design by FASA STSTCS
NOTES:
Known Sphere Of Operation: Orion-controlled space; Klingon Neutral Zone
Data Reliability: C for A-1; D for A-2 and A-3 models
Major Data Source: Orion Sector Intelligence
The Orion’s Guard version of the Klingon D-4 has been involved in politics and infightings in both the BPC and OCI since first being relaunched in 2252. While nearly identical in power and capability as her sister ship, the Orion’s Shield, the class was almost exclusively fielded by family members of the BPC, rather than pure Orion Naval personnel. Eventually, to settle the constant bickering, the decision was made to transfer custody of the vessels to the Navy, and the ships have served as effective defense vessels ever since.
The A-1 retained the original Klingon warp units, but replaced the impulse drive with the OIC-2 which produced less radiation and was far more stable than the original Klingon unit. When the Orion Navy finally took possession of the vessels, they immediately upgraded the impulse drive and main weapons to make the ship more powerful than the Klingon “renegade” ships it occasionally encountered. The A-2 saw the replacement of all five main disruptors with the popular and long ranged OD-12.
Recently, six of the seven ships purchased have been upgraded again with the installation of a two OP-1 torpedo systems. This has given the A-3 model a significant punch in combat and given it legitimacy in the naval world. Unfortunately, it has also made the A-3 model something of a target for Klingon commanders looking to make a name for them selves. A number of would-be captains have taken their “Orion” pirate vessels and sought out this class of ship in the hopes of earning glory and prestige.
Of the seven D-4Es originally purchased, all seven were converted to A-2s. Six were then converted to A-3 models while one was mysteriously “lost” near the Klingon boarder. Vulcan Intelligence has learned that the lost ships was in fact commandeered by the Albeysha family and has since been significantly up gunned and modified. Although it is not listed where the ships operates from, it is known that the Klingons have place a significant bounty on the ship.
The Orion Guard remained in general service until 2310 when they were removed from active duty. Most were sold outright to various interests in the Triangle, with several known to operate in the space between the Klingon Empire and the Cardassian union.
| Construction Data: | |||
| Model Number — | A-1 | A-2 | A-3 |
| Ship Class — | VII | VII | VII |
| Date Entering Service — | 2261 | 2276 | 2281 |
| Number Constructed — | 7 | Refit | Refit |
| Hull Data: | |||
| Superstructure Points — | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Damage Chart — | C | C | C |
| Size: | |||
| Length — | 205 m | 205 m | 205 m |
| Width — | 130 m | 130 m | 130 m |
| Height — | 45 m | 45 m | 45 m |
| Weight — | 84,065 mt | 98,635 mt | 99,035 mt |
| Cargo: | |||
| Cargo Units — | 110 SCU | 140 SCU | 140 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 5,500 mt | 7,000 mt | 7,000 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | None | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | |||
| Control Computer Type — | Mark IV | Mark IV | Mark IV |
| Transporters: | |||
| Standard 5-person — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Emergency 14-person — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Data: | |||
| Crew — | 117 | 117 | 117 |
| Passengers — | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Shuttlecraft — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Engines And Power Data: | |||
| Total Power Units Available — | 32 | 48 | 48 |
| Movement Point Ratio — | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | KWC-1 | OWF-2 | OWF-2 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available — | 14 ea. | 19 ea. | 19 ea. |
| Stress Charts — | L/O | L/M | L/M |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed — | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| Emergency Speed — | Warp 8 | Warp 9 | Warp 9 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | OIC-2 | OID-3 | OID-3 |
| Power Units Available — | 4 | 10 | 10 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | |||
| Beam Weapon Type — | OD-3 | OD-12 | OD-12 |
| 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 | W | W |
| Maximum Power — | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | (-) | (1-7) | (1-7) |
| +2 | (-) | (8-15) | (8-15) |
| +1 | (1-16) | (16-20) | (16-20) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | – | – | OP-1 |
| Number — | – | – | 2 |
| Firing Arcs — | – | – | 2 f |
| Firing Chart — | – | – | L |
| Power to Arm — | – | – | 1 |
| Damage — | – | – | 10 |
| Shield Data: | |||
| Deflector Shield Type — | OSI | OSM | OSM |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/3 | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Combat Efficiency: | |||
| D — | 72.1 | 91.6 | 91.6 |
| WDF — | 14.5 | 27.5 | 36.3 |