[CODA] Franz Joseph Technical Manual vessels

[AslanC]

"Starfleet 2290-91 and Prototype 2291-92 books"

What are these?

[Eric R.]

Since most of you who have contributed and driven the FASA to coda effort here, I got a question to ask ya.

Do you want to wait and see what comes out in the starship book before we go any further? I mean the ships are kinda bluring right now and the excellent background material is all that really separates some of the ships. And while my Computer Idea I think is a good one, I just know Don has probably come up with a similar and better one in the new book (as while as more detailed engines). Of course this would mean putting off the SRM until at least November some time, but at least now when you do the designs the formating style will be ready (I mail out blank sheets with instructions and I will have most of the Schemetics scanned in and ready to go. Meanwhile I can concentrate solely on the modified timeline and Starfleet organization portion of the book.

Whats says the committee?

[Sea Tyger]

Originally posted by AslanC
"Starfleet 2290-91 and Prototype 2291-92 books"

What are these?

The books, officially named "Ships of the Star Fleet: Volume One/Revised" and "Starfleet Prototype: The Journal of Innovative Design and Ideas", were two Jane's-like tech manuals that gave excellent overviews of the authors' vision of Starfleet ships in the early 2290s.

"Ships of the Starfleet" was published by Mastercom Data Center of Wilbraham, MA in 1991, written by Calon Riel. One of the interesting things about the book is that it also has a 2290 copyright. (The book is in its 103rd year of issue as of 2290, and is written for the 2290-91 biennial cycle.) It provides a state-of-the-fleet overview as of and force levels, then goes into some detail over the Constitution-class and follow-on programs (Bon Homme Richard, Archernar, Enterprise, Constitution II, etc.), and some new designs (Belknap-class, one of my all-time favorites). It also details the frigate evolution that results in the various Miranda ships, although there is no Miranda-class in this book. It calls itself "the standard reference guide to the vessels of the Star Fleet."

"Starfleet Prototype" has almost no 20th Century information in it. The masthead is given as Starfleet characters (although it may be the design team's real names), and even the copyright information is strictly 23rd Century (2292). Written for the 2291-92 biennial cycle, it lists a number of prototype vessels (including the Enterprise-A, which they consider a brand new class); some are excellent designs, others are okay, but not spectacular. It inlcudes a "tactical fleet" (TacFleet) review, and even a preview of the Constellation-class "Star Cruiser" that wouldn't be launched for another nine years.

The book goes into further detail by providing a treatise on "tactical starbases," ordinance updates, and applications of Transwarp (this was before it was finally established that transwarp was theoretically unattainable). It was a really nice piece of work. Given that designs from "Ships of the Star Fleet" were in "Starfleet Prototype", I suspect that the latter book was also published by Mastercom Data Center.

[PGoodman13]

Just a bump to keep this thread fresh in my mind again. I never did get the cargo containers, etc., built, nor did I do my interpretation of the shuttlecraft Galileo. I might not put out final versions of these until I get Starships, but I should at least remember to get them done in the first place.

[vegasthroat]

SALADIN CLASS I HEAVY DESTROYER
CLASS I DESTROYER
SALADIN CLASS STARSHIPS

Production Data
Origin Sol
Class and Type Saladin Class Heavy Destroyer
Year Launched 2245

Hull Data
Structure 30
Size/Decks 5 / 12
Length Overall 242.5m
Height Overall 60m
Beam Overall 127.1m
Complement 200
Officers 20
Crew 180

Operation Data
Atmosphere Capable No
Transporter 6 Standard, 6 Emergency
Cargo Units 50
Shuttlebay 1
Shuttlecraft 5 Size Worth
Tractor Beams 1 FV
Separation Systems Yes (Emergency Only)
Sensor System Class 2 (+2/ Reliability C)
Operations System Class 4 (Reliability E)
Life Support Class 4 (Reliability E)

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

Tactical Data
Beam Primary Phaser Banks Type IV X3
Penetration 4/3/3/0/0 (A)
Beam Secondary None
Missile Primary Photon Torpedo Type I X1
Penetration 3/3/3/3/0 (B)
Deflector Shield Class 2a (B)
Protection 13
Threshold 3

Miscellaneous Data
Maneuver Modifiers 2C, 1H, 2T

Edges and Flaws
Enhanced Sensors
Hardened Systems Sensors, Life Support

[vegasthroat]

HERMES CLASS I HEAVY SCOUT
CLASS I SCOUT
HERMES CLASS STARSHIPS

Production Data
Origin Sol
Class and Type Hermes Class Heavy Scout
Year Launched 2245

Hull Data
Structure 30
Size/Decks 5 / 12
Length Overall 242.5m
Height Overall 60m
Beam Overall 127.1m
Complement 195
Officers 20
Crew 175

Operation Data
Atmosphere Capable No
Transporter 6 Standard, 6 Emergency
Cargo Units 50
Shuttlebay 1
Shuttlecraft 5 Size Worth
Tractor Beams 1 FV, 1 AV
Separation Systems Yes (Emergency Only)
Sensor System Class 2 (+2/ Reliability C)
Operations System Class 4 (Reliability E)
Life Support Class 4 (Reliability E)

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

Tactical Data
Beam Primary Phaser Banks Type IV X1
Penetration 2/2/2/0/0 (A)
Beam Secondary None
Missile Primary None
Deflector Shield Class 2a (B)
Protection 13
Threshold 3

Miscellaneous Data
Maneuver Modifiers 1C, 1H, 0T

Edges and Flaws
Nimble
Enhanced Sensors
Hardened Systems Sensors, Life Support
Design Flaw Warp Drive

[PGoodman13]

Running this back up the flagpole so I can find it easily now that I'm doing the redesigns based on Starships.

[BouncyCaitian]

sorry...just noticed this thread. hmm...with all the ships of the line books. we might have to do a CODA Trek Ships of the Line for TOS conversion fo all the vessels that are out

[IceGiant]

What books are these BC, never heard of them before.

[BouncyCaitian]

Well...with the Franz Josef books that are being fan made, I noticed they were Fasa-Trek conversions wouldn't be two difficult to port them over. Also Jackills 3 books deal with movie era vessels would be great material