RACE: Federation
STARSHIP CLASS: Steamrunner Class
Construction Data:
Model Number- I
Date Entering Service- 3/04
Number Constructed- 337
Superstructure Points- 75
Damage Chart- C
Size
Length- 232 m
Width- 200 m
Height- 42.5 m
Weight- 432,093 mt
Cargo
Cargo units- 55
SCU
Cargo Capacity-
2750 mt
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- 4
cargo, large 2
cargo, small 2
Other Data:
Crew- 124
Passengers- 60
Shuttlecraft- 8
Bay Size- 60
Engines and Power Data:
Total Power Units Available- 120
Movement Point Ratio- 6/1
Warp Engine Type- FVWH-1
Number- 2
Power Units Available- 54
Stress Charts- E/F
Maximum Safe Cruising- Warp 6
Emergency Speed- Warp 9.5
Impulse Engine Type- FIB-2A
Power Units Available- 12
Weapons and Firing Data:
Beam Weapon Type- FH-13
Number- 1
Firing Arcs- 1 f
Firing Chart- Z
Maximum Power- 12
Damage Modifiers-
+3 (1-10)
+2 (11-17)
+1 (18-30)
Beam Weapon Type- FH-10
Number- 7
Firing Arcs- 1f, 1f/p, 1f/s, 1p, 1s, 1a/p, 1a/s
Firing Chart- W
Maximum Power- 7
Damage Modifiers-
+3 (1-10)
+2 (11-17)
+1 (18-20)
Missile Weapon Type- FP-5
Number- 3
Firing Arcs- 1f, 1a/p, 1a/s
Firing Chart- R
Power to Arm- 1
Damage- 16
Shield Data:
Deflector Shield Type- FSO
Shield Point Ratio- 1/6
Maximum Shield Power- 48
Structural Integrity Field
SIF Point Ratio- 1/2
Maximum Strength 25
As the second of the Perimeter Defense Directive ships, the Steamrunner-class Heavy Frigate drew on the design elements of its bigger cousin, the Akira-class Heavy Cruiser. Like that ship, the Steamrunner uses an aft rollbar-like structure, though in this case its pod holds the ship’s deflector rather than its warp drive system. Like the Defiant- and Saber-classes, the Steamrunner pulls its warp nacelles in, reducing their vulnerability by dispensing with the standard nacelle-pylon configuration.
The Steamrunner-class was designed with a relatively specific set of mission profiles in mind. These include threat response, covert operations, and combat support. To help fulfill the latter role, the Steamrunner, like the Akira, has a large through-saucer shuttlebay used to carry up to 30 Starfleet attack fighters and the other small vessels into battle. Fighters leave through the two large shuttle doors on the forward side of the saucer, then circle back to the aft side to land when they’re ready to return home. In between the two bays is a large repair and maintenance bay.
With its size, powerful engines, and offensive strength, the Steamrunner has proven itself a capable and durable combatant. Ships of this class played a major role in many battles during the Dominion War.