Star Trek: Starfleet Academy - Ships of the Age

Information for this guide comes straight from the Star Fleet Academy Cadet Training Manual. Please note that this information is time period specific – after the original series and related movies, but before The Next Generation. It is to Interplay and it’s staff that this information is derived and which we give our thanks to making a great game!

Guide Notes

Information for this guide comes straight from the Star Fleet Academy Cadet Training Manual. Please note that this information is time period specific – after the original series and related movies, but before The Next Generation.

It is to Interplay and its staff that this information is derived and which we give our thanks to making a great game!

Starfleet

Excelsior Class

     • Crew Compliment: 650
     • Primary Weapon Systems: 5 Forward-firing Phaser Banks, 2 Rear-firing Phaser Banks
     • Secondary Weapon Systems: 4 Forward-firing Photon Torpedo Bays, 2 Rear-firing      •           Photon Torpedo Bays
     • Deflector Shield Rating: Strong
     • Hull Rating: Strong
     • Mass: Heavy
     • Torpedo Compliment: 200
     • The Excelsior class is the largest ship you will command in the simulator environment. She           will seem less responsive in tight quarters maneuvering due to the inertia associated with           her mass. Compensate for this by applying your engine and helm commands several           seconds before you would do so when handling a Constitution Class and also allowing for a           wider turning radius for the same maneuver.
     • Currently the pride of Federation ship design, the Excelsior Class is a starship of the first           magnitude. She features state of the art propulsion and weapons systems. The Excelsior           order of battle includes the following hulls:
         • USS Berlin – NCC-14232
         • USS Cairo – NCC-42136
         • USS Charleston – NCC-42285
         • USS Crazy Horse – NCC-50446
         • USS Crockett – NCC-38955
         • USS Excelsior – NX-2000
         • USS Fearless – NCC-14598
         • USS Hood – NCC-42296
         • USS Intrepid – NCC-38907
         • USS Livingston – NCC-34099
         • USS Melbourne – NCC-62043
         • USS Potemkin – NCC-18253
         • USS Repulse – NCC-2544
         • USS Roma – NCC-2010

Constitution Class - Refit

     • Crew Compliment: 611
     • Primary Weapon Systems: 4 Forward-firing Phaser Banks
     • Secondary Weapon Systems: 2 Forward-firing Photon Torpedo Bays
     • Deflector Shield Rating: Medium
     • Hull Rating: Medium
     • Mass: Heavy
     • Torpedo Compliment: 100
     • Constitution Class ships offer an excellent blend of maneuverability and firepower, making           them capable platforms to handle most of the situations you will encounter. It should be no           surprise that this class holds a place near and dear to the hearts of many of the staff and           instructors at Starfleet Academy. After all, they cut their teeth on these ships and used their           capabilities to survive many dangerous situations. They will expect no less of you.
     • The Constitution Class starship is the mainstay of the United Federation of Planets Fleet.           The following hulls, not all of which remain on activity duty today, have served with           distinction in Starfleet
          • USS Constellation – NCC-1017 – Destroyed by doomsday machine
          • USS Constitution – NCC-1700
          • USS Defiant – NCC-1764 – Lost in dimensional rift during first contact with Tholians
          • USS Enterprise – NCC-1701
          • USS Excalibur – NCC-1664
          • USS Exeter – NCC-1664 – Abandoned in orbit around Omega IV
          • USS Farragut – NCC-1647
          • USS Hood – NCC-1703
          • USS Intrepid – NCC-1831 – Destroyed by space amoeba
          • USS Lexington – NCC-1709
          • USS Potemkin – NCC-1657
          • USS Republic – NCC-1371
          • USS Yorktown – NCC-1717 – Recommissioned as USS Enterprise NCC-1701-A
          Constitution Class Refit Ships
               • USS Apollo – NCC-1725
               • USS Eagle – NCC-956
               • USS Enterprise – NCC-1701 – Stolen and destroyed over Genesis
               • USS Enterprise – NCC-1701-A
               • USS Furious – NCC-1704
               • USS Mussashi – NCC-1804
               • USS Trojan – NCC-4200

Miranda Class – Refit II

     • Crew Compliment: 250
     • Primary Weapon Systems: 2 Forward-firing Phaser Banks, 2 Rear-firing Phaser Banks
     • Secondary Weapon Systems: 2 Forward-firing Photon Torpedo Bays, 2 Rear-firing Photon           Torpedo Bays
     • Deflector Shield Rating: Medium
     • Hull Rating: Light
     • Mass: Light
     • Torpedo Compliment: 60
     • Although her shields are every bit as good as those of the Constitution Class, once they are           down the Miranda cannot withstand direct fire nearly as well. In equivalent tactical situations           with shields damaged or down altogether, a Miranda must use her speed and           maneuverability to avoid being hit, whereas a Constitution Class might still be able to slug it           out.
     • The Miranda Class Light Cruiser is an exceptionally capable medium sized ship. Although it           lacks the endurance of either the Constitution or Excelsior Class ships, the Miranda routinely           out maneuvers them in tactical wargames. The following Miranda Class hulls have been           built.
          • USS Reliant – NCC-1864 – Destroyed in detonation of the Genesis device
          • USS Saratoga – NCC-1867
          • USS Atlantis – NCC-1865
          • USS Brittania – NCC-5311
          • USS Essex – NCC-1727
          • USS Rutherford – NCC-1835

Oberth Class

     • Crew Compliment: 200
     • Primary Weapon Systems: 2 Forward-firing Phaser Banks
     • Secondary Weapon Systems: 1 Forward-firing Photon Torpedo Bay
     • Deflector Shield Rating: Medium
     • Hull Rating: Light
     • Mass: Light
     • Torpedo Compliment: 20
     • Oberth Class ships are used for many functions in Starfleet, from Supply ships to scientific           research platforms. A number of them have also been constructed for non-Starfleet use.           These ships receive a “SS” designation in lieu of the more familiar “USS.”
     • The Oberth Class is definitely designed for light duty and should not be placed in harm’s way           except as a matter of last resort. Nevertheless, many such ships have found themselves in           just such as position. The following hulls have been active at one time or another in the           Starfleet order of battle:
          • USS Biko – NCC-50331
          • USS Cochrane – NCC-59318
          • USS Copernicus – NCC-623
          • USS Grissom – NCC-638 – Destroyed by Klingon Bird of Prey over Genesis
          • USS Raman – NCC-59983
          • USS Lagrange – NCC-617
          • USS Lake – NCC-618

Klingon Empire

K’vort / B’Rel Class

     • Crew Compliment: 12
     • Primary Weapon Systems: 2 Forward-firing Disruptor Banks
     • Secondary Weapon Systems: 1 Forward-firing Photon Torpedo Bays
     • Deflector Shield Rating: Medium
     • Hull Rating: Strong
     • Mass: Light
     • Torpedo Compliment: Unknown
     • Misc.: Cloaking Capability
     • Klingon commanders use their cloaking ability to achieve the element of surprise in most           tactical encounters. Keep in mind, however, that they cannot fire their weapons while           clocked. They will frequently approach very close to their target under cloak. A wary           commander will have photon torpedoes ready to fire at the Bird of Prey when it reaches its           closest proximity to your ship.
     • The Klingon Bird of Prey is the most prevalent enemy you will encounter. These ships are           used by virtually all of the feudal clans of Klingon ancestry and you never know what to           expect when they appear.

K’Tinga Class

     • Crew Compliment: 325
     • Primary Weapon Systems: 4 Forward-firing Disruptor Banks
     • Secondary Weapon Systems: 1 Forward-firing Photon Torpedo Bay, 1 Rear-firing Photon      Torpedo Bay
     • Deflector Shield Rating: Medium
     • Hull Rating: Strong
     • Mass: Heavy
     • Torpedo Compliment: Unknown
     • Misc.: Approximately 50% of D7s have been upgraded to the D7-A with Cloaking capability.
     • Although more formidable than their smaller cousins, the D-7 and K’Tinga class cruisers are           also much less maneuverable. A well piloted Miranda class can generally disable this class           of aggressor, provided the latter doesn’t get off that all important first salvo to effect.

Ber’taa Class

     • The newest Klingon threat. Unfortunately, no information is currently available on this           platform.

Romulan Star Empire

Warbird

     • Crew Compliment: 45
     • Primary Weapon Systems: 2 Forward-firing Disruptor Banks
     • Secondary Weapon Systems: 1 Forward-firing Plasma Torpedo Bay
     • Deflector Shield Rating: Medium
     • Hull Rating: Very Strong
     • Mass: Light
     • Torpedo Compliment: Unknown
     • Misc.: Cloaking Capability
     • The Romulan Plasma torpedo is extremely powerful at close range. If force to engage, remain           at maximum weapon range.
     • Romulan Warbirds are formidable adversaries even when they are outnumbered or outclassed.           Afford them the respect they deserve or you might face the consequences.

Garuda Class

     • The newest Romulan threat. Unfortunately, no information is currently available on this class of           ship.

Final Comments

While the original series is dearest to my heart, the time period after the movies and before The Next Generation really kicks off is left wanting. Star Trek Starfleet Academy help fills in those blanks.

I hope you've enjoyed this guide, especially noting the names of the existing class of star ships - I found that (to coin a phrase), "Fascinating". If you did too, please like and favorite this guide. Please feel free to send me a friend request – always welcoming of Star Trek fans.
Also, if you have information that isn’t in this guide about this time period, feel free to leave some notes in the comment section and we can get this beefed up.

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[collierre1]

I have my original manual from my 1997 copy of this game. Good online reference though!

[kkipp_oh]

Thank You !!