«Last Updated on November 12, 2023 »
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; Romulan Sector Intelligence
The P-81 was one of several designs put forward in an attempt to create a small, fast and dangerous patrol vessel that could be produced in significant numbers to deter aggression from a number of sources. The P-81 was one of the more successful light combat platforms, and became a favorite among border security units along the Triangle and Klingon boundary.
The Type-1, launched in 2277, relied heavily on it’s twin forward torpedo launchers to supplement it’s main disruptors. It’s excellent maneuverability and acceleration meant the P-81 could quickly close with an enemy en-mass and overwhelm their defenses. After-action reports showed that groups of 5 or more P-81 easily engaged enemy cruisers, inflicting significant damage on their targets.
Some time in late 2281, a more powerful Type-2 was believed to have been fielded. This variant has the more powerful RP-2 torpedo, giving the P-81 even greater firepower. Reports also indicate that the main disruptors may have been upgraded as well.
The production facility for the P-81 is not known, although Gorwah and Kalabestasz are suspected. The vessel is named for a Reman night bird that uses infra-red vision to hunt for insects on the dark side of the planet. The avian has a 98% success rate while hunting.
| Construction Data: | |||
| Model Number — | Type 1 | Type 2 | Type 3 |
| Ship Class — | III | III | III |
| Date Entering Service — | 2277 | 2281 | 2300 |
| Number Constructed — | 65 | 45 | Refit |
| Hull Data: | |||
| Superstructure Points — | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Damage Chart — | C | C | C |
| Size: | |||
| Length — | 45.5 m | 45.5 m | 45.5 m |
| Width — | 32.8 m | 32.8 m | 32.8 m |
| Height — | 10.7 m | 10.7 m | 10.7 m |
| Weight — | 24,098 mt | 23,813 mt | 24,898 mt |
| Cargo: | |||
| Cargo Units — | 8 SCU | 8 SCU | 8 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity — | 4,400 mt | 4,400 mt | 4,400 mt |
| Landing Capacity — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Equipment Date: | |||
| Control Computer Type — | R-3M | R-3M | R-4M |
| Transporters: | |||
| Standard 9-person — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloaking Device Type — | RCA | RCA | RCA |
| Power Requirements — | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Other Data: | |||
| Crew — | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Passengers — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Shuttlecraft — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engines And Power Data: | |||
| Total Power Units Available — | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Movement Point Ratio — | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| Warp Engine Type — | RWA-2 | RWA-2 | RWA-2 |
| Number — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available — | 9 ea. | 9 ea. | 9 ea. |
| Stress Charts — | J/M | J/M | J/M |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed — | Warp 6 | Warp 6 | Warp 6 |
| Emergency Speed — | Warp 7 | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| Impulse Engine Type — | RIA-3 | RIA-3 | RIA-3 |
| Power Units Available — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | |||
| Beam Weapon Type — | RB-3a | RB-8 | RB-12 |
| Number — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Firing Arcs — | 1 f/p, 1 f/s, 1 p/a/s | 1 f/p, 1 f/s, 1 p/a/s | 1 f/p, 1 f/s, 1 p/a/s |
| Firing Chart — | L | N | W |
| Maximum Power — | 6 | 6 | 9 |
| Damage Modifiers: | |||
| +3 | (1-3) | (1-4) | (1-10) |
| +2 | (4-8) | (5-9) | (11-15) |
| +1 | (9-12) | (10-13) | (16-20) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type — | RP-1 | RP-2 | RP-3 |
| Number — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Firing Arcs — | 2 f, 1 a | 2 f, 1 a | 2 f, 1 a |
| Firing Chart — | F | H | Q |
| Power to Arm — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Damage — | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Shield Data: | |||
| Deflector Shield Type — | RSC | RSE | RSE |
| Shield Point Ratio — | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Maximum Shield Power — | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| Combat Efficiency: | |||
| D — | 84.9 | 89.9 | 89.9 |
| WDF — | 15.3 | 19.2 | 42.9 |