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from FASA’s Star Trek© The Role Playing Game Supplement – Star Trek: The Next Generation Officer’s Manual, artwork by Calvinboygenius
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As the Excelsior Class heavy Cruiser began to replace the older Enterprise heavy Cruiser as the workhorses of Star Fleet, the need for a smaller, lighter multi-role vessel arose. The Decker Class, name in honor of Commodore Matthew Decker and his son, Commander William Decker, was designed to fill the need for an armed combat vessel to carry out various escort, patrol, and deep space tasks. Problems in redesigning the standard SW104/2-10RT nacelle for a smaller hull delayed introduction of the Decker Class however. Further control problems were solved after the ships were equipped with the Daystrom institutes newest Isolinear computer control system, the first successful isolinear computer with self-regulating artificial intelligence.
The Mk I’s long range and high speed often allowed it to arrive at a volatile area at critical moments, with their presence calming a dangerous situation without firing a shot. The Mk I’s combat potential was also markedly improved over other combat vessels with the use of coliminator rings, rather than standard phaser emplacements. Although not the first vessel to use the system, the “Damn Fine Decker” was one of the most successful, with it’s four primary weapon emplacements giving the destroyer excellent sky coverage during combat.
The Mk II’s saw an increase in several subsystems, including the main weapons, computer and shields. The Mk II would remain the primary support craft for fleet engagements, serving during the Cardassian conflict, Talarian engagements and even against the Tholians. The Mk II also served with distinction during the Dominion War.
Although no longer in production, the Decker is still popular and respected. Vessels of this class are named for officers who have shown special gallantry or sacrifice. Of the 40 Deckers constructed, 20 remain in service. Two are used as training vessels, while the rest have been lost, scrapped or destroyed.
| Construction Data: | ||
| Model – | Mk I | Mk II |
| Ship Class – | X | X |
| Date Entering Service – | 2337 | 2351 |
| Number Constructed – | 40 | 33 Refit |
| Hull Data: | ||
| Superstructure Points – | 42 | 42 |
| Damage Chart – | C | C |
| Size: | ||
| Length – | 288 m | 288 m |
| Width – | 120 m | 120 m |
| Height – | 52 m | 52 m |
| Weight – | 151,480 mt | 157,559 mt |
| Cargo: | ||
| Total SCU – | 200 SCU | 200 SCU |
| Cargo Capacity – | 10,000 mt | 10,000 mt |
| Landing Capacity – | None | None |
| Equipment Date: | ||
| Control Computer Type – | I-5 | I-6 |
| Transporters: | ||
| Standard 6-person – | 4 | 4 |
| Combat 20-person – | 4 | 4 |
| Emergency 22-person – | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo – | 4 | 4 |
| Other Data: | ||
| Crew – | 200 | 200 |
| Troops – | 100 | 100 |
| Passengers – | 10 | 10 |
| Shuttlecraft – | 4 | 4 |
| Engines And Power Data: | ||
| Total Power Units Available – | 66 | 71 |
| Movement Point Ratio – | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| Warp Engine Type – | FWL-2 | FWL-2 |
| Number – | 2 | 2 |
| Power Units Available – | 25 ea. | 25 ea. |
| Stress Chart – | E/F | E/F |
| Max Safe Cruising Speed – | Warp 8 | Warp 8 |
| Emergency Speed – | Warp 10 | Warp 10 |
| Impulse Engine Type – | FIF-2 | FII-4 |
| Power Units Available – | 16 | 21 |
| Weapons And Firing Data: | ||
| Beam Weapon Type – | FH-20 | FNH-29 |
| Number – | 5 | 5 |
| Firing Arcs – | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 1 p/a/s | 2 f/p, 2 f/s, 1 p/a/s |
| Firing Chart – | Y | Y |
| Maximum Power – | 14 | 21 |
| Damage Modifiers: | ||
| +3 | (1-14) | (-) |
| +2 | (15-19) | (-) |
| +1 | (20-24) | (1-22) |
| Torpedo Weapon Type – | FP-11 | FP-12 |
| Number – | 3 | 3 |
| Firing Arcs – | 2 f, 1 a | 2 f, 1 a |
| Firing Chart – | S | S |
| Power to Arm – | 1 | 1 |
| Damage – | 30 | 38 |
| Shield Data: | ||
| Deflector Shield Type – | FSQ | FST |
| Shield Point Ratio – | 1/4 | 1/4 |
| Maximum Shield Power – | 30 | 45 |
| Combat Efficiency: | ||
| D – | 198.1 | 226.1 |
| WDF – | 129.4 | 165.4 |
| Regsitry | Vessel | Shipyard | Laid Down | Launched | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCC-6000 | Matthew Decker | Hiemdahr-Gan Rixik, Salazaar V | 18 Aug 2334 | 03 Feb 2336 | 14 Jan 2337 | R2 – 2351 |
| NCC-6001 | William Decker | Axaanivus Celesco Starcraft, Bedi Plains, Alpha Centauri V | 07 Oct 2334 | 27 Jan 2336 | 24 Jan 2337 | R2 – 2352 |
| NCC-6002 | Christopher Pike | Harrell Hullworks, Morena Fleet Yards, Morena | 16 Sep 2334 | 28 Feb 2336 | 12 Mar 2337 | R2 – 2351, L – 2360 |
| NCC-6003 | Robert Apriul | Hiemdahr-Gan Rixik, Andor | 08 Dec 2334 | 07 Apr 2336 | 31 Mar 2337 | R2 – 2353 |
| NCC-6004 | Kelvar Garth | Cochrane Industries, Alpha Centauri VII | 19 Nov 2334 | 03 Apr 2336 | 10 Apr 2337 | D – 2340 |
| NCC-6005 | Jonathan T. Esteban | Cosmadyne Corporation, Morena Facility, Morena | 17 Nov 2335 | 24 Feb 2337 | 11 Jan 2338 | R2 – 2352 |
| NCC-6006 | Clark Terrell | Hiemdahr-Gan Rixik, Andor | 27 Jul 2335 | 08 Jan 2337 | 20 Jan 2338 | R2 – 2356 |
| NCC-6007 | Montgomery Scott | Xarets Works, Morena | 26 Oct 2336 | 10 Apr 2338 | 11 Feb 2339 | R2 – 2356 |
| NCC-6008 | Noyota Uhura | Cochrane Industries, Alpha Centauri VII | 17 Apr 2337 | 18 Aug 2338 | 07 Sep 2339 | R2 – 2355 |
| NCC-6009 | Hikaru Sulu | Avondale Group, Karnor Docks, Salazaar V | 02 Nov 2337 | 27 Feb 2339 | 03 Mar 2340 | R2 – 2356, D – 2362 |
| NCC-6010 | Pavel Chekov | Masrhal Fields, Andor | 31 Mar 2338 | 15 Jul 2339 | 19 Jun 2340 | L – 2359 |
| NCC-6011 | Koren Anastas | Axaanivus Celesco Starcraft, Bedi Plains, Alpha Centauri V | 11 Dec 2338 | 06 May 2340 | 08 Mar 2341 | R2 – 2360 |
| NCC-6012 | Damon West | ASDB Integration Facility, Morena Fleet Yards, Morena | 25 May 2339 | 07 Sep 2340 | 30 Aug 2341 | D – 2341 |
| NCC-6013 | Anton Thiel | Shor Ta’Kael Ltd., Morena | 18 Aug 2339 | 29 Dec 2340 | 25 Nov 2341 | R2 – 2358 |
| NCC-6014 | Yoshitomo Karasuma | Masrhal Fields, Andor | 10 Dec 2339 | 31 Mar 2341 | 20 Apr 2342 | R2 – 2361 |
| NCC-6015 | Stephen Decatur | Masrhal Fields, Andor | 26 Apr 2340 | 26 Aug 2341 | 17 Jul 2342 | R2 – 2357, Sc – 2363 |
| NCC-6016 | Nathaniel Zar | Cochrane Industries, Alpha Centauri VII | 27 Oct 2340 | 12 Feb 2342 | 09 Dec 2342 | R2 – 2358 |
| NCC-6017 | Meredith Levette | Hiemdahr-Gan Rixik, Andor | 28 Jun 2340 | 23 Dec 2341 | 09 Dec 2342 | Destroyed |
| NCC-6018 | J.L. Lambert | Cosmadyne Corporation, Morena Facility, Morena | 04 Jul 2341 | 02 Oct 2342 | 27 Sep 2343 | R2 – 2354, Sc – 2364 |
| NCC-6019 | Zachary Holmes | Star Fleet Division, South Salazaar City, Salazaar V | 22 Oct 2341 | 16 Mar 2343 | 17 Apr 2344 | R2 – 2357 |
| NCC-6020 | Kai-Jasik | Axaanivus Celesco Starcraft, Bedi Plains, Alpha Centauri V | 25 Jul 2342 | 13 Nov 2343 | 09 Oct 2344 | R2 – 2356, D – 2362 |
| NCC-6021 | Peter Marlowe | Cochrane Industries, Alpha Centauri VII | 10 Oct 2342 | 28 Feb 2344 | 05 Jan 2345 | R2 – 2360 |
| NCC-6022 | Jason Starion | Avondale Group, Morena | 19 Nov 2342 | 19 Feb 2344 | 05 Jan 2345 | Scrapped |
| NCC-6023 | Malcom Sawin | Axaanivus Celesco Starcraft, Bedi Plains, Alpha Centauri V | 08 Oct 2342 | 06 Jan 2344 | 05 Jan 2345 | L – 2353 |
| NCC-6024 | Andre LaSalle | Ariin Assocaited Ind., Salazaar III | 08 Feb 2345 | 16 Jun 2346 | 27 Jun 2347 | D – 2358 |
| NCC-6025 | Connor Jacoby | Cosmadyne Corporation, Morena Facility, Morena | 05 Feb 2345 | 28 May 2346 | 27 Jun 2347 | R2 – 2357, Sc – 2363 |
| NCC-6026 | Surmass | Axaanivus Celesco Starcraft, Bedi Plains, Alpha Centauri V | 18 May 2345 | 28 Sep 2346 | 27 Jul 2347 | R2 – 2359 |
| NCC-6027 | Peter Preston | Cochrane Industries, Alpha Centauri VII | 03 Jul 2345 | 10 Oct 2346 | 21 Sep 2347 | R2 – 2361 |
| NCC-6028 | Dietrich Vinsel | Masrhal Fields, Andor | 28 Aug 2345 | 01 Jan 2347 | 17 Dec 2347 | D – 2359 |
| NCC-6029 | Myrr ‘lin T’alon | Axaanivus Celesco Starcraft, Bedi Plains, Alpha Centauri V | 01 Aug 2345 | 15 Jan 2347 | 15 Feb 2348 | R2 – 2361 |