original ship design by Meteo, graphics created by calvinboygenius
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Known Sphere Of Operation: Union-wide use
Data Reliability: C for all models
Major Data Source: Cardassian Sector Intelligence
The Gul Vystal is one of the most common Cardassian vessels encountered along the borders. While no longer in production, 3 to 5 older models are updated to the Type-5 variant every year. Rumors of a Type-6 could indicate a powershift within the Union.
Currently, 50 Type-3s, 120 Type-4s and 38 Type-5s are in active service. 50 Type-1s and 30 Type-2s are in reserve fleets, although it is unknown if these vessels we be refurbished and relaunched. 5 Type-2s are used as cadet training platforms. 24 Type-1s, 37 Type-2s, 12 Type-3s, 9 Type-4s and 1 Type-5 have been destroyed. 3 Type-1s, 4 Type-2s, 2 Type-3s and 1 Type-4 have been captured. 3 Type-1s, 2 Type-2s and 4 Type-3s are listed as missing. 8 Type-1s, 11 Type-2s, 9 Type-3s and 5 Type-4s have been scrapped. 20 Type-1s and 20 Type-2s have been sold.
| Construction Data: | |||||
| Model Number — | Type-1 | Type-2 | Type-3 | Type-4 | Type-5 |
| Ship Class — | X | X | X | X | X |
| Date Entering Service — | 2276 | 2286 | 2340 | 2353 | 2377 |
| Number Constructed — | 196 | 222 | 138 | Refit | Refit |
| Hull Data: | |||||
| Superstructure Points — | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Damage Chart — | A | A | A | A | A |
| Size: | |||||
| Length — | 299 m | 299 m | 299 m | 299 m | 299 m |
| Width — | 204 m | 204 m | 204 m | 204 m | 204 m |
| Height — | 35 m | 35 m | 35 m | 35 m | 35 m |
| Weight — | 155,555 mt | 157,729 mt | 155,878 mt | 158,630 mt | 158,978 mt |
| Cargo: | |||||
| Cargo Units — | 280 SCU | 280 SCU | 280 SCU | 290 SCU | 290 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 14,000 mt | 14,000 mt | 14,000 mt | 14,500 mt | 14,500 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | None | None | None | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | |||||
| Control Computer Type — | CO-6 | CO-6a | CI-2b | CI-3 | CI-3 |
| Transporters: | |||||
| Standard 3-person — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Combat 30-person — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Other Data: | |||||
| Crew — | 306 | 310 | 306 | 312 | 312 |
| Troops — | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Passengers — | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Shuttlecraft — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Engines And Power Data: | |||||
| Total Power Units Available — | 49 | 52 | 56 | 62 | 62 |
| Movement Point Ratio — | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | CWD-3 | CWD-3 | CWD-4 | CWD-4 | CWD-4 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available — | 18 ea. | 18 ea. | 20 ea. | 20 ea. | 20 ea. |
| Stress Charts — | M/O | M/O | M/O | M/O | M/O |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed — | Warp 6 | Warp 6 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| Emergency Speed — | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | CID-2 | CIE-1 | CIE-1 | CIF-1 | CIF-1 |
| Power Units Available — | 13 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 22 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | |||||
| Beam Weapon Type — | CD-6 | CD-6 | CD-6 | CD-13 | CD-13 |
| Number — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Firing Arcs — | 4 p/f/s, 2 p/a/s | 4 p/f/s, 2 p/a/s | 4 p/f/s, 2 p/a/s | 4 p/f/s, 2 p/a/s | 4 p/f/s, 2 p/a/s |
| Firing Chart — | T | T | T | Y | Y |
| Maximum Power — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||||
| +3 | (1-5) | (1-5) | (1-5) | (1-8) | (1-8) |
| +2 | (6-10) | (6-10) | (6-10) | (9-19) | (9-19) |
| +1 | (11-18) | (11-18) | (11-18) | (20-21) | (20-21) |
| Beam Weapon Type — | CD-2b | CD-4 | CD-4 | CD-4 | CD-6 |
| Number — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Firing Arcs — | 2 p/a, 2 s/a | 2 p/a, 2 s/a | 2 p/a, 2 s/a | 2 p/a, 2 s/a | 2 p/a, 2 s/a |
| Firing Chart — | G | N | N | N | T |
| Maximum Power — | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||||
| +3 | (-) | (-) | (-) | (-) | (1-5) |
| +2 | (-) | (1-5) | (1-5) | (1-5) | (6-10) |
| +1 | (1-10) | (6-13) | (6-13) | (6-13) | (11-18) |
| Beam Weapon Type — | CSD-3 | CSD-3 | CSD-4 | CSD-4 | CSD-4 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Firing Arcs — | 1 f, 1 a | 1 f, 1 a | 1 f, 1 a | 1 f, 1 a | 1 f, 1 a |
| Firing Chart — | J | J | N | N | N |
| Maximum Power — | 13 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||||
| +3 | (-) | (-) | (-) | (-) | (-) |
| +2 | (-) | (-) | (1-5) | (1-5) | (1-5) |
| +1 | (1-10) | (1-10) | (6-13) | (6-13) | (6-13) |
| Shield Data: | |||||
| Deflector Shield Type — | CSH | CSL | CSM | CSP | CSP |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 16 | 18 | 26 | 30 | 30 |
| Combat Efficiency: | |||||
| D — | 102.3 | 107.3 | 120.3 | 152.3 | 152.3 |
| WDF — | 54.8 | 64.0 | 74.0 | 88.4 | 99.6 |