design by Atolm ; graphics by Tourangeau ; artwork patron: Art Braune
NOTES:
Known Sphere Of Operation: Empire-wide use
Data Reliability: A for A, B, C, D and F models; C for G, J and K models
Major Data Source: Klingon Sector Intelligence
The Klingon D-8 yay, or Victory class battlecruiser was a main weapons platform for many years, often rivaling the D-5, D-6, and D-7 classes. Due to it’s sturdy design, a large number of these vessels remain in reserve fleets, despite their age, including 20 As, 10 Bs,36 Ds, 25 Gs, 105 Js and 114 Ks. 5 As, 16 Bs, 38 Cs, 29 Ds, 7 Fs, 8 Gs, 9 Js and 5 Ks have been destroyed. A total of 16 have been captured (2 As, 2 Bs, 2 Cs, 3 Ds and 1 K by the Federation, 1 D, 1 F and 2 Ks by the Romulans, 1 B and 1 C by the Xindi). 2 As, 2 Gs, 4 Js and 2 Ks as listed as missing. 3 As, 5 Bs, 11 Cs, 17 Ds, 2 Fs, 3 Gs, 2 Js and 1 K have been scrapped. 3 Fs have been sold to the AOFW; 7 Fs and 10 Js have been sold to the Orions; 3 Js have been sold to the MCA; 7 Js and 20 Ks have been sold to the Nausicaans; 14 Ks have been sold to private interests in the Triangle; 7 Ks were sold to the Son’a and 9 Ks were sold to the Suliban. 5 As and 25 Cs were traded to the Romlans. 4 Cs were traded to the OFMA and 1 to the Orions. 10 Bs, 10 Cs, 17 Ds, 6 Fs and 11 Ks have been sold to ranking families in the Empire.
| Construction Data: | ||||||||
| Model – | A | B | C | D | F | G | J | K |
| Ship Class – | VI | VI | VII | VII | VIII | VIII | VIII | VIII |
| Date Entering Service – | 2239 | 2240 | 2248 | 2253 | 2263 | 2267 | 2284 | 2289 |
| Number Constructed – | 55 | 96 | 76 | 127 | 93 | 158 | 90 | 61 |
| Hull Data: | ||||||||
| Superstructure Points – | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Damage Chart – | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| Size: | ||||||||
| Length – | 174.5 m | 174.5 m | 174.5 m | 174.5 m | 174.5 m | 174.5 m | 174.5 m | 174.5 m |
| Width – | 130.1 m | 130.1 m | 130.1 m | 130.1 m | 130.1 m | 130.1 m | 130.1 m | 130.1 m |
| Height – | 31.6 m | 31.6 m | 31.6 m | 31.6 m | 31.6 m | 31.6 m | 31.6 m | 31.6 m |
| Weight – | 61,235 mt | 67,658 mt | 98,875 mt | 99,250 mt | 106,175 mt | 106,425 mt | 111,560 mt | 111,410 mt |
| Cargo: | ||||||||
| Total SCU – | 135 SCU | 135 SCU | 140 SCU | 140 SCU | 140 SCU | 140 SCU | 140 SCU | 140 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity – | 6,750 mt | 6,750 mt | 7,000 mt | 7,000 mt | 7,000 mt | 7,000 mt | 7,000 mt | 7,000 mt |
| Landing Capacity – | None | None | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | ||||||||
| Control Computer Type – | ZD-4 | ZD-4 | ZD-5 | ZD-5 | ZD-5 | ZD-5 | ZD-6 | ZD-6 |
| Transporters: | ||||||||
| Standard 6-person – | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Combat-22 person – | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Emergency 18-person – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo – | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Other Data: | ||||||||
| Crew – | 153 | 156 | 158 | 162 | 165 | 169 | 174 | 182 |
| Troops – | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 |
| Shuttlecraft – | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Engines And Power Data: | ||||||||
| Total Power Units Available – | 26 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 40 | 48 | 54 | 54 |
| Movement Point Ratio – | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 |
| Warp Engine Type – | KWB-2 | KWB-3 | KWC-1 | KWC-1 | KWC-1 | KWC-2 | KWC-2 | KWC-2 |
| Number – | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available – | 12 ea. | 13 ea. | 14 ea. | 14 ea. | 14 ea. | 18 ea. | 18 ea. | 18 ea. |
| Stress Chart – | P/Q | Q/Q | L/O | L/O | L/O | L/O | L/O | L/O |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed – | Warp 6 | Warp 6 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 |
| Emergency Speed – | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 | Warp 9 | Warp 9 | Warp 9 |
| Impulse Engine Type – | KIB-2 | KIC-2 | KID-1 | KID-1 | KIE-2 | KIE-2 | KIE-3 | KIE-3 |
| Power Units Available – | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 18 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | ||||||||
| Beam Weapon Type – | KD-2 | KD-3 | KD-7 | KD-7 | KD-7 | KD-7 | KD-8 | KD-8 |
| Number – | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Firing Arcs – | 1 f/p, 1 f, | 1 f/p, 1 f, | 1 f/p, 1 f, | 1 f/p, 1 f, | 1 f/p, 1 f, | 1 f/p, 1 f, | 1 f/p, 1 f, | 1 f/p, 1 f, |
| 1 f/s, 2 a | 1 f/s, 2 a | 1 f/s, 2 a | 1 f/s, 2 a | 1 f/s, 2 a | 1 f/s, 2 a | 1 f/s, 2 a | 1 f/s, 2 a | |
| Firing Chart – | G | I | L | L | L | L | U | U |
| Maximum Power – | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Damage Modifiers: | ||||||||
| +3 | (-) | (-) | (-) | (-) | (-) | (-) | (1-7) | (1-7) |
| +2 | (-) | (-) | (1-6) | (1-6) | (1-6) | (1-6) | (8-15) | (8-15) |
| +1 | (1-10) | (1-12) | (7-12) | (7-12) | (7-12) | (7-12) | (16-20) | (16-20) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type – | – | – | – | KP-2 | KP-3 | KP-4 | KP-4 | KP-6 |
| Number – | – | – | – | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Firing Arcs – | – | – | – | 1 f | 1 f, 1 a | 1 f, 1 a | 1 f, 1 a | 1 f, 1 a |
| Firing Chart – | – | – | – | H | R | Q | Q | R |
| Power to Arm – | – | – | – | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Damage – | – | – | – | 10 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 20 |
| Shield Data: | ||||||||
| Deflector Shield Type – | KSB | KSC | KSG | KSG | KSK | KSK | KSP | KSP |
| Shield Point Ratio – | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Maximum Shield Power – | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
| Combat Efficiency: | ||||||||
| D – | 59 | 63.5 | 75.2 | 75.2 | 87.9 | 104.9 | 140.4 | 140.4 |
| WDF – | 7 | 13.5 | 19 | 22.3 | 37 | 38.6 | 50.1 | 54.1 |