Franklin series (FASA)
The Franklin series warp drive message probe became operational on Reference Stardate 0/6407 (January 2079). These small, unmanned probes had rudimentary astrogational equipment, and were capable of carrying a cargo of up to 0.1 ton in addition to several hundred recorded messages. These probes were later refitted with modern warp drives and used for the next three decades. A total of 380 were built.[1]
FASA Timeline
The Franklin series warp drive message probe became operational on Reference Stardate 0/6407 (July 2064). These small, unmanned probes had rudimentary astrogational equipment, and were capable of carrying a cargo of up to 0.1 ton in addition to several hundred recorded messages. These probes were later refitted with modern warp drives and used for the next three decades. A total of 380 were built.[1] First contact with the Vulcans occurred on RSD 0/6511.12 (12 November 2065), when a Franklin series probe encountered a Vulcan colony world.[2][1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Theisen, John A. "The Romulan War." Star Trek: The Role Playing Game, Supplement 2221A. Illustrations by Cliff Van Meter and Dana Knutson. FASA Corporation. 1986.
- ↑ Wheeler, Wm. John with McLimore, Guy W. Jr., Poehlein, Greg K., and Tepool, David F. "Cadet's Orientation Sourcebook." Star Trek: The Role Playing Game, Book 2004A. FASA Corporation, 1983.
