design by Morgan Donovan
NOTES:
Known Sphere Of Operation: Orion controlled space
Data Reliability: D
Major Data Source: Orion Sector Intelligence
The Zhelesta class was a vessel than never quite figured out what it wanted to be. The design was powerful, capable and well armed, yet seemed to counter what most Orion families designed in their designs. The Zhelesta was expensive compared to other designs, but had a large cargo capacity than most Blockade Runner that were popular at the time. The Zhelesta class a larger crew to maintain and service the vessel but could easily make a profit when operated as a freighter.
| Construction Data: | ||||
| Model Number — | A-1 | A-2 | A-3 | A-4 |
| Ship Class — | VIII | VIII | VIII | VIII |
| Date Entering Service — | 2280 | 2291 | 2303 | 2309 |
| Number Constructed — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Hull Data: | ||||
| Superstructure Points — | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 |
| Damage Chart — | C | C | C | C |
| Size: | ||||
| Length — | 300.7 m | 300.7 m | 300.7 m | 300.7 m |
| Width — | 185 m | 185 m | 185 m | 185 m |
| Height — | 44.2 m | 44.2 m | 44.2 m | 44.2 m |
| Weight — | 115,535 mt | 117,995 mt | 114,905 mt | 119,655 mt |
| Cargo: | ||||
| Cargo Units — | 243 SCU | 243 SCU | 243 SCU | 243 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 12,150 mt | 12,150 mt | 12,150 mt | 12,150 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | None | None | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | ||||
| Control Computer Type — | Mark VI | Mark VI | Mark VI | Mark VI |
| Transporters: | ||||
| Standard 5-person — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Emergency 14-person — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Other Data: | ||||
| Crew — | 221 | 224 | 226 | 226 |
| Passengers — | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Shuttlecraft — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Engines And Power Data: | ||||
| Total Power Units Available — | 53 | 53 | 56 | 56 |
| Movement Point Ratio — | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | OWF-2 | OWF-2 | OWF-2 | OWF-2 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available — | 19 ea. | 19 ea. | 19 ea. | 19 ea. |
| Stress Charts — | L/M | L/M | L/M | L/M |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed — | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| Emergency Speed — | Warp 9 | Warp 9 | Warp 9 | Warp 9 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | OII-2 | OII-2 | OIH-4 | OIH-4 |
| Power Units Available — | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | ||||
| Beam Weapon Type — | OD-11 | OD-11 | OD-11 | OD-12 |
| Number — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Firing Arcs — | 2 f, 2 p, 2 s, 2 a | 2 f, 2 p, 2 s, 2 a | 2 f, 2 p, 2 s, 2 a | 2 f, 2 p, 2 s, 2 a |
| Firing Chart — | U | U | U | W |
| Maximum Power — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Damage Modifiers: | ||||
| +3 | (-) | (-) | (-) | (1-7) |
| +2 | (1-20) | (1-20) | (1-20) | (8-15) |
| +1 | (-) | (-) | (-) | (16-20) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | OP-8 | OPL-1 | OP-5 | OP-8 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Firing Arcs — | 2 f | 2 f | 2 f, 2 a | 2 f, 1 a |
| Firing Chart — | K | E | Q | K |
| Power to Arm — | 2 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| Damage — | 16 | RL-1 | 10 | 16 |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | – | OP-7 | – | – |
| Number — | – | 2 | – | – |
| Firing Arcs — | 1 f, 1 a | |||
| Firing Chart — | – | H | – | – |
| Power to Arm — | – | 1 | – | – |
| Damage — | – | 10 | – | – |
| Shield Data: | ||||
| Deflector Shield Type — | OSNH | OSNH | OSNH | OSNH |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/3 | 1/3 | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Combat Efficiency: | ||||
| D — | 116.4 | 119.3 | 120.9 | 120.9 |
| WDF — | 66.2 | 67.0 | 74.8 | 64.1 |