design by Morgan Donovan
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Known Sphere Of Operation: Empire-wide use
Data Reliability: C
Major Data Source: Romulan Sector Intelligence
The V-48 was another attempt by the Romulans to capitalize on the technology exchange between the themselves and the Klingons. The V-48 was designed to improve on the basic D-7 that had been traded to the Empire in 2267 and incorporated a number of improvements, most notably the cramped conditions and reduced scientific capabilities associated with many Klingon designs.
To ensure ease of construction and eliminate significant design issues, very little was changed from the overall basic D-7 layout. Improvements from the V-11 and V-45 were incorporated, as well as a significant automation system that reduced the overall crew requirement. Additional labs and improved sensor systems were incorporated into the enlarged secondary hull as well as additional shuttle storage facilities.
The overall design was more powerful than the V-11, but had reduced warp speed, limiting response times. Both the Type 1 and Type 2 were better armed than the V-11, making these ships slightly more popular than their cousins. Ease of design and construction meant that these ships could be fielded quickly and in numbers that helped slow the overall advance of the Klingons.
Both variants are equipped with the RWD-2 warp drive supplemented with the powerful RIE-1 impulse drive. Although powerful, the drive system is less maneuverable at high warp. Both variants are also armed with the long range RB-5 disruptors. The Type 1 is armed with two RP-3 torpedoes while the Type 2 is armed with a sign RPL-3 and an aft RP-3.
Scans indicate that the V-48 was equipped with several large cargo holds, indicating that the vessel was expected to remain on station for longer periods than other Romulan vessels. This may also indicate that the V-48 was intended to be a resupply or support vessel, although there have been no known instances of this to date.
A total of 120 of these ships have been produced. Following the collapse of the technology exchange between the Klingons and Romulans, these ships were used extensively again the Klingons. As many as 6 Type 1s and 4 Type 2s have been destroyed. 5 Type 1s and 6 Type 2s are believed to have been scrapped. Unconfirmed reports that 1 Type 1 is listed as missing. Production of these vessels seems to have been halted by 2290, although this has not been confirmed.
Although production had ended, the Romulans attempted to upgrade the V-48 in 2289 with the introduction of the Type 3. Improved weapons and shields did not address the overall speed of the vessel, which was proving to be problematic when faced with improved Klingon designs of the era. Losses during the Gorn conflict prompted the fielding of the Type 4, which again was plagued by lower speeds than most field commanders wanted. Along with the general unpopularity of the V-48, the class was eventually retired by 2350. Only 7 Type 4s remain in reserve fleets within the Romulan Free States, with rumors that all 7 are expected to be sold soon. 3 Type 3s and 2 Type 4 have been destroyed. 1 Type 4 is listed as missing. 1 Type 3 and 4 Type 4s have been scrapped. Although the V-48 was reactivated during the Dominion War to ferry supplies, it did not see combat. So far, 80 Type 4s have been sold.
| Construction Data: | ||||
| Model Number — | Type 1 | Type 2 | Type 3 | Type 4 |
| Ship Class — | VIII | VIII | VIII | VIII |
| Date Entering Service — | 2273 | 2273 | 2289 | 2300 |
| Number Constructed — | 60 | 60 | Refit | Refit |
| Hull Data: | ||||
| Superstructure Points — | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Damage Chart — | C | C | C | C |
| Size: | ||||
| Length — | 225 m | 225 m | 225 m | 225 m |
| Width — | 156 m | 156 m | 156 m | 156 m |
| Height — | 57 m | 57 m | 57 m | 57 m |
| Weight — | 107,438 mt | 107,363 mt | 109,458 mt | 111,568 mt |
| Cargo: | ||||
| Cargo Units — | 85 SCU | 85 SCU | 85 SCU | 85 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 4,250 mt | 4,250 mt | 4,250 mt | 4,250 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | None | None | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | ||||
| Control Computer Type — | R-5M | R-5M | R-5M | R-5M |
| Transporters: | ||||
| Standard 9-person — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Emergency 20-person — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloaking Device Type — | RCC | RCC | RCC | RCC |
| Power Requirements — | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Other Data: | ||||
| Crew — | 178 | 181 | 193 | 196 |
| Passengers — | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Shuttlecraft — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Engines And Power Data: | ||||
| Total Power Units Available — | 50 | 50 | 55 | 55 |
| Movement Point Ratio — | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | RWD-2 | RWD-2 | RWD-2 | RWD-2 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available — | 20 ea. | 20 ea. | 20 ea. | 20 ea. |
| Stress Charts — | O/Q | O/Q | O/Q | O/Q |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed — | Warp 6 | Warp 6 | Warp 6 | Warp 6 |
| Emergency Speed — | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | RIE-1 | RIE-1 | RIE-2 | RIE-2 |
| Power Units Available — | 10 | 10 | 15 | 15 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | ||||
| Beam Weapon Type — | RB-5 | RB-5 | RB-10 | RB-11 |
| Number — | 6 | 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 | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 2 a |
| Firing Chart — | V | V | U | V |
| Maximum Power — | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 |
| Damage Modifiers: | ||||
| +3 | (1-10) | (1-10) | (1-8) | (1-10) |
| +2 | (11-16) | (11-16) | (9-16) | (11-16) |
| +1 | (17-21) | (17-21) | (17-20) | (17-21) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | RP-3 | RPL-3 | RP-5 | RP-7 |
| Number — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Firing Arcs — | 1 f, 1 a | 1 f | 1 f, 1 a | 1 f, 1 a |
| Firing Chart — | Q | T | R | R |
| Power to Arm — | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Damage — | 10 | RL-3 | 15 | 20 |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | – | RP-3 | – | – |
| Number — | 99999 | 1 | 99999 | 99999 |
| Firing Arcs — | – | 1 a | – | – |
| Firing Chart — | – | Q | – | – |
| Power to Arm — | – | 1 | – | – |
| Damage — | – | 10 | – | – |
| Shield Data: | ||||
| Deflector Shield Type — | RSI | RSI | RSP | RSP |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/3 | 1/3 | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 11 | 11 | 18 | 18 |
| Combat Efficiency: | ||||
| D — | 101.8 | 101.8 | 118.3 | 119.7 |
| WDF — | 41.6 | 49.8 | 59.2 | 71.2 |