Ambassador Hardin Class XV Heavy Cruiser

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Original
from Star Trek The Next Generation Officer’s Manual, FASA, Artwork by Brad R. Torgersen

 NOTES:
One of the newer heavy cruisers in Starfleet, the Ambassador Hardin Class is designed to provide close fire support for major task groups, especially when Federation vessels are outnumbered. Armed with heavy long-range phasers and a large complement of photon torpedoes, ships of this class are formidable foes that can engage the enemy at long range. They are also able to inflict moderate damage and lend direct fire support from virtually any tactical position within a flotilla or attack group. The Ambassador Hardin Class also supports a full complement of marines trained in zero-gravity combat and boarding maneuvers, which further enhances its worth as a combat vessel. The Ambassador Hardin Class is distinctive in appearance as well. The Ambassador Hardin has PB-72 drive nacelles to port and starboard attached to the rear of the vessel. Argelius Shipyards produced three Ambassador Hardins per year. Ships of this class are named for individuals who have made significant contributions to the Federation in recent years.
 

Construction Data:
Model – Mk I
Ship Class – XV
Date Entering Service – 2360
Number Constructed – 15
Hull Data:
Superstructure Points – 104
Damage Chart – C
Size:
Length – 350 m
Width – 200 m
Height – 100 m
Weight – 348,620 mt
Cargo:
Total SCU – 600 SCU
Cargo Capacity – 30,000 mt
Landing Capacity – None
Equipment Date:
Control Computer Type – I-7 (x2)
Transporters:
Standard 6-person – 5
Combat 20-person – 3
Emergency 22-person – 5
Cargo – 5
Other Data:
Crew – 400
Troops – 100
Passengers – 20
Shuttlecraft –
Engines And Power Data:
Total Power Units Available – 156
Movement Point Ratio – 10/1
Warp Engine Type – FWN-3
Number – 2
Power Units Available – 50 ea.
Stress Chart – E/F
Max Safe Cruising Speed – Warp 7
Emergency Speed – Warp 8
Impulse Engine Type – FII-10 (x2)
Power Units Available – 28 ea.
Weapons And Firing Data:
Beam Weapon Type – FNH-24
Number – 8
Firing Arcs – 2 f/p, 2 f, 2 f/s, 2 a
Firing Chart – W
Maximum Power – 19
Damage Modifiers:
+3 (1-10)
+2 (11-17)
+1 (18-20)
Torpedo Weapon Type – FP-15
Number – 10
Firing Arcs – 4 f, 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 2 a
Firing Chart – T
Power to Arm – 1
Damage – 25
Shield Data:
Deflector Shield Type – FSU
Shield Point Ratio – 1/4
Maximum Shield Power – 50
Combat Efficiency:
D – 308.7
WDF – 287.8

 

Disposition:
The following list of Ambassador Hardin class heavy cruisers shows their hull numbers, name, model designation, date entering service and current disposition. The disposition as of 2400 is represented by the letter codes given here and is followed by the date of occurrence, if known.
 
B – Built
D – Destroyed by hostile action or natural disaster
L – Lost, whereabouts unknown
 
Registry Vessel Model Status
NCC-8000 Ambassador Hardin Mk I B – 2360
NCC-8001 Danton Abrams Mk I B – 2360
NCC-8002 Horatio Ballantrye Mk I B – 2361, D – 2364
NCC-8003 President Survil Mk I B – 2361
NCC-8004 Admiral Carnes Mk I B – 2361
NCC-8005 Patricia Prince Mk I B – 2361
NCC-8006 Beth Bigelow Mk I B – 2362
NCC-8007 General A’thak Mk I B – 2362
NCC-8008 Ambassador Crane Mk I B – 2362, , L – 2363
NCC-8009 Governor Gallas Mk I B – 2362
NCC-8010 Fiona Vincent Mk I B – 2363
NCC-8011 Garnash Trell Mk I B – 2363, D – 2363
NCC-8012 Ibrahim Jones Mk I B – 2363
NCC-8013 Andalusia Sims Mk I B – 2363
NCC-8014 Koromondi Carstairs Mk I B – 2363