Deck 16 is primarily an Engineering support level. All warp and power subsystems may be found here.
Toward the forward part of the deck, under the intermix chamber on Deck 15, are the twin energy converter units. These large, round devices translate the ship's raw matter/antimatter power into a form which is usable by the vessel's shipboard systems, thus providing electricity and field energy for daily use.
Adjoining the converter unit room is the secondary hull's main battery room. Twelve nuclear generator cells within this compartment provide backup power should the primary fail. These units cannot furnish enough raw energy to activate the warp nacelles, but do allow the operation of the deflector shield system and all inboard machinery and life support units.
The secondary hull's main stairwell begins on this level, and continues downward another three decks. This emergency accessway is reinforced, and is fire- and radiation-proof. Pressure-tight doors open onto each deck level, and an indicator within the stairwell, adjacent to each level door, displays the atmospheric status of the deck beyond.
The Chief Engineer's office and briefing room are locate don this deck, allowing his easy access to all aspects of the ship's engineering network. Also, in the same area, is the Assistant Chief Engineer's office.
Just aft of the briefing room is the Eagle's primary maintenance complex. This advanced work facility features an unmatched range of tools and equipment, and a variety of specialized shop areas meet the needs of any conceivable repair situation. Specially-programmed fabricator units within the complex are capable of reproducing any replacement part that might be needed aboard ship. Also housed within this facility is a turbolift repair shop, which is capable of servicing up to four elevator cars at any one time.
At the aft end of Deck 16 is the open high-bay of the ship's hangar deck. On each side, against the outer hull, is an observation gallery which features large, panoramic windows that overlook the floor below.