design by Morgan Donovan
NOTES:
Known Sphere Of Operation: Romula & Triangle Border
Data Reliability: C
Major Data Source: Klingon Sector Intelligence, Operation Dixie
The K-44 Starfly is another dual-hull ship design manufactured for House Alzarek under the direction of its line-chief, Kazoth. Kazoth apparently believed in the principles and advantages of the “dual hull” design.
The K-44 is a swift, agile, escort that has a nominal crew of 74, plus a 7-man complement of Marines to act as a boarding party. It iwas not a particularly sturdy design, nor was it’s KSB shield generator particularly powerful, but it was considered relatively well-armed for a ship its size with three KD-6 disruptors and, more notably, a KP-3 heavy torpedo. Surprisingly, the class was not equipped with a cloaking device, though one could easily be added.
Of the 24 K-44s built, 2 have been destroyed and 1 was scrapped. 9 were traded (6 to the Romulans and 3 to the Orions). House Alzarek is believed to have a dozen KP-44s in its house fleet. The class ended production in 2278 but remained in service until some time after 2315. It is unknown if the Alzarek ships have been updated.
The ship is named for a small fire-fly like creature with a moderately painful sting native to Qr’noS. The insect is only seen on cloudless nights when the stars are visable.
| Construction Data: | |
| Model Number — | A |
| Ship Class — | IV |
| Date Entering Service — | 2273 |
| Number Constructed — | 24 |
| Hull Data: | |
| Superstructure Points — | 10 |
| Damage Chart — | A |
| Size: | |
| Length — | 110.2 m |
| Width — | 76.1 m |
| Height — | 33.7 m |
| Weight — | 35,685 mt |
| Cargo: | |
| Cargo Units — | 72 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 3,600 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | Yes |
| Equipment Date: | |
| Control Computer Type — | ZD-4 |
| Transporters: | |
| Standard 6-person — | 2 |
| Emergency 18-person — | 1 |
| Cargo — | 2 |
| Other Data: | |
| Crew — | 74 |
| Troops — | 7 |
| Passengers — | 3 |
| Shuttlecraft — | 2 |
| Engines And Power Data: | |
| Total Power Units Available — | 27 |
| Movement Point Ratio — | 2/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | KWB-2 |
| Number — | 2 |
| Power Units Available — | 12 ea. |
| Stress Charts — | P/Q |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed — | Warp 8 |
| Emergency Speed — | Warp 9 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | KIB-1 |
| Power Units Available — | 3 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | |
| Beam Weapon Type — | KD-6 |
| Number — | 3 |
| Firing Arcs — | 1 f/p, 1 f/s, 1 a |
| Firing Chart — | T |
| Maximum Power — | 6 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |
| +3 | (-) |
| +2 | (1-18) |
| +1 | (-) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | KP-3 |
| Number — | 1 |
| Firing Arcs — | 1 f |
| Firing Chart — | R |
| Power to Arm — | 2 |
| Damage — | 15 |
| Shield Data: | |
| Deflector Shield Type — | KSB |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/1 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 8 |
| Combat Efficiency: | |
| D — | 44.8 |
| WDF — | 24.3 |