NOTES:
Known Sphere Of Operation: Empire-wide use
Data Reliability: C for all models
Major Data Source: Klingon Sector Intelligence
Of the 316 D-53As built, 306 were converted to the D-53B model. 6 have been destroyed, 2 have been captured by the Romulans, 1 is listed as missing and 1 has been scrapped. 38 D-53Bs are in reserve fleets. 304 were converted to D-53Cs. 16 have been destroyed, 4 have been captured (3 by the Cardassians and 1 by the Romulans). 2 have been scrapped and 1 is in service to a ranking family. 178 D-53Cs are currently in service with 99 in reserve fleets. 53 have been destroyed, 2 have been captured by Cardassian forces. 4 are listed as missing. 19 have been scrapped. 22 have been sold (2 to Freeman’s Port, 1 to the MCA, 8 to the Nausicaans, 9 to the Nyberrite Alliance and 2 to private interest in the Triangle.
The class is named for the Klingon word MaQ’Migh.
| Construction Data: | |||
| Model – | A | B | C |
| Ship Class – | IX | IX | IX |
| Date Entering Service – | 2293 | 2327 | 2352 |
| Number Constructed – | 316 | 59 | 83 |
| Hull Data: | |||
| Superstructure Points – | 46 | 44 | 42 |
| Damage Chart – | C | C | C |
| Size: | |||
| Length – | 243 m | 243 m | 243 m |
| Width – | 218 m | 218 m | 218 m |
| Height – | 88 m | 88 m | 88 m |
| Weight – | 138,420 mt | 138,095 mt | 134,671 mt |
| Cargo: | |||
| Total SCU – | 195 SCU | 195 SCU | 195 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity – | 9,750 mt | 9,750 mt | 9,750 mt |
| Landing Capacity – | None | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | |||
| Control Computer Type – | ZD-9 | ZD-9 | ZI-3 |
| Transporters: | |||
| Standard 6-person – | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Combat-22 person – | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Emergency 18-person – | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Cargo – | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cloaking Device Type: | KCC | KCC | kCC |
| Power Requirements: | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Other Data: | |||
| Crew – | 480 | 480 | 490 |
| Troops – | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Passengers – | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Shuttlecraft – | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Engines And Power Data: | |||
| Total Power Units Available – | 69 | 69 | 72 |
| Movement Point Ratio – | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| Warp Engine Type – | KWC-3 | KWC-3 | KWC-3 |
| Number – | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available – | 23 ea. | 23 ea. | 23 ea. |
| Stress Chart – | L/O | L/O | L/O |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed – | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| Emergency Speed – | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 |
| Impulse Engine Type – | KIF-2 | KIF-2 | KIK-1 |
| Power Units Available – | 23 | 23 | 26 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | |||
| Beam Weapon Type – | KD-18 | KD-20 | KD-29 |
| 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 – | U | X | W |
| Maximum Power – | 11 | 15 | 18 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | (1-7) | (1-7) | (-) |
| +2 | (8-15) | (8-15) | (1-16) |
| +1 | (16-20) | (16-22) | (17-20) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type – | KP-6 | KP-11 | KP-20 |
| Number – | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Firing Arcs – | 1 f, 1 a | 1 f, 1 a | 1 f, 1 a |
| Firing Chart – | R | R | R |
| Power to Arm – | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Damage – | 20 | 26 | 30 |
| Shield Data: | |||
| Deflector Shield Type – | KSP | KST | KNSE |
| Shield Point Ratio – | 1/3 | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Maximum Shield Power – | 15 | 32 | 54 |
| Combat Efficiency: | |||
| D – | 160.3 | 181.4 | 214.6 |
| WDF – | 77 | 112 | 125.6 |