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from Ships of the Star Fleet – Volume One<\/strong><\/em>, by Calon Riel & Mastercom Data Center<\/strong><\/em><\/h6>\n

 
\nNOTES:<\/strong>
\nOne of the last classes to continue using the older style hull layout, the Endeavor<\/em> class was a moderately successful attempt to merge older but useful design elements with newer technologies. Although the Endeavor<\/em> class was by no mean a grand leap in technology or design, it basic capabilities were prosperous, and the class entered history as a sturdy, capable, successful design that helped expand the boundaries of the Federation.<\/p>\n

The Mk I was intended to compete directly with the Achernar<\/em> class, who\u2019s Mk II had just recently been approved. The Mk I Endeavor<\/em> cruisers were fitted with the less powerful FWC-1 warp power system. Although not as powerful as other heavy cruisers, the FWC-1\u2019s power transfer to maneuvering was more efficient than most similar cruisers. The FWC-1 also provided a higher overall warp speed, extending the range of the Endeavor<\/em> class to well over 5 years when necessary. The Mk I was fitted with the RIN-6 version of the FH-13 main phaser. Although split banks were becoming the norm for Star Fleet vessels, the Endeavor<\/em> Mk I used the independent single location mount, rather than the over-under mounts. This allowed for extremely quick refit time, and allowed for rapid crossover from damaged weapon subsystems when necessary. The RIN-6 also drew power from the overall power grid, rather than directly from the warp sub-system. Although the more powerful FP-4 was available, the FP-5 was a better match to the \u201cAwalt\u201d launch system already installed on most of the Endeavor<\/em> class vessels. Most fleet planner agreed that the \u201cAwalt\u201d FP-5 system was sufficient for the purpose of combat against enemy vessels, and the Mk Is were not kept from hostile boarders. The Mk I was employed in the traditional heavy cruiser role along the Klingon, Romulan and Tholian boarders for nearly 6 years before the first combat casualties forced a quick re-evaluation of the now aging Endeavor<\/em> class. The USS Saratoga<\/em> was badly mauled by indeterminate forces, believed to be Klingon or IKS forces well beyond the Triangle boarder, near Beta Xela, where she was conducting a routine survey of an ion cloud. The Saratoga<\/em> was attacked by 4 enemy vessels. Although one enemy vessel was believed destroyed, the Saratoga<\/em> too extremely heavy damage, and would have been completely destroyed were it not for fast arriving reinforcements. 373 crewmen were lost in the battle and the Saratoga<\/em> was scrapped. <\/p>\n

After the incident, Endeavor<\/em> class vessels were assigned at least one escort or destroyer for protection during their operations. This reallocation of vital ships was a serious strain on front line operations, and in mid 2277, the remaining 4 Endeavor<\/em> class vessels were refit while still in dry-dock. The Mk II saw several expensive upgrades to the heavy cruiser, including the installation of the more powerful FIF-3. Weapons were also extensively overhauled, with the inclusion of the FH-9 as replacement of the FH-13. Although not as powerful, the FH-9, even in the RIN-6 configuration, had greater range and accuracy. The FH-9 required a smaller coolant system, which allowed internal rearrangements that made room for the larger FP-4 torpedo system. Although the FP-4 required a specially modified \u201cAwalt\u201d track, the heavier torpedo increased the overall combat ability of the Endeavor<\/em> class by nearly 5%. The most significant improvement was the replacement of the trinary FSL shield system with the improved RSAT\/HIRAM variant FSP shield generator system. The FSP was 25% more efficient than trinary systems, and gave the Endeavor<\/em> class a significant advantage over other cruisers.<\/p>\n

But Endeavor<\/em> class cruisers days were still numbered. The Mk II served with distinction for 10 further years, but by 2287, the vessel was employed in escort duties and other destroyer\/escort roles. Although a Mk III was proposed, the cost of refitting the aging cruisers was deemed too great, and the Cruisers were slowly decommissioned. A total of 16 Endeavors<\/em> cruisers were launched, including 12 Mk Is, all refits from other Heavy Cruiser designs, and 4 Mk IIs, new built ships. One Mk I was lost, and one what destroyed. The remaining 10 were converted to the Mk II specs by 2280. 5 have been retired so far, with the remaining expected to be retired as their missions end. None are employed along actively hostile boarders.
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Construction Data:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Model –<\/td>\nMk I<\/td>\nMk II<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ship Class –<\/td>\nXI<\/td>\nXI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Date Entering Service –<\/td>\n2273<\/td>\n2275<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number Constructed –<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hull Data:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Superstructure Points –<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Damage Chart –<\/td>\nC<\/td>\nC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size:<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Length –<\/td>\n283 m<\/td>\n283 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Width –<\/td>\n126 m<\/td>\n126 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Height –<\/td>\n74 m<\/td>\n74 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight –<\/td>\n174,675 mt<\/td>\n179,363 mt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cargo:<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total SCU –<\/td>\n310 SCU<\/td>\n310 SCU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cargo Capacity –<\/td>\n15,500 mt<\/td>\n15,500 mt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Landing Capacity –<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Equipment Date:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Control Computer Type –<\/td>\nM-4<\/td>\nM-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transporters:<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard 6-person –<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emergency 22-person –<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cargo –<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other Data:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crew –<\/td>\n430<\/td>\n430<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Passengers –<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shuttlecraft –<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engines And Power Data:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Power Units Available –<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Movement Point Ratio –<\/td>\n3\/1<\/td>\n3\/1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Warp Engine Type –<\/td>\nFWC-1<\/td>\nFWC-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number –<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power Units Available –<\/td>\n16 ea.<\/td>\n16 ea.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stress Chart –<\/td>\nO\/M<\/td>\nO\/M<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Safe Cruising Speed –<\/td>\nWarp 7<\/td>\nWarp 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emergency Speed –<\/td>\nWarp 9<\/td>\nWarp 9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Impulse Engine Type –<\/td>\nFIE-2<\/td>\nFIF-3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power Units Available –<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weapons And Firing Data:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Beam Weapon Type –<\/td>\nFH-10<\/td>\nFH-11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number –<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Firing Arcs –<\/td>\n2 f\/p, 2 f, 2 f\/s<\/td>\n2 f\/p, 2 f, 2 f\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Firing Chart –<\/td>\nW<\/td>\nY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum Power –<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Damage Modifiers:<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
+3<\/td>\n(1-10)<\/td>\n(1-10)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
+2<\/td>\n(11-17)<\/td>\n(11-17)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
+1<\/td>\n(18-20)<\/td>\n(18-24)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Torpedo Weapon Type –<\/td>\nFP-4<\/td>\nFP-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number\u00a0–<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Firing Arcs\u00a0–<\/td>\n2 f<\/td>\n2 f<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Firing Chart\u00a0–<\/td>\nS<\/td>\nS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power to Arm\u00a0–<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Damage\u00a0–<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shield Data:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deflector Shield Type –<\/td>\nFSL<\/td>\nFSP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shield Point Ratio –<\/td>\n1\/3<\/td>\n1\/4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum Shield Power –<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Combat Efficiency:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D –<\/td>\n119.4<\/td>\n165.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WDF –<\/td>\n68.8<\/td>\n89.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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