design by Tyrel Lohr
NOTES:
Known Sphere Of Operation: Union-wide use
Data Reliability: C for all models
Major Data Source: Cardassian Sector Intelligence
The Brinok missile cruiser represents a shift in thinking within Central Command during the 2340’s. Fleet Planners had seen how effective older warships could be in battle; however the Cardassian Union lacked a warship design with the range advantage enjoyed by their adversaries.
While the Galor class cruiser did operate with a pair of photon torpedoes in its arsenal, individual Galor cruisers were unable to project sufficient ranged firepower to be effective against long ranged Federation weapons. What the Cardassian military desired was a dedicated bombardment cruiser that could offset this disadvantage.
Designers of the Brinok removed many of the traditional secondary armaments found on most Cardassian vessels in favor of significant number of torpedoes. The designs also exchanged armor for increased forward firing arcs for it’s torpedoes launchers. The final Brinok design became a potentially devastating combat platform on the battlefield.
Planners had hoped to field a significant fleet of Brinok missile destroyers. However, the lack of secondary disruptor armaments proved telling with some ships finding themselves easily crippled and left for dead on the battlefield. The Galor class proved to be a more robust combat option, and in most cases two Galors could be built for the cost of a single Brinok. Brinoks continued to be built at a nominal rate and were sufficiently effective to remain in service through several major conflicts. During the Dominion War, the Brinok’s fire support capabilities became a major advantage in large fleet actions.
Currently, 49 Type-3s are in active service. 13 are in reserve fleets. 3 Type-1s, 5 Type-2s and 11 Type-3s have been destroyed. 1 Type-2 and 2 Type-3s have been captured. 1 Type-1, 1 Type-2 and 4 Type-3s are listed as missing. 2 Type-1s, 3 Type-2s and 16 Type-3s have been scrapped.
| Construction Data: | |||
| Model Number — | Type-1 | Type-2 | Type-3 |
| Ship Class — | XI | XI | XI |
| Date Entering Service — | 2350 | 2358 | 2361 |
| Number Constructed — | 111 | Refit | Refit |
| Hull Data: | |||
| Superstructure Points — | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Damage Chart — | A | A | A |
| Size: | |||
| Length — | 234 m | 234 m | 234 m |
| Width — | 217 m | 217 m | 217 m |
| Height — | 38 m | 38 m | 38 m |
| Weight — | 175,932 mt | 177,999 mt | 179,669 mt |
| Cargo: | |||
| Cargo Units — | 350 SCU | 350 SCU | 350 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 17,500 mt | 17,500 mt | 17,500 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | None | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | |||
| Control Computer Type — | CI-4 | CI-4 | CI-4 |
| Transporters: | |||
| Standard 3-person — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo — | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Other Data: | |||
| Crew — | 386 | 386 | 386 |
| Passengers — | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Shuttlecraft — | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Engines And Power Data: | |||
| Total Power Units Available — | 90 | 98 | 114 |
| Movement Point Ratio — | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | CWK-2 | CWK-2 | CWK-2 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available — | 29 ea. | 29 ea. | 29 ea. |
| Stress Charts — | H/I | H/I | H/I |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed — | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| Emergency Speed — | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | CIE-1 (x2) | CIE-2 (x2) | CIF-2 (x2) |
| Power Units Available — | 16 ea. | 20 ea. | 28 ea. |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | |||
| Beam Weapon Type — | CD-9 | CD-18 | CD-18 |
| Number — | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Firing Arcs — | 2 f/p/a, 2 f/s/a | 2 f/p/a, 2 f/s/a | 2 f/p/a, 2 f/s/a |
| Firing Chart — | U | X | X |
| Maximum Power — | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | (1-6) | (1-18) | (1-18) |
| +2 | (7-15) | (19-20) | (19-20) |
| +1 | (18-20) | (21-22) | (21-22) |
| Beam Weapon Type — | CSD-4 | CSD-6 | CSD-6 |
| Number — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Firing Arcs — | 1 f | 1 f | 1 f |
| Firing Chart — | N | T | T |
| Maximum Power — | 20 | 26 | 26 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | (-) | (1-5) | (1-5) |
| +2 | (1-5) | (6-10) | (6-10) |
| +1 | (6-13) | (11-18) | (11-18) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | CP-10 | CP-10 | CP-10 |
| Number — | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Firing Arcs — | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 2 a | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 2 a | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 2 a |
| Firing Chart — | R | R | R |
| Power to Arm — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Damage — | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Shield Data: | |||
| Deflector Shield Type — | CSS | CSS | CSX |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/4 | 1/4 | 1/4 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 30 | 30 | 49 |
| Combat Efficiency: | |||
| D — | 210.4 | 220.4 | 264.4 |
| WDF — | 136.4 | 158.9 | 158.9 |