design by Brad R. Torgersen
NOTES:
| Construction Data: | |||
| Model Number — | Mk I | Mk II | Mk III |
| Ship Class — | XII | XII | XII |
| Date Entering Service — | 2276 | 2293 | 2318 |
| Number Constructed — | 35 | 52 | Refit |
| Hull Data: | |||
| Superstructure Points — | 34 | 42 | 44 |
| Damage Chart — | C | C | C |
| Size: | |||
| Length — | 321.1 m | 321.1 m | 321.1 m |
| Width — | 129.4 m | 129.4 m | 129.4 m |
| Height — | 82.3 m | 82.3 m | 82.3 m |
| Weight — | 181,613 mt | 184,158 mt | 188,705 mt |
| Cargo: | |||
| Cargo Units — | 600 SCU | 600 SCU | 600 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 30,000 mt | 30,000 mt | 30,000 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | None | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | |||
| Control Computer Type — | M-6A | M-7A | M-8 |
| Transporters: | |||
| Standard 6-person — | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Emergency 22-person — | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Cargo — | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Other Data: | |||
| Crew — | 460 | 415 | 390 |
| Passengers — | 20 | 30 | 50 |
| Shuttlecraft — | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Engines And Power Data: | |||
| Total Power Units Available — | 60 | 68 | 76 |
| Movement Point Ratio — | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | FWG-2 | FWG-1 | FWG-1 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available — | 22 ea. | 26 ea. | 26 ea. |
| Stress Charts — | H/K | D/F | D/F |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed — | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 |
| Emergency Speed — | Warp 9 | Warp 10 | Warp 10 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | FIF-2 | FIF-2 | FIG-1 |
| Power Units Available — | 16 | 16 | 24 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | |||
| Beam Weapon Type — | FH-10 | FH-11 | FH-11 |
| Number — | 6 | 12 | 12 |
| Firing Arcs — | 2 f/p, 2 f, 2 f/s | 2 f/p, 2 f, 2 f/s, | 2 f/p, 2 f, 2 f/s, |
| 2 p, 2 s, 2 a | 2 p, 2 s, 2 a | ||
| Firing Chart — | W | Y | Y |
| Maximum Power — | 7 | 10 | 10 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | (1-10) | (1-10) | (1-10) |
| +2 | (11-17) | (11-17) | (11-17) |
| +1 | (18-20) | (18-24) | (18-24) |
| Beam Weapon Type — | FH-3 | – | – |
| Number — | 6 | – | – |
| Firing Arcs — | 2 p, 2 s, 2 a | – | – |
| Firing Chart — | W | – | – |
| Maximum Power — | 5 | – | – |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | (1-10) | – | – |
| +2 | (11-17) | – | – |
| +1 | (18-20) | – | – |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | FP-4 | FP-4 | FP-9 |
| Number — | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Firing Arcs — | 2 f, 2 a | 2 f, 2 a | 2 f, 2 a |
| Firing Chart — | S | S | R |
| Power to Arm — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Damage — | 20 | 20 | 28 |
| Shield Data: | |||
| Deflector Shield Type — | FSP | FSS | FSQ |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/4 | 1/4 | 1/4 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 16 | 20 | 30 |
| Combat Efficiency: | |||
| D — | 156.6 | 184.1 | 214.9 |
| WDF — | 128.6 | 178.4 | 194.8 |
DESIGN NOTES: Unlike the Archer II – the TOS/Very Early TMP version of Brad’s Archer cruiser, the Archer III has some design issues that I’ve tried to interpret correctly. The original Mk II (our MK I) had a very respectable weapon load out, but one that can’t be supported by an M-6 computer. In fact, not even and M-6A could handle it. That started a redesign of the original to better fit standard equipment. Of course Brad has his own equipment as well. But we went ahead and modified the overall design and hope that this version will fit with whatever system you use and makes sense. Again – head over to Brad site and drop some love his way – his art skills and design ideas as well as his incredible writing ability really make these designs fun and worthy of play.