RACE: Federation
STARSHIP CLASS: Saber Light Class Cruiser
Construction Data:
Model Number- I
Date Entering Service- 3/05
Number Constructed- 354
Superstructure Points- 92
Damage Chart- C
Size
Length- 173m
Width- 175m
Height- 44m
Weight- 227,000mt
Cargo
Cargo units- 20SCU
Cargo Capacity- 1000
Landing Capability- No
Equipment Data:
Control Computer Type- M-8B AICS
Long-range Sensors: 15 Light Years
Transporters
standard 6 person- 2
emergency 22 person- 1
cargo, large 1
Other Data:
Crew/Passengers/Evac- 40/15/200
Shuttlecraft- 4
Bay Size- 12
Engines and Power Data:
Total Power Units Available- 172
Movement Point Ratio- 6/1
Warp Engine Type-
Number- 1
Power Units Available- 152
Stress Charts- D/E
Maximum Safe Cruising- Warp 6
Emergency Speed- Warp 9.7 (12 hours)
Impulse Engine Type-
Power Units Available- 20
Speed .75c/.92c
Weapons and Firing Data:
Beam Weapon Type- FH-10
Number- 4 in 2 banks of 2
Firing Arcs- 2f/p, 2f/s
Firing Chart- W
Maximum Power- 7
Damage Modifiers-
+3 (1-10)
+2 (11-17)
+1 (18-20)
Missile Weapon Type- FP-5
Number- 2
Firing Arcs- 1f, 1a
Firing Chart- R
Power to Arm- 1
Damage- 16
Shield Data:
Deflector Shield Type-
Shield Point Ratio- 1/8
Maximum Shield Power- 36
Structural Integrity Field
SIF Point Ratio- 1/2
Maximum Strength 30
Another product of the Perimeter Defense Directive, the Saber-class Light Cruiser is only slightly larger than the Defiant-class Heavy Escort, and in fact owes much of its design (including its internal warp nacelle design) to the Defiant Development Project. Since it lacks the traditional pylon configuration, its Engineering hull is smaller than on most ships of its type, and the ship has a smaller target profile. (on the other hand, a warp core breach will cause more damage to the ship than normal because of this arrangement; increase damage from a warp core breach by 20%.) It's size and correspondingly light armament also makes it quick and easy to produce.
Most Saber-class ships are assigned to hostile frontier patrol, combat support, and escort duties. Some ASDB officers have suggested that with the addition of ablative armor, heavier armament (including pulse phaser cannons) and stronger shields (plus correspondingly more powerful warp engines for the necessary power), the Saber-class could become a powerful frontline fighting vessel. Starfleet Command is currently considering their proposal.