Linda Matthews

History-

The Linda Matthews Class was named after a female engineer of the 25th Century who made extensive examinations into galaxy-wide patrol ships, being used in a number of systems relatively far from the core systems of the Coalition. They were quickly brought to test ranges, national guard reserve and retired in the 26th Century.

Construction Data:

Model Numbers- MK I

Ship Class- XIII

Date Entering Service- 3/7502.12 (February 12th, 2436)

Number Constructed- 434

Hull Data:

Superstructure Points- 133

Damage Chart- C

Size

Length- 450 meters

Width- 290 meters

Height- 90 meters

Weight- 208,000 tons

Cargo

Cargo Units- 200 units

Cargo Capacity- 10,000 tons

Landing Capability- None

Equipment Data:

Control Computer Type- I-11

Cloaking Device Type- None (later have UCCA)

Power To Activate- 6

Transporters-

Standard 8-person- 2

Combat 25-person- 4

Emergency 26-person- 2

cargo large- 0

cargo small- 2

Other Data:

Crew- 122

Passengers- 20

Troops- 3000

Shuttlecraft- 5

Engines and Power Data:

Total Power Units Available- 73

Movement Point Ratio- 2/1

Slip Engine Type- UCQSSA-1

Number- 2

Power Provided- 24 ea

Stress Charts- XH/XK

Maximum Safe Cruising Speed- Slip 5

Emergency Speed- Slip 6

Impulse Engine Type- UEIB-2

Impulse Engine Output- 35

Weapons and Firing Data:

Beam Weapon Type- UCC-2

Number- 3

Firing Arcs- 2 f/p/s, 1a

Firing Chart- U

Max Beam Power- 14

Modifiers-

+3 - (1-6)

+2 - (7-14)

+1 - (15-20)

Drone Rack Type- UCDN-1

Number- 24 per Rack (plus; - 4 anti-drones)

Racks- 3

MUs- 10

Endurance- 6 turns

Power To Arm- 1

Damage- 40 ea

Missile Weapon Type- FQ-4

Number- 3

Firing Arcs- 2 f/p/s, 1a

Firing Chart- Y

Power To Arm- 4

Damage- 40

Shields Data:

Deflector Shield Type- UCSO

Shield Point Ratio- 1/9

Maximum Shield Power- 110

Ablative Armour- 6 per facing

Defense Factor- 270.0

Weapon Damage Factor- 186.6

And for LUG

U.S.S Linda Matthews

Class and Type: Linda Matthews-Class Destroyer

Commissioning Date: 2436

Hull Characteristics

Size: 7

Resistance: 5 (+14 Ablative Armour)

Structural Points: 140

Operations Characteristics

Crew/Passengers/Troops/Evac: 122/20/3000/8000 [8 Power/Round]

Computers: 5 [5 Power/Round]

Transporters: 4 Personnel, 4 Assault, 2 Cargo, 2 Emergency [6 Power/Round]

Tractor Beams: 3 av, 3 fv [2 Pwr/Rtg/Rnd]

Propulsion Characteristics

Slip System: 4.0/5.0/6.0 (2 days) [3/Slip Factor]

Impulse System: .75/.9c [7/9 Power/Round]

Power: 150

Sensor Data

Long-Range Sensors: +2/20 ly [6 Power/Round]

Lateral Sensors: +2/2 ly [4 Power/Round]

Navigational Sensors: +2 [5 Power/Round]

Sensor Skill: 5

Tactical Data

Type II Customizer

Range: 10/30,000/100,000/300,000

Arc: All (720 degrees)

Accuracy: 4/5/7/10

Damage: 20

Power: [20]

Mk IV Quantum Torpedoes

Number: 225

Launchers: 1 ad, 1 fv

Spread: 6

Range: 20/350,000/1,250,000/4,000,000

Arc: Forward and Aft, but are self-guided

Accuracy: 3/4/6/9

Damage: 40

Power: [6]

Weapon Skill: 5

Defensive Data:

Type IX Deflector Shield

Protection: 90/135

Power: [90]

Noteworthy Vessels/Encounters: U.S.S Linda Matthews; - Prototype, explored odd dimensional rift near Galactic Barrier (2458), U.S.S Mariya; - captained by the Skorr Seffta; - and led squadron against marauding Allied Worlds Ships (2479-2480), U.S.S Onaffa; - destroyed in surprise invasion by 30 True Ones Destroyers and Fighters (2498), U.S.S Curly; - used as Test Ship until scrapped (2493-2533)