Vidian-class Heavy Starbird
Class and Type: Vidian-class Heavy Starbird
Commissioning Date:2355
Hull Characteristics
Size: 8
Resistance:4
Structural Points: 160
Operations Characteristics:
Crew/Passenger/Evac: 700/2500/6000 [7pwr/rd]
Computers: 4 [4pwr/rd]
Transporters: 6 Personnel, 6 Cargo, 6 Emergency [12pwr/rd] str 8
Tractor Beams: 1ad, 1fv [2pwr/rd] str 7
Communications [1pwr/rd] str 9 sec -5
Propulsion and Power Characteristics:
Warp Systems: 6.0/8.8/9.6 (6 hours) Quantum Sing. Drive
Impulse System: .65c/.85c [6/8pwr/rd]
Power: 214
Sensor Systems:
Long-range Sensors: +2/17LY [6pwr/rd] str 8
Lateral Sensors: +2/1LY [4pwr/rd] str 8
Navigational Sensors: +2 [5pwr/rd]
Cloak: 10 [40pwr/rd]
Sensor Skill: 5
Weapons Systems:
Type K Disruptor
Range: 10/30 000/100 000/300 000
Arc: Forward
Accuracy:4/5/7/10
Damage:21
Power:[21]
Type J Disruptor Array
Range:10/30 000/100 000/300 000
Arc: All (720 degrees)
Accuracy:4/5/7/10
Damage:18
Power:[18]
Class XIV Plasma Torpedoes
Number:250
Launchers: 1ad, 1fv
Spread:10
Arc: Forward or Aft, but are self-guided
Range:15/300 000/1 000 000/3 000 000
Accuracy:4/5/7/10
Damage:20
Power:[5]
Weapons Skill:5
Defensive System:
Type R-IV Phased Deflector Shields
Protection:70/90
Power:[70]
Description and Notes:
Like all Starbird-classes, the Vidian -class was commissionedas part of the Praetorian Edicts of 2348. The Vidian-class was one of the first Romulan attempts at a heavy explorer class ship, somewhat on par with the Federations Ambassador-class starship. The class incorporated several new innovations in starship design.
All Romulan vessels are heavily armed, the Vidian-class is no exception. Its forward mounted Type K diruptor is capable of disabling all but the largest of adversaries, backed with the fire power of the Type J disruptor array and 2 Plasma Torpedo Launchers the Vidian has a better then average chance against even these enemies.
The Type R-IV PDS is the same defensive system as that mounted on the massive D'deridex-class Warbird. So, even if the Vidians target survives the first salvo, the Vidian is quite capable of surviving the counter attack. Living to strike again, preferably from cloak.
As the general idea of the design is exploration the Vidian-class mounts some of the most powerful sensors systems for a ship of its size. This allows the Vidian to easily detect resources, objects to study or pick out a target at a range of 17 light years.
The Cloak Geometry is also equal to that of the D'deridex-class, allowing for Unobtrusive observation of a planet, or other such body, that might have inhabitants who have achieved such a level of technology allowing for space observation. The level of Cloak is also advantageous when it is necessary to strike a target with stealth.
The small craft available is split fairly evenly between shuttlecraft, courier and in case of military operations...Assault craft.
All-in-all a very efficient design.
Noteworthy vessels/service records/encounters:
Vidian, prototype; V'ter, destroyed on patrol on Klingon border (2360); Mordor, discover T'Lus Blackhole in the Gamma Quadrant; (2350); S'Laden, destroyed during attack run on Dominion Battleship during the Battle of Benzar; Ra'Kholh assigned to Centurion Tre'val, commander of IIICentury/ X Command Fleet, as his personal Wingship in the N'e Ndor (Outland) Sector.