from FASA Star Trek© Starship Tactical Combat Simulator – Romulan Ship Recognition Manual (1st Edition)
NOTES:
Known Sphere Of Operation: Empire-wide use
Data Reliability: C for all models
Major Data Source: Romulan Sector Intelligence; Triangle Sector Intelligence
Though designed to be used as a freighter, the I-7 can be converted into a troop transport on short notice, a part of the contract for service that has proven its worth. The ships are capable of carrying 480,000 metric tons of cargo or up to 3,200 troops. When the I-7 entered service in 2270, they were assigned to the Military and Outpost Divisions, which made them easily accessible for conversion and put them under the command of the divisions that would require their services.
When the I-7 is used to carry troops, half of the cargo transporters are removed and replaced with 16 transporter stations capable of beaming 14 troopers per station. This allows 242 soldiers to be beamed to the surface every two minutes or the entire contingent of troops in less than 30 minutes. The remaining cargo transporters are used to beam down support equipment such as armored vehicles and artillery.
Of the approximately 90 built, nearly all are in active service. Production rates on this vessel were estimated at a peak of eight per year.
The I-7 is not as widely used by the civil sector as are the other freight carriers of the Star Navy, likely because of the recall/refit clause reported to be required of all civilian purchasers. It is estimated that only 60 of these vessels are being used by private industry. Several are known to be operating in the Triangle.
The class is named for Vespin, a trade city in the Kalabestasl system.
| Construction Data: | ||
| Model – | Type 1 | Type 2 |
| Ship Class – | IX | IX |
| Date Entering Service – | 2270 | 2337 |
| Number Constructed – | 226 | Refit |
| Hull Data: | ||
| Superstructure Points – | 11 | 18 |
| Damage Chart – | B | B |
| Size: | ||
| Length – | 270 m | 270 m |
| Width – | 182 m | 182 m |
| Height – | 54 m | 54 m |
| Weight – | 120,750 mt | 137,850 mt |
| Cargo: | ||
| Total SCU – | 9,600 SCU | 9,600 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity – | 480,000 mt | 480,000 mt |
| Landing Capacity – | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | ||
| Control Computer Type – | R4M | R5M-1 |
| Transporters: | ||
| Standard 9-person – | 2 | 2 |
| Emergency 20-person – | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo – | 8 | 8 |
| Other Data: | ||
| Crew – | 86 | 89 |
| Shuttlecraft – | 4 | 4 |
| Engines And Power Data: | ||
| Total Power Units Available – | 40 | 56 |
| Movement Point Ratio – | ||
| unloaded – | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| loaded – | 6/1 | 6/1 |
| Warp Engine Type – | RWF-1 | RWF-1 |
| Number – | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available – | 18 ea. | 18 ea. |
| Stress Chart – | G/L | G/L |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed – | ||
| unloaded – | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| loaded- | Warp 4 | Warp 4 |
| Emergency Speed – | ||
| unloaded – | Warp 8 | Warp 8 |
| loaded – | Warp 6 | Warp 6 |
| Impulse Engine Type – | RID-1 | RIG-1 |
| Power Units Available – | 4 | 20 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | ||
| Beam Weapon Type – | – | RB-13 |
| Number – | – | 4 |
| Firing Arcs – | – | 2 p/f/s, 2 p/a/s |
| Firing Chart – | – | V |
| Maximum Power – | – | 11 |
| Damage Modifiers: | ||
| +3 | – | (1-10) |
| +2 | – | (11-16) |
| +1 | – | (17-21) |
| Shield Data: | ||
| Deflector Shield Type – | RSK | RSX |
| Shield Point Ratio – | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Maximum Shield Power – | 13 | 25 |
| Combat Efficiency: | ||
| D – | ||
| unloaded – | 62.7 | 101.7 |
| loaded – | 52.7 | 88.7 |
| WDF – | 0.0 | 37.2 |