design by Morgan Donovan
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Known Sphere Of Operation: Empire-wide use
Data Reliability: D
Major Data Source: Romulan Sector Intelligence
With another clash between the Federation and the Klingon Empire becoming more inevitable, the Romulans began making plans to exploit any possibilities. Ship upgrades were implemented fleet wide and new design classes were green-lighted at an alarming rate. One of these new designs was intended to be a front-line battlecruiser designed to quickly bolster the squadrons stationed along the border areas.
It wasn’t until well into production that is was discovered that the chosen power system was ineffective for the desired maneuverability. Other cruisers were more maneuverable and more effective as multi-role platforms. The T-13 is considered extremely heavy for a Romulan destroyer, but is also known to be one of the most popular vessels along the frontier. The T-13 is extremely powerful, and is easily able to fulfill it’s primary mission. While not as maneuverable as other destroyers, the T-13’s massive size and multi-system weapons load give field commanders a wide range of options during combat.
Production of the T-13 was limited than other Romulan destroyers due to the vessels larger size. Production remained at 4 produced each year at both the Southern Defense Complex and Mandukam. A total of 30 were fielded.
The Type 2 was launched in 2292. The RWD-3 replaced the RWD-2, giving the T-13 greater overall speed and increased power. Enhanced weapons and other internal systems continued to make the vessel popular.
The Type 3 was an unsuccessful attempt to install the new quantum singularity power source. The Type 4 also saw significant design difficulties and was not put into production.
In 2348, designers decided to install the RWF-3 warp drive system which increased the top speed of the vessel. An enlarged impulse drive was also installed, as were new weapons. However, the most significant change was the increase of a power shield system which doubled the defensive capabilities of the ship.
A total of 37 T-13s have been fielded, all eventually converted to the Type 5 configuration. These vessels faired surprisingly well during the Dominion War and are still in active service with the Romulan Free State. 22 Type 5s remain on stations, 6 have been destroyed and 1 was captured by unknown forces in the Triangle. 1 Type 2 and 7 Type 5s have been scrapped.
| Construction Data: | |||
| Model Number — | Type 1 | Type 2 | Type 5 |
| Ship Class — | VIII | VIII | X |
| Date Entering Service — | 2281 | 2292 | 2348 |
| Number Constructed — | 30 | Refit | Refit |
| Hull Data: | |||
| Superstructure Points — | 22 | 22 | 30 |
| Damage Chart — | C | C | C |
| Size: | |||
| Length — | 255 m | 255 m | 255 m |
| Width — | 354 m | 354 m | 354 m |
| Height — | 77 m | 77 m | 77 m |
| Weight — | 102,463 mt | 103,263 mt | 159,435 mt |
| Cargo: | |||
| Cargo Units — | 90 SCU | 90 SCU | 90 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 4,500 mt | 4,500 mt | 4,500 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | None | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | |||
| Control Computer Type — | R-5M | R-5M-1 | R-6M-1 |
| Transporters: | |||
| Standard 9-person — | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Emergency 20-person — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloaking Device Type — | RCC | RCC | RCC |
| Power Requirements — | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Other Data: | |||
| Crew — | 228 | 230 | 335 |
| Troops — | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| Passengers — | 30 | 30 | 10 |
| Shuttlecraft — | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Engines And Power Data: | |||
| Total Power Units Available — | 50 | 59 | 69 |
| Movement Point Ratio — | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | RWD-2 | RWD-3 | RWF-3 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available — | 20 ea. | 22 ea. | 22 ea. |
| Stress Charts — | O/Q | O/Q | G/N |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed — | Warp 6 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| Emergency Speed — | Warp 7 | Warp 8 | Warp 9 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | RIE-1 | RIE-2 | RIH-1 |
| Power Units Available — | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | |||
| Beam Weapon Type — | RB-6 | RB-9 | RB-12 |
| Number — | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Firing Arcs — | 1 f, 1 f/p, 1 f/s, 1 a | 1 f, 1 f/p, 1 f/s, 1 a | 1 f, 1 f/p, 1 f/s, 1 a |
| Firing Chart — | T | W | W |
| Maximum Power — | 6 | 6 | 9 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | (-) | (1-8) | (1-10) |
| +2 | (1-18) | (9-16) | (11-15) |
| +1 | (-) | (17-20) | (16-20) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | RPL-3 | RPL-3 | RPL-4 |
| Number — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Firing Arcs — | 1 f | 1 f | 1 f |
| Firing Chart — | T | T | T |
| Power to Arm — | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| Damage — | RL-3 | RL-3 | RL-4 |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | RP-3 | RP-6 | RP-8 |
| Number — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Firing Arcs — | 1 a | 1 a | 1 a |
| Firing Chart — | Q | M | S |
| Power to Arm — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Damage — | 10 | 18 | 30 |
| Shield Data: | |||
| Deflector Shield Type — | RSI | RSO | RSZ |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/3 | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 11 | 15 | 35 |
| Combat Efficiency: | |||
| D — | 99 | 115.5 | 167.4 |
| WDF — | 39.6 | 47.8 | 72.7 |