{"id":814,"date":"2015-10-26T13:30:54","date_gmt":"2015-10-26T13:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fasaststcs.com\/?page_id=814"},"modified":"2023-12-10T16:36:56","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T16:36:56","slug":"darkness-class-iv-blockade-runner","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fasaststcs.com\/index.php\/thefleets\/other-racesindependants\/orionbcporion-pirates\/darkness-class-iv-blockade-runner\/","title":{"rendered":"Darkness Class IV Blockade Runner"},"content":{"rendered":"

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design by nautii-darkside<\/strong><\/em><\/h6>\n

NOTES:<\/strong>
\nKnown Sphere Of Operation:<\/em> \u00a0Orion controlled space; Klingon Neutral Zone, Romulan Neutral Zone; Triangle, Outmarches
\nData Reliability:<\/em> \u00a0A for Models A-1<\/em> & B-1<\/em>; C for Model A-2<\/em>
\nMajor Data Source:<\/em> \u00a0Orion Sector Intelligence<\/p>\n

The Darkness<\/em> class of light blockade runner is so incredibly unnoticeable that it is often included with reports of the Lightening<\/em> class simply for brevity. Despite it\u2019s similarity to other Orion designs, the Darkness<\/em> class does have a number of unique features that have made it somewhat popular over the years.<\/p>\n

The A-1<\/em> model in fact uses the more powerful OWA-2 warp drive. Although less fuel efficient and more costly to build, the OWA-2 drive system does produce 10% more overall power, giving the Darkness<\/em> a slight advantage over its competition. Armament are also slightly more customized. Unlike its nearest competition, the Lightening<\/em> class, the Darkness A-1<\/em> mounts only three heavy disruptors. This allows the inclusion of three light torpedoes, giving the A-1<\/em> a close in punch that made it popular with those operating near Klingon space.<\/p>\n

The A-2<\/em> model was a significant up-gunning of the main design. The new Mark IIIa computer was installed to ensure ease of swap out. The more powerful OID-1 impulse drive was also installed, giving the A-2<\/em> slightly more maneuverability. A bow mounted OD-5 gave the craft extra forward punch, as did the installation of OP-7\u2019s to replace the lighter OP-3. The A-2 <\/em>quickly became the more popular of the two models, and two dozen orders were soon placed.<\/p>\n

Estimated indicate that the 50 or so Darkness\u2019<\/em> built over the years have been sold primarily to larger Orion families. A disproportionate number have been sold to interests in the Triangle, where they are used as pirate and escort vessels. A number are believed to have been modified since their original purchase.
\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Construction Data:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Model Number \u2014<\/em><\/td>\nA-1<\/td>\nA-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ship Class \u2014<\/em><\/td>\nIV<\/td>\nIV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Date Entering Service \u2014<\/em><\/td>\n2260<\/td>\n2275<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number Constructed \u2014<\/em><\/td>\n25<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hull Data:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Superstructure Points \u2014<\/em><\/td>\n11<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Damage Chart \u2014<\/em><\/td>\nC<\/td>\nC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Size:<\/em><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Length \u2014<\/td>\n120 m<\/td>\n120 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Width \u2014<\/td>\n33 m<\/td>\n33 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Height \u2014<\/td>\n56 m<\/td>\n56 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight \u2014<\/td>\n32,238 mt<\/td>\n38,200 mt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cargo:<\/em><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cargo Units \u2014<\/td>\n35 SCU<\/td>\n35 SCU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cargo Capacity \u2014<\/td>\n1,750 mt<\/td>\n1,750 mt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Landing Capacity \u2014<\/em><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Equipment Date:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Control Computer Type \u2014<\/em><\/td>\nMark IV<\/td>\nMark IIIa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transporters:<\/em><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard 5-person \u2014<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emergency 14-person \u2014<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cargo \u2014<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other Data:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crew \u2014<\/em><\/td>\n26<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shuttlecraft \u2014<\/em><\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engines And Power Data:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Power Units Available \u2014<\/em><\/td>\n38<\/td>\n39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Movement Point Ratio \u2014<\/em><\/td>\n2\/1<\/td>\n2\/1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Warp Engine Type \u2014<\/em><\/td>\nOWA-2<\/td>\nOWA-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number \u2014<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power Units Available \u2014<\/td>\n17 ea.<\/td>\n17 ea.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stress Charts \u2014<\/td>\nG\/F<\/td>\nG\/F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Safe Cruising Speed \u2014<\/td>\nWarp 7<\/td>\nWarp 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emergency Speed \u2014<\/td>\nWarp 9<\/td>\nWarp 9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Impulse Engine Type \u2014<\/em><\/td>\nOIA-4<\/td>\nOID-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power Units Available \u2014<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weapons And Firing Data:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Beam Weapon Type \u2014<\/em><\/td>\nOD-4<\/td>\nOD-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number \u2014<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Firing Arcs \u2014<\/td>\n1 f\/p, 1 f\/s, 1 p\/f\/s<\/td>\n1 f\/p, 1 f\/s, 1 p\/f\/s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Firing Chart \u2014<\/td>\nT<\/td>\nT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum Power \u2014<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Damage Modifiers:<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
+3<\/td>\n(-)<\/td>\n(-)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
+2<\/td>\n(1-18)<\/td>\n(1-18)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
+1<\/td>\n(-)<\/td>\n(-)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Beam Weapon Type \u2014<\/em><\/td>\n–<\/td>\nOD-5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number \u2014<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Firing Arcs \u2014<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n1 f<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Firing Chart \u2014<\/td>\n–<\/td>\nU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum Power \u2014<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Damage Modifiers:<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
+3<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n(-)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
+2<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n(1-10)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
+1<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n(11-20)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Torpedo Weapon Type \u2014<\/em><\/td>\nOP-3<\/td>\nOP-7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number \u2014<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Firing Arcs\u00a0\u2014<\/td>\n2 f, 1 a<\/td>\n2 f, 1 a<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Firing Chart\u00a0\u2014<\/td>\nD<\/td>\nH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power to Arm\u00a0\u2014<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Damage\u00a0\u2014<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shield Data:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deflector Shield Type \u2014<\/em><\/td>\nOSC<\/td>\nOSF<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shield Point Ratio \u2014<\/td>\n1\/3<\/td>\n1\/3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum Shield Power \u2014<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Combat Efficiency:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D \u2014<\/em><\/td>\n104.2<\/td>\n113<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WDF \u2014<\/em><\/td>\n18.9<\/td>\n30.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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