«Last Updated on December 18, 2023 »
design by Morgan Donovan
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Known Sphere Of Operation: Empire-wide use
Data Reliability: D
Major Data Source: Project Grey Ghost; Romulan Sector Intelligence
The Romulan R-7 was originally designed as a much smaller vessel. However, the design was significantly scaled up in early 2276 to respond to the increased number of Klingon warships fighting along the shared Romulan-Klingon border. Designers reoriented the R-7 from a simple convoy escort to a far more dangerous heavy Destroyer-Escort. The design would go on to become on of the most powerful and dangerous Class VII ships in the Romulan inventory.
The Type 1 incorporated a number of well established components and was armed with the powerful RB-9 disruptors as well as a two torpedo launcher. The Type-1 was maneuverable and well loved by their crews.
Long range scans indicate that this vessel is used along all known Romulan trade routes. It has also been seen escorting convoys along the Triangle and Gorn borders.
Production of the Type 1 was believed to be at 5 or more hulls per year. Although this number is considered low for an escort, the R-7’s significant firepower and larger size may account for this reduced production number. Over 60 were fielded; one is known to have been destroyed in an engagement with Klingon forces. A second is reported destroyed after a battle with Orion pirates in the Triangle.
Rumors indicate that a Type 2 was under construction as early as 2287. Details and capabilities of this variant remain unknown, however – with several new technologies on the verge of being incorporated into the Romulan fleet, Federation officials were worried that the new version would soon become far more dangerous than the Type 1.
Even less is known about the Type 3, although reports indicate that 70 or more were built. Reports indicate that up to 70 Type 1s, 40 to 50 Type 2s and 70 or more Type 3s are in reserve fleets. 2 Type 1s, 6 Type 2s, 3 Type 3s have been destroyed. 1 Type 3 is listed as lost and possible turned renegade. 3 Type 2s, and 2 Type 3s have been scrapped.
| Construction Data: | |||
| Model – | Type 1 | Type 2 | Type 3 |
| Ship Class – | VII | VII | VII |
| Date Entering Service – | 2284 | 2287 | 2299 |
| Number Constructed – | 73 | 57 | 77 |
| Hull Data: | |||
| Superstructure Points – | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| Damage Chart – | C | C | C |
| Size: | |||
| Length – | 127 m | 127 m | 127 m |
| Width – | 96 m | 96 m | 96 m |
| Height – | 44 m | 44 m | 44 m |
| Weight – | 98,338 mt | 98,508 mt | 98,868 mt |
| Cargo: | |||
| Total SCU – | 180 SCU | 220 SCU | 220 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity – | 9,000 mt | 11,000 mt | 11,000 mt |
| Landing Capacity – | None | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | |||
| Control Computer Type – | R4M | R5M | R5M-1 |
| Transporters: | |||
| Standard 9-person – | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Combat 20-person – | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency 20-person – | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo – | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloaking Device Type: | RCC | RCC | RCC |
| Power Requirements: | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Other Data: | |||
| Crew – | 182 | 214 | 214 |
| Troops – | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Passengers – | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Shuttlecraft – | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Engines And Power Data: | |||
| Total Power Units Available – | 42 | 50 | 55 |
| Movement Point Ratio – | 3/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| Warp Engine Type – | RWD-1 | RWD-2 | RWD-2 |
| Number – | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available – | 16 ea. | 20 ea. | 20 ea. |
| Stress Chart – | O/O | O/Q | O/Q |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed – | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| Emergency Speed – | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 |
| Impulse Engine Type – | RIE-1 | RIE-1 | RIE-2 |
| Power Units Available – | 10 | 10 | 15 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | |||
| Beam Weapon Type – | RB-9 | RB-12 | RB-12 |
| Number – | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Firing Arcs – | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 1 a | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 1 a | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 1 a |
| Firing Chart – | W | W | W |
| Maximum Power – | 6 | 9 | 9 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | (1-8) | (1-10) | (1-10) |
| +2 | (9-16) | (11-15) | (11-15) |
| +1 | (17-20) | (16-20) | (16-20) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type – | RP-4 | RP-5 | RP-7 |
| Number – | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Firing Arcs – | 2 f | 2 f | 2 f |
| Firing Chart – | P | R | R |
| Power to Arm – | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Damage – | 12 | 15 | 20 |
| Shield Data: | |||
| Deflector Shield Type – | RSK | RSP | RSP |
| Shield Point Ratio – | 1/2 | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Maximum Shield Power – | 14 | 18 | 18 |
| Combat Efficiency: | |||
| D – | 88.6 | 105.2 | 109.7 |
| WDF – | 45.0 | 61.8 | 67.8 |