design by Morgan Donovan
NOTES:
Known Sphere Of Operation: Orion controlled space; Triangle; Open Space
Data Reliability: C
Major Data Source: Orion Sector Intelligence
In mid-2270, Orion designers introduced a new class of light raider intended to supplement the Wanderer class of Blockade Runner. Smaller, less combat capable and with half the cargo space, the Zekesh was faster and required half the crew of it’s predecessors. The class was marketed as a high-speed armed courier/light transport and proved popular in areas outside the spheres of influence of the three major powers. However, most eventually saw service along the Neutral Zone and within the Triangle region. For unknown reasons, the Romulans appear to have taken a particular dislike to this class, with reports indicating that Romulan commanders with go out of their way to peruse and hunt down this particular class of vessel. Rumors that the Orions may have mounted cloaking devices to these ships may be a possible reason.
| Construction Data: | ||
| Model Number — | A-1 | B-1 |
| Ship Class — | V | VI |
| Date Entering Service — | 2270 | 2275 |
| Number Constructed — | 77 | 50 |
| Hull Data: | ||
| Superstructure Points — | 15 | 24 |
| Damage Chart — | C | C |
| Size: | ||
| Length — | 138 m | 138 m |
| Width — | 66 m | 66 m |
| Height — | 18 m | 18 m |
| Weight — | 40,175 mt | 60,740 mt |
| Cargo: | ||
| Cargo Units — | 80 SCU | 95 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 4,000 mt | 4,750 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | ||
| Control Computer Type — | Mark IV | Mark VI |
| Transporters: | ||
| Standard 5-person — | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency 14-person — | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo — | 1 | 1 |
| Other Data: | ||
| Crew — | 64 | 68 |
| Passengers — | 5 | 5 |
| Shuttlecraft — | 2 | 2 |
| Engines And Power Data: | ||
| Total Power Units Available — | 44 | 44 |
| Movement Point Ratio — | 2/1 | 2/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | OWA-2 | OWE-2 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available — | 17 ea. | 13 ea. |
| Stress Charts — | G/F | K/L |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed — | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| Emergency Speed — | Warp 9 | Warp 8 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | OID-3 | OIH-4 |
| Power Units Available — | 10 | 18 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | ||
| Beam Weapon Type — | OD-12 | OD-7 |
| Number — | 3 | 5 |
| Firing Arcs — | 1 f/p, 1 f/s, 1 a | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 1 a |
| Firing Chart — | W | K |
| Maximum Power — | 5 | 8 |
| Damage Modifiers: | ||
| +3 | (1-7) | (-) |
| +2 | (8-15) | (1-15) |
| +1 | (16-20) | (-) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | OP-5 | OP-8 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 |
| Firing Arcs — | 2 f | 2 f |
| Firing Chart — | Q | K |
| Power to Arm — | 1 | 2 |
| Damage — | 10 | 16 |
| Shield Data: | ||
| Deflector Shield Type — | OSNF | OSZ |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/1 | 1/2 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 15 | 18 |
| Combat Efficiency: | ||
| D — | 74.0 | 123.3 |
| WDF — | 27.5 | 34.4 |