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CREDITS & SOURCES V-31 Mosaram class by Lachlan Sturrock V-12 Aye Mosaram class by FASA, 1985 V-30 Vas’Deletham class by FASA, 1985 D-7R Vas’Kalabam class by Matt Jefferies, 1967 D-7CR Stormbird (K’t’inga) class by FASA, 1985 V-11Y T’Liss class by Rick Endres, 1995 Vascalanam class by FASA, 1985 V-13 Egg class by Randy Landers, 2008, based on a design by Masao Okazaki Falcon-class by Eric Kristiansen, 1995 P-8 Centurion (Deathsting) class by Josh W. Spencer & FASA, 1985
CS-2 Verelan Vastarum class by FASA, 1985 S-3 Resteval class by FASA, 1985 V-9 Temar Vastaram class by FASA, 1985 T-2 Vastagar Lattam by FASA, 1985 V-8 Vas Hatham class Wah Chang, 1966 Bird of Prey cross-section by Michael McMaster, 1977 V-6 S’ten Vastam by FASA, 1985 VH-10 Garuda-class by Interplay Productions, 1997 V-1 Vadaso Stelri class by FASA, 1985 V-4 Vastam cl’Vangus class by FASA, 1985
Most ships in this section were selected by David Landon for their inclusion into Appendix I.
NOTES For nearly two centuries, there was no contact between the forces of the United Federation of Planets and those of the Romulan Star Empire. As a result, information about Romulan vessels is sparse at best. However, it is clear that Romulan vessel classifications are extremely complex, and seem to be based upon whichever shipyard constructed the vessel. The common “V” nomenclature refers to the starstation Vascalanam which serves as the Romulan Imperial Navy’s headquarters as well as its primary construction yard. I.R.C. is “Imperial Romulan Cruiser” and I.R.W. is “Imperial Romulan Warbird.” The rare R.F.T. is “Romulan Free Trader,” a ship ostensibly independent of the Romulan military or government. Some smaller vessels appear to serve in this loose association of merchants, while others are clearly military in nature. It has been suggested that Romulan spies managed to retrieve information on Federation starships. This theory was augmented by the discovery that Romulans are an off-shoot of the Vulcan race, and that they had indeed infiltrated into Federation society. However, while similar in design to starships of the United Federation of Planets, Romulan vessels could not match their Federation counterparts in speed and weaponry. Until 2269, their engines were simple impulse, capable of faster-than-light but at nowhere near the velocities the Federation warp drive could produce. Their weapon of choice, the plasma bolt, though capable of pursuing a target at high speed, had a limited range. Their primary success in technology has been the development of their cloaking technology which allows their starships to become invisible. While means have been developed to track cloaked vessels, those means are no way totally successful. The Klingon D-7 battlecruiser as well as the D-7C k’t’inga battlecruiser are also used by the Romulan Star Empire as the result of an alliance between the two empires in 2268. The Klingons received cloaking technology from the Romulans, and the Romulans received advanced starship engineering from the Klingons. In 2278, it was determined that Romulans had developed singularity-drives and singularity-powered starships. Thus equipped, newer Romulan vessels are more than a match in terms of speed to their Federation counterparts. Like their Klingon counterparts, Romulan vessels are continually testing Federation defenses, testing their newest cloaking devices while probing for an opportunity to strike a devastating blow. Virtually all Romulan vessels are capable of landing on the surfaceof any given planet. This is because they did not develop transporter technology on their own, and are believed to have stolen that technology from the Federation some time after 2266. The Romulans, also a war-like race, are:more organized and logical than the Klingons. They pride themselves on their intellect, but avoid considering themselves clever, despite the fact their forces seem to concentrate on subterfuge, secrecy and setting traps for unsuspecting starships. Romulan starships are manned by experienced crews consisting of both men and women, in virtually equal numbers. All Romulan children (males and females) are expected to serve a tour of duty in their military. As a result, it can be expected to find a female commander aboard one of their starships. Romulan society is devoted to service to the Empire and the Praetor. Romulans consider themselves superior to the other sentient races throughout their region of the galaxy, including Klingons and Humankind.
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CORVETTES, SCOUTS & DESTROYERS CORVETTE
SCOUT
CS-2 VERELAN VESTARUM CLASS
S-3 REVESTAL CLASS
First Sighting in 2278
First Sighting in 2275 Ship’s Dimensions: Length: 59.4m Width: 96.9m Height:: 23.4m Ship’s Complement: Officers: 21; Crew: 82
Ship’s Dimensions: Length: 202.6m Width: 191.5m Height:: 36.8m Ship’s Complement: Officers: 3; Crew: 12
Weaponry: Disruptors: 3 Cannons Speed: Warp 4
Speed: Warp 4
Weaponry: Disruptors: 3 Cannons Plasma Torpedo: 1 launcher
DESTROYER
DESTROYER
V-9 TEMAR VASTARAM (STORMHAWK) CLASS
T-2 VASTAGAR LATTAM CLASS First Sighting in 2281
First Sighting in 2268 Ship’s Dimensions: Length: 162.0m Width: 236.0m Height:: 70.0m Ship’s Complement: Officers: 41; Crew: 163
Ship’s Dimensions: Length: 162.0m Width: 220.2m Height:: 54.0m Ship’s Complement: Officers: 31; Crew: 127
Speed: Warp 5 Speed: Warp 5 Weaponry: Disruptors: 4 Cannons Plasma Torpedo: 1 launcher
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CRUISERS LIGHT CRUISER
INTERIOR SCHEMATICS
V-8 VAS HATHAM CLASS
CROSS SECTION OF VAS HATHAM CLASS
First Sighting in 2266
Ship’s Dimensions: Length: 131.0m Width: 162.2m Height: 40.9m Deck Deck Deck Deck
Speed: Warp 3 Ship’s Complement: Officers: 19; Crew: 77 Weaponry: Disruptors: 2 Cannons Plasma Torpedoes: 1 launcher
1 2 3 4
Bridge, Cloaking Device, Captain’s Stateroom Officer’s Quarters, Medical Center, Science Labs Main Deck, Engineering, Plasma Weapon Center Storage, Self-Destruct, Food Preparation & Laundry
This class of vessel was the first detected by the Federation during the incursion of 2266. With its plasma torpedoes and cloaking device, a single ship of this type destroyed several Federation outposts and nearly destroyed a Constitution-class heavy cruiser in combat. Starship captains must not make the mistake of assuming an easy victory against a lesser opponent. Romulans are excellent tacticians.
CRUISER
HEAVY CRUISER
V-6 S’TEN VASTAM CLASS
VH-10 GARUDA CLASS First Sighting in 2275
First Sighting in 2270
Ship’s Dimensions: Length: 158.0m Width: 229.3m Height: 21.7m Speed: Warp 5
Ship’s Dimensions: Length: 199.4m Width: 186.9m Height: 31.2m Speed: Warp7
Ship’s Complement: Officers: 23; Crew: 90 Weaponry: Disruptors: 6 Cannons Plasma Torpedoes: 3 launchers
Ship’s Complement: Officers: 20; Crew: 84 Weaponry: Disruptors: 4 Cannons Plasma Torpedoes: 2 launchers
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FRIGATES & TRANSPORTS FRIGATE
HEAVY FRIGATE
V-1 VADASO STELRI CLASS
V-4 VASTAM CL’VANGUS CLASS
First Sighting in 2267
First Sighting in 2274
Ship’s Dimensions: Length: 185.2m Width: 498.6 Height: 128.2m Speed: Warp 11
Ship’s Dimensions: Length: 284.9m Width: 534.1m Height: 99.7m Speed: Warp 7 Ship’s Complement: Officers: 35; Crew: 145
Ship’s Complement: Officers: 33; Crew: 135 Weaponry: Disruptors: 2 Cannons Plasma Torpedoes: 2 tubes Weaponry: Disruptors: 2 Turrets, 2 Cannons Plasma Torpedoes: 2 tubes
Speed: Warp 6
TRANSPORT
HEAVY TRANSPORT
V-31 MOSRAM CLASS
V-12 AYE MOSARAM CLASS
First Sighting in 2269
First Sighting in 2283
Ship’s Dimensions: Length: 242.1m Width: 405.9m Height: 128.2m Speed: Warp 4
Ship’s Dimensions: Length: 284.9m Width: 534.1m Height: 99.7m Speed: Warp 9
Ship’s Complement: Officers: 18; Crew: 123 Weaponry: Disruptors: 2 Cannons PlasmaTorpedoes: 1 launcher
Ship’s Complement: Officers: 39; Crew: 161
Weaponry: Disruptors: 2 Cannons PlasmaTorpedoes: 2 launchers
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GUNBOATS & BATTLECRUISERS GUNBOAT
BATTLECRUISER
V-30 VAS’DELETHAM CLASS
D-7R VAS’KALABAM CLASS
First Sighting in 2286
First Sighting in 2268
Ship’s Dimensions: Length: 110.2m Width: 192.9m Height: 60.6m Speed: Warp 9
Ship’s Dimensions: Length: 216.8m Width: 152.1m Height: 45.7m Speed: Warp 9
Ship’s Complement: Officers: 48; Crew: 382 Weaponry: Disruptors: 2 Cannons PlasmaTorpedoes: 1 tube
Ship’s Complement: Officers: 3; Crew: 9
Weaponry: Disruptors: 4 Cannons Plasma Torpedoes: 1 launcher
BATTLECRUISER
BATTLECRUISER
D-11Y T’LISS CLASS
D-7CR STORMBIRD (K’T’INGA) CLASS
First Sighting in 2290
First Sighting in 2280
Ship’s Dimensions: Length: 215.3m Width: 149.8m Height: 46.2m
Ship’s Dimensions: Length: 213.9m Width: 149.8m Height: 46.2m
Speed: Warp 14
Speed: Warp 12
Ship’s Complement: Officers: 42; Crew: 375 Weaponry: Disruptors: 4 Cannons Plasma Torpedoes: 2 launchers
Ship’s Complement: Officers: 44; Crew: 385 Weaponry: Disruptors: 2 Cannons Plasma Torpedoes: 2 launchers
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STATIONS & MISCELLANEOUS CRAFT STARSTATON
CONTAINER
VASCALANAM CLASS
V-13 EGG CLASS First Sighting in 2268
First Sighting in 2271 Dimensions: Length: 207.5m Width: 207.5m Height: 80.7m Speed: Thrusters Station’s Complement: Officers: 330; Crew: 1320 Weaponry: Disruptors: 30 Cannons Plasma Torpedoes 7 launchers
Containers are unmanned cargo pods that are carried by transports. Transports are capable of carrying up to 6 containers at a time, but each container carried reduces the vessel’s maximum possible speed.
Dimensions: Length: 1900m Width: 1100m Height: 875m
Illustrated here is a standard configuration of a transport with two containers. The surface of the “wings” of the transport is lined with tractor field generators.
FIGHTER
SHUTTLE
CENTURION CLASS
P-8 SPARROW CLASS
First Sighting in 2270
First Sighting in 2270 Ship’s Dimensions: Length: 20m Width: 30m Height: 6.8m Speed: Warp 2
Ship’s Dimensions: Length: 15.2m Width: 8.6m Height: 2.8m Speed: Warp 4
Ship’s Complement: Crew: 3; Passengers: 6 Weaponry: Disruptors: 1 Cannons
Ship’s Complement: Crew: 2 Weaponry: Disruptors: 1 Cannon
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KNOWN NAMED ROMULAN VESSELS Name of Ship Corlyx Strike Haakona Tiber Valiant Whirlwind
Flag I.R.C. I.R.W. I.R.W. I.R.C. R.F.T.
Type battlecruiser battlecruiser bird-of-prey battlecruiser corvette
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Class k’t’inga D-7R S’ten Vastam D-7R Verelan Vestarum
Source OAM OAE OAB OAB OAE
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Year 2295 2275 2267 2268 2278
Destroyed 2295
Commanding Stymac
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