Scorpio class (FASA)
The Scorpio class corvettes were commisssioned to supplement Star Fleet's monitors, most of which were restncted to in-system or near-base patrols because of their sub-light engines. The Scorpio class was lightweight and warp capable, thus extending the defensive range of the bases or systems that required protection. These small ships were expected to improve the overall defensive posture of the United Federation of Planets by allowing capital ships to operate for longer periods in sensitive areas.
| Size | • Length: 245m • Width: 175m • Height: 45m • Mass: 129,900mt |
| Cargo Capacity | 50,000mt |
| Landing Capability | None |
| Computer Type | M-3 |
| Transporters | • Standard 6-person: 6 • Combat 20-person: 8 • Emergency 22-person: 4 • Cargo, small: 6 • Cargo, large: 2 |
| Complement | • Crew: 62 • Marines: 3200 |
| Shuttlecraft | 6 |
| Warp Drive Type | FWD-2 |
| Velocity | • Cruising: Warp 5 • Emergency: Warp 7 |
| Impulse Engine Type | FID-2 |
| Weapons | • FH-2 phasers: 6 |
| Deflector Shield Type | FSD |
The corvettes were organized into groups consisting of 12 ships operating in three flights of four ships each. As of Reference Stardate 2/2306 (June 2223), there were 15 operational groups with plans for an additional 45. The operational groups were assigned as follows: The 1st. 2nd and 5th Pursuit Groups at Starbase 10; the 3rd, 6th and 7th Pursuit Groups at Starbase 12; the 4th, 8th, and 9th Pursuit Groups at Starbase 20; the 1st Andorian, 1Oth, and 11th Pursuit Groups at Starbase 27; the 2nd Andorian and 12th Pursuit Groups at Starbase 15; and the 13th Pursuit Group at Starbase 14.
Though the original design for the Scorpio came from Andorian contractors, construction contracts were awarded to the shipyards at Morena and Salazaar, the latter being an Andorian-operated facility. Like so many Andorian designs, these vessels were made to close quickly with their enemies and deal crippling or fatal blows. The highly efficient FWA-1 warp engines allowed the corvettes to rapidly surround an enemy vessel, causing it to divert power to an all-around defense, weakening its offensive capability.
These ships carried only two FH-1 phasers and one FP-3 photon torpedo, but they were cons1dered to have sufficient offensive power to deter pirates, smugglers, and small enemy warships from operating in their patrol areas.
As of Reference Stardate 2/2306, the Morena and Salazaar shipyards were producing approximately 180 Scorpio class corvettes per year. Of the 192 ships built at that point, 180 remained in active serv1ce, and 12 were assigned to [[Star Fleet Command (FASA)|#Training Command|Star Fleet Training Command.[1]
Notes and References
- ↑ Brown, Forest G. (Author). Federation Ship Recognition Manual. Star Trek: The Role Playing Game. Book 2302 , Second Edition. Cover art by Dana Knutson. Illustrations by Dana Knutson and Robert Oswald. FASA Corporation. 1985.
