ORION "SUPERLIGHTNING" CLASS V BLOCKADE RUNNER(Mini is Irregular Miniatures DYD5 Javelin Class Light Cruiser)![](https://s6.postimg.cc/k8td44yrl/DSC00085_zps0nluwgcq.jpg)
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Photo credit: Design concept - FASA. Original FASA
Lightning mini (L) with Irregular
Javelin mini (R).
ORION "SUPERLIGHTNING" CLASS V BLOCKADE RUNNER (by trynda1701)Construction Data:Model Numbers- A1Ship Class- V
Date Entering Service- UNKNOWN
Number Constructed- 12+?
Hull Data:Superstructure Points- 15
Damage Chart- C
Size -
Length- 258 meters
Width- 124 meters
Height- 78 meters
Weight- 40,750mt
Cargo -
Cargo Units- 385 SCU
Cargo Capacity- 19,250mt
Landing Capability- Y
Equipment Data:Control Computer Type- Mark IV - 40WDF
Transporters-
Standard 6-person- ??
Combat 20-person- ??
Emergency 22-person- ??
Cargo large- ??
Cloaking Device Type- ??
Other Data:Crew- ??
Passengers- ??
Troops- none
Shuttlecraft- ??
Engines and Power Data:Total Power Units Available- 38
Movement Point Ratio - 3/1
Warp Engine Type- OWA-2
Number- 2
Power Units Available- 17ea
Stress Charts- G/F
Maximum Safe Cruising Speed- Warp 7
Emergency Speed- Warp 8
Impulse Engine Type- OIC-2
Power Units Available- 4
Weapons and Firing Data:
Beam Weapon Type- OD-5
Number- 2
Firing Arcs- 2 fwd
Firing Chart- U (range 20)
Maximum Power- 7
Damage Modifiers:
+3
+2 (1-10)
+1 (11-20)
Beam Weapon Type- OD-3
Number- 6
Firing Arcs- 2 fwd/port, 2 fwd/starboard, 2 aft
Firing Chart- R (range 16)
Maximum Power- 4
Damage Modifiers:
+3
+2
+1 (1-16)
Shields Data:Deflector Shield Type- OSJ
Shield Point Ratio- 1/4
Maximum Shield Power- 8
Defense Factor-
105.5Weapon Damage Factor-
29.6Combat Efficiency-
31.2Model Numbers- A2 / A3Ship Class- V
Date Entering Service- 2/24?
Number Constructed- 1 / 2
Hull Data:Superstructure Points- 16
Damage Chart- C
Size -
Length- 258 meters
Width- 124 meters
Height- 78 meters
Weight- 40,850mt
Cargo
Cargo Units- 383 SCU
Cargo Capacity- 19,150mt
Landing Capability- Y
Equipment Data:Control Computer Type- Mark IV - 40WDF
Transporters-
Standard 6-person- ??
Combat 20-person- ??
Emergency 22-person- ??
Cargo large- ??
Cloaking Device Type- ??
Other Data:Crew- ??
Passengers- ??
Troops- none
Shuttlecraft- ??
Engines and Power Data:Total Power Units Available- 38
Movement Point Ratio - 3/1
Warp Engine Type- OWA-2
Number- 2
Power Units Available- 17ea
Stress Charts- G/F
Maximum Safe Cruising Speed- Warp 7
Emergency Speed- Warp 8
Impulse Engine Type- OIC-2
Power Units Available- 4
Weapons and Firing Data:
Beam Weapon Type- OD-5
Number- 2
Firing Arcs- 2 fwd
Firing Chart- U (range 20)
Maximum Power- 7
Damage Modifiers:
+3
+2 (1-10)
+1 (11-20)
Beam Weapon Type- OD-3
Number- 4
Firing Arcs- 1 fwd/port, 1 fwd/starboard, 2 aft
Firing Chart- R (range 16)
Maximum Power- 4
Damage Modifiers:
+3
+2
+1 (1-16)
Model A2 MissilesMissile Weapon Type- FP-1
Number – 2
Firing Arcs - 2 forward
Firing Chart - L (range 12)
Power to Arm – 1
Damage – 10
Model A3 MissilesMissile Weapon Type- FP-1
Number – 2
Firing Arcs - 1 forward / 1 aft
Firing Chart - L (range 12)
Power to Arm – 1
Damage – 10
Shields Data:Deflector Shield Type- OSJ
Shield Point Ratio- 1/4
Maximum Shield Power- 8
Defense Factor-
106.9Weapon Damage Factor-
32.4Combat Efficiency-
34.6Backstory for the ManualFirst observed in the Starhaven orbital port in the Motherlode system on Stardate 2/2212.04, the
Superlightning class appears to copy the Klingon practice of upscaling a vessel design, as seen in the various Bird of Prey class vessels (the
K-22,
D-32 and
L-42 designs)!
It is belieived that this Orion vessel was originally built by two small cartels that did not have as far reaching resources or contacts as the main families. Each were unable to design their own vessel, or to obtain torpedo weapons, but by pooling their resources, this raider was built by simply upscaling the plans of the ubiqutous
Lightning class blockade runner, resulting in a larger vessel!
Constructed around two OD-5 disruptors as main armaments, these are supplemented by OD-3 weapons covering all other arcs. Although using the powerful OWA-2 warp engines, a decision was made to make the vessel less maneuverable than the
Wanderer class, but faster in the strategic sense, cruising at Warp 7 compared to Warp 6 in the case of the
Wanderer. The class can carry nearly 20,000mt of cargo in a large central cargo hold, a consequence of the larger design, and a respectable amount for a raider.
The design seems to be a modest success, and has appealed to some independent raiders, and it is believed that the two families lease these vessels at a modest profit. So far, more than a dozen different single vessels have been reported along the Federation/Klingon border, and as far into the Triangle as the Mantiev Colonial Association, although convoy harassment may have occurred throughout the whole Triangle region. There have even been reports of Romulan engagements. This is seen as a positive affirmation of the decision to give this class a high cruising speed.
Furthermore, Orion Sector Intelligence has determined that at least two further variants exist, when it discovered on Stardate 2/2403.12 that three vessels had recently been purchased by the Orion Frontier Mercantile Association for defensive purposes. The OFMA navy then retrofitted two FP-1 torpedoes in place of two OD-3 disruptors. One vessel has the torpedoes bearing forward, and the two others have a torpedo bearing forward and aft. It is believed that the A2 variant acts as a leader of the squadron of three vessels, and the squadron is thought to have been tasked in protecting OFMA space from IKS raiders. Their high warp speeds give them excellent response times if on the opposite border from any incursions into OFMA controlled territory. The vessels have been reported as being named
"Pride of Orion",
"Hope of Orion" and
"Treasure of Orion"!
As this weapons suite is still within the maximum capability of the Mark IV computer, it is expected that further variants may well be developed in future, and Starfleet Intelligence continues to monitor the situation closely.
My Designers notesA design and backstory to justify using the Irregular Miniatures DYD5
Javelin Class Light Cruiser mini which is styled on the FASA
Lightning mini!
I've been trying to come up with a design and backstory for quite a long while, real life matters this year have kept me from sitting down and getting it done.
Gorn might like this, as he has designed stats for an Orion heavy hitter that he plans to represent with the same mini. But here's my take on it for all to see.
Hope everyone likes it!
Mark