STARFLEET ARCHER CLASS
scout; commissioned: 2254 (refit 2256)
HULL DATA
structure: 15
size/decks: 3/2
L/B/H: 50/20/18
complement: 18
TACTICAL DATA
phase cannon: PC-30 (x2/B)
penetration: 3/3/2/0/0
(phasers: Type IV (x2/B))
(penetration: 3/3/2/0/0)
deflector shields: PFF-2a (B)
protection/threshold: 13/3
PROPULSION DATA
impulse system: SBE (0.5c) (D)
warp system: PB-8 (4/5/6) (C)
OPERATIONAL DATA
atmosphere capable: yes
cargo units: 40
life support: Class 3 (D)
operations system: Class 3 (D)
sensor system: Class 2 (+2/+1/0/0/0) (C)
tractor beams: 1 fv, 1 aft
transporters: 1 standard, 1 emergency, 1 cargo
MISCELLANEOUS DATA
maneuver modifiers: +2 C, +0 H, +2 T
traits: Enhanced System (sensors) (+2 test results for sensor use), Harden System (deflector shields) (ignore the first point of damage applied to the system),
Nimble (+2 bonus to all helm maneuver tests).
HISTORY
The Archer class scout ships are a small fast vessel. Whilst they are are armed they tend to rely on speed to keep them out of harm's way. They have impressive sensors and warp capabilities however crew accomodation would be best described as spartan. Indeed the conditions on board mean that the 18 crew have little or no privacy. Of the crew of 18, only the captain and the first officer have their own quarters. The remainder of the crew shares 4 single-bed compartments by "hot bunking". The ship is also to small to have a turbolift system, instead crew rely on ladders to travel between decks. The class was named for the famous 22nd century explorer and the fourth President of the United Federation of Planets, Jonathan Archer of United Earth and the United Federation of Planets.
NOTABLE VESSELS
USS Archer
USS Sagittarius
USS Bowman
Archer class first appears in the Vanguard novels based on the Paris class by Masao Okazki.