The Norway-class description places its bridge on deck one but partly conceals it between structural members leading to the nacelles. That geometry gives the command space better side protection than the exposed bridges of earlier Starfleet ships. Protecting the people coordinating a warship is as important as preserving its machinery. The design is a welcome departure from fictional ships that make their bridges conspicuous weak points.
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The Norway class finally gives Starfleet's bridge cover
The Norway-class bridge remains on the upper deck but gains useful side protection by sitting partly between structural members leading toward the nacelles.