concept from Ships of the Star Fleet-Volume One/Revised by Calon Riel and Mastercom Data Center
| Construction Data: | |||
| Model Number — | Mk I | Mk II | Mk III |
| Ship Class — | XII | XII | XII |
| Date Entering Service — | 2272 | 2300 | 2340 |
| Number Constructed — | 16 | Refit | Refit |
| Hull Data: | |||
| Superstructure Points — | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Damage Chart — | C | C | C |
| Size: | |||
| Length — | 328.57 m | 328.57 m | 328.57 m |
| Width — | 141.7 m | 141.7 m | 141.7 m |
| Height — | 72.97 m | 72.97 m | 72.97 m |
| Weight — | 193,325 mt | 199,120 mt | 199,381 mt |
| Cargo: | |||
| Cargo Units — | 597 SCU | 597 SCU | 597 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 29,850 mt | 29,850 mt | 29,850 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | None | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | |||
| Control Computer Type — | M-6A | M-7 | I-7 |
| Transporters: | |||
| Standard 6-person — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Emergency 22-person — | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo — | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Other Data: | |||
| Crew — | 565 | 576 | 577 |
| Passengers — | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Shuttlecraft — | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Engines And Power Data: | |||
| Total Power Units Available — | 76 | 76 | 84 |
| Movement Point Ratio — | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | FWG-1 | FWG-1 | FWG-1 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available — | 26 ea. | 26 ea. | 26 ea. |
| Stress Charts — | D/F | D/F | D/F |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed — | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 |
| Emergency Speed — | Warp 10 | Warp 10 | Warp 10 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | FIG-1 | FIG-1 | FIG-2 |
| Power Units Available — | 24 | 24 | 32 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | |||
| Beam Weapon Type — | FH-11 | FH-11 | FH-20 |
| Number — | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Firing Arcs — | 2 f/p, 1 f, 2 f/p, 1 a | 2 f/p, 1 f, 2 f/p, 1 a | 2 f/p, 1 f, 2 f/p, 1 a |
| Firing Chart — | Y | Y | Y |
| Maximum Power — | 10 | 10 | 14 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | (1-10) | (1-10) | (1-14) |
| +2 | (11-17) | (11-17) | (15-19) |
| +1 | (18-24) | (18-24) | (20-24) |
| Beam Weapon Type — | FH-8 | FH-8 | FH-14 |
| Number — | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Firing Arcs — | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 1 p/a, 1 s/a | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 1 p/a, 1 s/a | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 1 p/a, 1 s/a |
| Firing Chart — | T | T | T |
| Maximum Power — | 5 | 5 | 12 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | (-) | (-) | (-) |
| +2 | (1-10) | (1-10) | (1-10) |
| +1 | (11-18) | (11-18) | (11-18) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | FP-4 | FP-9 | FP-15 |
| Number — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Firing Arcs — | 2 f, 1 a | 2 f, 1 a | 2 f, 1 a |
| Firing Chart — | S | R | T |
| Power to Arm — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Damage — | 20 | 28 | 25 |
| Shield Data: | |||
| Deflector Shield Type — | FSP | FSS | FST |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/4 | 1/4 | 1/4 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 16 | 20 | 45 |
| Combat Efficiency: | |||
| D — | 204.4 | 210.4 | 258.4 |
| WDF — | 126.9 | 139.2 | 186.9 |
Design Notes: The Advance class is listed in Ships of the Star Fleet-Volume One/Revised by Calon Riel and Mastercom Data Center. It is mentioned in a line that states “plans to supplement the current through-deck cruiser force with an additional 12 ships of the Advance (CD 1981) design have been shelved.” That seems to indicate that the Advance class is a type of through-deck cruiser that would be in line with other general designs from that publication. Unfortunately, many ships listed in that product never saw the light of day.
An excellent design by Kelvin0514 was indeed based on Todd Gunther and Jackill’s designs seemed to fit the bill. While I’m not a huge fan of this kind of kit bashing, I felt this was the quickest and easiest way to create something that would really have the proper feel.