«Last Updated on December 19, 2023 »
design by Morgan Donovan
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Known Sphere Of Operation: Empire-wide use
Data Reliability: B for Type-1, D for Type-2 and Type-3
Major Data Source: Romulan Sector Intelligence
No other vessel in the Romulan arsenal is quite as unusual at the Gliding Talon. The I-18 seems to be part combat vessel, part explorer and part freighter. The Talon has been observed operating in frontier areas and near large-scale research projects, possibly indicating that it is a front line support vessel. However, the hand full of short-range scans indicate that the ship is not equipped with the traditional support equipment found on other tenders and supply vessels.
The I-18’s large cargo hold and multiple cargo transporters indicate the ship was designed to upload and offload cargo quickly, possibly during combat operations. All three variants are well armed for a transport vessel. Crew size would be considered skeleton at best for a warship of this size, though. The vessel seems to be equipped with sensitive sensor emplacements as well as an effective cloaking device.
Because the I-18 was observed in both military convoys and operating independently, Star Fleet never truly knew what the mission objectives for this ship were. However, it’s combat potential and production rate of 15 ships per year at its peak ddid have Federation planners worried.
All three models are identical except for their weapon emplacements. The Type 1 has six heavy disruptors and two medium torpedoes, one for and on aft. The Type 2 have heavier weapons but only a single forward torpedo. Limited scans of the Type-3 indicate it have medium disruptors and a single forward torpedo as well. It is unknown why all three variants are so similar yet so uniquely armed.
Current information indicates that 100 to 150 of these ships are in reserve fleets, may reactivated during the evacuation of Romulus. Although unconfirmed, gathered information indicate that 5 Type 1s, 3 Type 2s and 2 Type 3s have been destroyed. 10 more more may have been captured by various entities including the Klingons, Orions and other independent parties. 3 are reported missing (2 Type 1s and 1 Type 3) and 5 have been scrapped. More than 80 appear to have been sold.
The vessel is name for a Corrillian raptor that hunts with it’s talons extended at all times, unlike other birds of prey.
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| Construction Data: | |||
| Model Number — | Type 1 | Type 2 | Type 3 |
| Ship Class — | VII | VII | VII |
| Date Entering Service — | 2270 | 2270 | 2270 |
| Number Constructed — | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Hull Data: | |||
| Superstructure Points — | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Damage Chart — | C | C | C |
| Size: | |||
| Length — | 175.9 m | 175.9 m | 175.9 m |
| Width — | 156.6 m | 156.6 m | 156.6 m |
| Height — | 51.8 m | 51.8 m | 51.8 m |
| Weight — | 99,198 mt | 98,813 mt | 98,763 mt |
| Cargo: | |||
| Cargo Units — | 1,400 SCU | 1,400 SCU | 1,400 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 70,000 mt | 70,000 mt | 70,000 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | None | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | |||
| Control Computer Type — | R4M | R4M | R4M |
| Transporters: | |||
| Standard 9-person — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Emergency 20-person — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo: | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Small Cargo — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Medium Cargo — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Large Cargo — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Cloaking Device Type — | RCC | RCC | RCC |
| Power Requirements — | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Other Data: | |||
| Crew — | 76 | 81 | 83 |
| Passengers — | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Shuttlecraft – | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Engines And Power Data: | |||
| Total Power Units Available — | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Movement Point Ratio: | |||
| Unloaded — | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 |
| Loaded — | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | RWD-1 | RWD-1 | RWD-1 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available — | 16 ea. | 16 ea. | 16 ea. |
| Stress Charts — | O/O | O/O | O/O |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed: | |||
| Unloaded — | Warp 6 | Warp 6 | Warp 6 |
| Loaded — | Warp 5 | Warp 5 | Warp 5 |
| Emergency Speed: | |||
| Unloaded — | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| Loaded — | Warp 6 | Warp 6 | Warp 6 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | RIE-1 | RIE-1 | RIE-1 |
| Power Units Available — | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | |||
| Beam Weapon Type — | RB-10 | RB-11 | RB-9 |
| Number — | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Firing Arcs — | 2 f, 2 f/p, 2 f/s | 1 f, 1 f/p, 1 f/s, 2 a | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 2 a |
| Firing Chart — | U | V | W |
| Maximum Power — | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | (1-8) | (1-10) | (1-8) |
| +2 | (9-16) | (11-16) | (9-16) |
| +1 | (17-20) | (17-21) | (17-20) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | RP-2 | RP-3 | RP-3 |
| Number — | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Firing Arcs — | 1 f, 1 a | 1 f | 1 f |
| Firing Chart — | H | Q | Q |
| Power to Arm — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Damage — | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| Shield Data: | |||
| Deflector Shield Type — | RSK | RSK | RSK |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Combat Efficiency: | |||
| D: | |||
| Unloaded — | 88.6 | 88.6 | 88.6 |
| Loaded — | 78.6 | 78.6 | 78.6 |
| WDF — | 46.2 | 45.0 | 43.9 |