design by Morgan Donovan
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Known Sphere Of Operation: Empire-wide use
Data Reliability: E for all models
Major Data Source: Klingon Sector Intelligence
The development of the D-76 K’t’batlhmey, or “Bringer of Glory” class battlecruiser was taken by Star Fleet Intelligence as positive evidence of Klingon preparation for renewed open conflict with the Federation. Despite some similarities with the D-7 series battlecruiser, the D-76 represented a significant advance over the older cruiser.
Despite being nearly a third-again the mass of the D-7, the D-76 was capable of operating with a similar-sized crew, demonstrating improved Klingon ship-handling abilities. Studies of long range scans suggested larger, more efficiently-arranged command and control spaces were primarily responsible.
The D-76’s KWG and KIG powerplant generated nearly twice the power of the infamous D-7. The vessel was equipped with six potent KD-17 disruptors as well as the powerful and efficient KSQ shield generator. The KCE cloaking device, which had entered Klingon service only a year previously, provided stealth capability previously unavailable to Klingon ships of its size. The D-76 was not without its disadvantages, however. Analysis suggested that it was not as nimble as other Klingon designs. Additionally, the class only carried a light battalion of 110 troops. Star Fleet Intelligence theorized that the primary role of the D-76 was to escort and supplement the massive L-24 battleships, which carried a heavy battalion of marine troops, or squadrons of T-5 and T-12 class assault ships.
Originally launched in early 2290, the D-76 program was immediately cancelled after the destruction of Praxis. The fifteen D-76s in service would begin a refit in 2316 to the B model, improving their disruptors and shields. All 15 were converted to the B models by 2325. Attempts to upgrade several systems in 2336 proved ineffective, and a C model was never fielded.
Despite the vessels age, a new model was launched in 2366. The D model proved surprisingly efficient, but was expensive to field. By the time of the Dominion war, only 6 had been upgraded, however, with the remaining vessels scheduled to be sold. The advent of the war changed those plans and the remaining vessels were upgraded to the D model. Two were destroyed during the war and 1 was scrapped due to battle damage. The remining 12 vessels are on active patrol, although most are expected to be retired and sold soon.
The D-76 was produced at the Gnuu Re’ shipyards.
| Construction Data: | |||
| Model – | A | B | D |
| Ship Class – | XII | XII | XII |
| Date Entering Service – | 2290 | 2316 | 2366 |
| Number Constructed – | 15 | Refit | Refit |
| Hull Data: | |||
| Superstructure Points – | 25 | 34 | 38 |
| Damage Chart – | C | C | C |
| Size: | |||
| Length – | 255 m | 255 m | 255 m |
| Width – | 133 m | 133 m | 133 m |
| Height – | 53 m | 53 m | 53 m |
| Weight – | 191,000 mt | 207,055 mt | 207,639 mt |
| Cargo: | |||
| Total SCU – | 200 SCU | 200 SCU | 200 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity – | 10,000 mt | 10,000 mt | 10,000 mt |
| Landing Capacity – | None | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | |||
| Control Computer Type – | ZD-10 | ZD-10 | ZI-3 |
| Transporters: | |||
| Standard 6-person – | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Combat-22 person – | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Emergency 18-person – | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo – | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloaking Device Type: | KCE | KCE | KCE |
| Power Requirements: | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Other Data: | |||
| Crew – | 387 | 391 | 396 |
| Troops – | 110 | 110 | 110 |
| Shuttlecraft – | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Engines And Power Data: | |||
| Total Power Units Available – | 92 | 92 | 96 |
| Movement Point Ratio – | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 |
| Warp Engine Type – | KWG-2 | KWG-2 | KWG-2 |
| Number – | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available – | 32 ea. | 32 ea. | 32 ea. |
| Stress Chart – | I/M | I/M | I/M |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed – | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| Emergency Speed – | Warp 9 | Warp 9 | Warp 9 |
| Impulse Engine Type – | KIG-1 | KIG-1 | KIK-3 |
| Power Units Available – | 28 | 28 | 32 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | |||
| Beam Weapon Type – | KD-17 | KD-19 | KD-43 |
| Number – | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Firing Arcs – | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 2 a | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 2 a | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 2 a |
| Firing Chart – | X | X | Y |
| Maximum Power – | 9 | 12 | 14 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | (1-12) | (1-14) | (1-12) |
| +2 | (13-17) | (15-18) | (13-15) |
| +1 | (18-22) | (19-22) | (16-18) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type – | KP-8 | KP-8 | KP-16 |
| Number – | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Firing Arcs – | 1 f, 1 a | 1 f, 1 a | 1 f, 1 a |
| Firing Chart – | S | S | Q |
| Power to Arm – | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Damage – | 24 | 24 | 36 |
| Shield Data: | |||
| Deflector Shield Type – | KSQ | KSS | KNSC |
| Shield Point Ratio – | 1/3 | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Maximum Shield Power – | 20 | 26 | 52 |
| Combat Efficiency: | |||
| D – | 142.3 | 164.1 | 210.3 |
| WDF – | 84.6 | 99 | 115.6 |