With more ship's systems reaching late development, the need for a functional environment in which to test these is becoming apparent. At the current stage this will not require the full bridge.To this end, concepting has begun for a small scale simulator for testing purposes, along with personnel candidate screening, systems familiarisation and training, and crew co-ordination and ship-handling drills. As a secondary aim, this will allow the development team to monitor crew interraction and behavious to help inform design of the full size bridge.

Very early concept sketches are attached for a small simulator, with positions for commander, helm, and two multi-purpose standing positions. These are initially slated for tactical, but will also be able to be utilised for training of other crew positions.