23rd Century Starfleet

[Sea Tyger]

I have taken 11 of my favorite ships from FASA's Starfleet SRM and converted them to Coda. Some of these classes have been presented by others in different threads, and I will say that my versions are just my vision of what they should look like and nothing more.

Also, remember that I have the Northampton- and Kiev-class frigates at:
http://forum.trek-rpg.net/forum/show...&threadid=4521

The service lives of the Excelsior and Miranda, obviously, extend deep into the 24th Century, and I've presented my vision of their designs in the 2370s, as well.

I hope my whirlwind tour of FASA's SRMs hasn't and doesn't discourage anyone else from developing and presenting their own versions of the ship's I've produced.

Anyway, I'll try to get all the posts finished by the weekend...then I'll tackle the Spacedock Starfleet SRM.

[Sea Tyger]

Excelsior-class Specifications

Production Data
Origin: United Federation of Planets
Class and Type: Excelsior-class Exploratory Cruiser
Year Launched: 2284 {2293} {{2348}}

Hull Data
Structure: 40
Size/Decks: 7/26 decks
Length/Beam/Height: 467/186/78 meters {511/196/87 meters}
Complement: 650

Operational Data
Transporters: 6 standard, 6 emergency, 6 cargo
Cargo Units: 70
Shuttlebay: 3 stardrive aft {3 stardrive aft, 1 saucer aft}
Shuttlecraft: 21 size worth {28 size worth}
Tractor Beams: 1F, 1AV, 1AD
Separation System: Yes (emergency only)
Sensor System: Class 2 (+2/C) {Class 3 (+3/D)}
Operations System: Class 3 (D) {Class 4 (E)}
Life Support: Class 3 (D) {{Class 4 (E)}}

Propulsion Data
Impulse System: Type IV (.5c) (D) {Type V (.75c) (D)} {{Class 6 (.9c) (D)}}
Warp System: Type VI (warp 6/7/8) (D) {Type VII (warp 7/8.5/9) (D)} {{Class 6A2 (warp 6/8/9.2) (D)}}

Tactical Data
Phaser Banks: Type VIII (x4/C) {{Type IX (x3/C)}}
Penetration: 5/5/4/0/0 {{5/5/5/0/0}}
Photon Torpedoes: Type II (x2/C) {{Type V (x2/C)}}
Penetration: 4/4/4/4/4 {{4/4/4/4/4}}
Deflector Shield: Class 4 (C)
Protection/Threshold: 14/4

Miscellaneous Data
Maneuvering: +4C -3H +3T
Traits: {{Enchanced System (phasers) (0/0/+1/0/0), reflected above}}

Starfleet's most venerable design, the nearly century-old Excelsior-class Exploratory cruiser began its service life as the test bed for the experimental Transwarp drive system in the 2280s. Refitted with traditional warp drives after the experiment's failure, the Excelsior-class distinguished itself as an explorer and a warship.

The first refit brought the cruiser to the cutting edge of Federation technology, making the Excelsior the largest and most expensive class of vessels in the Starfleet registry. And the class was further honored when the first ship built after the refit was named USS Enterprise (NCC-1701B).

The mainstay of Starfleet for the first quarter of the 24th Century, the workhorse of the Federation didn't simply fade away when the Ambassador-class took over the as the primary explorer class. Instead, the Excelsior-class continued its broad range of missions, from exploration to diplomacy to combat.

The class received a much-needed facelift in 2348, receiving the latest in Federation technology to again make it one of the most advanced vessels in the fleet, despite the fact that her production cycle has ended two decades earlier. Even in the last quarter of the 24th Century, the Excelsior-class is a capable explorer and powerful warship. Only these ships' aging spaceframes will prevent them from serving for another 90 years.

Current projections by Starfleet indicate that the class will be phased out within the next 15 years.

Editor's Note: The second refit date is pure conjecture. I use sinlge brackets to list changes for the 2293 refit, and double brackets for the 2348 refit. The first set of dimensions is from the FASA book; the second set is from Spacedock. One alternative for the 2348 refit, to reflect the "aging spaceframe" concept, is to reduce the ship's structure to 35. This would allow other traits to be bought (like Battle Tested) for individual ships.

[Sea Tyger]

Andor-class Specifications

Production Data
Origin: United Federation of Planets
Class and Type: Andor-class "Missile" Cruiser
Year Launched: 2274

Hull Data
Structure: 40
Size/Decks: 6/16 decks
Length/Beam/Height: 260/130/60 meters
Complement: 240

Operational Data
Transporters: 6 standard, 6 emergency, 6 cargo
Cargo Units: 65
Shuttlebay: 2 stardrive aft
Shuttlecraft: 12 size worth
Tractor Beams: 1F, 1AV
Separation System: No
Sensor System: Class 3 (+3/D)
Operations System: Class 3 (D)
Life Support: Class 3 (D)

Propulsion Data
Impulse System: Type IIIa (.6c) (C)
Warp System: Type VI (warp 6/7/8) (D)

Tactical Data
Phaser Banks: Type VII (C)
Penetration: 3/3/2/0/0
Photon Torpedoes: Type II (x4/C)
Penetration: 5/5/5/5/5
Deflector Shield: Class 3 (B)
Protection/Threshold: 14/4

Miscellaneous Data
Maneuvering: +1C -1H +4T
Traits: Enhanced System (shields)
Hardened System (Propulsion)

The Andor-class cruiser is a rarity of the 23rd-Century Starfleet; it is a purely military vessel, with little of the traditional multi-mission capabilities that most cruisers include. Designed in the wake of the Federation's belief that the Organians had lost interest in continuing their interdiction against Federation-Klingon conflict, the Andor-class was built to support fleet actions.

Using a withering volley of torpedo fire to decimate enemy formations from a distance, the Andor can hang back from the skirmish lines and pick off ships while the front-line combatants slug it out at close range.

The Andor is one of three Andorian designs in Starfleet service and all are named for Andorian military leaders. Most of these cruisers are almost entirely crewed by Andorians, and form the core of what is affectionately termed the "Blue Fleet."

Only 47 of these vessels were produced in its 16-year run, and most were transfered to the Andorian Defense Force by 2300. Four Andors were still in ADF service in 2369.

[Sea Tyger]

Anton-class Specifications

Production Data
Origin: United Federation of Planets
Class and Type: Anton-class Light Cruiser
Year Launched: 2245 {2268}

Hull Data
Structure: 35 {40}
Size/Decks: 5/15 decks
Length/Beam/Height: 224/145/51 meters
Complement: 240

Operational Data
Transporters: 4 standard, 4 emergency, 4 cargo
Cargo Units: 50
Shuttlebay: 2 aft
Shuttlecraft: 10 size worth
Tractor Beams: 1FV, 1A
Separation System: No
Sensor System: Class 1 (+1/B)
Operations System: Class 2 (C)
Life Support: Class 2 (C)

Propulsion Data
Impulse System: Type IIa (.5c) (B)
Warp System: Type IV (warp 4/5/6) (C) {Type Va (warp 5/6/8) (D)}

Tactical Data
Phaser Banks: Type III (x2/B)
Penetration: 3/3/2/0/0
Photon Torpedoes: Type I (x2/B) {Type II (x2/B)}
Penetration: 3/3/3/3/3 {4/4/4/4/4}
Deflector Shield: Class 2a (B)
Protection/Threshold: 13/3

Miscellaneous Data
Maneuvering: +3C +0H +1T
Traits: Enhanced System (sensors) (+4 to sensor tests)
{Design Defect (warp system)}

The predecessor to the successful Miranda-class cruiser, the Anton was at the forefront of the Federation expansion effort in the 2240s and 50s. A short-range exploration vessel, the light cruiser performed the more mundane exploratory missions from many of the new starbases that were being built along the frontier.

The venerable class underwent a refit in 2268 to upgrade the aging torpedo system and warp drive. However, engineers underestimated the frailty of the Anton's reinforced spaceframe, and the nacelles had a tendency to literally shear themselves off the struts under high-speed and high-stress maneuvers. These defects prompted Starfleet to completely redesign the vessel, resulting in the larger Miranda-class cruiser.

[Sea Tyger]

Miranda-class Specifications

Production Data
Origin: United Federation of Planets
Class and Type: Miranda-class Cruiser
Year Launched: 2274 {2345} {{2370}}

Hull Data
Structure: 30 {{25}}
Size/Decks: 5/16 decks
Length/Beam/Height: 278/174/65 meters
Complement: 330

Operational Data
Transporters: 4 standard, 4 emergency, 4 cargo
Cargo Units: 50
Shuttlebay: 2 aft {3 aft}
Shuttlecraft: 10 size worth {15 size worth}
Tractor Beams: 1FD, 1AV
Separation System: No
Sensor System: Class 3 (+3/D) {Class 4 (+4/E)}
Operations System: Class 3 (D)
Life Support: Class 3 (D)

Propulsion Data
Impulse System: Type IV (.5c) (D) {Class 4A (.85c) (E)}
Warp System: Type Va (warp 5/6/8) (D) {Class 6A2 (warp 6/8/9.2) (D)}

Tactical Data
Phaser Banks: Type VII (x2/B) {(C)} {{Type I Pulse (C)}}
Penetration: 4/3/3/0/0 {{5/5/4/0/0}}
Photon Torpedoes: Type II (x2/B) {Type V (x2/C)}
Penetration: 4/4/4/4/4 {4/4/4/4/4}
Deflector Shield: Class 3 (B)
Protection/Threshold: 14/3

Miscellaneous Data
Maneuvering: +2C +0H +2T

The Miranda was initially designed in response to a less-than-successful refit of the Anton-class light cruiser. Relatively cheap and simple to build, the Miranda was produced at amazing rates, with many different variations -- some of which were so radically different that they could have been considered classes of their own. The above statistics represent the "average" Miranda.

Serving well beyond its production life, the Miranda received a refit that extended its service life to the late 23rd-Century. Upgrades included sensors, propulsion, torpedoes, and the addition of a third shuttlebay to support the cruiser's continued exploration mission.

In the wake of Wolf 359, the Miranda also added a Type I pulse phaser to augment its offensive capability, an upgrade that proved extremely beneficial in both the Dominion War and the second Borg attack against Sector 001.

Due to Starfleet losses in the war, the surviving Mirandas are expected to serve for another quarter century. Engineers are already planning another refit for the cruiser around 2382.

[Sea Tyger]

Baker-class Specifications

Production Data
Origin: United Federation of Planets
Class and Type: Baker-class Heavy Destroyer
Year Launched: 2272

Hull Data
Structure: 40
Size/Decks: 6/25 decks
Length/Beam/Height: 301/148/77 meters
Complement: 250

Operational Data
Transporters: 3 standard, 3 emergency, 3 cargo
Cargo Units: 60
Shuttlebay: 1 aft
Shuttlecraft: 6 size worth
Tractor Beams: 1FV, 1A
Separation System: No
Sensor System: Class 2 (+2/C)
Operations System: Class 3 (D)
Life Support: Class 2 (C)

Propulsion Data
Impulse System: Type V (.85c) (D)
Warp System: Type VI (warp 6/7/8) (D)

Tactical Data
Phaser Banks: Type VII (x3/B)
Penetration: 4/4/4/0/0
Photon Torpedoes: Type II (B)
Penetration: 3/3/3/3/3
Deflector Shield: Class 2a (B)
Protection/Threshold: 13/3

Miscellaneous Data
Maneuvering: +1C +3H +1T
Traits: Hardened System (shields)
Enhanced System (impulse systems) (+.1c, reflected above)

The Baker-class heavy destroyer was initially designed as a cruiser, but a shortage of military vessels in the early 2270s prompted Starfleet to redesignate the class. A quick redesign was ordered, and the first Bakers left spacedock in 2272.

The design incorporates powerful impulse engines that make it faster in sublight than any other vessel in production. This superior maneuverability in combat makes up for the destoyer's lack of firepower at long range. As such, Baker captains prefer to close quickly and pummel the enemy with its Type VII phasers. With a dual-walled internal stucture that provides extra protection against explosive decompression during battle, the Baker has proven extremely hardy in combat.

The Baker's annual production rate was reduced to three following the signing of the Khitomer Accords.

[Sea Tyger]

Wilkerson-class Specifications

Production Data
Origin: United Federation of Planets
Class and Type: Wilkerson-class Destroyer
Year Launched: 2274

Hull Data
Structure: 30
Size/Decks: 5/20 decks
Length/Beam/Height: 240/105/60 meters
Complement: 200

Operational Data
Transporters: 2 standard, 2 emergency, 2 cargo
Cargo Units: 50
Shuttlebay: 1 aft
Shuttlecraft: 5 size worth
Tractor Beams: 2F
Separation System: No
Sensor System: Class 3 (+3/D)
Operations System: Class 3 (D)
Life Support: Class 2 (C)

Propulsion Data
Impulse System: Type V (.75c) (D)
Warp System: Type VI (warp 6/7/8) (D)

Tactical Data
Phaser Banks: Type VII (x2/B)
Penetration: 4/3/3/0/0
Photon Torpedoes: Type II (B)
Penetration: 3/3/3/3/3
Deflector Shield: Class 3 (B)
Protection/Threshold: 14/3

Miscellaneous Data
Maneuvering: +0C +3H +2T
Traits: Hardened System (weapons)

The second Starfleet vessel to mount the new Type VI warp engine after the Thufir's successful test, the Wilkerson-class destroyer mirrors the Baker's speed and combat capability. Designed more as a troubleshooter, the Wilkerson is able to reach hot-spots quickly to support Federation interests.

The Wilkerson also suffers from a lack of firepower at range, but again proves extremely capable in close combat. The destroyer has gained such a reputation against the enemy that Starfleet crews often refer to the ship's tactics as "The Wilkerson Charge."

Starfleet has opted to stop production of the Wilkerson following the Khitomer Accords, in favor of the larger and more powerful Baker.

[Capt Daniel Hunter]

Nice writeup on the Baker. I always liked that little (well not really that little) ship.

[Sea Tyger]

Thufir-class Specifications

Production Data
Origin: United Federation of Planets
Class and Type: Thufir-class Destroyer
Year Launched: 2268

Hull Data
Structure: 30
Size/Decks: 5/13 decks
Length/Beam/Height: 280/130/40 meters
Complement: 200

Operational Data
Transporters: 2 standard, 2 emergency, 2 cargo
Cargo Units: 50
Shuttlebay: 2 stardrive forward
Shuttlecraft: 10 size worth
Tractor Beams: 1FV, 1AP, 1AS
Separation System: No
Sensor System: Class 2 (+2/C)
Operations System: Class 3 (D)
Life Support: Class 2 (C)

Propulsion Data
Impulse System: Type IV (.5c) (D)
Warp System: Type VI (warp 6/7/8) (D)

Tactical Data
Phaser Banks: Type VI (x3/B)
Penetration: 4/4/4/0/0
Photon Torpedoes: Type II (B)
Penetration: 3/3/3/3/3
Deflector Shield: Class 2a (B)
Protection/Threshold: 13/3

Miscellaneous Data
Maneuvering: +1C +2H +2T
Traits: Hardened System (propulsion)

When Starfleet needed a testbed for the new Type VI warp drive, they found a ship that the Andorians were designing for use in the ADF. The destroyer was rechristened the Thufir-class, and six vessels went into production. All launched in 2268 with Andorian crews, and tested the new warp drive to and beyond its limits.

USS L'neru was lost when its warp field inverted due to a previously unknown interstellar phenomenon, vaporizing the mysterious phenomenon and the ship in a spectacular explosion. The remaining five test ships, however, proved the Type VI an outstanding success.

Thirty-three more Thufirs were built for Starfleet between 2270 and 2272. The destroyer is still produced for the ADF in small numbers.

[Sea Tyger]

Remora-class Specifications

Production Data
Origin: United Federation of Planets
Class and Type: Remora-class Escort
Year Launched: 2262 {2274}

Hull Data
Structure: 40
Size/Decks: 6/16 decks
Length/Beam/Height: 210/170/60 meters
Complement: 162

Operational Data
Transporters: 3 standard, 3 emergency, 3 cargo
Cargo Units: 70
Shuttlebay: 1 aft
Shuttlecraft: 6 size worth
Tractor Beams: 1FV, 1AV
Separation System: No
Sensor System: Class 2 (+2/C)
Operations System: Class 3 (D)
Life Support: Class 3 (D)

Propulsion Data
Impulse System: Type V (.75c) (D)
Warp System: Type V (warp 5/6/7) (C)

Tactical Data
Phaser Banks: Type VI (x4/B) {(C)}
Penetration: 4/4/4/0/0
Photon Torpedoes: none {Type II (C)}
Penetration: {3/3/3/3/3}
Deflector Shield: Class 2a (B)
Protection/Threshold: 13/3

Miscellaneous Data
Maneuvering: +0C +2H +3T
Traits: Enhanced System (sensors, +2)

The Remora-class escort is a quick vessel that favors offensive punch over defensive capability. Lacking many amenities that other Starfleet vessels enjoy, the Remora is designed for short missions from a supporting starbase or station.

Originally launched in 2262, the Remora received a refit in 2274 that included the addition of a Type II torpedo system. The ship's production schedule ended after the Khitomer Accords, although Starfleet has no plans to replace the vessel in the near future.

Editor's Note: I restored the Remora to her FASA dimensions and reclassified her as a heavy escort. I still think that the Remora is the 23rd Century equivalent of the Defiant.

[Sea Tyger]

Originally posted by Capt Daniel Hunter
Nice writeup on the Baker. I always liked that little (well not really that little) ship.

Thanks, so did I. I cheated a little bit to make the Baker a Size 6, but I think it worked out well.

To be honest, though, I'm actually happier with my Wilkerson write up, especially the text.

[Sea Tyger]

Chandley-class Specifications

Production Data
Origin: United Federation of Planets
Class and Type: Chandley-class Heavy Frigate
Year Launched: 2272 {2290}

Hull Data
Structure: 45
Size/Decks: 7/26 decks
Length/Beam/Height: 315/262/90 meters
Complement: 363

Operational Data
Transporters: 9 standard, 9 emergency, 9 cargo
Cargo Units: 70
Shuttlebay: 2 aft {3 aft}
Shuttlecraft: 14 size worth {21 size worth}
Tractor Beams: 1FV, 2AD
Separation System: No
Sensor System: Class 2 (+2/C)
Operations System: Class 3 (D)
Life Support: Class 3 (D)

Propulsion Data
Impulse System: Type V (.75c) (D)
Warp System: Type VI (warp 6/7/8) (D)

Tactical Data
Phaser Banks: Type VII (x3/B) {Type VIII (x3/C)}
Penetration: 4/4/4/0/0 {4/4/4/0/0}
Photon Torpedoes: Type II (x2/B) {Type III (x2/C)}
Penetration: 4/4/4/4/4 {4/4/4/4/4}
Deflector Shield: Class 3 (B)
Protection/Threshold: 14/3

Miscellaneous Data
Maneuvering: +2C +1H +2T
Traits: Hardened System (operations)

The Chandley's design sequence essentially began on the heels of the Axanari Rebellion, resulting in Starfleet's largest and most capable warship prior to 2284.

Starfleet conducted an extensive review of its actions and capabilities during the Rebellion, and determined that it most lacked a "troop moving" capability. It was under this initial premise that the Chandley program began, but Starfleet's move away from the idea of a Marine Corps-style ground force prompted designers to shelve the design for the time being.

But when conflict with the Klingons flared up again in the 2260s, the design was revived, updated, then shelved briefly again when the Organian Treaty was enacted. When skirmishes with the Klingons began to take place again in 2270, the need for a heavy combat vessel was readily apparent, and the Chandley was revisited, altered, and approved for production.

The frigate included the newly-tested Type VI warp drives, Type VII phasers, and a hardened operations system. The Chandley also departed from the traditional elegant Starfleet designs for a massive, almost-threatening look.

The Chandley ceased production in 2286, but received an upgrade to its weapons and shuttlebay in 2290.

[Sea Tyger]

Nelson-class Specifications

Production Data
Origin: United Federation of Planets
Class and Type: Nelson-class "Scout" (Light Cruiser)
Year Launched: 2245 {2260}

Hull Data
Structure: 40
Size/Decks: 6/13 decks
Length/Beam/Height: 263/127/61 meters {270/127/61 meters}
Complement: 195

Operational Data
Transporters: 3 standard, 3 emergency, 3 cargo
Cargo Units: 75
Shuttlebay: 1 forward
Shuttlecraft: 6 size worth
Tractor Beams: 1FV
Separation System: No
Sensor System: Class 3 (+3/D)
Operations System: Class 1 (B)
Life Support: Class 1 (B)

Propulsion Data
Impulse System: Type II (.5c) (A) {Type III (.6c) (B)}
Warp System: Type III (warp 3/4/6) (B) {Type IIIa (warp 3/6/6.5) (C)}

Tactical Data
Phaser Banks: Type IV (x2/A) {(B)}
Penetration: 3/3/2/0/0
Photon Torpedoes: None {Type I (x2/B)}
Penetration: n/a {3/3/3/3/3}
Deflector Shield: Class 2 (A) {Cass 2a (B)}
Protection/Threshold: 12/2 {13/3}

Miscellaneous Data
Maneuvering: +1C, +0H, +2T
Traits: Enhanced Sensors (+4 to sensor tests)
Hardened System (sensors)

The Nelson-class scout was at the forefront of the Federation's expansion efforts of the 2240s. Dozens of these long-range vessels scattered to the far reaches of the frontier, cataloging stars and planets, observing new life forms and civilizations, and occassionally making first contact.

Unlike most of their contemptoraries, the Nelson was not spacious, instead filling all available hull space with sensor enhancements and protection. This allowed the scout to scan larger areas of space faster than any other vessel previously could.

The Nelson performed its job so well that Starfleet felt no need for a new class of scouts until the mid-2260s, when it was apparent that the Nelson didn't have the longevity of the other 2245-era vessels, despite a 2260 refit. Many experts believed that the original "single-down" nacelle strut design was flawed, reducing the hull's prospective lifespan.

The Nelson was phased out in the mid 2270s.

Editor's Note (12/5/02): I've restored the Nelson's original dimensions as given in the FASA Starfleet SRM.

[Capt Daniel Hunter]

Originally posted by Sea Tyger


Thanks, so did I. I cheated a little bit to make the Baker a Size 6, but I think it worked out well.

To be honest, though, I'm actually happier with my Wilkerson write up, especially the text.

The Wilkerson is pretty nice too. Though I like the Baker better from a visual point of view

[Sea Tyger]

Ranger-class Specifications

Production Data
Origin: United Federation of Planets
Class and Type: Ranger-class Scout
Year Launched: 2269 {2284}

Hull Data
Structure: 15
Size/Decks: 3/6 decks
Length/Beam/Height: 87/57/20 meters
Complement: 18

Operational Data
Transporters: 2 standard, 2 emergency, 2 cargo
Cargo Units: 50
Shuttlebay: 1 forward
Shuttlecraft: 3 size worth
Tractor Beams: 1FV
Separation System: No
Sensor System: Class 3 (+3/D)
Operations System: Class 2 (C)
Life Support: Class 1 (B)

Propulsion Data
Impulse System: Type IIIa (.6c) (C)
Warp System: Type V (warp 5/6/7) (C) {Type Va (warp 5/6/8) (D)}

Tactical Data
Phaser Banks: Type II I(x2/B)
Penetration: 3/3/2/0/0
Photon Torpedoes: Type II (x2/B)
Penetration: 4/4/4/4/4
Deflector Shield: Class 2a (B)
Protection/Threshold: 13/3

Miscellaneous Data
Maneuvering: -1C +1H +1T
Traits: Enhanced Sensors (+4 to sensor tests)
Underpowered (see below)

The Ranger-class was the Nelson's replacement in the 2270s, and some circles contended that the vessel was rushed into production too soon. While a very capable scout, the Ranger was grossly underpowered and suffered in combat despite its greater firepower over the Nelson.

Despite these flaws, the Ranger was highly successful. Starfleet improved the scout's warp drives in 2284, to give the ship more range, but the lack of sufficient power plagued the class until it was phased out in the early 24th Century.

Design Notes: New Flaw
Underpowered
A vessel or class with this flaw suffers from lack of power to distribute to all of its essential systems in combat or high-stress situations.
Effect: In the first instance of transferring power, the engineer must intentionally cause two points of damage to one system (or, alternatively, one point of damage to two systems) to temporarily "upgrade" the performance of another system. All subsequent incidents of transferring power proceed normally until both points of intial damage is repaired. All other rules for tranferring power apply normally.