas of target 1T, 2T

- Epsilon ST:
Angular approach on single fronts MNVR: No maneauvers Arranges vector modules on a pattern that has one behind another mimicking omega fighter pattern theta. Can be specified to be a very noticable stationary vector positioning (such as a strait line in certain directions) if Epsilon Kappa is ordered. Slow and fast pass defensive and offensive movement to allow easy target firing 1T, 2T

- Lambda:
To be programmed

- Manual:
Allows all sections to have officers control each vector module. Will not separate until each vector module can be controlled by officers. Can utilize command privilage. Can also allow mixing of attack methods that are specified or programmed by the tactical officer.

In manual operations mode each vector will be staffed by one of the command staff, who will act as CO of his/her vector, and at least one officer from each department, allowing each section to function fully independent of each other.

Images of the multivector assault mode