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
One of the oldest transport ships in known space, the J-3 Class tug was designed to tow cargo arranged in pods attached one to the other in a chain behind the ship.
In early 2247, the Type 2 was introduced into service; although it does not have the cargo towing capabilities of later models, it is still in production, because of its reliability and the need for a vessel to move cargos in its specific tonnage range. By 2256, the class had undergone several unsuccessful modifications attempting to allow the design to use the RWD-1 warp engine to its fullest capacity; the Type 9 altered the hull configuration, relieving the problem. The Type 9 also had slightly more maneuvering power, greater superstructure strength, and the ability to tow twice as much cargo. The Type 14, capable of pulling 25% more cargo than the Type 9 at higher warp speeds, mounts more efficient shields and engines.
Peak production estimates showed about 15 of these vessels were produced per year. Of the approximately 700 vessels built, about 500 remain in service with the navy. Something over 100 have been sold to the civil sector.
The class is named from the Romulan ustalam stelas (lifter of stars), in reference to its towing capabilities.
| Construction Data: | ||||||
| Model – | Type 2 | Type 9 | Type 14 | Type 15 | Type 16 | Type 18 |
| Ship Class – | VI | VII | IX | VI | VII | IX |
| Date Entering Service – | 2247 | 2256 | 2269 | 2292 | 2297 | 2337 |
| Number Constructed – | 365 | 295 | 145 | Refit | Refit | Refit |
| Hull Data: | ||||||
| Superstructure Points – | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 18 |
| Damage Chart – | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Size: | ||||||
| Length – | 180 m | 180 m | 180 m | 180 m | 180 m | 180 m |
| Width – | 242 m | 242 m | 242 m | 242 m | 242 m | 242 m |
| Height – | 81 m | 81 m | 81 m | 81 m | 81 m | 81 m |
| Weight – | 78,663 mt | 81,905 mt | 122,250 mt | 79,918 mt | 86,518 mt | 137,838 mt |
| Cargo: | ||||||
| Internal Cargo Units – | 10 SCU | 10 SCU | 10 SCU | 10 SCU | 10 SCU | 10 SCU |
| Internal Cargo Capacity – | 5,500 mt | 5,500 mt | 5,500 mt | 5,500 mt | 5,500 mt | 5,500 mt |
| Cargo Transport Capacity – | 200,000 mt | 410,000 mt | 500,000 mt | 300,000 mt | 430,000 mt | 460,000 mt |
| Landing Capacity – | None | None | None | None | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | ||||||
| Control Computer Type – | R4M | R4M | R4M | R5M | R5M | R5M-1 |
| Transporters: | ||||||
| Standard 9-person – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency 20-person – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Data: | ||||||
| Crew – | 34 | 36 | 32 | 35 | 39 | 37 |
| Shuttlecraft – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Engines And Power Data: | ||||||
| Total Power Units Available – | 34 | 36 | 44 | 42 | 50 | 55 |
| Movement Point Ratio – | ||||||
| unloaded – | 3/1 | 3/1 | 4/1 | 3/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| loaded – | 5/1 | 5/1 | 7/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 |
| Warp Engine Type – | RWD-1 | RWD-1 | RWF-1 | RWD-2 | RWD-2 | RWF-2 |
| Number – | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available – | 16 ea. | 16 ea. | 18 ea. | 20 ea. | 20 ea. | 20 ea. |
| Stress Chart – | O/O | O/O | G/L | O/Q | O/Q | G/M |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed – | ||||||
| unloaded – | Warp 6 | Warp 6 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 6 | Warp 7 |
| loaded- | Warp 4 | Warp 4 | Warp 4 | Warp 4 | Warp 3 | Warp 4 |
| Emergency Speed – | ||||||
| unloaded – | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 9 | Warp 8 | Warp 7 | Warp 9 |
| loaded – | Warp 5 | Warp 5 | Warp 6 | Warp 5 | Warp 4 | Warp 6 |
| Impulse Engine Type – | RIB-1 | RIC-2 | RID-2 | RIB-1 | RIE-1 | RIE-2 |
| Power Units Available – | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 15 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | ||||||
| Beam Weapon Type – | – | – | – | RB-7a | RB-12 | RB-13 |
| Number – | – | – | – | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Firing Arcs – | – | – | – | 1 p/a/s | 2 f/p/a, 2 f/s/a | 2 f/p/a, 2 f/s/a |
| Firing Chart – | – | – | – | M | W | V |
| Maximum Power – | – | – | – | 4 | 9 | 11 |
| Damage Modifiers: | ||||||
| +3 | – | – | – | (1-3) | (1-10) | (1-10) |
| +2 | – | – | – | (4-9) | (11-15) | (11-16) |
| +1 | – | – | – | (10-14) | (16-20) | (17-21) |
| Shield Data: | ||||||
| Deflector Shield Type – | RSG | RSG | RSK | RSG | RSN | RSX |
| Shield Point Ratio – | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/2 | 1/1 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Maximum Shield Power – | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 25 |
| Combat Efficiency: | ||||||
| D – | ||||||
| unloaded – | 48.8 | 51.2 | 67.2 | 51.4 | 74.2 | 101.7 |
| loaded – | 42.3 | 44.2 | 53.2 | 43.4 | 59.2 | 84.7 |
| WDF – | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.8 | 35.2 | 37.2 |