[Coda-Starship] Way of D'era Romulan ships

[Antonsb214]

And the last one for now.

[redwood973]

Very nice pics! I like those much better than the ships done for the LUG Romulans. Yours actually look Romulan.

[Tobian]

Yes, i do get the sense that the Romulans only get to have one ship because that's all that they ever designed for them!

I quite liked your designs, though I prefered the more traditional 2 nacelle arangement in the last two.

I really loved the wee little Romulan shuttle ship we saw only once in DS9, and I would love to see a mid sized version like that, somewhere between the monstrous proportions of the D'Deridex and that ship. I think the Norexan Class went some way towards that, but it's still big! The descriptions in the LUG book represented a nice range of vessels, only the images did not appeal as much, they were rather oddly proportioned!

[Snake_Plissken]

and here:

[Antonsb214]

Well, I think the first one had the nacelles in between the wings to keep them safe from weapons fire.
I have a few others too, those just looked the best. I have a lot of drawings stacked around here.

But I'm glad ya'll like them.

[Snake_Plissken]

and there! :

[Snake_Plissken]

Finally,

I really like the Romulan designs from the computer game Armada:

http://www.st-armada.com/romships.htm

and this design of unspecified origin:

http://www.shipschematics.net/startr...cruiser_c5.jpg

[Tobian]

Oooh shiny! I like those, are there more polished versions of them somwhere?

The seperate one is also pretty nice, a smaller version of the Warbird, with a simplified design.

[Snake_Plissken]

goddamit! I wanted to edit my post with my 1st pic and then it got all screwed up!!!!!

here's the original post:

"Anton, your Romulan designs are very nice. As a matter of fact I'm sure all of them could fit several of the D'era designs.

I've came up with a few 'top-view' B&W counter designs for Starmada and Full Thrust; here they are:"


here's the correct pic:

[Antonsb214]

The ships from Starfleet Command III are pretty cool, I especially liked the Shrik-class light cruiser. The Hawk and Raptor heavy cruisers are fine too.

[Sea Tyger]

Praetorian-class Specifications

Production Data
Class and Type: Praetorian-class Dreadnought
Origin: Romulan Star Empire
Commissioned: 2379 (proposed)

Hull Data
Structure: 65
Size/Decks: 11/90 decks
Length/Beam/Height: 1100/950/450 meters
Complement: 1500

Operational Data
Atmosphere Capable: No
Cargo Units: 110
Cloaking Device: Class 5 (x2) (24)
Life Support: Class 5 (F)
Operations System: Class 5 (F)
Sensors: Class 4a (+4/DD)
Separation System: No
Shuttlebay: 2 aft
Shuttlecraft: 22 size worth
Tractor Beams: 1FV, 1P, 1S, 1AV
Transporters: 10 standard, 10 cargo, 10 emergency

Propulsion Data
Impulse System: Class 5 (.95c) (E)
Warp System: Type 5C6 (x2) (wf 5.2/8.2/9.8) (D)

Tactical Data
Disruptor Banks: RPFD-5 (x5/F)
Beam Penetration: 7/7/6/0/0
Plasma Torpedoes: RPT-8 (x2/F)
Torpedo Penetration: 9/8/7/6/5
Deflector Shields: FSR (E)
Protection/Threshold: 17/4

Miscellaneous Data
Maneuver Modifiers: +4C, 0H, +3T
Traits: Enhanced System (warp, +.2wf, reflected above)

The Praetorian-class dreadnought represents the pinnacle of Romulan warship technology and engineering. Proposed for a 2379 launch, the Praetorian expects to take over the Star Navy's most high profile duties in the Praetorian Fleet.

The dreadnought can reach speeds of up to warp 9.8, and can sustain wf8.2 under stress. Mounting devastatingly powerful twin RPT-8 plasma torpedoes, the Praetorian is supplemented by no less than five RPFD-5 disruptor banks.

Prior to the 2378 Reman uprising, the Star Navy expected the Praetorian to completely replace the D'deridex by 2391. In light of the recent uprising; however, Romulan Sector Intelligence believes that the Empire will keep all of the ships it can, to prevent any would-be opportunists from taking advantage of their weakened political "situation."

[Sea Tyger]

V'tir-class Specifications

Production Data
Class and Type: V'tir-class Warbird (Battleship)
Origin: Romulan Star Empire
Commissioned: 2349

Hull Data
Structure: 50
Size/Decks: 9/40 decks
Length/Beam/Height: 750/550/200 meters
Complement: 750

Operational Data
Atmosphere Capable: No
Cargo Units: 95
Cloaking Device: Class 3 (20)
Life Support: Class 3R (DD)
Operations System: Class 3R (DD)
Sensors: Class 3a (+3/D)
Separation System: No
Shuttlebay: 2 aft
Shuttlecraft: 18 size worth
Tractor Beams: 1FV, 1AD
Transporters: 8 standard, 8 cargo, 8 emergency

Propulsion Data
Impulse System: Class 2 (x2) (.9c) (C)
Warp System: Type 5C3 (x2) (wf 5/7.5/9) (D)

Tactical Data
Disruptor Banks: RPFD-4 (x4/E)
Beam Penetration: 6/6/6/0/0
Plasma Torpedoes: RPT-5 (x2/E)
Torpedo Penetration: 7/6/5/4/3
Deflector Shields: CIDSS-4 (BB)
Protection/Threshold: 16/3

Miscellaneous Data
Maneuver Modifiers: +2C, +1H, +3T
Traits: Prototype (disruptors, +1 offense each)
Prototype (sensors, +1 reliability, reflected above)

The V'tir-class warbird was originally intended to be an upgrade of the D'deridex-class heavy warbird, but political forces that supported the D'deridex program and other elements within the Star Navy changed the V'tir program's direction in mid-development.

After first scaling down the vessel's size, designers were given no fewer than six conflicting mission requirements. They attempted to compromise as best they could, but the end result was less-than-spectacular and failed to meet any expectations.

While a capable warship, the V'tir is notoriously slow both in and out of warp. Life support and operations, although reinforced, are substandard for a vessel its size, and the newer Class 4 cloaking device was not installed as a "space saving" measure. Undersized warp and impulse drives were installed in lieu of newer models, to allay cost overruns that threatened to overwhelm the program at almost every turn.

The V'tir was not produced in large numbers as the admiralty and Senate were displeased with the ship, despite its capable service and good reviews from the crews. In spite of its political "unpopularity," a full third of the V'tir's produced are still in active service in senatorial fleets.

[Sea Tyger]

D'Sera-class Specifications

Production Data
Class and Type: D'Sera-class Light Warbird (Battle Cruiser)
Origin: Romulan Star Empire
Commissioned: 2340

Hull Data
Structure: 40
Size/Decks: 7/22 decks
Length/Beam/Height: 425/400/100 meters
Complement: 440

Operational Data
Atmosphere Capable: No
Cargo Units: 75
Cloaking Device: none
Life Support: Class 4 (E)
Operations System: Class 4 (E)
Sensors: Class 3a (+3/CC)
Separation System: No
Shuttlebay: 1 aft
Shuttlecraft: 7 size worth
Tractor Beams: 1FV, 1 AD
Transporters: 3 standard, 3 cargo, 3 emergency

Propulsion Data
Impulse System: Class 4 (.95c) (D)
Warp System: Type 5C5 (wf 5/8/9.2) (CC)

Tactical Data
Disruptor Banks: RPFD-3 (x4/D)
Beam Penetration: 6/5/5/0/0
Plasma Torpedoes: RPT-3 (x2/D)
Torpedo Penetration: 7/6/5/4/3
Deflector Shields: CIDSS-3 (C)
Protection/Threshold: 16/3

Miscellaneous Data
Maneuver Modifiers: +1C, +1H, +3T
Traits: Prototype (disruptors, +1 offense each)
Prototype (shields, +1 protection, reflected above)

Built as a heavy patrol vessel and "flag waver" along the Klingon and Taurhai borders, the D'Sera-class has diligently protected imperial borders for over 35 years. A highly-advanced vessel for its day, the D'Sera's age is starting to show itself, and the wabird is finding itself relegated to lesser duties as newer vessels like the T'varo and T'kassan push to the front lines of imperial defense.

Well-armed for a warbird its size, the D'Sera sacrifices a cloaking device -- a distinct disadvantage in most cases -- in favor of a rare show of force...just enough to assure the enemies of Romulus that they are, in fact, being scrutinized. Even with such an open mission profile, the D'Sera rarely operates without support from a cloaked warship.

[Sea Tyger]

Ganum-class Specifications

Production Data
Class and Type: Ganum-class Bird of Prey (Light Cruiser)
Origin: Romulan Star Empire
Commissioned: 2307

Hull Data
Structure: 20
Size/Decks: 4/5 decks
Length/Beam/Height: 93/70/22 meters
Complement: 84

Operational Data
Atmosphere Capable: Yes
Cargo Units: 40
Cloaking Device: Class 3 (18)
Life Support: Class 2 (C)
Operations System: Class 2 (C)
Sensors: Class 3 (+3/C)
Separation System: No
Shuttlebay: none
Shuttlecraft: n/a
Tractor Beams: 1FV
Transporters: 2 standard, 2 cargo, 2 emergency

Propulsion Data
Impulse System: RIB-2 (.8c) (BB)
Warp System: Type 2C (wf 5/6.5/7.5) (C)

Tactical Data
Disruptor Banks: none
Beam Penetration: n/a
Plasma Torpedoes: RPT-1 (x2/C)
Torpedo Penetration: 6/5/4/3/2
Deflector Shields: CIDSS-2 (C)
Protection/Threshold: 14/4

Miscellaneous Data
Maneuver Modifiers: +1C, +1H, +1T
Traits: Prototype (life support, -2 reliability)
Prototype (cloaking device, -2 rating)
Design Defect (warp system)

The Ganum-class bird of prey represented the last of its breed at the dawn of the 24th Century as the empire moved toward a new class of ship: the warbird. But while it was the last bird of prey to be commissioned, the Ganum paid homage to the V-8 Tellus Bird of Prey. Atmosphere capable and mounting a twin RPT-1 plasma torpedo launcher, the Ganum performed above expectations in its role as a forward scout cruiser.

The last Ganum was produced in 2319, and the class was completely phased out by the end of the 2330s, leaving the Star Navy without a Bird of Prey in its inventory for nearly 50 years.

[Sea Tyger]

Vidian-class Specifications

Production Data
Class and Type: Vidian-class Heavy Starbird (Heavy Explorer)
Origin: Romulan Star Empire
Commissioned: 2373

Hull Data
Structure: 45
Size/Decks: 9/44 decks
Length/Beam/Height: 715/676/203 meters
Complement: 615

Operational Data
Atmosphere Capable: No
Cargo Units: 110
Cloaking Device: Class 3 (20)
Life Support: Class 5 (F)
Operations System: Class 5 (F)
Sensors: Class 4a (+4/DD)
Separation System: No
Shuttlebay: 3 aft
Shuttlecraft: 27 size worth
Tractor Beams: 1 FV, 1 AV
Transporters: 8 standard, 8 cargo, 8 emergency

Propulsion Data
Impulse System: Class 4A (.92c) (D)
Warp System: Type 5C6 (wf 5/8/9.6) (D)

Tactical Data
Disruptor Banks: RPFD-5 (x5)
Beam Penetration: 7/7/6/0/0 (E)
Plasma Torpedoes: RPT-5 (x2)
Torpedo Penetration: 7/6/5/4/3 (E)
Deflector Shields: FSQ (D)
Protection/Threshold: 17/4

Miscellaneous Data
Maneuver Modifiers: +4C, +0H, +2T
Traits: Enhanced System (sensors, +4)
Vulnerable System (weapons)

Where the Praetorian-class dreadnought represents the latest in Romulan military technology, the Vidian-class heavy explorer is the pinnacle of exploratory technology. Building upon lessons learned from the T’rasus and Ralek programs, the Vidian mounts the latest in Star Navy sensor technology and expects to take the lead in frontier exploration by the end of the next decade.