Captain's Mess / Officers' Mess

Located on Deck 2, the Captain's Ready Room and Officers' Mess are identical rooms - with the Captain's Mess facing starboard and the Officers' Mess facing port - utilized by the Captain or Senior Staff of the Saratoga for meals or to host functions. These are large rooms with a banquet table capable of comfortably seating eight and is lined with several large windows that face out into space. The bulkhead opposite the windows incorporates a viewscreen and paintings of the ship, as well as various objects related to the Saratoga and her history.

Food service in these private dining rooms is primarily provided by a built in replicator terminal that has been programmed with executive level meal choices. For high profile events, meal service is provided by a steward, who will bring meals and drinks to the diners.

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Gymnasium

The Gymnasium is an area aboard the Saratoga dedicated to physical fitness and exercise. Located on Deck 10, the Gymnasium features a number of items that could be used for the fitness of the crew, including exercise bikes, treadmills, and free weights. A half Basketball Court, gymnastics studio, and a martial arts area are built into the Gymnasium, addition to the diversity of exercise options available for the crew.

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Holodeck

Located on Decks 5, 7, 9, and 10, the Holodeck is a holographic environment simulator, designed and used by Starfleet to run holographic programs. In an emergency, holodecks are utilized as emergency shelters and operate via independent power cells.

Featuring expansive databases of holoprograms, the Holodeck provides entertainment and diversion for the Saratoga's crew and come in many forms, with personnel able to compose their own programs. The Holodeck could be used to create training simulations and exercise environments not otherwise available or safe and could even be used to aid in investigations. These holographic environments are achieved through the Holodeck's Hologrid, a collection of omnidirectional holographic diodes that create the sophisticated projections. The Hologrid is designed to generate holographic images that extend for an unlimited distance, much greater than its own dimensions, and incorporates safeguards to keep users safe.

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Mess Hall

Several buffet-style Mess Halls were located throughout Sagan Class starships like the Saratoga. Food prepared in the ship's galley was brought to the mess hall and stored in a serving case while two replicators were also fitted to allow diners to choose from a larger selection of meal choices. Featuring several large windows offering views from outside of the vessel, the Mess Halls could be converted to host social gatherings, including diplomatic ceremonies, birthday parties, holiday celebrations, and other morale boosting events.

For the comfort of some events, a small, private room is located within the Mess Hall that can be reserved for personal events or meetings. To support private events, the services of a steward, who can bring meals and drinks to the room, are often employed when the private room is reserved. A replicator is also built into the wall of this private room, for situations where a steward may be impractical.

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Observation Lounge

Located throughout the Saratoga, an Observation Lounge is a room with large windows that overlook space around the starship. Unlike the other Mess Halls and Recreation Rooms, Observation Lounges feature couches and chairs, but no tables allowing for meal consumption. A replicator is fitted in the room, but the menu is limited to beverages only and no meals may be produced by an Observation Lounge replicator terminal.

Observation Lounges aboard the Saratoga are commonly reconfigured for other events. Usage of the Lounge for musical or theatrical performances are routine uses of the Observation Lounges, but the rooms are often configured for mediation or religious services as well.

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Recreation Room

Recreation Rooms, also known as Rec Rooms, are locations on Federation starships like the Saratoga where crewmembers could go to relax when off duty. Similar to the Mess Halls aboard the ship, the Rec Rooms include meal options through built in replicator terminals as well as a number of games and other recreational activities for the crew to engage in.

Recreation Rooms aboard the Saratoga all have a similar layout. Large, panoramic windows allow amazing views of space outside of the ship while the inner most wall features replicators and displays that can be configured for a number of purposes. Multiple tables allow seating and dining, while some of the tables are fitted with board games, such as Tri-Dimensional Chess. A small seating area provides a forum for discussion. One area of difference between the Rec Rooms involves the table game located within the room, with the Deck 7 Rec Room incorporating Dabo while the forward Rec Room on Deck 11 features a Billard table as an example.