«Last Updated on December 20, 2023 »
Class design by Gene Templeton
NOTES:
Known Sphere Of Operation: Empire-wide use
Data Reliability: A for all models
Major Data Source: A & B Models in Star Fleet Possession
The K-7 was removed from active service sometime after the Four-Years War. 10 Bs are still in reserve fleets. 22 As and 17 Bs have been destroyed. 3 As and 1 B have been captured by the Federation. 2 As and 1 B have been captured by the Orions. 1 A and 1 B have been captured by the Romulans. 24 As and 16 Bs are listed as missing. 7 As and 6 Bs have been scrapped. 70 As and 50 Bs have been traded. 10 As and 52 Bs have been sold. 3 As and 9 Bs are in service to ranking families within the Empire.
The class takes it name from the Klingon term lopwI’.
| Construction Data: | ||
| Model – | a | b |
| Ship Class – | IV | IV |
| Date Entering Service – | 2234 | 2243 |
| Number Constructed – | 142 | 163 |
| Hull Data: | ||
| Superstructure Points – | 10 | 10 |
| Damage Chart – | C | C |
| Size: | ||
| Length – | 146.5 m | 146.5 m |
| Width – | 77 m | 77 m |
| Height – | 37.1 m | 37.1 m |
| Weight – | 29,940 mt | 32,255 mt |
| Cargo: | ||
| Total SCU – | 25 SCU SCU | 25 SCU SCU |
| Cargo Capacity – | 1,2, mt mt | 1,2, mt mt |
| Landing Capacity – | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | ||
| Control Computer Type – | ZD-3 | ZD-3 |
| Transporters: | ||
| Standard 6-person – | 3 | 3 |
| Emergency 18-person – | 3 | 3 |
| Cargo – | 1 | 1 |
| Other Data: | ||
| Crew – | 124 | 124 |
| Passengers – | 15 | 15 |
| Shuttlecraft – | 1 | 1 |
| Engines And Power Data: | ||
| Total Power Units Available – | 21 | 27 |
| Movement Point Ratio – | 2/1 | 2/1 |
| Warp Engine Type – | KWB-1 | KWB-2 |
| Number – | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available – | 9 ea. | 12 ea. |
| Stress Chart – | O/Q | P/Q |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed – | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| Emergency Speed – | Warp 8 | Warp 8 |
| Impulse Engine Type – | KIB-1 | KIB-1 |
| Power Units Available – | 3 | 3 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | ||
| Beam Weapon Type – | KD-1 | KD-3 |
| Number – | 4 | 4 |
| Firing Arcs – | 2 f, 1 f/p, 1 f/s | 2 f, 1 f/p, 1 f/s |
| Firing Chart – | B | I |
| Maximum Power – | 4 | 5 |
| Damage Modifiers: | ||
| +3 | (-) | (-) |
| +2 | (-) | (-) |
| +1 | (-) | (1-12) |
| Shield Data: | ||
| Deflector Shield Type – | KSA | KSC |
| Shield Point Ratio – | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| Maximum Shield Power – | 5 | 11 |
| Combat Efficiency: | ||
| D – | 36.3 | 49.3 |
| WDF – | 2.8 | 10.8 |
Notes:
This is a rather poor rendering of Gene’s scout ship drawing – one of two you can find on his DeviantArt page. I added it to the lineup to help create some new Klingons for the Federaton (or Romulans) to fight before the TMP era. Although these could be stronger – their small size I think would be fitting to the era in question.