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CLASS NAME: S-4
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CLASS NAME: S-4
"Swift Wing" |
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BRAD'S COMMENTS: The S-4 is far and away my most favorite small vessel from the Romulan Ship Recognition Manual. Looking almost like something the Orions ought to be operating, thanks to its clean, aerodynamic lines, the S-4 isn't a great ship to play, but boy it sure looks hot! As with the S-3, the S-4 would gain a heck of a lot if it had even a single forward-firing torpedo. Alas, it relies on disruptors only and because it lacks good power from the engines, the S-4 is not much good in a fight. Even against other scouts. I recall building several upgraded types for this ship using the Construction Manual rules, simply because I liked how it looked so much that I refused to let it lie. I will try and post those some time when I get around to it.
From the FASA Star Trek ROMULAN SHIP RECOGNITION MANUAL, circa 1985
S-4 (Swift Wing) Class IV Scout
Known Sphere Of Operation: Empire-wide use as civilian craft
Data Reliability: C
Major Data Source: Triangle sector intelligence
The S-4 Class was commissioned to lead the expansion into the galactic trailing arm.
To accomplish its mission, this class needed speed and maneuverability; it is reported that these sleek ships were a real joy to fly in the atmosphere due to their responsive manual controls.
Its light armament was a liability, making the vessels unsuitable for combat roles and
endangering crews when exploring new worlds with their own starfaring capabilities.
Due to its inability to perform its assigned tasks, the Swift Wings were not produced in any great number and were not modified or upgraded.
Of the approximately 160 vessels produced, about 100 are known to be operating in the civil sector, many within the Triangle.
Project Grey Ghost found no evidence of any use in the Romulan reserve fleets.
The class is named from the RomuIan delon vastam (swift wing), in
reference to its atmospheric capabilities.
| Construction Data: Model Numbers- Ship Class- Date Entering Service- Number Constructed |
Type 1 IV 1/94 150 |
| Hull Data: Superstructure Points- Damage Chart- Size Length- Width- Height- Weight- Cargo Cargo Units- Cargo Capacity- Landing Capability- |
5 B 120 meters 60 meters 28 meters 27,100 tons 5 units 250 tons yes |
| Equipment Data: Control Computer Type- Transporters- Standard 9-person- Emergency 20-person- cargo- Cloaking Device Type- Power Requirement- |
R3M 1 none none none none |
| Other Data: Crew- Troops- Passengers- Shuttlecraft- |
28 none none none |
| Engines and Power Data: Total Power Units Available- Movement Point Ratio- Warp Engine Type- Number- Power Units Available- Stress Charts- Maximum Safe Cruising Speed- Emergency Speed- Impulse Engine Type- Power Units Available- |
23 2/1 RWB-1 2 10 M/P Warp 6 Warp 7 RIB-2 3 |
| Weapons and Firing Data: Beam Weapon Type- Number- Firing Arcs- Firing Chart- Maximum Power- Damage Modifiers +2 +1 |
RB-7 2 1f/p, 1f/s J 4 (1 - 6) (7 - 10) |
| Shields Data: Deflector Shield Type- Shield Point Ratio- Maximum Shield Power- |
RSB 1/1 7 |
| Defense Factor- Weapon Damage Factor- |
33.1 4.6 |
