design by Morgan Donovan
NOTES:
Known Sphere Of Operation: Orion ccolonies; Triangle
Data Reliability: C for A-1 model, D for A-2 and A-3 models
Major Data Source: Orion and Triangle Sector Intelligence
If the Wanderer class was know as the Orion hot rod, then the Destrier class was known as the Orion muscle car. At just over 71,000 metric tons, half again the mass of the more famous Wanderer class, the Destrier is less maneuverable than its cousin, and in fact is considered less efficient overall. The Destrier is more powerful but slower than other Orions vessels, but does have better shields and a more potent weapons package than those typically found on most Blockade Runners.
The Destrier’s primary drawback was it’s larger crew and smaller cargo capacity. This significantly tightened profit margins for master of these vessels. The ships heavier firepower did provide excellent defense when the ship operated as an armed freighter, and excellent striking power when used as a pirate mount. Despite it’s drawbacks, the class did have a number of advocates, leading to a surprising number of these vessels being sold.
| Construction Data: | |||
| Model Number — | A-1 | A-2 | A-3 |
| Ship Class — | VI | VI | VI |
| Date Entering Service — | 2279 | 2287 | 2303 |
| Number Constructed — | 44 | 52 | 17 |
| Hull Data: | |||
| Superstructure Points — | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Damage Chart — | C | C | C |
| Size: | |||
| Length — | 200 m | 200 m | 200 m |
| Width — | 49 m | 49 m | 49 m |
| Height — | 48 m | 48 m | 48 m |
| Weight — | 60,185 mt | 64,430 mt | 72,330 mt |
| Cargo: | |||
| Cargo Units — | 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 — | Mark IX | Mark IX | Mark IX |
| Transporters: | |||
| Standard 5-person — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Emergency 14-person — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Other Data: | |||
| Crew — | 163 | 166 | 166 |
| Passengers — | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Shuttlecraft — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Engines And Power Data: | |||
| Total Power Units Available — | 34 | 42 | 58 |
| Movement Point Ratio — | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | OWD-1 | OWD-2 | OWD-3 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available — | 12 ea. | 16 ea. | 20 ea. |
| Stress Charts — | K/M | K/M | G/F |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed — | Warp 6 | Warp 6 | Warp 6 |
| Emergency Speed — | Warp 7 | Warp 8 | Warp 8 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | OID-3 | OID-3 | OIH-4 |
| Power Units Available — | 10 | 10 | 18 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | |||
| Beam Weapon Type — | OPH-3 | OD-5 | OD-4 |
| Number — | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Firing Arcs — | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 1 a | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 1 a | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 1 a |
| Firing Chart — | R | U | T |
| Maximum Power — | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | (-) | (-) | (-) |
| +2 | (1-9) | (1-10) | (1-18) |
| +1 | (10-16) | (11-20) | (-) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | OP-5 | OP-1 | OP-8 |
| Number — | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Firing Arcs — | 2 f, 2 a | 2 f, 2 a | 2 f, 2 a |
| Firing Chart — | Q | L | K |
| Power to Arm — | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Damage — | 10 | 10 | 16 |
| Shield Data: | |||
| Deflector Shield Type — | OSM | OSQ | OSR |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/3 | 1/3 | 1/4 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 9 | 13 | 11 |
| Combat Efficiency: | |||
| D — | 95.9 | 110.9 | 158.9 |
| WDF — | 44.5 | 45.6 | 52.3 |