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)