New Navy Plan

Synopsis

Ship Equipment Classification Chart

Scientific Ships

Ship Type	Sensors	Warp Core	Shields	Phasers	Torpedos
Observer	Type-VI to VIII	Class-IV to VI	Type-VI to VIII	Type-IV to VI	Mark-IV to V
Surveyor	Type-VII to IX	Class-V to VII	Type-VII to IX	Type-V to VII	Mark-IV to V
Researcher	Type-VIII to X	Class-VI to VIII	Type-VIII to X	Type-VI to VIII	Mark-IV to V

Because of their specialized nature, Scientific Vessels trade off endurance and combat capabilities for that of scientific study. They employ more powerful and longer ranged sensors, and usually carry a larger variety of scientific equipment, laboratories, and personnel then other mission specific craft.

Exploration Ships

Ship Type	Sensors	Warp Core	Shields	Phasers	Torpedos
Frigate	Type-V to VII	Class-V to VII	Type-VII to VIII	Type-V to VII	Mark-IV to VI
Cruiser	Type-VI to VIII	Class-VI to VIII	Type-IX to X	Type-VI to VIII	Mark-IV to VI
Explorer	Type-VII to IX	Class-VII to IX	Type-X to XI	Type-VII to IX	Mark-IV to VI

Exploration vessels are the work horse of the fleet. Though not usually designed for a specific mission profile, they usually employ a respectable mix of equipment. In space exploration, one never knows what a decent sensor package may turn up, or how far a crew will have to travel between ports of call.

Combat Ships

Ship Type	Sensors	Warp Core	Shields	Phasers	Torpedos
Destroyer	Type-IV to VI	Class-IV to VI	Type-VIII to X	Type-VI to VIII	Mark-III to VI
Battle Cruiser	Type-V to VII	Class-V to VII	Type-IX to XI	Type-VII to IX	Mark-III to VI
Dreadnaught	Type-VI to VIII	Class-VI to VIII	Type-X to XII	Type-VIII to X	Mark-III to VI

Combat Vessels are usually so heavily armed, armored, and shielded, that it is impractical to be equipped with extensive sensory or scientific packages. But what these ships lack in investigative skills and speed, they more then make up for in fire power. Limited only in available volume and power constraints within a space frame, they may employ any number of weapon types, in a variety of configurations.

Auxiliary Craft

Ship Type	Sensors	Warp Core	Shields	Phasers	Torpedos
Shuttlecraft	Type-I	Class-I (if any)	Type-II	Type-IV	NA
Runabout	Type-II	Class-II	Type-III	Type-V	Mark-II
Fighter/Bomber	Type-II to III	Class-II to III	Type-II to IV	Type-IV to VI	Mark-II to IV

Because of their lack of speed and range, no auxiliary craft may carry Mark-VI quantum torpedoes for fear of being caught in the blast radius of the weapon. Such a feat may only be attempted under extreme circumstance, with specialized equipment.

Classifications: Expanded

Below is a listing that better defines the capabilities and restrictions identified with a given equipment type and classification.

Sensor Classification Chart

Sensor Type	Range Hi-Resolution (ly)	Range Low-Resolution (ly)	Designation
Type-XIII	15	51	Starbase
Type-XII	12.5	42.5	Outpost
Type-XI	10	34	Outpost
Type-X	5	17	Starship
Type-IX	4.4	14.9	Starship
Type-VIII	3.8	12.3	Starship
Type-VII	3.1	10.6	Starship
Type-VI	2.5	8.5	Starship
Type-V	1.9	6.4	Starship
Type-IV	1.3	4.3	Starship
Type-III	0.3	1.1	Auxiliary
Type-II	0.2	0.5	Auxiliary
Type-I	0.1	0.3	Auxiliary

Warp Core Standardization Chart

Warp Core Type	Cochrane Rating	Cruising Speed	Max Sustainable	Max Velocity (at 12 hours)	Designation
Class-IX	1651	Warp 6.5	Warp 7.8	Warp 9.8	Starship
Class-VIII	1618	Warp 6.0	Warp 7.5	Warp 9.7	Starship
Class-VII	1548	Warp 5.5	Warp 7.2	Warp 9.5	Starship
Class-VI	1516	Warp 5.0	Warp 7.0	Warp 9.3	Starship
Class-V	1450	Warp 5.0	Warp 6.5	Warp 8.9	Starship
Class-IV	1270	Warp 5.0	Warp 6.0	Warp 8.5	Starship
Class-III	214	Warp 3.0	Warp 4.0	Warp 5.0	Auxiliary
Class-II	102	Warp 2.0	Warp 3.0	Warp 4.0	Auxiliary
Class-I	11	Warp 1.2	Warp 1.8	Warp 2.2	Auxiliary

Shield Classification Chart

Shield Type	Max Graviton Load (MW)	Max Dissipation Rate (kW)	Designation
Type-16	10752	2.9 x 10^6	Planetary
Type-15	8064	2.2 x 10^6	Starbase
Type-14	5376	1.5 x 10^6	Outpost
Type-13	4032	1.1 x 10^6	Outpost
Type-12	2688	7.3 x 10^5	Starship
Type-11	2352	6.4 x 10^5	Starship
Type-10	2016	5.5 x 10^5	Starship
Type-9	1680	4.6 x 10^5	Starship
Type-8	1344	3.7 x 10^5	Starship
Type-7	672	1.8 x 10^5	Starship
Type-6	336	9.1 x 10^4	Starship
Type-5	167	4.5 x 10^4	Starship
Type-4	121	3.3 x 10^4	Auxiliary
Type-3	83	2.3 x 10^4	Auxiliary
Type-2	40	1.1 x 10^4	Auxiliary
Type-1	19	5.1 x 10^3	Containment Field (personal)

Phaser Classification Chart

Shipboard Phasers

Phaser Type	Max Energy Output (MW)	Effective Range (km)	Designation
Type-XI	6.4	375,000	Starbase/Outpost
Type-X	5.1	300,000	Outpost/Starship
Type-IX	3.8	225,000	Starship
Type-VIII	2.6	150,000	Starship
Type-VII	1.3	75,000	Starship
Type-VI	0.6	35,000	Starship/Auxiliary
Type-V	0.3	18,750	Auxiliary
Type-IV	0.1	9,375	Auxiliary

There are two basic type of ship born phaser weapons systems. One is the older, yet still prevalent phaser bank, the other is the modern phaser array.

A phaser bank is usualy a group of from one to five phaser emitters housed in a hull mounted barbette. The emitters are mounted in such a way as to provide a wide field of fire. Often times, this weapon system employs a dual power source. One is stored energy with a fusion generator for recharging, the other source is tied directly into the ship's impulse and warp drive systems. Although this arrangement is limiting in power and over all weapons coverage, it is simpler to maintain and operate. To increase the over all weapons coverage, several phaser banks can be mounted in key places along the hull. Another drawback to the older phaser bank design is the extended time sequence for targeting and aquisition. Each phaser bank has machinery that physically positions the emitters with in the bank to fire in the desired direction. Because of the laws of physics, the machinery with in the phaser bank mount is incapable of successfully tracking and aquiring targets that are traveling at near relativistic speeds in relation to the ship. It should also be noted that the machinery needed to position and focus the phaser emitter is bulky and can take up quite a lot of internal volume inside the space frame.

A phaser array, also called an emitter strip is a combination of multitudes of phaser emitters aranged in a single "strip" By itself, a single emitter has a severely limited field of fire. But by combining the emitters in a linear "strip" along the hull, it becomes part of a very capable and powerful weapons system. As the target passes the ship, the ship's computer automatically assigns the appropriate emitter to fire when the command to engage is given. Although this arrangement can take up an inordinate amount of surface area along the ship's hull, it severely decreases the time interval for a ship to acquire and lock it's weapons onto the target. Because modern starships have several redundant power generation and storage systems, energy for the phaser weapons can be transferred from any available system, thus reducing the need for specialized energy generation and storage equipment specifically detailed to the normal operation of the phaser weapons system. In layman's terms, the more emitters built into a given phaser strip, the quicker the firing rate, the more accurate the shot, and the wider the range of fire. Keeping this in mind, it should be noted that the more powerful the phaser system, the larger and more complex the design of the emitter used. Although this system lacks the bulky machinery that the phaser bank employs, it should be noted that the array has an increased need for computer and power support.

Because of the massive amounts of computer and energy transfer support to either type of phaser weapons system, the larger and more powerful the phaser bank/ emitter array, the less computer and energy recourses available to other vital ship's systems. For this reason, Starfleet (via the NNP) has regulated the usage of specific weapons systems for specific mission designs.

1. Science vessels are limited to a maximum number of four phaser arrays (or, in older ships, four phaser banks). Each array may have no more then 150 emitters per array, OR two emitters per bank.
2. Exploration vessels are limited to a maximum number of seven phaser arrays (or 7 phaser banks). Each array may have no more then 200 emitters per array, or in the case of a phaser bank, no more then three emitters.
3. Combat vessels are limited to a maximum number of 10 arrays ( or 10 banks). Each array may have no more then 250 emitters, or in the case of a phaser bank, no more then five emitters.
4. No starship of any class is permitted to use the Type-XI phaser. It is held as canonical standard that the Type-X is the largest and most powerful phaser mounted on any starship design. The Type-XI phaser is highly regulated for use in starbases and outposts.

Personal Phasers

Phaser Type	Max Energy Output (kW)	Effective Range (m)
Type-IIIa Compression Rifle	150	600
Type-III Phaser Rifle	100.0	400
Type-II	10.0	40
Type-I	6.6	27

Photon Torpedo Classification

Torpedo Type	Max Range (km)	Classification	Designation
Mark-VI	350,000	Quantum Torpedo	Starship/Outpost
Mark-V	350,000	Photon Torpedo	Starship
Mark-IV	Varies With Equipment Payload	Scientific Probe Casing	Starship
Mark-III	175,000	Mini Photon Torpedo	Starship/Auxiliary
Mark-II	75,000	Micro Photon Torpedo	Auxiliary
Mark-I	3.0	Photon Grenade Mortar	Personal

Designation Notes:

The Mark-IV through VI torpedo utilize the same casing and are of similar mass, thus they are launched using the exact same launching systems. Where as the Mark-I through Mark-III photorps are of such a divergent size and mass that they require a specialized launching system that can only be used for the specified photorp. (ie: Only a Mark-II can be launched from a Mark-II system). The Mark-I photon mortar is primarily used as an infantry support weapon, and is usually carried or operated by one to three ground personnel.

Because of available space frame volume and support systems concerns, each mission specific ship type is limited to how many and what type of photon torpedoes it may employ. The following charts detail the use of standard photon torpedoes (Mark-IV through Mark-VI).

Torpedo Launcher And Payload Chart

Science
Ship Class	Max # Of Torpedo Casings	Max # Of Launchers
Observer	75	1
Surveyor	150	2
Researcher	200	2
On a Science vessel, 1/3 of all torpedo casings are reserved for use as scientific probes. Because for the need of available space and power towards the operation of it's varied lab and scientific facilities, no Science vessel is equipped to mount the Mark-VI Quantum torpedo, and may not carry any turreted launcher systems of any size.
Exploration
Ship Class	Max # Of Torpedo Casings	Max # Of Launchers
Frigate	100	2
Cruiser	200	3
Explorer	250	3
On an Exploration vessel, 1/4 of all torpedo casings are reserved for use as scientific probes. No turreted launcher systems are available for Exploration vessels as such weapons systems incur a high maintenance cost, and decreases the available space frame volume for other, more useful systems. As per NNP regulations, no Exploration vessel is aloud to carry the Mark-VI quantum torpedo unless a state of war exists as such weapons are highly classified, and difficult to maintain and operate.
Combat
Ship Class	Max # Of Torpedo Casings	Max # Of Launchers
Destroyer	150	2
Battle Cruiser	250	3
Dreadnaught	300	5
On Combat vessels, 1/5 of all torpedo casings are reserved for use as scientific probes. Combat vessels may use any turreted weapons system deemed necessary for the specific mission design and purpose. Also, Combat vessels may employ the general use of the Mark-VI quantum torpedo as they are more suited to maintain and operate such weapons.