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from FASA Star Trek© Starship Tactical Combat Simulator – Romulan Ship Recognition Manual (1st Edition)
NOTES:
Known Sphere Of Operation: Triangle & Klingon Borders
Data Reliability: D for all models
Major Data Source: Romulan Sector Intelligence
Common to the Romulan borders, P-2s also may be found in planetary systems where Romulan law is not fully established. Usually assigned in groups of three to five, these cutters are quite capable of handling civil vessels.
Type 1 is known to have entered service just prior to the outbreak of the Four Years War between the Klingons and the Federation; used to defend newly-acquired areas along the Triangle, it was reported to be underpowered and under-gunned to handle its mission. Types 2 and Type 3 had slight interior and cosmetic changes, but they did not really address the issue of mission suitability and represented no real improvement over the Type 1. The Type 4 remedied this, however, and has not been changed in over 20 years; it has a larger, more powerful warp engine and impulse engine and upgraded weaponry. By Stardate 2/0412, all vessels of this class still in service are thought to have been converted to Type 4s.
The Type 5, introduced in 2287, saw the addition of a forward torpedo to provide a significant increase in firepower. The vessel continued to be used against the Klingons and along the Triangle border until 2216 when they were generally withdrawn from forward operations and reassigned to in-system patrols and support.
Of the approximately 1,500 P-2s built, about 350 are assigned to reserve fleets. 180 or more have been destroyed, and a further 10 or more have been scrapped. Unconfirmed reports indicate that 4 have been captured and as many a dozen are listed as missing. 700 apparently have been sold over the years with reports that as many as 117 vessels are operating in the civil sector; of these, 2 Type 1s, 1 Type-2 , and 2 Type-4s operate almost exclusively in the Triangle.
The Eridam Papers indicate that the class derives its name from a small creature of Romulan mythology, a familiar kept by Monan the Seer. The legend says that one day, while Monan was away, bandits attempted to enter his abode and steal his treasures. They were surprised by this strange little reptile, which attacked without care for its safety. Upon his return home, Monan found seven dead bandits and his familiar perilously close to death from the wounds it had received. None of Monan’s treasures had been taken.
| Construction Data: | |||
| Model Number — | Type 1 | Type 4 | Type 5 |
| Ship Class — | II | II | II |
| Date Entering Service — | 2249 | 2258 | 2287 |
| Number Constructed — | 500 | 950 | Refit |
| Hull Data: | |||
| Superstructure Points — | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Damage Chart — | C | C | C |
| Size: | |||
| Length — | 47 m | 47 m | 47 m |
| Width — | 30 m | 30 m | 30 m |
| Height — | 12 m | 12 m | 12 m |
| Weight — | 8,933 mt | 10,683 mt | 14,448 mt |
| Cargo: | |||
| Cargo Units — | 10 SCU | 10 SCU | 10 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 5,500 mt | 5,500 mt | 5,500 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Equipment Date: | |||
| Control Computer Type — | R2M | R2M | R3M |
| Cloaking Device Type — | – | – | RCA |
| Power Requirements — | – | – | 8 |
| Other Data: | |||
| Crew — | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Engines And Power Data: | |||
| Total Power Units Available — | 8 | 11 | 11 |
| Movement Point Ratio — | 1/2 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | RWA-1 | RWA-2 | RWA-2 |
| Number — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Power Units Available — | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Stress Charts — | K/M | J/L | J/L |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed — | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| Emergency Speed — | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | RIA-2 | RIA-3 | RIA-3 |
| Power Units Available — | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | |||
| Beam Weapon Type — | RB-2 | RB-2a | RB-3a |
| Number — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Firing Arcs — | 1 f/p/a, 1 f/s/a | 1 f/p/a, 1 f/s/a | 1 f/p/a, 1 f/s/a |
| Firing Chart — | K | K | L |
| Maximum Power — | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | (-) | (1-4) | (1-3) |
| +2 | (-) | (5-9) | (4-8) |
| +1 | (-) | (10-14) | (9-12) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | – | – | RP-5 |
| Number — | – | – | 1 |
| Firing Arcs — | – | – | 1 f |
| Firing Chart — | – | – | R |
| Power to Arm — | – | – | 1 |
| Damage — | – | – | 15 |
| Shield Data: | |||
| Deflector Shield Type — | RSA | RSC | RSE |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/1 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 5 | 10 | 13 |
| Combat Efficiency: | |||
| D — | 33.8 | 50.7 | 56.2 |
| WDF — | 1.6 | 4.2 | 16.1 |