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[[File:baker_class-fasa2302e1_color.jpg|350px|thumb|center|''Baker'' class ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA)|FASA]] [[Federation Ship Recognition Manual (FASA-2302)#First Edition|2302]], 1st Ed.; [[Media:baker_class-fasa2302e1.jpg|Original B&W Image]])]] | [[File:baker_class-fasa2302e1_color.jpg|350px|thumb|center|''Baker'' class ([[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA)|FASA]] [[Federation Ship Recognition Manual (FASA-2302)#First Edition|2302]], 1st Ed.; [[Media:baker_class-fasa2302e1.jpg|Original B&W Image]])]] | ||
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| − | The ''Baker'' class destroyer | + | The ''Baker'' class destroyer had a unique development history. The original contracts with the [[Federation Naval Yards]]<ref name="FASA2302E1"/> called for a research vessel with limited combat capabilities; these initial designs were accepted by [[Starfleet]]'s procurement office, and construction began on Reference Stardate [[Chronology: 2271#February|2/1403 (February 2271)]]. As the construction on the main hull neared completion, however, Starfleet's admiralty felt that a new destroyer was needed to supplement the [[Larson class|''Larson'' class]]; at the same time, the admiralty was of the opinion that fewer research cruisers would be needed on the frontiers, so the ''Baker'' class was redesignated as a destroyer.<ref name="FASA2302E2"/> The initial procurement order included 300 starships, with hull registries ranging from 4701 through 5000.<ref name="FASA2302E1"/> |
| − | In order to accomplish its new mission as a destroyer, the '' Baker'' class underwent a number of changes. The laboratory facilities were removed, and crew quarters and recreation facilities were expanded. ''Baker'' class vessels would become well known for their spacious quarters and crew comforts. Another change came in the weaponry. The original design had only four phasers, and the finished design, known as the Mark II, was fitted with six phasers and two torpedo launchers.<ref name=" | + | In order to accomplish its new mission as a destroyer, the '' Baker'' class underwent a number of changes. The laboratory facilities were removed, and crew quarters and recreation facilities were expanded. ''Baker'' class vessels would become well known for their spacious quarters and crew comforts. Another change came in the weaponry. The original design had only four phasers, and the finished design, known as the Mark II, was fitted with six phasers and two torpedo launchers.<ref name="FASA2302E2"/> |
| − | The ''Baker'' class destroyer was brought into service with the commissioning of the | + | The ''Baker'' class destroyer was brought into service on [[Reference Stardate]] [[Chronology: 2272#June|2/1606 (June 2272)]] with the commissioning of the [[U.S.S. Baker NCC-4701|U.S.S. ''Baker'' NCC-4701]], [[U.S.S. Stafford NCC-4702|U.S.S. ''Stafford'' NCC-4702]], and [[U.S.S. Peterson NCC-4703|U.S.S. ''Peterson'' NCC-4703]].<ref group="Notes" name="HullNumbers"/> After that, as many as 224 ships of the class were commissioned. As was intended, these vessels were used to replace the aging ''Larson'' class destroyers in more hostile areas, the latter being used more and more along trailing and rimward frontiers.<ref name="FASA2302E2"/> |
| − | The ''Baker'' class had a compartmented dual-wall internal structure to give additional protection from explosive decompression during battle. Earlier designs with single-wall protection often ruptured when one compartment decompressed, victims of a domino effect that would eventually render the entire vessel incapable of sustaining itself. Although compartmentation was not new in ship design, double walls separated by a pressurized dead space was. Such a dead space counteracted the forces on the outer wall surfaces by means of sensors that detected any changes in pressure and trigger units that regulated the pressure inside the dead space. This system later became a standard feature on all [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] vessels.<ref name=" | + | The ''Baker'' class had a compartmented dual-wall internal structure to give additional protection from explosive decompression during battle. Earlier designs with single-wall protection often ruptured when one compartment decompressed, victims of a domino effect that would eventually render the entire vessel incapable of sustaining itself. Although compartmentation was not new in ship design, double walls separated by a pressurized dead space was. Such a dead space counteracted the forces on the outer wall surfaces by means of sensors that detected any changes in pressure and trigger units that regulated the pressure inside the dead space. This system later became a standard feature on all [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] vessels.<ref name="FASA2302E2"/> |
| − | The ''Baker'' class destroyer was the first vessel in Starfleet to be designed with the newer-style nacelles; previous uses were all refits. The FWE-2 warp drive system was installed to give a cruising speed of Warp 7 and emergency speeds of Warp 8, as well as greater maneuverability, making it more efficient in battle than many of its counterparts. The weapons arrangement of the ''Baker'' class was unusual by Starfleet standards. Two of the phaser banks were capable of firing in all quadrants except directly to the rear, unlike most other Federation vessels on which they were usually positioned to fire in only two quadrants.<ref name=" | + | The ''Baker'' class destroyer was the first vessel in Starfleet to be designed with the newer-style FWE warp nacelles; previous uses were all refits. The FWE-2 warp drive system was installed to give a cruising speed of Warp 7 and emergency speeds of Warp 8, as well as greater maneuverability, making it more efficient in battle than many of its counterparts. The weapons arrangement of the ''Baker'' class was unusual by Starfleet standards. Two of the phaser banks were capable of firing in all quadrants except directly to the rear, unlike most other Federation vessels on which they were usually positioned to fire in only two quadrants.<ref name="FASA2302E2"/> |
| − | The ''Baker'' class remained unchanged until an experimental model, the | + | The ''Baker'' class remained unchanged until an experimental model, the [[U.S.S. Knutson (Baker class)|U.S.S. ''Knutson]], completed its testing of an impulse drive system that would increase the total power output of the vessel by 25%. The Mark III went into production, but was quickly replaced by the Mark IV with upgraded FP-1 photon torpedo tubes, and all Mark III's were refitted to this design.<ref name="FASA2302E2"/> |
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=== ''Baker'' class vessels === | === ''Baker'' class vessels === | ||
| − | * | + | * [[U.S.S. Baker NCC-4701|U.S.S. ''Baker'' NCC-4701]] |
| − | * | + | * [[U.S.S. Cooper NCC-4791|U.S.S. ''Cooper'' NCC-4791]] |
| − | * | + | * [[U.S.S. Knutson (Baker class)|U.S.S. ''Knutson'']] |
| − | * | + | * [[U.S.S. Mirfak NCC-4823|U.S.S. ''Mirfak'' NCC-4823]] |
| − | * | + | * [[U.S.S. Peterson NCC-4703|U.S.S. ''Peterson'' NCC-4703]] |
| − | * | + | * [[U.S.S. Richardson (Baker class)|U.S.S. ''Richardson'']] |
| − | * | + | * [[U.S.S. Silverion NCC-4752|U.S.S. ''Silverion'' NCC-4752]] |
| − | * | + | * [[U.S.S. Stafford NCC-4702|U.S.S. ''Stafford'' NCC-4702]] |
| − | * | + | * [[U.S.S. Taylor (Baker class)|U.S.S. ''Taylor'']] |
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| − | == References == | + | ==Notes== |
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| + | <ref name="HullNumbers">The hull number range for the ''Baker'' class was established in the first edition of the "[[Federation Ship Recognition Manual (FASA-2302)|Federation Ship Recognition Manual]]." The second edition established that the first three vessels were the ''Baker,'' the ''Stafford,'' and the ''Peterson.'' Although the hull numbers were not given in the second edition, the order was implicit in the text, and has been reflected for this entry.</ref> | ||
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| − | <ref name=" | + | <ref name="FASA2302E1">[[Tepool, David F.]] "[[Federation Ship Recognition Manual (FASA-2302)#First Edition|Federation Ship Recognition Manual]]." ''[[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA)|Star Trek: The Role Playing Game]],'' Supplement 2302, First Edition. [[:Category:Artists|Illustrations]] by [[Knutson, Dana|Dana Knutson]] and [[Oswald, Robert|Robert Oswald]]. [[FASA Corporation]]. 1983.</ref> |
| + | <ref name="FASA2302E2">[[Brown, Forest G.]] "[[Federation Ship Recognition Manual (FASA-2302)#Second Edition|Federation Ship Recognition Manual]]." ''[[Star Trek: The Role Playing Game (FASA)|Star Trek: The Role Playing Game]],'' Supplement 2302, Second Edition. [[:Category:Artists|Cover Art]] by [[Knutson, Dana|Dana Knutson]]. [[:Category:Artists|Illustrations]] by [[Knutson, Dana|Dana Knutson]] and [[Oswald, Robert|Robert Oswald]]. [[FASA Corporation]]. 1985.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 02:19, 11 July 2019
The Baker class destroyer had a unique development history. The original contracts with the Federation Naval Yards[1] called for a research vessel with limited combat capabilities; these initial designs were accepted by Starfleet's procurement office, and construction began on Reference Stardate 2/1403 (February 2271). As the construction on the main hull neared completion, however, Starfleet's admiralty felt that a new destroyer was needed to supplement the Larson class; at the same time, the admiralty was of the opinion that fewer research cruisers would be needed on the frontiers, so the Baker class was redesignated as a destroyer.[2] The initial procurement order included 300 starships, with hull registries ranging from 4701 through 5000.[1]
In order to accomplish its new mission as a destroyer, the Baker class underwent a number of changes. The laboratory facilities were removed, and crew quarters and recreation facilities were expanded. Baker class vessels would become well known for their spacious quarters and crew comforts. Another change came in the weaponry. The original design had only four phasers, and the finished design, known as the Mark II, was fitted with six phasers and two torpedo launchers.[2]
The Baker class destroyer was brought into service on Reference Stardate 2/1606 (June 2272) with the commissioning of the U.S.S. Baker NCC-4701, U.S.S. Stafford NCC-4702, and U.S.S. Peterson NCC-4703.[Notes 1] After that, as many as 224 ships of the class were commissioned. As was intended, these vessels were used to replace the aging Larson class destroyers in more hostile areas, the latter being used more and more along trailing and rimward frontiers.[2]
The Baker class had a compartmented dual-wall internal structure to give additional protection from explosive decompression during battle. Earlier designs with single-wall protection often ruptured when one compartment decompressed, victims of a domino effect that would eventually render the entire vessel incapable of sustaining itself. Although compartmentation was not new in ship design, double walls separated by a pressurized dead space was. Such a dead space counteracted the forces on the outer wall surfaces by means of sensors that detected any changes in pressure and trigger units that regulated the pressure inside the dead space. This system later became a standard feature on all Federation vessels.[2]
The Baker class destroyer was the first vessel in Starfleet to be designed with the newer-style FWE warp nacelles; previous uses were all refits. The FWE-2 warp drive system was installed to give a cruising speed of Warp 7 and emergency speeds of Warp 8, as well as greater maneuverability, making it more efficient in battle than many of its counterparts. The weapons arrangement of the Baker class was unusual by Starfleet standards. Two of the phaser banks were capable of firing in all quadrants except directly to the rear, unlike most other Federation vessels on which they were usually positioned to fire in only two quadrants.[2]
The Baker class remained unchanged until an experimental model, the U.S.S. Knutson, completed its testing of an impulse drive system that would increase the total power output of the vessel by 25%. The Mark III went into production, but was quickly replaced by the Mark IV with upgraded FP-1 photon torpedo tubes, and all Mark III's were refitted to this design.[2]
Specifications[2]
| Mk II | Mk IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Date entered service | Jun 2274 | Dec 2277 |
| # Constructed | 162 | 62 |
| Length | 301m | 301m |
| Width | 148m | 148m |
| Height | 77m | 77m |
| Mass | 121,300mt | 125,600mt |
| Cargo capacity | 5,500mt | 5,500mt |
| Computer Type | M-3 | M-4 |
| Transporters (6-person) | 4 | 4 |
| Transporters (20-person) | 2 | 2 |
| Transporters (Cargo) | 1 | 1 |
| Crew | 265 | 273 |
| Passengers | 15 | 15 |
| Shuttlecraft | 2 | 2 |
| Cruising Speed | Warp 7 | Warp 7 |
| Emergency Speed | Warp 9 | Warp 9 |
| Weapons | 6 FH-8 Phasers in 3 banks | 6 FH-8 Phasers in 3 banks |
| 2 torpedo tubes | 2 torpedo tubes |
Baker class vessels
Notes
- ↑ The hull number range for the Baker class was established in the first edition of the "Federation Ship Recognition Manual." The second edition established that the first three vessels were the Baker, the Stafford, and the Peterson. Although the hull numbers were not given in the second edition, the order was implicit in the text, and has been reflected for this entry.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Tepool, David F. "Federation Ship Recognition Manual." Star Trek: The Role Playing Game, Supplement 2302, First Edition. Illustrations by Dana Knutson and Robert Oswald. FASA Corporation. 1983.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Brown, Forest G. "Federation Ship Recognition Manual." Star Trek: The Role Playing Game, Supplement 2302, Second Edition. Cover Art by Dana Knutson. Illustrations by Dana Knutson and Robert Oswald. FASA Corporation. 1985.
