«Last Updated on December 12, 2023 »
from FASA’s Star Trek© The Role Playing Game Supplement – A Doomsday Like Any Other
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Known sphere Of Operation: Open Space, Orion Controlled Worlds
Data Reliability: B for A-1 and A-2 models, C for B-1 model.
Major Data Source: Orion Sector Intelligence
Manufactured by Orinco Shipbuilders, a Rigellian company, the Dwarfstar class of freighters is Orion in design. Small, fast, and expensive, these ships are ideal for frontier traders who need to be prepared for trouble.
The three models of Dwarfstar class ships currently in production at the Rigel VIII shipyards are basically similar, differing primarily in armament. The A-1 design was not armed, and is primarily employed in fast courier duty and to carry small, urgent cargoes between worlds where no trouble is expected. Although popular with some Federation customers, this model never won widespread acceptance in the Orion Colonies.
The A-2 Dwarfstar is a lightly-armed model, suitable for frontier traders who need weapons on occasion, but are still more oriented to flight over fight. The B-1 is much more heavily-armed and shielded than its counterparts. Company literature claims that the ship is intended for trade in hazardous areas, but this model is more commonly used as a raider by Orion pirate bands, and many are in service as fast corvettes or gunboats with the various Orion governments.
Production of these ships is by request only, and modification are common. Orinco also modifies existing space frames at reduced cost. Reports indicate that several dozen of these ships have had weapon replacements, impulse drive upgrades and other improvements over the years.
| Construction Data: | |||
| Model Number — | A-1 | A-2 | B-1 |
| Ship Class — | III | III | IV |
| Date Entering Service — | 2268 | 2268 | 2268 |
| Number Constructed — | 712 | 215 | 310 |
| Hull Data: | |||
| Superstructure Points — | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| Damage Chart — | C | C | C |
| Size: | |||
| Length — | 90 m | 90 m | 90 m |
| Width — | 70 m | 70 m | 70 m |
| Height — | 30 m | 30 m | 30 m |
| Weight — | 19,425 mt | 19,505 mt | 26,180 mt |
| Cargo: | |||
| Cargo Units — | 1000 SCU | 1000 SCU | 750 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 50,000 mt | 50,000 mt | 37,500 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | None | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | |||
| Control Computer Type — | Mark IV | Mark IV | Mark IV |
| Transporters: | |||
| Standard 5-person — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo — | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Other Data: | |||
| Crew — | 8 | 10 | 15 |
| Passengers — | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Shuttlecraft — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engines And Power Data: | |||
| Total Power Units Available — | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Movement Point Ratio: | |||
| unloaded — | 1/1 | 1/1 | 2/1 |
| loaded — | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | OWA-2 | OWA-2 | OWA-2 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available: | 17 ea. | 17 ea. | 17 ea. |
| Stress Chart – | G/F | G/F | G/F |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed – | |||
| unloaded – | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 7 |
| loaded- | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| Emergency Speed – | |||
| unloaded – | Warp 10 | Warp 10 | Warp 9 |
| loaded – | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 |
| Impulse Engine Type – | OIB-1 | OIB-1 | OIB-1 |
| Power Units Available – | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | |||
| Beam Weapon Type – | – | OD-2 | OD-5 |
| Number – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Firing Arcs – | – | 1 a | 1 f |
| Firing Chart – | – | J | U |
| Maximum Power – | – | 3 | 7 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | – | (-) | (-) |
| +2 | – | (1-5) | (1-10) |
| +1 | – | (6-10) | (11-20) |
| Beam Weapon Type – | – | – | OD-2 |
| Number – | – | – | 3 |
| Firing Arcs – | – | – | 1 f/p, 1 f/s, 1 a |
| Firing Chart – | – | – | J |
| Maximum Power – | – | – | 3 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | – | – | (-) |
| +2 | – | – | (1-5) |
| +1 | – | – | (6-10) |
| Shield Data: | |||
| Deflector Shield Type – | OSD | OSD | OSF |
| Shield Point Ratio – | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/3 |
| Maximum Shield Power – | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Combat Efficiency: | |||
| D – | |||
| unloaded – | 59.8 | 59.8 | 94.0 |
| loaded – | 26.8 | 26.8 | 70.0 |
| WDF – | 0.0 | 1.8 | 11 |