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Name: Vor'cha
Craft: Klingon Empire Vor'cha-Class Heavy Warship
Type: attack cruiser
Scale: capital
Length: 481.32 x 341.76 x 106.87 meters
Ship Mass: 2,238,000 metric tons
Starship Size: 7
Skill: capital ship pilot
Autopilot: 3D
Crew: 1,900; Skeleton: 190/+10
Passengers: 250
Cargo Capacity: 166,000 metric tons
Consumables: 2 years
Warp Drive: 6 / 8 / 9.6 (12 Hours)
Nav Computer: yes
Maneuverability: 1D+1
Space: 7.5
Hull: 5D+1
Shields: 2D+1
Sensors

Passive: 40 / 1D+1
Scan: 120 / 2D
Search: 150 / 2D+2
Focus: 5 / 3D+1

Cloaking Device: while cloaked, +2D+2 Difficulty to detect ship
Weapons

Type XIII Disruptor Cannon

Fire Arc: 360 degrees forward
Location: forward weapons pod
Crew: 1
Scale: capital
Skill: capital ship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-2/5/15
Firing Modes: Standard, Pulse
Rate of fire: 5
Damage: 5D+2

17 Type X Disruptor Arrays

Fire Arc: 1x 360 degrees aft, 5x 360 degrees dorsal, 5x 360 degrees ventral, 3x 360 degrees starboard, 3x 360 degrees port
Location: 1 aft, 5 dorsal, 5 ventral, 3 starboard pylon, 3 port pylon
Crew: 1
Scale: capital
Skill: capital ship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-2/5/15
Firing Modes: Standard, Pulse
Rate of fire: 3
Damage: 4D+1

3 Photon Torpedo Launchers

Fire Arc: 2 forward, 1 aft; but are self guided
Location: forward dorsal, forward ventral, aft
Crew: 1
Scale: capital
Skill: capital ship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-18/75/203
Ammunition: 200 Type II Photon Torpedoes total
Spread: 10
Damage: 4D

Class Delta Tractor Beam

Fire Arc: aft
Location: aft ventral
Crew: 1
Scale: capital
Skill: capital ship gunnery
Fire Control: 2D
Space Range: 1-3/5/10
Rate of fire: 1
Strength: 4D+2

Class Alpha Tractor Beam

Fire Arc: Shuttlebay
Location: Shuttlebay
Crew: 1
Scale: Starfighter
Skill: capital ship gunnery
Fire Control: 1D+1
Space Range: 1-3/5/10
Rate of fire: 1
Strength: 3D

Miscellaneous:

Crew Quarters:

Barracks: House 1,800 crewmembers
Spartan: 100
Basic: 100
Expanded: 70
Luxury: 3
Unusual: 1

Decks: 22
Escape Pods: 160

Capacity per Pod: 8

Year Commissioned: 2360 (Earth Reckoning)

Transporters

Personnel: 4

Range: 40,000 km
Capacity: 6 persons

Emergency: 3

Range: 15,000 km
Capacity: 20 persons

Cargo: 4

Range: 40,000 km
Capacity: 400 kg

Complement

Shuttle Craft: 8
Shuttle Pods: 4
Probes: 40

Description: The Vor'cha-class (or Vor'Cha-class) was a type of Klingon attack cruiser (or battle cruiser) starship in Imperial Defense Force service in the 24th century. (TNG episode: "Reunion"; Decipher RPG module: Starships)

The Vor'Cha was similarly used as the backbone of the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance fleet in the mirror universe, although the ships were known to have poor targeting performance, frequently chasing after warp shadows. (DS9 episode: "Shattered Mirror"; CCG: Mirror, Mirror)

History and Features

The Vor'cha class attack cruisers were created as a more modern type warship that would replace the aging K't'inga-class cruisers. The Vor'cha-class provided the Klingon Empire's fleet formations with a vital support and transport element. They were quite successful in the role of long range pursuit making them excellent patrol ships.

Initially developed in the mid-24th century in an attempt to gain superiority over the newer Federation starships that were entering service, they soon became one of the largest and most powerful vessels in service in the Klingon Defense Force. Vor'cha-class vessels were armed with disruptors, heavy disruptors and photon torpedoes. The forward port also served as a "massive, detachable disruptor." ({g|ST|Bridge Commander|Armada|Armada II}}; TNG video game: Echoes from the Past)

However, in the alternate reality created by Nero, the class was already in service in the mid-23rd century. The USS Enterprise engaged one in battle during a series of conflicts with the Klingons. Captain Kirk remarked that the ship (much larger than the Enterprise) was smaller than he'd anticipated. (TOS video game: The Mobile Game)

Despite the introduction of the more larger and more powerful Negh'Var-class and Qang-class in the early 2370s, the Vor'cha class continued to be a powerful vessel and were often used as command ships during the Dominion War and beyond. In 2376, General Talak commanded the Klingon fleet assigned to the Kavrot sector aboard the Vor'cha-class cruiser, IKS Akua. (ST video game: Bridge Commander; GKN novels: A Good Day to Die, Honor Bound)

Vor'cha-class vessels were also used as command vessels during the battle against the Borg invasion of the Alpha Quadrant of 2376, and later used effectively in the battle against the Cardassian uprising of 2377. (ST video games: Armada, Armada II)

Source:

Memory Alpha: Vor'cha-class
Memory Beta: Vor'cha-class
Ship Recognition Manual vol 3 (Spacedock) (pages 96-98)
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-'''Name''': Vor’cha Class<br />'''Craft''': Klingon Vor’cha Class Heavy Warship<br />'''Type''': Dreadnought<br />'''Class''': Vor’cha<br />'''Scale''': capital<br />'''Length''': 481.32 x 341.76 x 106.87 meters<br />'''Decks''': 22<br />'''Mass''': 2,238,000 metric tons<br />'''Skill''': capital ship pilot: Klingon systems<br />'''Crew Skill''': varies<br />'''Autopilot Skill''': sensors: 1D+1; pilot: 1D; shields: 1D; communications: 1D; command: 0D+2; gunnery: 1D+2<br />'''Crew''': 1,900<br />'''Skeleton''': 1/+15; 3/+10; 5/+5<br />'''Passengers''': 250<br />'''Max Life Support''': 7,350<br />'''Cargo Capacity''': 166,000 metric tons<br />'''Consumables''': 2 years<br />'''Warp Drive'''
+'''Name''': Vor'cha<br />'''Craft''': Klingon Empire Vor'cha-Class Heavy Warship<br />'''Type''': attack cruiser<br />'''Scale''': capital<br />'''Length''': 481.32 x 341.76 x 106.87 meters<br />'''Ship Mass''': 2,238,000 metric tons<br />'''[[Star Trek Starship Size|Starship Size]]''': 7<br />'''Skill''': capital ship pilot<br />'''Autopilot''': 3D<br />'''Crew''': 1,900; Skeleton: 190/+10<br />'''Passengers''': 250<br />'''Cargo Capacity''': 166,000 metric tons<br />'''Consumables''': 2 years<br />'''[[Warp Drive vs Hyper Drive|Warp Drive]]''': 6 / 8 / 9.6 (12 Hours)<br />'''Nav Computer''': yes<br />'''Maneuverability''': 1D+1<br />'''Space''': 7.5<br />'''Hull''': 5D+1<br />'''Shields''': 2D+1<br />[[Star Trek Starship Sensor Systems|'''Sensors''']]
-*Cruise: 6
+*Passive: 40 / 1D+1
-*Max Cruise: 8
+*Scan: 120 / 2D
-*Max Speed (12 Hours Max): 9.6
+*Search: 150 / 2D+2
-'''Nav Computer''': yes
+*Focus: 5 / 3D+1
-*Astrogation Bonus: 0D+2
+[[Star Trek Starship Cloaking Devices|Cloaking Device]]: while cloaked, +2D+2 Difficulty to detect ship<br />'''Weapons'''
-'''Computer Cores''': 2
+*'''[[Star Trek Starship Beam Weapons#Disruptors|Type XIII Disruptor Cannon]]'''
-*Computer Programming Bonus: 3D+1
+: Fire Arc: 360 degrees forward<br />Location: forward weapons pod<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: capital<br />Skill: capital ship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<br />Space Range: 1-2/5/15<br />Firing Modes: Standard, Pulse<br />Rate of fire: 5<br />Damage: 5D+2
-'''Maneuverability''': 2D+2<br />'''Speed'''
-*Cautious: 3
+*'''[[Star Trek Starship Beam Weapons#Disruptors|17 Type X Disruptor Arrays]]'''
-*Cruising (Maneuverability -1D): 5
+: Fire Arc: 1x 360 degrees aft, 5x 360 degrees dorsal, 5x 360 degrees ventral, 3x 360 degrees starboard, 3x 360 degrees port<br />Location: 1 aft, 5 dorsal, 5 ventral, 3 starboard pylon, 3 port pylon<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: capital<br />Skill: capital ship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<br />Space Range: 1-2/5/15<br />Firing Modes: Standard, Pulse<br />Rate of fire: 3<br />Damage: 4D+1
-*High Speed (Maneuverability -2D): 10
-*All Out - Maximum (Maneuverability -3D): 15
+*'''[[Star Trek Starship Missile Weapons#Photon Torpedoes|3 Photon Torpedo Launchers]]'''
-*Atmosphere: 365; 1,050kmh
+: Fire Arc: 2 forward, 1 aft; but are self guided<br />Location: forward dorsal, forward ventral, aft<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: capital<br />Skill: capital ship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<br />Space Range: 1-18/75/203<br />Ammunition: 200 Type II Photon Torpedoes total<br />Spread: 10<br />Damage: 4D
-'''Defenses'''
-*Hull: 6D+2
+*'''[[Star Trek Starship Tractor Beams|Class Delta Tractor Beam]]'''
-*Structural Integrity Field: 2D+2
+: Fire Arc: aft<br />Location: aft ventral<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: capital<br />Skill: capital ship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 2D<br />Space Range: 1-3/5/10<br />Rate of fire: 1<br />Strength: 4D+2
-**Primary Back-up Structural Integrity Field: 1D+1
-***Secondary Back-up Structural Integrity Field: 1D+1
+*'''[[Star Trek Starship Tractor Beams|Class Alpha Tractor Beam]]'''
-*Shields: 1D+2 per arc
+: Fire Arc: Shuttlebay<br />Location: Shuttlebay<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: Starfighter<br />Skill: capital ship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 1D+1<br />Space Range: 1-3/5/10<br />Rate of fire: 1<br />Strength: 3D
-**Maximum Shield Power: 7D per arc
-**Back-up Shields: 1D+1
+'''Miscellaneous''':
-'''Sensors'''
+*Crew Quarters:
-*Passive: 50/3D+1
+:*Barracks: House 1,800 crewmembers
-*Scan: 157/4D
+:*Spartan: 100
-*Search: 200/4D+2
+:*Basic: 100
-*Focus: 15/5D+1
+:*Expanded: 70
-'''Cloaking Systems''': 10D<br />'''Navigational Deflector'''
+:*Luxury: 3
-*Range: 1-2/5/15
+:*Unusual: 1
-*Accuracy: 3+D2
+*Decks: 22
-'''Weapons'''
-*'''1 Type XIII Disruptor Cannon'''
-: Fire Arc: forward<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: capital<br />Skill: capital ship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 3D+1<br />Space Range: 1-3/10/30<br />Atmosphere Range: 1-30/100/300km<br />Ammo: energy based<br />Rate of fire: 5<br />Fire Modes: standard, pulse<br />Shield Penetration: 1D+1<br />Damage: 9D+1
-*'''17 Type X Disruptor Cannons'''
-: Fire Arc: 1 aft, 5 dorsal, 5 ventral, 3 starboard, 3 port<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: capital<br />Skill: capital ship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 3D+1<br />Space Range: 1-3/10/30<br />Atmosphere Range: 1-30/100/300km<br />Ammo: energy based<br />Rate of fire: 3<br />Fire Modes: standard, pulse<br />Shield Penetration: 1D+1<br />Damage: 7D+1
-*'''3 Torpedo Launchers'''
-: Fire Arc: 2 forward, 1 aft<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: capital<br />Skill: capital ship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 3D+1<br />Space Range: 2-35/150/405<br />Atmosphere Range: 15-350/1,500/4,050km<br />Ammo: 200 Type II Photon Torpedoes<br />Rate of fire: 10<br />Fire Modes: spread<br />Shield Penetration: 1D+1<br />Damage: 6D+2
-*'''2 Tractor Beams'''
-: Fire Arc: 1 aft, 1 in the shuttle bay<br />Crew: 1<br />Scale: capital<br />Skill: capital ship gunnery<br />Fire Control: 3D+1<br />Space Range: 1/2/3<br />Atmosphere Range: 2/4/6km<br />Ammo: energy based<br />Rate of fire: 1 target per emitter per round<br />Fire Modes: single shot<br />Shield Penetration: N/A<br />Strength: 7D
-'''Compliment'''
-*Shuttle Craft: 8
-*Shuttle Pods: 4
-*Probes: 40
 *Escape Pods: 160
-**Capacity: 8 persons per pod
+:*Capacity per Pod: 8
+*Year Commissioned: 2360 (Earth Reckoning)
 '''Transporters'''
 *Personnel: 4
-**Range: 1-10/20/40
+:*Range: 40,000 km
-**Capacity: 6 persons
+:*Capacity: 6 persons
-**Accuracy: 1D+2
+*Emergency: 3
+:*Range: 15,000 km
+:*Capacity: 20 persons
 *Cargo: 4
-**Range: 1-10/20/40
+:*Range: 40,000 km
-**Capacity: 400kg
+:*Capacity: 400 kg
-**Accuracy: 1D+1
-*Emergency: 4
+'''Complement'''
-**Range: 1-5/10/15
+*Shuttle Craft: 8
-**Capacity: 20 persons
+*Shuttle Pods: 4
-**Accuracy: 2D
+*Probes: 40
-'''Science Systems''': science skills +0D+1<br />'''Medical Facility''': first aid +0D+1<br /><br />'''Source''': Ship Recognition Manual vol 3 (pages 96-98)
+'''Description''': The Vor'cha-class (or Vor'Cha-class) was a type of Klingon attack cruiser (or battle cruiser) starship in Imperial Defense Force service in the 24th century. (TNG episode: "Reunion"; Decipher RPG module: Starships)
+The Vor'Cha was similarly used as the backbone of the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance fleet in the mirror universe, although the ships were known to have poor targeting performance, frequently chasing after warp shadows. (DS9 episode: "Shattered Mirror"; CCG: Mirror, Mirror)
+'''History and Features'''
+The Vor'cha class attack cruisers were created as a more modern type warship that would replace the aging K't'inga-class cruisers. The Vor'cha-class provided the Klingon Empire's fleet formations with a vital support and transport element. They were quite successful in the role of long range pursuit making them excellent patrol ships.
+Initially developed in the mid-24th century in an attempt to gain superiority over the newer Federation starships that were entering service, they soon became one of the largest and most powerful vessels in service in the Klingon Defense Force. Vor'cha-class vessels were armed with disruptors, heavy disruptors and photon torpedoes. The forward port also served as a "massive, detachable disruptor." ({g|ST|Bridge Commander|Armada|Armada II}}; TNG video game: Echoes from the Past)
+However, in the alternate reality created by Nero, the class was already in service in the mid-23rd century. The USS Enterprise engaged one in battle during a series of conflicts with the Klingons. Captain Kirk remarked that the ship (much larger than the Enterprise) was smaller than he'd anticipated. (TOS video game: The Mobile Game)
+Despite the introduction of the more larger and more powerful Negh'Var-class and Qang-class in the early 2370s, the Vor'cha class continued to be a powerful vessel and were often used as command ships during the Dominion War and beyond. In 2376, General Talak commanded the Klingon fleet assigned to the Kavrot sector aboard the Vor'cha-class cruiser, IKS Akua. (ST video game: Bridge Commander; GKN novels: A Good Day to Die, Honor Bound)
+Vor'cha-class vessels were also used as command vessels during the battle against the Borg invasion of the Alpha Quadrant of 2376, and later used effectively in the battle against the Cardassian uprising of 2377. (ST video games: Armada, Armada II)
+'''Source''':
+*[http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/Vor%27cha_class Memory Alpha: Vor'cha-class]
+*[http://memory-beta.wikia.com/wiki/Vor%27cha_class Memory Beta: Vor'cha-class]
+*Ship Recognition Manual vol 3 (Spacedock) (pages 96-98)
+*thedemonapostle