from Klingon Ship Recognition Manual, 2nd Edition, FASA, design by Forest G. Brown, graphics by Dana Knutson
NOTES:
Known Sphere Of Operation: Empire-wide use
Data Reliability: A for K-15A & K-15I; C for K-15D, K-15F, K-15G & K-15H
Major Data Source: K-15A in Star Fleet possession; Klingon Sector Intelligence, Triangle Sector Intelligence
The K-15 is the most likely Klingon scout vessel to be encountered anywhere in known space. Only the K-15D and K-15F models are in service at present, but newer models could appear at any time, as the design is well accepted by both officers and crew.
Of the 391 K-15s built, 196 Ds and 92 Fs remain in active service, 1 each are used as training vessels, 21 As, 19 Ds, and 14 Fs have been destroyed, 2 As each have been captured by Star Fleet and the Romulans, 3 As, 14 Ds, and 9 Fs are listed as missing, 5 As and 2 Ds were traded to the Romulans, 2 Ds have been sold to private interests in the Triangle, 1 D has been sold to the Orions, and 3 Ds and 4 Fs have been sold to prominent families with the Empire. The K-15 was being produced at the Taamar and Gnuu Re’ facilities. Combined annual production peaked at 15 of each type per year.
The class name is a reference to the Klingon yIntaH je, which translates to ‘slowly and unseen’.
| Construction Data: | ||||||
| Model Number — | A | D | F | G | H | I |
| Ship Class — | IV | V | V | V | V | V |
| Date Entering Service — | 2261 | 2269 | 2271 | 2290 | 2291 | 2340 |
| Number Constructed — | 91 | 277 | 160 | 65 | 51 | 0 |
| Hull Data: | ||||||
| Superstructure Points — | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
| Damage Chart — | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| Size: | ||||||
| Length — | 100 m | 110 m | 110 m | 110 m | 110 m | 110 m |
| Width — | 155 m | 155 m | 155 m | 155 m | 155 m | 155 m |
| Height — | 45 m | 50 m | 50 m | 50 m | 50 m | 50 m |
| Weight — | 39,083 mt | 42,618 mt | 46,310 mt | 49,608 mt | 49,733 mt | 58,925 mt |
| Cargo: | ||||||
| Cargo Units — | 20 SCU | 30 SCU | 30 SCU | 30 SCU | 30 SCU | 30 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 1,000 mt | 1,500 mt | 1,500 mt | 1,500 mt | 1,500 mt | 1,500 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Equipment Date: | ||||||
| Control Computer Type — | ZD-3 | ZD-4 | ZD-4 | ZD-4 | ZD-4 | ZI-1 |
| Transporters: | ||||||
| Standard 6-person — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency 18-person — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloaking Device Type — | None | None | None | KCB | KCB | KCB |
| Other Data: | ||||||
| Crew — | 120 | 124 | 126 | 128 | 130 | 132 |
| Passengers — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Shuttlecraft — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engines And Power Data: | ||||||
| Total Power Units Available — | 16 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 |
| Movement Point Ratio — | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | KWC-1 | KWC-2 | KWC-3 | KWC-3 | KWC-3 | KWC-3 |
| Number — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Power Units Available — | 14 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Stress Charts — | K/N | L/N | L/M | L/M | L/M | L/M |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed — | Warp 7 | Warp 6 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| Emergency Speed — | Warp 8 | Warp 7 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | KIC-1 | KIC-1 | KIB-1 | KIC-2 | KIC-2 | KID-1 |
| Power Units Available — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | ||||||
| Beam Weapon Type — | KD-3 | KD-3 | KD-7 | KD-7 | KD-7 | KD-15 |
| Number — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Firing Arcs — | 2 f, 1 p/a, 1 s/a | 2 f, 1 p/a, 1 s/a | 2 f, 1 p/a, 1 s/a | 2 f, 1 p/a, 1 s/a | 2 f, 1 p/a, 1 s/a | 2 f, 1 p/a, 1 s/a |
| Firing Chart — | I | I | L | L | L | T |
| Maximum Power — | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
| Damage Modifiers: | ||||||
| +3 | (-) | (-) | (-) | (-) | (-) | (-) |
| +2 | (-) | (-) | (1-6) | (1-6) | (1-6) | (1-18) |
| +1 | (1-12) | (1-12) | (7-12) | (7-12) | (7-12) | (-) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | – | – | KP-2 | KP-3 | KP-4 | KP-6 |
| Number — | – | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Firing Arcs — | – | – | 1 f | 1 f | 1 f | 1 f |
| Firing Chart — | – | – | H | R | Q | R |
| Power to Arm — | – | – | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Damage — | – | – | 10 | 15 | 18 | 20 |
| Shield Data: | ||||||
| Deflector Shield Type — | KSI | KSJ | KSJ | KSD | KSD | KSV |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/1 | 2/3 | 2/3 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 20 |
| Combat Efficiency: | ||||||
| D — | 41.5 | 53.4 | 60.8 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 89.9 |
| WDF — | 8.8 | 8.8 | 18.4 | 24.2 | 25.0 | 42.6 |