from Starfleet Prototype – The Journal of Innovative Design and Ideas, David Schmidt & Mastercom Data Center
NOTES:
As Star Fleet began the massive refurbishment of the Fleet in 2271, it was felt that a full size corvette would provide a unique platform for in-system customs duties while providing a large enough vessel to act as a defense ship for the local star base commander. The Davenport Class was one of the first accepted designs.
In what is considered one of the oddest re-arrangement of components, the Davenport had its standard phasers removed in favor of the powerful Mega-phaser cannons. To provide ease of repair and modification, the cannons main components were imbedded within the primary hull. The Mega-phaser cannons provided the Davenport with a unique combat ability capable of fending off medium to large size warships in signle combat. The final launch vehicle was far more successful that originally anticipated. A myriad of changes had required to give the Mk I the desired multi-role capability that designers and planner sought. Space was created for a full scale medical section, small troop training areas, specialized boarding apparatus, and a large shield projector, as well as a second tractor beam emitter. These changes allowed the Davenport to fulfill its primary role as a corvette, but reduced the science capabilities of the class, and provided little internal room for expansion or modification.
The Mk II saw an increase in the primary weapon system, increasing range and accuracy, as well as an improvement to the primary shield system. An improvement to the primary M-3 computer also allowed the installation of the improved Emperor 60 heavy weapon system, which had proven effective on the Avenger, Miranda and Knox classes. Wyandotte Defense Shield Corp’s 4th generation of the popular FSL was also installed, reducing overloads to other onboard systems by nearly 30% during combat.
The Mk III, launched in 2304, would be the last construction variant of the Davenport. Heavier primary weapons were again installed, with the Asakaze Ordnance Systems’ Emperor 85 Omni-Directional cannons being installed. After-action reports had shown the the multi-directional versions of the heavy cannons had proven moderately ineffective. The Emperor 85 would reclaim internal space aboard the platform with little loss of combat potential. The additional internal space allowed for the inclusion of the FSS primary shield as well as the expansion of the recreation deck. Conversion of all Mk II’s to the Mk III configuration was completed by 2309, with many Davenports being assigned to the Romulan frontier.
The Davenport was produced at the Rapier Dynamic Group New Aberdeen Naval Yards and the Arias Mastac Prime Dockyards at a combined rate of 5 per year.
| Construction Data: | |||||
| Model – | Mk I | Mk II | Mk III | Mk IV | Mk V |
| Ship Class – | VIII | VIII | VIII | VIII | VIII |
| Date Entering Service – | 2272 | 2301 | 2304 | 2334 | 2342 |
| Number Constructed – | 45 | 9 | 4 | Refit | Refit |
| Hull Data: | |||||
| Superstructure Points – | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 28 |
| Damage Chart – | C | C | C | C | C |
| Size: | |||||
| Length – | 300 m | 300 m | 300 m | 300 m | 300 m |
| Width – | 141 m | 141 m | 141 m | 141 m | 141 m |
| Height – | 36 m | 36 m | 36 m | 36 m | 36 m |
| Weight – | 111,320 mt | 115,061 mt | 119,138 mt | 117,065 mt | 112,695 mt |
| Cargo: | |||||
| Total SCU – | 200 SCU | 200 SCU | 200 SCU | 200 SCU | 200 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity – | 10,000 mt | 10,000 mt | 10,000 mt | 10,000 mt | 10,000 mt |
| Landing Capacity – | None | None | None | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | |||||
| Control Computer Type – | M-3 | M-3b | M-3b | I-4 | I-5 |
| Transporters: | |||||
| Standard 6-person – | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Combat 20-person – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency 22-person – | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo – | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Other Data: | |||||
| Crew – | 210 | 217 | 222 | 222 | 222 |
| Troops – | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Passengers – | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Shuttlecraft – | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Engines And Power Data: | |||||
| Total Power Units Available – | 38 | 38 | 38 | 58 | 65 |
| Movement Point Ratio – | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 |
| Warp Engine Type – | FWE-2 | FWE-2 | FWE-2 | FWL-1 | FNWD-1b |
| Number – | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available – | 13 ea. | 13 ea. | 13 ea. | 20 ea. | 20 ea. |
| Stress Chart – | G/K | G/K | G/K | E/F | D/E |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed – | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 8 | Warp 9 |
| Emergency Speed – | Warp 9 | Warp 9 | Warp 9 | Warp 10 | Warp 10 |
| Impulse Engine Type – | FIF-1 | FIF-1 | FIF-1 | FII-2 | FII-8 |
| Power Units Available – | 12 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 25 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | |||||
| Beam Weapon Type – | FMH-3 | FMH-4 | FMH-5 | FMH-9 | FMH-11 |
| Number – | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Firing Arcs – | 2 f, 2 a | 2 f, 2 a | 2 f, 2 a | 2 f, 2 a | 2 f, 2 a |
| Firing Chart – | O | S | W | T | X |
| Maximum Power – | 14 | 16 | 15 | 25 | 30 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||||
| +3 | (1-6) | (1-8) | (1-10) | (1-5) | (1-7) |
| +2 | (7-10) | (9-14) | (11-17) | (6-12) | (8-15) |
| +1 | (11-14) | (15-18) | (18-20) | (13-18) | (16-22) |
| Shield Data: | |||||
| Deflector Shield Type – | FSI | FSL | FSS | FSS | FNSM |
| Shield Point Ratio – | 1/3 | 1/3 | 1/4 | 1/4 | 1/4 |
| Maximum Shield Power – | 13 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 37 |
| Combat Efficiency: | |||||
| D – | 94.9 | 102.2 | 128.6 | 169.5 | 216 |
| WDF – | 38.4 | 51.2 | 58.8 | 75.2 | 107.2 |