design by Morgan Donivan
NOTES:
Known Sphere Of Operation: Hegemony-wide use
Data Reliability: D for all models
Major Data Source: Gorn Sector Intelligence
The BH-4A is considered superior to other Gorn medium battleships primarily due to it’s increased firepower when compared to other front-line ships. The decision to use the longer range GBL-8 was a controversial one at the time, but created a significant improvement for the platform. The BH-4 also supported a larger troop contingent when compared to other ships it’s size.
The BH-4 is somewhat standard in it’s power curve and defensive capabilities. The vessel is well armored and incorporates a wide array of Gorn military sensors and support equipment, but does not support significant recreation or personnel sub-systems. Most BH-4s are deployed with a skeleton troop compliment to reduce over-taxing the ships systems. Because of this, most BH-4s are used in or near military bases and combat outposts. When needed, the BH-4 can embark its full military compliment is less than two hours and deploy to it’s objective quickly.
Current intelligence reports indicate that 10 BH-4C are still in active service within the Hegemony’s borders. 2 Bs and 10 Cs are reported in reserve fleets. 1 A and 2 Bs have been destroyed. 1 A and 1 C have been scrapped. Although unconfirmed, long range scans indicate that a D model may be under construction.
| Construction Data: | |||
| Model Number — | A | B | C |
| Ship Class — | XIII | XIII | XIII |
| Date Entering Service — | 2277 | 2291 | 2339 |
| Number Constructed — | 15 | 12 | Refit |
| Hull Data: | |||
| Superstructure Points — | 60 | 62 | 70 |
| Damage Chart — | C | C | C |
| Size: | |||
| Length — | 374.3 m | 374.3 m | 374.3 m |
| Width — | 142.2 m | 142.2 m | 142.2 m |
| Height — | 97.1 m | 97.1 m | 97.1 m |
| Weight — | 232,788 mt | 238,985 mt | 217,715 mt |
| Cargo: | |||
| Cargo Units — | 862 SCU | 862 SCU | 862 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 43,100 mt | 43,100 mt | 43,100 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | None | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | |||
| Control Computer Type — | 1JG | 1LG | 1OG |
| Transporters: | |||
| Standard 9-person — | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Combat 20-person — | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Emergency 25-person — | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo — | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Other Data: | |||
| Crew — | 548 | 564 | 514 |
| Troops — | 260 | 260 | 260 |
| Passengers — | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Shuttlecraft — | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Engines And Power Data: | |||
| Total Power Units Available — | 50 | 88 | 98 |
| Movement Point Ratio — | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | GWE-1 | GWE-2 | GWH-1 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available — | 22 ea. | 30 ea. | 32 ea. |
| Stress Charts — | Q/R | Q/R | P/Q |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed — | Warp 5 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| Emergency Speed — | Warp 6 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | GID-2 | GIG-3 | GIJ-1 |
| Power Units Available — | 6 | 28 | 34 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | |||
| Beam Weapon Type — | GBL-8 | GBL-11 | GBL-13 |
| Number — | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Firing Arcs — | 3 f/p, 2 f, 3 f/s 2 a | 3 f/p, 2 f, 3 f/s 2 a | 3 f/p, 2 f, 3 f/s 2 a |
| Firing Chart — | W | W | W |
| Maximum Power — | 6 | 9 | 11 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | (1-10) | (1-9) | (1-10) |
| +2 | (11-15) | (10-15) | (11-16) |
| +1 | (16-20) | (16-20) | (17-20) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | GP-4 | GP-7 | GP-8 |
| Number — | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Firing Arcs — | 3 f, 3 a | 3 f, 3 a | 3 f, 3 a |
| Firing Chart — | Q | Q | R |
| Power to Arm — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Damage — | 16 | 24 | 30 |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | GP-1 | GP-1 | GP-3 |
| Number — | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Firing Arcs — | 4 f, 1 a | 4 f, 1 a | 4 f, 1 a |
| Firing Chart — | E | E | O |
| Power to Arm — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Damage — | 5 | 5 | 8 |
| Shield Data: | |||
| Deflector Shield Type — | GSN | GSR | GSU |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 13 | 26 | 49 |
| Combat Efficiency: | |||
| D — | 131.8 | 175.7 | 226.1 |
| WDF — | 121.2 | 170.6 | 231.3 |