from FASA Star Trek© Starship Tactical Combat Simulator – Romulan Ship Recognition Manual (1st Edition)
NOTES:
Known Sphere Of Operation: Empire-wide use
Data Reliability: A for all models
Major Data Source: Type 10 vessel in Starfleet possession; captured Romulan data.
The ships in this class were used for long-range courier missions for many years. Carrying light armament, they were used extensively along the Federation borders and in the Triangle. Because they can sustain Warp 7 speeds, they have been used as V.I.P. transport throughout the Empire.
About June of 2243, the CS-2 Type 2 was introduced into service to replace the Type 1; though quite suitable for its role, its weapons systems were light, a trend that continued until the introduction of the Type 6 about 2256. This newer model carried an upgraded beam weapon and mounted a more powerful engine; existing vessels of Type 2 through 5 were not refitted, but were relegated to duties within the Empire. Types 7 through 9 showed cosmetic changes to the Type 6, but about 2264, the Type 10 was introduced with new-style shields and more powerful weapons and engines. Vessels in this class were put into the reserve fleets about 2270.
Of the approximately 300 built, about 150 currently serve in the reserve fleet. It is known that at least 90 have been sold to the private sector; one Type-5, one Type-7, and one Type-10 operate exclusively within the Triangle.
Named for the Romulan verelan vastarum (graceful flyer), a Romulan bird know for its ability to glide gracefully for hours at a time, these ships are common along the borders of the Empire, though they normally are not involved in military missions.
| Construction Data: | |||
| Model Number — | Type 2 | Type 6 | Type 10 |
| Ship Class — | V | V | V |
| Date Entering Service — | 2242 | 2255 | 2264 |
| Number Constructed — | 120 | 70 | 110 |
| Hull Data: | |||
| Superstructure Points — | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Damage Chart — | A | A | A |
| Size: | |||
| Length — | 164 m | 164 m | 164 m |
| Width — | 156 m | 156 m | 156 m |
| Height — | 31 m | 31 m | 30 m |
| Weight — | 42,073 mt | 43,883 mt | 46,085 mt |
| Cargo: | |||
| Cargo Units — | 110 SCU | 110 SCU | 110 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 5,500 mt | 5,500 mt | 5,500 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Equipment Date: | |||
| Control Computer Type — | R-2M | R-3M | R-3M |
| Transporters: | |||
| Standard 9-person — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency 20-person — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Data: | |||
| Crew — | 118 | 118 | 118 |
| Passengers — | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Engines And Power Data: | |||
| Total Power Units Available — | 20 | 23 | 30 |
| Movement Point Ratio — | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | RWD-1 | RWD-2 | RWD-2 |
| Number — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Power Units Available — | 15 | 18 | 18 |
| Stress Charts — | N/O | O/Q | O/Q |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed — | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| Emergency Speed — | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | RIB-3 | RIB-3 | RID-3 |
| Power Units Available — | 5 | 5 | 12 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | |||
| Beam Weapon Type — | RB-2 | RB-7 | RB-8 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Firing Arcs — | 1 f/p, 1 f/s | 1 f/p, 1 f/s | 1 f/p, 1 f/s |
| Firing Chart — | K | J | N |
| Maximum Power — | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | (-) | (-) | (1-4) |
| +2 | (-) | (1-6) | (5-9) |
| +1 | (-) | (7-10) | (10-13) |
| Shield Data: | |||
| Deflector Shield Type — | RSD | RSD | RSE |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/2 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Combat Efficiency: | |||
| D — | 36 | 38 | 66.4 |
| WDF — | 1.6 | 4.4 | 8 |