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, Triangle
Data Reliability: B for G-5A, C for G-5B, G-5C and G-5D
Major Data Source: Klingon Sector intelligence, Triangle Sector Intelligence
Of the 386 G-5As built, 281 were converted to G-5Bs and 54 were converted to G-5Cs; 21 have been destroyed, 2 have been captured by private interests in the Triangle, 13 are listed as missing, 3 have been scrapped, and 12 have been traded to the Romulans.
A total of 261 G-5Bs were built, bringing the total commissioned to 542. 33 have been destroyed, 5 have been captured (1 by Star Fleet, 3 by Romulans and 1 by Cardassians), 7 are listed as missing, 6 have been scrapped and 25 have been traded to Naussicann interests. 466 were converted to G-5Ds.
The G-5C was the last production model, ending production of the G-5 in 2318. A total of 110 new hulls were built, bring the number commissioned to 164, 9 have been destroyed, 4 have been scrapped, 3 have been captured (1 by the Romulans, 1 by Tzenkethi and 1 by Cardassians), 5 were sold to various Orion interests. Only 1 is listed as missing. 142 were converted to G-5Ds.
The G-5D, the final model to be fielded, saw 608 total vessels commissioned. While no G-5 had no original parts or equipment, the 100+ year old design was chosen to be used extensively during the Dominion War. Many a ship commander found themselves dropping their cargo pods and engaging Jem’Hadar combat craft, often to the death. Despite being a favorite target, the G-5 proved invaluable to the war effort. A total of 291 were destroyed, 55 were scrapped and 11 are listed as missing. 17 were captured, including 13 by Jem Hadar, 3 by Breen and 1 by Cardassians. Following the war, the decision was made to sell the remaining ships, many to the Cardassians to aid in rebuilding their homeworld. A total of 212 were sold, with a further 17 traded.
The G-5 was manufactured at the facilities of Gnuu Re’ and Taamar. Annual production rate peaked at 30. The name, an obvious reference to its function, is a translation of the Klingon qexa.
| Construction Data: | ||||
| Model – | A | B | C | D |
| Ship Class – | VIII | VIII | VIII | VIII |
| Date Entering Service – | 2246 | 2289 | 2307 | 2340 |
| Number Constructed – | 386 | 261 | 110 | Refit |
| Hull Data: | ||||
| Superstructure Points – | 11 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| Damage Chart – | A | A | A | A |
| Size: | ||||
| Length – | 110 m | 110 m | 110 m | 110 m |
| Width – | 80 m | 80 m | 80 m | 80 m |
| Height – | 40 m | 40 m | 40 m | 40 m |
| Weight – | 101,305 mt | 114,425 mt | 116,585 mt | 118,515 mt |
| Cargo: | ||||
| Total SCU – | 5,000 SCU | 5,000 SCU | 5,000 SCU | 5,000 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity – | 250,000 mt | 250,000 mt | 250,000 mt | 250,000 mt |
| Landing Capacity – | None | None | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | ||||
| Control Computer Type – | ZD-4 | ZD-5 | ZD-5 | ZI-1 |
| Transporters: | ||||
| Standard 6-person – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Data: | ||||
| Crew – | 20 | 29 | 33 | 38 |
| Passengers – | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Shuttlecraft – | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Engines And Power Data: | ||||
| Total Power Units Available – | 26 | 34 | 40 | 45 |
| Movement Point Ratio – | ||||
| unloaded – | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 |
| loaded – | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 |
| Warp Engine Type – | KWE-1 | KWE-1 | KWE-1 | KWE-1 |
| Number – | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available – | 11 ea. | 11 ea. | 11 ea. | 11 ea. |
| Stress Chart – | I/L | I/L | I/L | I/L |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed – | ||||
| unloaded – | Warp 6 | Warp 6 | Warp 6 | Warp 6 |
| loaded- | Warp 4 | Warp 4 | Warp 4 | Warp 4 |
| Emergency Speed – | ||||
| unloaded – | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 |
| loaded – | Warp 5 | Warp 5 | Warp 5 | Warp 5 |
| Impulse Engine Type – | KID-2 | KIE-2 | KIE-3 | KIF-2 |
| Power Units Available – | 4 | 12 | 18 | 23 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | ||||
| Beam Weapon Type – | – | KD-12 | KD-17 | KD-17 |
| Number – | – | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Firing Arcs – | – | 1 f/p, 1 f/s, 1 p/a/s | 1 f/p, 1 f/s, 1 p/a/s | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 2 p/a/s |
| Firing Chart – | – | H | X | X |
| Maximum Power – | – | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Damage Modifiers: | ||||
| +3 | – | (1-3) | (1-12) | (1-12) |
| +2 | – | (4-8) | (13-17) | (13-17) |
| +1 | – | (9-10) | (18-22) | (18-22) |
| Shield Data: | ||||
| Deflector Shield Type – | KSD | KSK | KSK | KST |
| Shield Point Ratio – | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/3 |
| Maximum Shield Power – | 8 | 12 | 12 | 32 |
| Combat Efficiency: | ||||
| D – | ||||
| unloaded – | 51.7 | 70.9 | 79.7 | 136.6 |
| loaded – | 38.7 | 53.9 | 58.7 | 100.6 |
| WDF – | 0 | 11.1 | 27.3 | 54.6 |