from FASA Star Trek© Starship Tactical Combat Simulator – Romulan Ship Recognition Manual (1st Edition)
NOTES:
Known Sphere Of Operation: Empire-wide use
Data Reliability: B for all models
Major Data Source: Triangle Sector Intelligence
The J-4, which transports cargo in pods that are pushed from behind, entered service in 2253. These vessels are extremely reliable and easy to maintain, which makes them very cost effective. It carries slightly more cargo and is more maneuverable than the J-8 but is not as fast; it requires fewer crewmembers and has facilities for 40 passengers. Of the more than 240 built for the navy, about 180 remain in service.
So popular is this ship that its manufacturer began selling it to private industry within six months after its delivery to the navy. It is estimated that over 250 of these vessels have been sold to private industry, and several of these are owned and operated by private concerns located in the Triangle. Production capacity of this vessel was at a peak estimated of ten per year for the navy and 20 per year for private industry.
The class is named to honor Senator Baydron, the senator from Messala, who was instrumental in establishing the current trade accords.
| Construction Data: | ||
| Model – | Type 1 | Type 2 |
| Ship Class – | V | V |
| Date Entering Service – | 2253 | 2292 |
| Number Constructed – | 310 | 70 |
| Hull Data: | ||
| Superstructure Points – | 8 | 8 |
| Damage Chart – | C | C |
| Size: | ||
| Length – | 200 m | 200 m |
| Width – | 150 m | 150 m |
| Height – | 35 m | 35 m |
| Weight – | 55,603 mt | 57,270 mt |
| Cargo: | ||
| Internal Cargo: | ||
| Total SCU – | 60 SCU | 60 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity – | 3,000 mt | 3,000 mt | External Cargo: |
| Total SCU – | 3,200 SCU | 3,200 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity – | 160,000 mt | 160,000 mt |
| Landing Capacity – | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | ||
| Control Computer Type – | R4M | R4M |
| Transporters: | ||
| Standard 9-person — | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo – | 1 | 1 |
| Other Data: | ||
| Crew – | 32 | 32 |
| Passengers – | 40 | 40 |
| Shuttlecraft – | 1 | 1 |
| Engines And Power Data: | ||
| Total Power Units Available – | 35 | 42 |
| Movement Point Ratio – | ||
| unloaded – | 2/1 | 2/1 |
| loaded – | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| Warp Engine Type – | RWC-2 | RWC-2 |
| Number – | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available – | 15 ea. | 15 ea. |
| Stress Chart – | N/Q | N/Q |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed – | ||
| unloaded – | Warp 6 | Warp 6 |
| loaded- | Warp 4 | Warp 4 |
| Emergency Speed – | ||
| unloaded – | Warp 8 | Warp 8 |
| loaded – | Warp 6 | Warp 6 |
| Impulse Engine Type – | RIB-3 | RID-3 |
| Power Units Available – | 5 | 12 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | ||
| Beam Weapon Type – | – | RB-12 |
| Number – | – | 2 |
| Firing Arcs – | – | 1 f/p/a, 1 f/s/a |
| Firing Chart – | – | W |
| Maximum Power – | – | 9 |
| Damage Modifiers: | ||
| +3 | – | (1-10) |
| +2 | – | (11-15) |
| +1 | – | (16-20) |
| Shield Data: | ||
| Deflector Shield Type – | RSD | RSK |
| Shield Point Ratio – | 1/1 | 1/2 |
| Maximum Shield Power – | 8 | 14 |
| Combat Efficiency: | ||
| D – | ||
| unloaded – | 47.9 | 91.4 |
| loaded – | 35.9 | 61.4 |
| WDF – | 0.0 | 17.6 |