Original ‘Jack of Hearts’ ship graphic by Todd Marsh, graphic modified by Terry D. Shannon, ship stats by Terry D. Shannon
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Known sphere Of Operation: Orion & Federation space
Data Reliability: B for A-1 and A-2 models, C for B-1 model.
Major Data Source: Orion & Triangle Sector Intelligence
The Blackjack blockade runner began life as the Slipstream Premier, a high-end fast executive yacht marketed to interests in Orion space , the Federation and the Triangle. It wasn’t long before enterprising Orion pirate cartels saw it’s potential as a light pirate vessel and refit the vessel with more weapons and better shields.
| Construction Data: | |||
| Model Number — | A-1 | A-2 | B-1 |
| Ship Class — | III | III | IV |
| Date Entering Service — | 2268 | 2268 | 2274 |
| Number Constructed — | 16 | 11 | 20 |
| Hull Data: | |||
| Superstructure Points — | 6 | 6 | 14 |
| Damage Chart — | C | C | C |
| Size: | |||
| Length — | 70 m | 70 m | 70 m |
| Width — | 48 m | 48 m | 48 m |
| Height — | 13 m | 13 m | 13 m |
| Weight — | 24,553 mt | 24,553 mt | 38,815 mt |
| Cargo: | |||
| Cargo Units — | 20 SCU | 20 SCU | 20 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 1,000 mt | 1,000 mt | 1,000 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Equipment Date: | |||
| Control Computer Type — | Mark IV | Mark IV | Mark IV |
| Transporters: | |||
| Standard 8-person — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo (small)— | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Data: | |||
| Crew — | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Passengers — | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Shuttlecraft — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Engines And Power Data: | |||
| Total Power Units Available — | 34 | 38 | 39 |
| Movement Point Ratio — | 2/1 | 1/1 | 2/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | OWA-1 | OWA-2 | OWA-2 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available — | 15 ea. | 17 ea. | 17 ea. |
| Stress Charts — | G/F | G/F | G/F |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed — | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 7 |
| Emergency Speed — | Warp 10 | Warp 10 | Warp 9 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | OIA-4 | OIA-4 | OID-1 |
| Power Units Available — | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | |||
| Beam Weapon Type — | OD-4 | OD-4 | OD-4 |
| Number — | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Firing Arcs — | 1 p/f/s/a | 1 p/f/s/a | 2 p/f/s/a, 1 f/p/a, |
| 1 f/s/a, 1 p/a/s | |||
| Firing Chart — | T | T | T |
| Maximum Power — | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | (-) | (-) | (-) |
| +2 | (1-18) | (1-18) | (1-18) |
| +1 | (-) | (-) | (-) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | OP-2 | OP-2 | OP-8 |
| Number — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Firing Arcs — | 1 f | 1 f | 1 f, 1 a |
| Firing Chart — | F | F | K |
| Power to Arm — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Damage — | 6 | 6 | 16 |
| Shield Data: | |||
| Deflector Shield Type — | OSM | OSM | OSM |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/3 | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Combat Efficiency: | |||
| D — | 100.1 | 188.6 | 117.5 |
| WDF — | 6.6 | 6.6 | 38.9 |