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from FASA Star Trek© Starship Tactical Combat Simulator – Romulan Ship Recognition Manual (1st Edition)
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Known Sphere Of Operation: Empire-wide use
Data Reliability: C for all models
Major Data Source: Romulan Sector Intelligence
Built to supplement the P-2s, the P-3s are used in groups of two or three in the more hostile areas of the Empire. Unlike the P-2s, however, the P-3s have no warp drive capability, but rely on a powerful impulse engine for their maneuver power. These ships are transferred from one system to another by a special carrier designed to carry up to nine at one time, which can be transported freely.
The Type-1 was found to be under gunned. This fault was corrected by adding slightly more powerful weapons in the Type-3. By Stardate 2/0612, all Type-1s and Type-2s in service were refitted with the newer weapons. By 2287, it was felt that the Type-3 could be further upgraded and the Type-4 was lunched in early 2288. The Type-5 was launched with a computer update in 2292, but did little to improve the combat capability of the P-3. The Final production variant – the Type-6, was lunched in 2303. It was the most radical change to the sub-light vessel in 50 years. The addition of a powerful torpedo system allowed the P-3 to remain active and effective will into the 2340’s.
Of the approximately 1,500 P-3s built, about 1,250 are in active service, about 150 are in reserve fleets, and about 175 have been lost or destroyed. Intelligence estimates show about 100 Type-1/Type-2s and 30 Type 3s in use in the civil sector; of these, two Type-1s, two Type-2s, and one Type-3 are based in the Triangle.
The class is reportedly named for the Caladan Mountains of Remus, which are reputed to protect the city-states on their leeward sides from the constant and violent winds and also from marauders.
| Construction Data: | ||||
| Model Number — | Type-1 | Type-3 | Type-4 | Type-6 |
| Ship Class — | II | II | II | II |
| Date Entering Service — | 2252 | 2262 | 2288 | 2303 |
| Number Constructed — | 210 | 665 | 525 | 175 |
| Hull Data: | ||||
| Superstructure Points — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| Damage Chart — | B | B | B | B |
| Size: | ||||
| Length — | 45 m | 45 m | 45 m | 45 m |
| Width — | 32 m | 32 m | 32 m | 32 m |
| Height — | 12 m | 12 m | 12 m | 12 m |
| Weight — | 5,603 mt | 8,183 mt | 8,683 mt | 14,748 mt |
| Cargo: | ||||
| Cargo Units — | 20 SCU | 20 SCU | 20 SCU | 10 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 1,000 mt | 1,000 mt | 1,000 mt | 500 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | None | None | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | ||||
| Control Computer Type — | R1M | R2M | R2M | R3M |
| Transporters: | ||||
| Standard 9-person — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Data: | ||||
| Crew — | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Engines And Power Data: | ||||
| Total Power Units Available — | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Movement Point Ratio — | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Warp Engine Type — | RSLA | RSLA | RSLA | RSLA |
| Number — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Power Units Available — | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | RIA-1 | RIA-1 | RIA-2 | RIA-3 |
| Power Units Available — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | ||||
| Beam Weapon Type — | RB-2 | RB-2a | RB-4 | RB-6 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Firing Arcs — | 1 f/p, 1 f/s | 1 f/p, 1 f/s | 1 f/p, 1 f/s | 1 f/p, 1 f/s |
| Firing Chart — | K | K | J | T |
| Maximum Power — | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Damage Modifiers: | ||||
| +3 | (-) | (1-4) | (1-2) | (-) |
| +2 | (-) | (5-9) | (3-6) | (1-18) |
| +1 | (-) | (10-14) | (7-10) | (-) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | – | – | – | RP-5 |
| Number — | – | – | – | 1 |
| Firing Arcs — | – | – | – | 1 f |
| Firing Chart — | – | – | – | R |
| Power to Arm — | – | – | – | 1 |
| Damage — | – | – | – | 15 |
| Shield Data: | ||||
| Deflector Shield Type — | RSA | RSC | RSC | RSE |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/1 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 5 | 10 | 10 | 13 |
| Combat Efficiency: | ||||
| D — | 42.8 | 82.7 | 87.7 | 102 |
| WDF — | 1.6 | 4.2 | 6.4 | 19.1 |