CS-5 (Little Wing) Class V Courier

«Last Updated on April 28, 2024 »

design by Morgan Donovan

 
NOTES:
Known Sphere Of Operation: Empire-wide use
Data Reliability: C for Type-1, D for Type-2
Major Data Source: Project Grey Ghost; Triangle Sector Intelligence; Gorn Sector Intelligence
The physical similarities between the Lacendt’Aen, or “Small Wing” and the older V-1 Starglider are so striking that Star Fleet Intelligence believes that the hull design may have been licensed by the Romulan Empire for non-government use.

Unlike the V-1, the CS-5 was configured for use as a scout and/or light-duty courier. With a crew of only 33 and virtually no weapons to speak of, having only one bank of relatively low powered RB-2A disruptors, it was entirely unsuited for combat. Designers, however, made certain that the ship was maneuverable, and the RWC-2/RID-3 engine package generated plenty of power for an efficient RSM shield generator.

The Type 2 is believed to have been equipped with a cloaking device, allowing it to operate closer to contested space. A small but powerful torpedo was also believed to have been installed. The Type 2 also appeared to be far less roomy as the Type 1, indicating that a small squad of troops or other specialized personnel may have been assigned to these ships.

Intelligence reports indicate that over 50 of these vessels have been built. 3 Type 1s and 1 Type 2 have been destroyed. 1 Type 2 has been scrapped. 1 Type 1 was captured. 26 Type 1s and 4 Type 2s have been placed in reserve fleets. 10 of each type have been sold. Most of those sold are believed to still be in operation despite their age. Most have been re-armed and upgraded and operate throughout known space. The class was also the base for the similar CS-15.
 

Construction Data:
Model Number — Type 1 Type 2
Ship Class — V V
Date Entering Service — 2271 2271
Number Constructed — 40 16
Hull Data:
Superstructure Points — 9 9
Damage Chart — B B
Size:
Length — 60 m 60 m
Width — 80 m 80 m
Height — 20 m 20 m
Weight — 58,550 mt 58,775 mt
Cargo:
Cargo Units — 40 SCU 40 SCU
Cargo Capacity — 2,000 mt 2,000 mt
Landing Capacity — Yes Yes
Equipment Date:
Control Computer Type — R4M R4M
Transporters:
Standard 9-person — 2 2
Emergency 20-person — 1 2
Cargo — 1 2
Cloaking Device Type — RCB
Power Requirements — 10
Other Data:
Crew — 33 36
Troops — 20
Passengers — 10 5
Engines And Power Data:
Total Power Units Available — 42 42
Movement Point Ratio — 2/1 2/1
Warp Engine Type — RWC-2 RWC-2
Number — 2 2
Power Units Available — 15 ea. 15 ea.
Stress Charts — N/Q N/Q
Max Safe Cruising Speed — Warp 6 Warp 6
Emergency Speed — Warp 8 Warp 8
Impulse Engine Type — RID-3 RID-3
Power Units Available — 12 12
Weapons And Firing Data:
Beam Weapon Type — RB-2a RB-2a
Number — 2 2
Firing Arcs — 2 p/f/s 2 p/f/s
Firing Chart — K K
Maximum Power — 3 3
Damage Modifiers:
+3 (1-4) (1-4)
+2 (5-9) (5-9)
+1 (10-14) (10-14)
Torpedo Weapon Type — RP-3
Number — 1
Firing Arcs — 1 f
Firing Chart — Q
Power to Arm — 1
Damage — 10
Shield Data:
Deflector Shield Type — RSK RSK
Shield Point Ratio — 1/2 1/2
Maximum Shield Power — 14 14
Combat Efficiency:
D — 92.9 92.9
WDF — 4.2 9.7