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Federation Starship Recognition Manual IV 1st Edition FASA 2310
Federation Starship Recognition Manual IV 1st Edition FASA 2310
Federation Starship Recognition Manual IV 1st Edition FASA 2310
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Introduction
THE ROLE OF STAR FLEET SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL
Star Fleet has remained the primary exploratory and This manual describes the less well known ship of
defensive arm of the Federation and it’s member worlds Star Fleet on a classified basis, providing an overview
for over 130 years. Contributions of time, resources and to authorized personnel and line officers. The ships
funds to maintain and expand the fleet have cemented presented represent vessels that were intricate during
the worlds of the Federation together as a unified entity the ““The Great Awakening” and during one of the
in the Galaxy at large. Federations darkest times - the Four Year’s War.
Star Fleet’s role has continued to be that of the Many of the vessels presented here served will into
defenders of the Federation and the backbone of the 2260’s and even in the early 2270’s. A number were
exploration and expansion of the United Federation of also refit or used as the basis for the massive fleet refit
Planets. Throughout it’s history, Star Fleet has had to of the mid-2270’s. While not as well known as some
face the challenges of defending such a vast area of vessels, these ships all served a vital purpose during the
space while exploring the frontier. In it’s history, Star continued growth of the Federation and Star Fleet.
Fleet has fought several major wars and been involved
in dozens of smaller conflicts throughout the Alpha and
Beta quadrants.
To help fulfill its mandate, Star Fleet has fielded an
extremely wide range of diverse craft - some incredibly
focused on a single task while other designs are built
to tackle unknown challenges. With the added roles of
colonial support, law enforcement and disaster relief,
Star Fleet will most likely continue to employ a wide
range of designs and capabilities in the ships that ply the
space lanes.
Construction Data: A design variant from Merak Yards, the Franke class
Model Number- Mk I Mk II was designed, like so many other vessels of the time, to provide
Ship Class- IX IX the abilities and strength of a full Heavy Cruiser in a smaller and
Date Entering Service- 2248 2255 more compact package. The Franke class was reclassified to
Number Constructed- 18 11
Hull Data: a fast response cruiser in 2247 as it neared completion. Fleet
Superstructure Points- 19 19 procurement had requested that a wide range of sub-systems
Damage Chart- C C be incorporated that would allow the Franke to quickly respond
Size: to phenomenon that were changing quickly and unexpectedly.
Length- Unlike other designs, the Franke was equipped with redundancies
Width-
Height- and isolation protocols that allowed it to observe, close-up, what
Displacement- 139,630 mt 139,675 mt other cruisers could only observe from a distance.
Cargo: To ensure power, the Franke was equipped with
Total SCU- 185 SCU 185 SCU a unique trinary impulse power system. While this system
Cargo Capacity- 9,250 mt 9,250 mt did reduce overall internal space, each drive was operated
Landing Capacity- None None
Equipment Data: separately. Power surges, energy spikes and other EM issues
Control Computer Type- M-3 M-4 that had been known to knock out impulse drive could now be
Transporters- rendered inert. While some argued that the redundancy was
Standard 6-person- 3 3 unnecessary, the issue became a moot point when the USS
Emergency 22-person- 3 3
Cargo- 2 2 Franke her self was nearly crippled while studying the “star
Other Data: lightning” of Agris VI. This unusual but beautiful phenomenon
Crew- 352 352 consist of a massive discharge of “lightning” from the surface
Passengers- 30 30 to the upper atmosphere. After several days, enough energy
Shuttlecraft- 6 6 is in the stratosphere to send a massive pulse from the planet
Engines and Power Data:
Total Power Available- 42 42 to a small orbiting moon. The Franke, in low and seeming safe
Movement Point Ratio- 4/1 4/1 orbit, suddenly found the discharge arcing around the ship. The
Warp Engine Type- FWD-1 FWD-1 subsequent energy surge shorted out the primary shields, both
Number- 2 2 warp nacelles and two of the three impulse drive. Fortunately,
Power- 12 ea. 12 ea. the Franke was able to break orbit and restart the other engines
Stress Chart- H/I H/I
Max Safe Cruising- Warp 6 Warp 6 using it’s functioning drive. After several days, a tender was able
Emergency Speed- Warp 8 Warp 8 to help restore the main warp drives and the Franke returned to
Impulse Engine Type- FIC-3 (x3) FIC-3 (x3) it’s observations.
Power Units- 6 ea. 6 ea. Unfortunately, as with many other vessels of the
Weapons and Firing Data: period, the Franke calls was called upon to participate in the war.
Beam Weapon Type- FL-4 FH-3
Number- 6 6 The Franke’s additional power and heavy offensive capability
Firing Arcs- 2 p, 2 f, 2 s 2 f/p, 2 f, 2 f/s meant they were often seen in the front lines of many of the
Firing Chart- G W major battles of the Four-Years War. By wars end, three had
Maximum Power- 3 5 been lost. Shortly before the end of the conflict, the Mk II was
Damage Modifiers: proposed. While the power plant, which had proven successful,
+3 (-) (1-10)
+2 (-) (11-17) remained unchanged, the computer was enlarged and the new
+1 (1-4) (18-20) Phaser and Photon Torpedo weapon systems were installed. All
Torpedo Type- FAC-1 FP-1 of the remaining Mk I’s were eventually converted to the Mk II
Number- 2 2 configuration.
Firing Arcs- 2f 2f The Franke served until the early 2270’s when the
Firing Chart- F L
Power To Arm- 3 1 decision was made to retire the class as a whole. Of the 29 built,
Damage- 8 10 3 Mk I’s and 1 Mk II were destroyed. 1 Mk I and 2 Mk II’s were
Shield Data: scrapped. 2 Mk II’s are in reserve fleets. 20 Mk II’s (including 13
Shield Type- FSG FSI refit Mk I’s) were converted to other classes. The Franke was
Shield Point Ratio- 1/1 1/3 constructed at the Vulcan and Tellar shipyards.
Maximum Shield- 9 11
Combat Efficiency:
D- 55.2 87.2
WDF- 10 43.6
9
Lafayette Class VIII Research Cruiser The Lafayette class was a short lived attempt to
field a full research cruiser in a lighter ship. Built to be roomy,
te Lafayette had extra large internal spaces designed to
be used by it’s tremendous science crew during research
and front line exploration. Specialized plasma waveguides
allowed direct flow from the main intermix chamber to
the warp nacelles, giving the Lafayette class a significant
advantage in acceleration. The Lafayette also mounted
froward and aft primary deflector and sensor systems,
allowing the vessel to conduct unusual maneuvers even
while at warp.
The Mk I was also fitted with four accelerator
cannons which doubled as probe launching systems.
This gave the cruiser the ability to launch multiple probes
simultaneously in nearly any condition. The Lafayette’s
massive research staff meant that the ship could quickly
and easily focus multiple science disciplines on a single
target or research multiple targets simultaneously. The
Lafayette’s science capabilities was equal to even the
beloved Constitution class, which would eventually
incorporate several of the systems found on the Lafayette
Construction Data: class.
Model Number- Mk I Unfortunately, the Lafayette’s abilities came with a
Ship Class- VIII
Date Entering Service- 2247 price, which became apparent when war broke out. While all
Number Constructed- 8 eight Lafayette’s had been launched and were operational
Hull Data: by the beginning of the conflict, they were by no means as
Superstructure Points- 22
Damage Chart- C powerful or capable as a full fledged Heavy Cruiser. The
Size: Mk I was woefully underpowered, even for ships half its
Length- 252 m size. While this had not been a problem during it’s early
Width- 125 m
Height- 60 m exploration career, the Lafayette’s found themselves as the
Displacement- 121,135 mt first line of defense as shortly after the battle of Axxanar.
Cargo: Seven of the eight existing Lafayettes were rushed to the
Total SCU- 493 SCU
Cargo Capacity- 24,650 mt front, serving in a heavy cruiser role. It was felt at the time that
Equipment Data: the larger crew could compensate for the reduced combat
Control Computer Type- M-2 capabilities. At the Battle of Genmarx, three Lafayettes were
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Standard 6-person- 3 severely damaged. Two weeks later at the Battle of Lea,
Emergency 22-person- 4 two more Lafayettes were also severely damaged. While
Cargo- 2 few ships involved in these battles were unscathed, it was
Other Data:
Crew- 447 soon clear that the Lafayettes were inefficient in a combat
Passengers- 5 role. Even as shipyards attempted to rush a replacement
Shuttlecraft- 1 cruiser to take the place of the remaining Lafayettes, the
Engines and Power Data:
Total Power Available- 19 Battle of Lyclydun would prove disastrous with the loss of
Movement Point Ratio- 3/1 two Lafayettes with all hands. The decision was made to
Warp Engine Type- FWE-1
Number- 2 remove the last Lafayette from combat and reassign it to
Power- 8 exploration far from the front lines.
Stress Chart- G/K Ironically, the last Lafayette would disappear
Max Safe Cruising- Warp 7
Emergency Speed- Warp 9 shortly before the wars end. With most of it’s resources
Impulse Engine Type- FIC-2 taken up by the war, only a cursory search could be made.
Power Units- 1 The disappearance remains a mystery to this day.
Weapons and Firing Data:
Beam Weapon Type- FL-1 While the Lafayettes were underwhelming in
Number- 4 combat, once repaired, they continued to serve until 2262.
Firing Arcs- 2 f, 1 p, 1 s As with other vessels of the time, a major refit to include new
Firing Chart- D
Maximum Power- 2 power systems and upgrade the weapons was deemed so
Damage Modifiers: costly that the class was retired and placed in reserve fleet
+3 (-) status. The last Lafayette was removed from service in
+2 (-)
+1 (-) June of 2262.
Torpedo Type- FAC-1 Of the 8 Lafayette’s built, 2 were destroyed in the
Number- 4 war. Two more were scrapped and one is listed as missing.
Firing Arcs- 2 f, 2 a
Firing Chart- F The remaining two are now museums, one located at Andor
Power To Arm- 3 and one at Merak. The Lafayettes were built at the Merak
Damage- 8 shipyards.
Shield Data:
Shield Type- FSC
Shield Point Ratio- 1/1
Maximum Shield- 7
Combat Efficiency:
D- 50.5
WDF- 9.6
10
Maine Class IX Cruiser
11
Marco Polo Class XI Tactical Cruiser
Construction Data: The Marco Polo class was one of the first full-scale
Model Number- Mk I MK II cruisers designs to serve both a exploration and military role
Ship Class- XI XI
Date Entering Service- 2248 2262 since the end of the Romulan War. Although begun in 2244,
Number Constructed- 6 5 refit it was not until 2248 that the Marco Polo class was finally
Hull Data: commissioned.
Superstructure Points- 22 25
Damage Chart- C C When launched, the Marco Polo’s countermeasures
Size: were considered some of the most advanced the Federation
Length- had to offer. The primary sensors were supplemented by a
Width-
Height- massive sensor and communication pod mounted above
Displacement- 163,980 mt 171,615 mt the primary hull. The sensor pod could monitor dozens of
Cargo: communication lines, sensor drones and other data input
Total SCU- 192 SCU 192 SCU
Cargo Capacity- 9,600 mt 9,600 mt sources as well as monitor and jam enemy communications.
Landing Capacity- None None The sensor dome also allowed the Marco Polo to monitor
Equipment Data: multiple transmission sources while conducting first contact
Control Computer Type- M-3 M-4
Transporters- missions.
Standard 6-person- 3 3 The Mk I was initially touted as a scout cruiser,
Combat 20-person- 2 2 with the intent of more scientific operations. However, the
Emergency 22-person- 3 3
Cargo- 2 2 deteriorating relations with the Klingon meant that even the
Other Data: most optimistic of Federation Council members knew that the
Crew- 364 364 Marco Polo would be on the front lines of the coming conflict.
Troops- 50 50
Passengers- 25 25 By wars end, all six Marco Polo class cruisers had seen
Shuttlecraft- 14 14 combat. The Marco Polo’s powerful FWC power plant gave
Engines and Power Data: the cruiser the ability to engage multiple enemy vessels,
Total Power Available- 38 48
Movement Point Ratio- 4/1 4/1 and most Marco Polo’s and their support vessels were only
Warp Engine Type- FWC-1 FWF-1 forced to withdraw from combat when outnumbered.
Number- 2 2 None the less, by wars end, the loss of one of
Power- 16 ea. 20 ea.
Stress Chart- H/I H/I the venerable Marco Polos nearly canceled the anticipated
Max Safe Cruising- Warp 6 Warp 6 refit. The Mk II, which saw a refit of the main power plant,
Emergency Speed- Warp 8 Warp 8 installation of Phasers and photon torpedoes as well as the
Impulse Engine Type- FIC-3 FIE-2
Power Units- 6 8 installation of the extremely powerful FSO shield system was
Weapons and Firing Data: delayed until 2262.
Beam Weapon Type- FL-4 FH-8 The Marco Polo class would again serve in the
Number- 6 6
Firing Arcs- 2 f/p, 2 f, 2 f/s 2 f/p, 2 f, 2 f/s short but deadly Organian Conflict. Before the Organians
Firing Chart- G T halted combat, three Marco Polo’s had engaged Klingon
Maximum Power- 3 5 forces along the boarder. The new systems had given the
Damage Modifiers:
+3 (-) (-) tactical cruisers the ability to handily survive the encounters.
+2 (-) (1-10) In late 2271, is was determined that further
+1 (1-4) (11-18) upgrades to the Marco Polo class would require a massive
Torpedo Type- FAC-2 FP-1
Number- 2 2 refit. Of the remaining 5 hulls, all were eventually converted.
Firing Arcs- 2f 2f One Mk I was destroyed during the Four-Years War.
Firing Chart- G L The Marco Polo was built at the Sol IV and Salazaar
Power To Arm- 4 1
Damage- 10 10 facilities.
Shield Data:
Shield Type- FSG FSO
Shield Point Ratio- 1/1 1/3
Maximum Shield- 9 16
Combat Efficiency:
D- 58 109.3
WDF- 11.4 34.6
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Normandy Beach Class X Light Cruiser
Construction Data:
Model Number- Mk I Mk II MK III MK IV
Ship Class- XI XI XI XI
Date Entering Service- 2255 2262 2266 2268
Number Constructed- 7 6 2 2
Hull Data:
Superstructure Points- 26 26 28 28
Damage Chart- C C C C
Size:
Length-
Width-
Height-
Displacement- 174,770 mt 173,555 mt 177,075 mt 178,175 mt
Cargo:
Total SCU- 170 SCU 170 SCU 170 SCU 170 SCU
Cargo Capacity- 8,500 mt 8,500 mt 8,500 mt 8,500 mt
Landing Capacity- None None None None
Equipment Data:
Control Computer Type- M-3 M-4 M-4 M-6
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Standard 6-person- 3 3 3 3
Emergency 22-person- 4 4 4 4
Cargo- 2 2 2 2
Other Data:
Crew- 323 316 316 316
Passengers- 30 30 30 30
Shuttlecraft- 6 6 6 6
Engines and Power Data:
Total Power Available- 46 48 48 56
Movement Point Ratio- 4/1 4/1 4/1 4/1
Warp Engine Type- FWF-1 FWF-1 FWF-1 FWF-1
Number- 2 2 2 2
Power- 20 ea. 20 ea. 20 ea. 20 ea.
Stress Chart- H/I H/I H/I H/I
Max Safe Cruising- Warp 6 Warp 6 Warp 6 Warp 6
Emergency Speed- Warp 8 Warp 8 Warp 8 Warp 8
Impulse Engine Type- FIC-3 FIE-2 FIE-2 FIE-3
Power Units- 6 8 8 16
Weapons and Firing Data:
Beam Weapon Type- FL-4 FH-5 FH-8 FH-9
Number- 6 6 6 6
Firing Arcs- 2 f/p, 2 f, 2 f/s 2 f/p, 2 f, 2 f/s 2 f/p, 2 f, 2 f/s 2 f/p, 2 f, 2 f/s
Firing Chart- G R T X
Maximum Power- 3 4 5 6
Damage Modifiers:
+3 (-) (-) (-) (-)
+2 (-) (1-8) (1-10) (1-12)
+1 (1-4) (9-16) (11-18) (13-22)
Beam Weapon Type- FL-1 FH-2 FH-5 FH-3
Number- 2 2 2 2
Firing Arcs- 2f 2f 2f 2f
Firing Chart- D H R W
Maximum Power- 2 3 4 5
Damage Modifiers:
+3 (-) (-) (-) (1-10)
+2 (-) (-) (1-8) (11-17)
+1 (-) (1-10) (9-16) (18-20)
Torpedo Type- FAC-1 FP-1 FP-5 FP-5
Number- 2 2 2 2
Firing Arcs- 2f 2f 2f 2f
Firing Chart- F L R R
Power To Arm- 3 1 1 1
Damage- 8 10 16 16
Shield Data:
Shield Type- FSN FSH FSL FSL
Shield Point Ratio- 1/2 1/2 1/3 1/3
Maximum Shield- 16 10 14 14
Combat Efficiency:
D- 92.2 85.2 110.6 119.6
WDF- 10.8 30 51 66.6
14
Saipan Class VIII Cruiser
15
Star Ranger Class X Fast Research Cruiser
16
Vagabond Class XI Cruiser The Vagabond class of cruiser was designed
to test out a number of concepts and ideas in long term
front line use that had been learned from the Federation
conflicts of the 2240’s and 2250’s. The first issue was to
place the engines as far as practically viable from the
underside sensor dome. During earlier conflicts, the main
sensors on many Federation starships were required
to incorporate computer programs to compensate for
sensor “ghosting” while at high warp. The Vagabond, like
a number of other designs, attempted to compensate by
moving the largest distortion system of the ship - the
Warp nacelles.
This move gave the designers the ability to
enlarge the main hull to incorporate two additional
shuttle bays. While the M-3 computer installed was
large, it didn’t require additional sub-systems that other
large front line cruisers required. The additional space
was used to enlarge all three shuttle bays, making room
for three shuttles in each location. The Mk I was also
well armed, incorporating four FH-3 phasers, which
Construction Data:
Model Number- Mk I Mk II were quickly becoming the standard main beam weapon
Ship Class- XI XI of the Federation. However, designers decided to use
Date Entering Service- 2258 2265
Number Constructed- 7 6 the lighter FP-2 torpedo system. The lighter and smaller
Hull Data: system meant the Vagabond could easily carry far more
Superstructure Points- 26 26 torpedo casings and probes than other similarly sized
Damage Chart- C C
Size: cruisers, but mean the primary hitting power of the
Length- torpedoes was reduced. Non the less, the Vagabond
Width-
Height- was an immediate success, exploring and charting
Displacement- 167,000 mt 172,395 mt along both hostile and unexplored boarders.
Cargo:
Total SCU- 189 SCU 189 SCU In late 2264, as Klingon continued to pose a
Cargo Capacity- 9,450 mt 9,450 mt moderate threat across the quadrant, the decision was
Landing Capacity- None None
Equipment Data: made to upgrade the Vagabond, along with a wide range
Control Computer Type- M-3 M-4 of vessels. The Mk II was launched in late 2265.
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Standard 6-person- 4 4 The Mk II enlarged the main computer, forcing
Emergency 22-person- 2 2 several subsystems to be moved and reducing the
Cargo- 2 2 storage space for shuttles. However, the Mk II gained a
Other Data:
Crew- 361 361 much more powerful torpedo system as well as greatly
Passengers- 35 35 more efficient shield system. As was inevitable, these
Shuttlecraft- 9 7
Engines and Power Data: systems were tested when the Klingons launched a
Total Power Available- 38 48 large scale fleet assault during the Organian conflict.
Movement Point Ratio- 4/1 4/1
Warp Engine Type- FWC-1 FWF-1 Both the Mk I and Mk II saw action in the week
Number- 2 2 long conflict, with both models seeing some success.
Power- 16 ea. 20 ea.
Stress Chart- H/I H/I The Mk II was clearly the superior class, with it’s greater
Max Safe Cruising- Warp 6 Warp 6 overall firepower. Surprisingly, it was post-combat action
Emergency Speed- Warp 8 Warp 8 that showed some that the loss of the additional shuttles
Impulse Engine Type- FIC-3 FIE-2
Power Units- 6 8 might prove problematic. After the K’tom’ro engagement,
Weapons and Firing Data: rescue operations were slow due to the reduced number
Beam Weapon Type- FH-3 FH-9
Number- 4 4 of shuttle available. While the USS Surya was able to
Firing Arcs- 2 f/p, 2 f/s 2 f/p, 2 f/s engage a reinforcing cruiser far from the field of battle,
Firing Chart- W X
Maximum Power- 5 6 had the Klingon ship arrived, it is probable that the
Damage Modifiers: wounded and trapped Federation crews might not have
+3 (1-10) (-)
+2 (11-17) (1-12) been rescued.
+1 (18-20) (13-22) The Vagabond proved successful enough that
Torpedo Type- FP-2 FP-6
Number- 2 2 it would eventually be refit to the Vagabond II class. Of
Firing Arcs- 2f 2f the 13 built, 6 Mk I’s were converted to Mk II’s. 1 Mk
Firing Chart- H O I was scrapped after being damaged in combat. The
Power To Arm- 1 1
Damage- 6 12 Vagabond was built at the Sol III and Sol IV shipyards.
Shield Data:
Shield Type- FSH FSL
Shield Point Ratio- 1/2 1/3
Maximum Shield- 10 14
Combat Efficiency:
D- 78.2 107.7
WDF- 27.2 37.4
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Burke Class VIII Frigate
Construction Data:
Model Number- Mk I MK II MK III
The Burke class was built and fielded as one of the
Ship Class- VIII VIII VIII most basic of Frigate designs in Star Fleet. Designed in 2243, the
Date Entering Service- 2245 2255 2262 basic frigate was intended to be a mid-ranged patrol frigate with a
Number Constructed- 17 5 2 medium contingent of troops able to intercept and engage pirate
Hull Data: vessels anywhere within Federation territory.
Superstructure Points- 20 20 20 The Burke was also designed to operate in small
Damage Chart- C C C squadrons, either with other Frigates or Destroyers. The Burke
Size: was never intended to operate without some support, and no
Length-
Width- provisions were made for the vessel to operate as a full fledge
Height- independent combat vessel. The Burke remained inexpensive
Displacement- 116,020 mt 116,385 mt 116,760 mt to build and operate and surprisingly comfortable for both Naval
Cargo: and Marine troops.
Total SCU- 115 SCU 115 SCU 115 SCU The Burke was not without it’s detractors. Even as
Cargo Capacity- 5,750 mt 5,750 mt 5,750 mt the sting of the Donatu V attack a year earlier faded, many felt
Landing Capacity- None None None that Star Fleet needed far more powerful and heavily armed
Equipment Data:
Control Computer Type- M-2 M-3 M-3 vessels to combat the growing Klingon threat. While pacifist
Transporters- blocks continued to bemoan any increase in military spending,
Standard 6-person- 3 3 3 fleet commanders wondered if heavier armed vessels were the
Combat 20-person- 3 3 3 answer. The Burke class could be built in less than a year, and in
Emergency 22-person- 2 2 2 its initial combat tests, the lack of diverse weapon systems was
Cargo- 2 2 2 made up by it’s maneuverability and ease of repair.
Other Data: This would cost the Burke class dearly when war
Crew- 219 219 219
Troops- 124 124 124
finally erupted. 15 Burke class frigates were ready for action
Passengers- 10 10 10 when the Klingons finally launched their initial attacks of the
Shuttlecraft- 12 12 12 Four-Years War. At the Battle of Andromeda, four Burke frigates
Engines and Power Data: and six Portsmith destroyers engage three Klingon D-7’s. While
Total Power Available- 22 22 34 on the fringes of the main engagement, one D-7 is crippled and
Movement Point Ratio- 3/1 3/1 3/1 the other two begin to withdraw. The Federation force perused
Warp Engine Type- FWE-1 FWE-1 FWE-2 suddenly finding two squadrons of D-4 coming up from behind.
Number- 2 2 2 The Federation force took heavy casualties as a second
Power- 8 ea. 8 ea. 13 ea.
Stress Chart- H/I H/I H/I squadron of D-7’s broke off from the main battle and raked the
Max Safe Cruising- Warp 7 Warp 7 Warp 7 now fleeing Fedration ships. Across the battlefield, the Klingons
Emergency Speed- Warp 9 Warp 9 Warp 9 superior numbers over-matched the Federation superior tactics.
Impulse Engine Type- FIB-3 FIB-3 FIE-2 Some designers also complained that the close in
Power Units- 6 6 8 location of the main Warp nacelles forced the use of heavy
Weapons and Firing Data: radiation shielding. Some also claimed that sensor efficiency
Beam Weapon Type- FL-6 FH-3 FH-9 was reduced for the same reason. However, fleet planners, now
Number- 2 2 2
Firing Arcs- 2f 2f 2f needing every vessel they could muster, continued to field the
Firing Chart- H W X Burke in a combat role.
Maximum Power- 3 5 6 At the Engagement for the Argelian Approaches, the
Damage Modifiers: Burke Mk II proved that the design was still viable. Sitting well
+3 (-) (1-10) (-) out of range of their opponents, the new Phasers installed on
+2 (1-4) (11-17) (1-12) the Mk II prove devastating, sniping and damaging Klingon
+1 (5-7) (18-20) (13-22) ships who could not hit their targets from such a great distance.
Shield Data:
Shield Type- FSC FSF FSI With 8 Mk I’s and all 5 mk II’s surviving the war, planners
Shield Point Ratio- 1/1 1/2 1/3 vassalated on whether to scrap the Burke or mothball the
Maximum Shield- 7 9 13 vessels. The decision was made to continue fielding the class
Combat Efficiency: until a suitable replacement could be produced. Surprisingly, the
D- 49.1 62.6 96.1 Mk III was launched before the Burke was retired. With a larger
WDF- 2.8 11.6 12 impulse drive and far superior shielding, two new vessels were
commissioned. However, many still complained that the craft
was underwhelming in it’s firepower and could not support it’s
mission objectives. In 2267, the decision was made to retire the
Burke class.
Of the 24 Burke’s built, 9 Mk I’s were destroyed in
the Four-Years War. 1 Mk I is listed as missing. The remaining
vessels were refit to other classes. The Burke was built at the
Salazaar shipyards.
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Collins Class VIII Frigate Planned from the outset to incorporate the latest in
military technology, the Collins frigate was a marvel of
efficiency and sturdiness. Begun at the outset of the war,
the Collins class was immediately the most expensive
single mission profile vessel built for Star Fleet. A
minimal lab facility and moderate exploration facilities
were installed, but the main focus of the Collins was
combat. Armed with four new FH-4 phasers and twin
banks of FP-1 torpedoes, the Collins was immediately
thrust into the war effort.
The Collins was fielded at the perfect time to
showcase it’s abilities. When the Collins was launched,
the war had turned for the Klingons who were no
longer able to field sufficient ships for the massive
fleet engagements where their numbers often proved
decisive. The Klingons were now forced to engage in
ship-to-ship or single squadron engagements. While
this meant glory for the various Klingon commanders, it
often meant posthumous honor as superior ship tactics
and the new weapons systems were proving superior.
Construction Data:
Model Number- Mk I Mk II
All four Collins that were involved in combat during the
Ship Class- VIII VIII conclusion of the war reported success. During the
Date Entering Service- 2256 2265 Battle of Kolm An, all four deployed their troops with
Number Constructed- 9 13
Hull Data: significant success as well.
Superstructure Points- 20 20 After the war, the Collins was mothballed, with
Damage Chart- C C
Size: plans to scrap the vessels. However, even as several
Length- older classes were being dismantled, it was clear to
Width-
Height- many that the Klingons had not simply gone away and
Displacement- 117,035 mt 117,880 mt that future conflicts were likely. Designers re-activated
Cargo:
Total SCU- 125 SCU 125 SCU the Collins construction project, and by 2264, nine had
Cargo Capacity- 6,250 mt 6,250 mt been built and fielded. In early 2265, the first upgrade
Landing Capacity- None None
Equipment Data: was launched, and the continued cold war with the
Control Computer Type- M-3 M-3 Klingons pushed designers to request an additional 20
Transporters-
Standard 6-person- 3 3 hulls be built. In the end, only 15 were authorized.
Combat 20-person- 3 3 The Mk II did increase the impulse drive, but
Emergency 22-person- 2 2
Cargo- 1 1 more importantly replaced the mid-ranged FH-4 with the
Other Data: longer range and more powerful FH-8. Combined with a
Crew- 196 196
Troops- 124 124 more efficient shield system, the Mk II was son assigned
Passengers- 20 20 to rapid-response forces and began patrolling the Orion
Shuttlecraft- 10 10
Engines and Power Data: boarder in small squadrons. When the Organian conflict
Total Power Available- 32 34 began, numerous Collins immediately moved to engage
Movement Point Ratio- 3/1 3/1
Warp Engine Type- FWE-2 FWE-2 targets of opportunity. While smaller than the Klingon
Number- 2 2 D-7’s, the Collins was equally the match of the larger
Power- 13 ea. 13 ea.
Stress Chart- H/I H/I Klingon vessels. Once the Organians ended the conflict,
Max Safe Cruising- Warp 7 Warp 7 the Collins returned to their patrol of the Orion boarder
Emergency Speed- Warp 9 Warp 9
Impulse Engine Type- FIB-3 FIE-2 where they became effective pirate hunters.
Power Units- 6 8 In 2274, the decision was made to refit the
Weapons and Firing Data:
Beam Weapon Type- FH-4 FH-8 Collins class. Like the Enterprise and Miranda classes
Number- 4 4 before it, the Collins was placed on an engineering refit
Firing Arcs- 2 f/p, 2 f/s 2 f/p, 2 f/s
Firing Chart- Q T schedule that would see significant changes.
Maximum Power- 3 5 Of the 22 Collins built, 1 Mk I was destroyed.
Damage Modifiers:
+3 (-) (-) The remaining Mk I’s were converted to Mk II. The
+2 (1-8) (1-10) Collins was built at the Salazaar and Merak facilities.
+1 (9-14) (11-18)
Torpedo Type- FP-1 FP-6
Number- 2 2
Firing Arcs- 2f 2f
Firing Chart- L O
Power To Arm- 1 1
Damage- 10 12
Shield Data:
Shield Type- FSF FSI
Shield Point Ratio- 1/2 1/3
Maximum Shield- 9 13
Combat Efficiency:
D- 72.6 96.1
WDF- 19.2 30.6
19
Halifax Class X Frigate
20
Heermann Class IX Light Frigate
Construction Data:
Model Number- Mk I
Ship Class- VII
Date Entering Service- 2267
Number Constructed- 11
Hull Data:
Superstructure Points- 10
Damage Chart- C
Size:
Length- 177 m
Width- 127 m
Height- 48 m
Displacement- 99,590 mt
Cargo:
Total SCU- 290 SCU
Cargo Capacity- 14,000 mt
Landing Capacity- None
Equipment Data:
Control Computer Type- M-2
Transporters-
Standard 6-person- 4
Emergency 22-person- 2
Cargo- 1
Other Data:
Crew- 175
Passengers- 5
Shuttlecraft- 2
Engines and Power Data:
Total Power Available- 36
Movement Point Ratio- 3/1
Warp Engine Type- FWE-2
Number- 2
Power- 13 ea.
Stress Chart- H/I
Max Safe Cruising- Warp 6
Emergency Speed- Warp 7
Impulse Engine Type- FIB-3
Power Units- 8
Weapons and Firing Data:
Beam Weapon Type- FMH-1
Number- 2
Firing Arcs- 2 f/a
Firing Chart- L
Maximum Power- 12
Damage Modifiers:
+3 (1-3)
+2 (4-8)
+1 (9-12)
Shield Data:
Shield Type- FSC
Shield Point Ratio- 1/1
Maximum Shield- 8
Combat Efficiency:
D- 41.3
WDF- 11.6
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Cesario Class IX Heavy Scout
Construction Data:
Model Number- Mk I MK II The Cesario class, like the Baker that was to
Ship Class- IX IX come after it, began it life not as a scout, but as a research
Date Entering Service- 2257 2260 cruiser. Intended to take the place of many of the vessels
Number Constructed- 6 3
Hull Data: that were scheduled to be decommissioned and scrapped
Superstructure Points- 21 21 after the Four-Years War, the Cesario was intended to
Damage Chart- C C
Size: have a number of on-board labs and research facilities as
Length- well as comfortable quarters and recreational facilities for
Width-
Height- scientists and crew alike.
Displacement- 138,440 mt 138,735 mt Three months before being commissioned,
Cargo: the decision was made to convert the large vessel to a
Total SCU- 150 SCU 150 SCU
Cargo Capacity- 7,500 mt 7,500 mt heavy scout. The research facilities were replaced with
Landing Capacity- None None stellar cartography equipment and listening equipment
Equipment Data:
Control Computer Type- M-2 M-2 that would allow the Cesario to monitor transmissions
Transporters- across a broad range of frequencies. Two weeks behind
Standard 6-person- 3 3 schedule, the Cesario was launched and began it’s first
Emergency 22-person- 2 2
Cargo- 2 2 cruise.
Other Data: The Mk I had heavy firepower, especially for a
Crew- 277 277
Passengers- 20 20 scout, with six medium phasers and two torpedo tubes.
Shuttlecraft- 2 2 The Mk I’s high speed meant it could easily arrive on target
Engines and Power Data:
Total Power Available- 27 30 quickly and the vessels large array of sensor systems
Movement Point Ratio- 3/1 3/1 allowed it to fulfill it’s mission admirably. However, the
Warp Engine Type- FWD-1 FWD-1 vessel was more expensive to build and maintain than
Number- 2 2
Power- 12 ea. 12 ea. other scout vessels. In 2258 and 2259, an ongoing debate
Stress Chart- H/I H/I to change the mission profile from that of a scout to a full
Max Safe Cruising- Warp 7 Warp 7
Emergency Speed- Warp 9 Warp 9 cruiser. In 2260, plans for the Mk II were put forward and
Impulse Engine Type- FIC-2 FIC-3 procurement eventually decided to pursue other avenues
Power Units- 3 6 rather than re-engineer the Cesario as a cruiser. More
Weapons and Firing Data:
Beam Weapon Type- FH-4 FH-7 heavily armed and better defended, the Mk II scout also
Number- 6 6 increase the impulse drive.
Firing Arcs- 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 2 a 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 2 a
Firing Chart- Q Q In what is arguably one of the strangest turns of
Maximum Power- 3 4 event, Star Fleet Engineer requested two Cesario as they
Damage Modifiers:
+3 (-) (-) neared completion. Both were fitted out for use by Star
+2 (1-8) (1-8) Fleet Intelligence and launched in 2261. This new Mk II
+1 (9-14) (9-14) was adopted by SFI and immediately sent to the Romulan
Torpedo Type- FP-1 FP-1
Number- 2 2 boarder, where they served for an undetermined amount
Firing Arcs- 2f 2f of time. All of the previous Cesario variants are know to
Firing Chart- L L
Power To Arm- 1 1 have been fitted out in this version and exact dispositions
Damage- 10 10 remain classified. It is known that only 9 of the planned
Shield Data: 30 ships were ever built and that there is no record of any
Shield Type- FSF FSK
Shield Point Ratio- 1/2 1/2 being lost. The Cesarios’ were built at the Lixis facility.
Maximum Shield- 8 15
Combat Efficiency:
D- 68.1 81.1
WDF- 24.4 28
23
Copernicus Class VI Research Vessel
Construction Data:
Model Number- Mk I Mk III Mk IV First proposed by the Vulcan Science Academy, the
Ship Class- VI VI VI Copernicus class was designed to provide a large research bay
Date Entering Service- 2243 2255 2261 with direct access to the primary sensors. The design would
Number Constructed- 34 29 11 influence future interior layouts for years to come and is still
Hull Data: considered a primary influence on ship design.
Superstructure Points- 18 18 18
Damage Chart- C C C Vulcan engineers design a large pod to contain all
Size: of the labs, research support equipment and other science
Length- equipment. This provided continent access to equipment and
Width- sub-systems that, on occasion, needed to be modified. While
Height-
Displacement- 69,250 mt 69,135 mt 69,780 mt some designs did have a single science “complex” aboard, many
Cargo: had each section separate with individual labs for each science
Total SCU- 84 SCU 84 SCU 84 SCU discipline. The Copernicus’ internal components allowed several
Cargo Capacity- 4,200 mt 4,200 mt 4,200 mt labs to be combined and share equipment when needed.
Landing Capacity- None None None The Mk I was also a sufficient light cruiser design
Equipment Data:
Control Computer Type- M-1 M-2 M-2 that it was deployed as a front line full cruiser. Armed with four
Transporters- medium lasers and an FAC-1 cannon, the Mk I was moderately
Standard 6-person- 2 2 2 maneuverable and could operate for over 4 years at a time. The
Emergency 22-person- 2 2 2 Mk I’s sturdy design meant it was often sent into unexplored
Cargo- 1 1 1 areas to conduct research. This lead to the loss of three of these
Other Data:
Crew- 159 160 160 vessels by 2250, the disappearance of which remains a mystery
Passengers- 16 16 16 to this day.
Shuttlecraft- 2 2 2 The Mk I was also unfortunate to be one of the few
Engines and Power Data: vessels to participate in the short but violent conflict with the
Total Power Available- 22 24 34 Sheliak in 2255. Even as the conflict with the Klingons burst
Movement Point Ratio- 3/1 3/1 3/1
Warp Engine Type- FWB-1 FWB-1 FWB-2 into full swing, Federation planners scrambled to upgrade the
Number- 2 2 2 Copernicus, fearing that the Sheliak might begin a two-front
Power- 9 ea. 9 ea. 14 ea. war. In 2254, the Mk II saw the increase of the primary shields;
Stress Chart- H/I H/I H/I however, only 4 craft were fitted with this modification. When the
Max Safe Cruising- Warp 6 Warp 6 Warp 7 phaser and photon torpedo were incorporated into the inventory,
Emergency Speed- Warp 7 Warp 7 Warp 8
Impulse Engine Type- FIB-2 FIB-3 FIB-3 the Copernicus was immediately refit to the Mk II. Fortunately,
Power Units- 4 6 6 the Sheliak conflict ended with only a handful of skirmishes. But
Weapons and Firing Data: by then, the Copernicus Mk III was now the standard for the craft.
Beam Weapon Type- FL-2 FH-2 FH-5 In 2261, designers fitted the more powerful FWB-2
Number- 4 4 4 warp nacelles to the Copernicus. This allowed the addition of a
Firing Arcs- 2 f, 1 p, 1 s 2 f, 1 p, 1 s 2 f, 1 p, 1 s
Firing Chart- F H R more powerful shield and heavy torpedoes, giving the Copernicus
Maximum Power- 2 3 4 a new lease on life. Having survived the mass decommissioning
Damage Modifiers: of the later 2250’s and now a force to be reckoned with, the Mk
+3 (-) (-) (-) IV continued to serve it’s scouting and exploration duties well into
+2 (-) (-) (1-8) the early 2270’s.
+1 (-) (1-10) (9-16)
Torpedo Type- FAC-1 FP-1 FP-5 The Copernicus became the basis for several designs
Number- 1 2 2 and it’s lines can still be seen in several modern starships. Of the
Firing Arcs- 1f 2f 2f 74 ships built, 3 Mk I’s and 1 Mk III are listed as missing. 1 Mk
Firing Chart- F L R I, 2 Mk III’s and 1 Mk IV have been destroyed. 1 Mk I, 3 Mk III’s
Power To Arm- 3 1 1 and 4 Mk IV’s have been scrapped. 5 Mk IV are used as training
Damage- 8 10 16
Shield Data: vessels. 1 MK III was captured by interested in Triangle. 4 Mk I’s,
Shield Type- FSE FSF FSK 10 Mk III’s and 5 Mk IV’s have been disarmed and sold. 10 Mk
Shield Point Ratio- 1/1 1/2 1/2 III’s and 22 Mk IV’s are in reserve fleets. The Copernicus class
Maximum Shield- 10 10 16 was built at the Merak and Salazaar Shipyards.
Combat Efficiency:
D- 50.3 62.8 81.8
WDF- 4 14 31.4
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Cortez Class IV Light Scout Fielded in September of 2254, the Cortez had
the distinction of being on of the first full production
classes to mount Phasers as it’s primary weapon.
The small, spunky and easy to build Cortez class of
scouts served in a wide range of mission rolls - many
well outside it’s initial design specifications. The Cortez
was one of a handful of vessels that perpetuated the
rounded primary hull design that had been popular on
older vessels like the Daudelus class.
Yet the Cortez was a new vessel from the
ground up. The Cortez was fitted with reinforced pylons
for the tried and true FWA nacelles. The main power-
plant was located deep within the vessel, reducing
change of catastrophic damage during battle. Two
independent impulse drives were also fitted, giving the
small craft excellent maneuverability at sub-light speeds.
Also fitted was a large primary deflector. The
main sensor system was placed at the bottom of the
primary hull, giving the small scout excellent 360 degree
sensor coverage. A small shuttle bay fit two standard
Construction Data:
Model Number- Mk I Mk II shuttles.
Ship Class- IV IV But it was the eight independent mounted phasers that
Date Entering Service- 2254 2259
Number Constructed- 33 22
gave the Cortez the advantage. With sufficient power
Hull Data: to arm all it’s weapons, the Cortez became an instant
Superstructure Points- 10 10 favorite with commanders who needed a quick powerful
Damage Chart- C C
Size: strike against flanks. The Cortez’s firepower was nearly
Length- that of many destroyers and light cruisers of the day,
Width-
Height- making command of these scout popular. The Cortez
Displacement- 28,165 mt 29,135 mt class easily proved it self, often being forced to take
Cargo:
Total SCU- 46 SCU 46 SCU on two or more enemy vessels simultaneously. In each
Cargo Capacity- 2,300 mt 2,300 mt instance, the sturdy new Phasers outperformed the
Landing Capacity- None None
Equipment Data: bulkier phasers or far more delicate phase cannons,
Control Computer Type- M-1 M-1 which had quickly been phased out of front line operation.
Transporters-
Standard 6-person- 1 1 The Cortez was far from indestructible, though.
Emergency 22-person- 1 1 Despite success after success, Cortez’s suffered
Cargo- 1 1
Other Data: multiple losses. By wars end, 4 of the 25 hulls built
Crew- 83 83 during the war had been destroyed. 11 more had been
Passengers- 10 10
Shuttlecraft- 2 2 so severely damaged that they were scrapped.
Engines and Power Data: After the war, the success of the Cortez saved
Total Power Available- 20 24
Movement Point Ratio- 2/1 2/1 it from being canceled, and it became one of a handful of
Warp Engine Type- FWA-2 FWA-2 vessels that were upgraded. The Mk II saw an increase
Number- 2 2
Power- 8 ea. 8 ea. in the overall firepower as well as an upgrade to the
Stress Chart- H/I H/I primary shield system. The MK II’s scouting history after
Max Safe Cruising- Warp 6 Warp 6
Emergency Speed- Warp 8 Warp 8 the war was no quite as illustrious as it’s record during
Impulse Engine Type- FIB-1 (x2) FIB-2 (x2) the conflict. Several Cortez’s were sent into the triangle
Power Units- 2 ea. 4 ea.
Weapons and Firing Data: in early 2260 only to encounter fierce resistance (later
Beam Weapon Type- FH-1 FH-2 learned to be Romulan backed) and forced to return to
Number- 8 8
Firing Arcs- 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 2 p/a, 2 s/a 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 2 p/a, 2 s/a the Federation.
Firing Chart- F H After the imposition of the Organian peace
Maximum Power- 2 3
Damage Modifiers: treaty, planners decided to retire the small craft in favor
+3 (-) (-) of other newer scouts. The last Cortez was retired in
+2 (-) (-)
+1 (-) (1-10) 2268. Of the 55 built, 4 mk I’s and 1 mk II have been
Shield Data: destroyed. 11 mk I’s and 2 Mk II’s were scrapped. 2 Mk
Shield Type- FSG FSF
Shield Point Ratio- 1/1 1/2
I’s are listed as missing. 35 are currently scheduled to
Maximum Shield- 12 13 be refit with new technology and relaunched. The Cortez
Combat Efficiency:
D- 45.8 67.3
was built at the Salazaar and Sol IV shipyards.
WDF- 4 10.4
25
Garick Class V Light Scout The Garick class was built shortly after
the conclusion of the Four-Year’s War and was
designed to operate as a long range observation
scout and a short-range combat escort. The Garick
was considered somewhat unusual in it’s design
layout, including it’s main weapon placement. The
Garick was armed with the new Phaser systems,
mounted on the outer edge of the primary hull. This
opened space in the central area of the primary
hull that allowed additional support systems.
The Garick was also fitted with three
separate shuttle bays in the primary hull. This
allowed six shuttle to be operated during scouting
missions or recovery operations when necessary.
All three bays could operate independently and
could also be coordinated from the bridge. This
design was useful during escort missions where
warp shuttles could easily extend the sensor net to
Construction Data: warn of approaching pirate vessels.
Model Number- Mk I
Ship Class- V The Garick’s unique double role served
Date Entering Service- 2259 it well in the early 2260’s where it would often
Number Constructed- 21
Hull Data: be called from an exploration project to escort a
Superstructure Points- 10 high priority convoy or even a diplomatic mission.
Damage Chart- C
Size: However, the scouting ability was soon considered
Length- lackluster. Despite several attempts to improve the
Width-
Height- primary sensor/deflector, the vessel did not prove
Displacement- 59,835 mt superior to other designs, many of which could
Cargo:
Total SCU- 55 SCU easily be upgraded. The Garick, like several other
Cargo Capacity- 2,750 mt designs of the day had been built with many of it’s
Landing Capacity- None
Equipment Data: system integrated into the vessels structure. This
Control Computer Type- M-1 provided excellent rigidity and survivability of the
Transporters-
Standard 6-person- 1 vessel, but made upgrades and improvements
Emergency 22-person- 2 extremely difficult. In late 2262, the decision was
Cargo- 1
Other Data: made to cancel the contract for the remaining nine
Crew- 106 vessels.
Passengers- 6
Shuttlecraft- 2 Despite being pulled from production, the
Engines and Power Data: Garick remain in service until 2268. Several newer
Total Power Available- 14
Movement Point Ratio- 2/1 version were planned, including possibly fielding
Warp Engine Type- FWE-1 a torpedo armed variant. However, the internal
Number- 1
Power- 8 components would not easily allow for such an
Stress Chart- H/I upgrade, and the decision was made to remove
Max Safe Cruising- Warp 7
Emergency Speed- Warp 9 the vessels from active service.
Impulse Engine Type- FIB-3 Of the 21 Garicks built, 1 is listed as
Power Units- 6
Weapons and Firing Data: missing and 1 was scrapped. 10 were sold to the
Beam Weapon Type- FH-4 Tellatire government and 2 were sold to private
Number- 4
Firing Arcs- 1 f/p, 1 f/s, 1 p/a, 1 s/a research firms in the Federation. 7 are listed in
Firing Chart- Q reserve fleets. The Garick was built at the Tellar
Maximum Power- 3
Damage Modifiers: shipyards.
+3 (-)
+2 (1-8)
+1 (9-14)
Shield Data:
Shield Type- FSF
Shield Point Ratio- 1/2
Maximum Shield- 12
Combat Efficiency:
D- 51.3
WDF- 10.4
26
Knorr Class VII Heavy Scout
27
Moebius Class VIII Command Scout
Construction Data: Few vessels have had as specific a job and design
Model Number- Mk I Mk II as the Pentagon class scout. Designed in the midst of the
Ship Class- VII VII Four-Years War, the Pentagon was fielded to observe and
Date Entering Service- 2256 2263
Number Constructed- 13 4 translate the vast amount of communication and intelligence
Hull Data: information primarily from military sources. While some
Superstructure Points- 12 14 questioned the ethics of this activity, many in the higher
Damage Chart- C C
Size: echelons of power knew that such vessels were a necessity.
Length- Surprisingly, the Pentagon was also an incredibly
Width- effective monitor of first-contact worlds. The massive
Height- intelligence gathering array mounted about the ships impulse
Displacement- 84,030 mt 87,965 mt
Cargo: drive allowed it to monitor thousands of transmissions from
Total SCU- 105 SCU 105 SCU across a single star system, organize and classify these
Cargo Capacity- 5,250 mt 5,250 mt transmissions for follow up missions. This made the Pentagon
Landing Capacity- None None
Equipment Data: a popular class among both military and exploratory crews
Control Computer Type- M-2 M-2 alike.
Transporters- It’s incredible speed and destroyer-like firepower
Standard 6-person- 2 2 also made the Pentagon a popular vessel. However, it’s
Emergency 22-person- 2 2
Cargo- 1 1 niche capabilities meant that few were ever constructed.
Other Data: The Mk I, finally launched in 2256, was significantly more
Crew- 193 193 expensive to produce than it’s contemporaries. The Mk I
Passengers- 15 15 was also considered underpowered for it’s independent role.
Shuttlecraft- 3 3
Engines and Power Data: Because of it’s intelligence requirements, the Pentagons
Total Power Available- 20 28 often operated hours or even days away from the nearest
Movement Point Ratio- 3/1 2/1 reinforcements. Never the less, the capabilities the Pentagon
Warp Engine Type- FWC-1 FWC-2
Number- 1 1 brought to fleet planners could not be ignored and a total of
Power- 14 20 13 Mk I’s were produced.
Stress Chart- H/I H/I In later 2263, planners realized that the Pentagon
Max Safe Cruising- Warp 8 Warp 7 would most likely be on the front-lines of the next major conflict
Emergency Speed- Warp 10 Warp 9
Impulse Engine Type- FIC-3 FIE-2 with the Klingon Empire. The Mk II was launched by years end
Power Units- 6 8 to help boost the scouts defensive capabilities. An enlarged
Weapons and Firing Data: warp drive and updated FWC-2 did require the moving of
Beam Weapon Type- FH-2 FH-5
Number- 4 4 several internal EPS conduits, but little else changed initially
Firing Arcs- 2 f/p, 2 f/s 2 f/p, 2 f/s in the Mk II. However, the increased firepower did allow the
Firing Chart- H R Mk II the change to survive encounters that had crippled
Maximum Power- 3 4 other vessels. The USS Faltin, which had only recently been
Damage Modifiers:
+3 (-) (-) upgraded, survived a direct encounter with a Klingon D-10
+2 (-) (1-8) during the short Organian conflict.
+1 (1-10) (9-16) Although it was hoped that a Mk III variant
Torpedo Type- FP-2 FP-1 could extend the life of the Pentagon class, designers
Number- 2 2
Firing Arcs- 2f 2f quickly realized a full refit would be required. In late 2269,
Firing Chart- H L Procurement authorized the Pentagon class to be refit. None
Power To Arm- 1 1 of the 17 Pentagon class scouts had been destroyer or
Damage- 6 10
Shield Data: scrapped. They were built as the Sol IV shipyards.
Shield Type- FSF FSN
Shield Point Ratio- 1/2 1/2
Maximum Shield- 10 16
Combat Efficiency:
D- 50.2 83.1
WDF- 9.2 21.2
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Edmind Fitzgerald Class VII Freighter The Edmund Fitzgerald differs from other
transports in it’s internal volume dedicated to the crew
and passengers. Unlike other transports, the Fitzgerald
has several levels of accommodations and two larger
recreation facilities. While the original intention was
to sell the Fitzgerald to civilian companies, it soon
became apparent that the transport could be used as
a base of operation during the initial establishment of
small outposts. Several mining companies jumped
at the chance to establish their outposts while under
the watchful eye of Star Fleet. The Fitzgerald could
transport a single large cargo container to a location and
remain on station as group personnel set up transport
sites, basic building and other “starter” equipment
needed to support colony startup. Other freighters and
construction vessels, many of whom were not as fast as
the Fitzgerald, would arrive days or weeks later and the
Fitzgerald would move on.
The system was a favorite of Tellarite miners
who enjoys many of the on-board comforts of the orbiting
Construction Data: starship while their engineers set up living quarters and
Model Number- Mk I MK II
Ship Class- VII VII ground based recreation facilities. By 2250, several
Date Entering Service- 2246 2255 Edmund Fitzgeralds were crewed entirely by Tellarites.
Number Constructed- 58 32
Hull Data: But the basic vessel did have several drawbacks, which
Superstructure Points- 10 10
Damage Chart- C C would eventually lead to the end of it’s production run
Size: for Star Fleet. The most notable of these was the fact
Length-
Width- that the warp drive and nacelles had no provision to
Height- extend it’s warp field around long “trains” of cargo pods.
Displacement- 99,620 mt 99,980 mt
Cargo: The Fitzgerald could encompass a three small, two
Total SCU (internal)- 141 SCU 141 SCU medium or even one large heavy cargo pod, but could
Cargo Capacity (internal)- 7,050 mt 7,050 mt
Total SCU (external)- 2,200 SCU 2,800 SCU not manipulate the warp field to accommodate two. Nor
Cargo Capacity (external)- 110,000 mt 140,000 mt
Landing Capacity- None None were the warp engines capable of handling the higher
Equipment Data: mass. The Fitzgerald had excellent acceleration when
Control Computer Type- M-1 M-2
Transporters- compared to other transports, but could hall far less
Standard 6-person- 2 2 cargo.
Emergency 22-person- 2 2
Cargo- 4 4 Although armed, the Fitzgerald became a
Other Data: favorite target of raiders, many of whom thought the
Crew- 78 78
Passengers- 60 60 Fitzgeralds were “treasure ships” hauling precious gems
Shuttlecraft- 6 6 and minerals as well as valuable mining equipment.
Engines and Power Data:
Total Power Available- 22 32 While some ships were known to transport valuable
Movement Point Ratio-
Unloaded- 3/1 3/1 cargos, most moved building material and equipment
Loaded- 6/1 6/1 rather than raw ore and mining equipment. Rumors
Warp Engine Type- FWE-1 FWE-2
Number- 2 2 persisted, though, and Star Fleet soon found them
Power- 8 ea. 13 ea. selves having to send escorts with Fitzgeralds who were
Stress Chart- H/I H/I
Max Safe Cruising- establishing front line outposts. In 2267, the Fitzgerald
Unloaded- Warp 7 Warp 7 was finally pulled from Star Fleet’s manifest, although
Loaded- Warp 4 Warp 4
Emergency Speed- civilian versions of the craft are still operated today.
Unloaded- Warp 9 Warp 9
Loaded- Warp 5 Warp 5 Of the 90 Edmund Fitzgeralds built, 46 Mk I’s
Impulse Engine Type- FIB-3 FIB-3 were converted to Mk II’s. 1 Mk I is listed as missing. 7
Power Units- 6 6
Weapons and Firing Data: Mk I’s and 5 Mk II’s have been destroyed. 3 Mk I’s and
Beam Weapon Type- FL-3 FH-2 6 Mk II’s have been sctapped. 1 Mk I and 2 Mk II’s have
Number- 2 2
Firing Arcs- 2f 2f been captured. 5 Mk II’s are used as training vessels.
Firing Chart- G H 20 MK II’s have been sold and 40 Mk II’s are in reserve
Maximum Power- 2 3
Damage Modifiers: fleets. The Edmund Fitzgerald class was produced at
+3 (-) (-)
+2 (-) (-) the Arcanis and Cait facilities.
+1 (1-4) (1-10)
Shield Data:
Shield Type- FSC FSE
Shield Point Ratio- 1/1 1/1
Maximum Shield- 8 9
Combat Efficiency:
D-
Unloaded- 36.3 42.8
Loaded- 31.3 34.8
WDF- 1.4 2.6
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Trafalgar Class V Light Transport
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Bucephalus Class IX Freighter
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Time Line of Acti
2240
2241
2242
2243
2244
2245
2246
2247
2248
2249
2250
2251
2252
2253
2254
2255
2256
2257
2258
2259
2260
2261
2262
Albedo Mk I
Albedo Mk II
Solomon Juneau Mk I
Timmerman Mk I
Little Big Horn Mk I
Little Big Horn Mk II
Belfast MK I
Belfast MK II
Bel
Columbus Mk I
Columbus Mk II
Franke Mk I
Franke Mk II
Lafayette Mk I
Maine Mk I
Maine Mk II
Maine Mk
Marco Polo Mk I
Marco Polo Mk II
Normandy Beach Mk I
Normandy Beach Mk II
Norm
Roosevelt Mk I
Roosevelt Mk II
Saipan Mk I
Saipan M
Sa
Star Ranger Mk I
Vagabond Mk I
Burke Mk I
Burke Mk II
Burke Mk III
Collins Mk I
Fletcher Mk I 2244
Fletcher Mk II 2258
Halifax Mk I 2256
Halifax Mk
Heerman Mk I 2260
Cesario MK I 2257
Cesario MK II 2260
Copernicus Mk I 2243
Copernicus Mk III 2255
Copernicus Mk IV 2261
Cortez Mk I 2254
Cortez Mk II 2259
Garrick Mk I 2259
Knorr Mk I 2257
Knorr Mk
Moebius Mk I 2257
Moebius Mk II 226
Pentagon Mk I 2256
Pentagon Mk
Edmund Fitzgerald Mk I 2246
Edmund Fitzgerald Mk II 2255
Trafalgar Mk I 2247
Trafalgar Mk II 2260
Bucephalus Mk I 2257
Bucephalus Mk II 2262
ive Service Duty
2263
2264
2265
2266
2267
2268
2269
2270
2271
2272
2273
2274
2275
2276
2277
2278
2279
2280
2281
2282
2283
2284
2285
lfast MK III
k III
mandy Beach Mk IV
Roosevelt Mk III
Roosevelt Mk IV
Mk II
aipan Mk III
Saipan Mk IV
Vagabond Mk II
Collins Mk I
k III 2263
Halifax Mk IV 2268
Heerman Mk II 2266
Minmus Mk II 2269
k II 2263
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Moebius Mk III 2266
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The Federation Ship Recognition Manual IV is intended for Star Fleet personnel with a “need
to know” concerning information on the Star Fleet Vessels from the Great Awakening and Four-
Years War period. This comprehensive study discloses all known combat, visual, and historical
data on 30 different Federation ships and their variants. This manual is a must for all Star Trek
enthusiasts.
Shown on the front cover is a view of the Mk I Pentagon Scout rendezvousing with the
Constitution Class Heavy Cruiser. Shown on the back cover are the Copernicus and Polaris
classes encountering a Romulan Stormbird in the Triangle.
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