Repulse Class

Class Description

Based on the Intrepid Class Starship, the Repulse Class combat runabout is an awesome addition to any Starship. The Repulse Class is 50% larger then the Danube Class Runabout. They can achieve a maximum speed of warp 8.1 for 2.5 hours. They are armed with 5 type-XI phaser arrays and 4 Micro quantum torpedo launchers. They also have regenerative shielding!

Starfleet hoped the Repulse class would replace the Danube class runabout as the Fleet's primary runabout by 2380, however with the advances from the Dominion war, the Repulse's abilities have been superceded and a newer generation of Runabout have been developed. Production of the Repulse ended in January 2379. The current vessels in service will remain active though at least 2390 while the next generation is placed into production and significant numbers built.

Class History

2370:	January: Starfleet issues a brief for an improved Runabout. General brief is as follows. A larger version of the Danbue Class Runabout capable of holding 25 crew in emergency situations. Capable of a maximum of warp 8 and fitted with heavier arms and shields. To be able to transport people into and out of hazardous areas.
2370:	March: ASDB release a general idea to Starfleet initially coded the Repulse Class. Project is approved.
2370:	October: Design work completed and prototype begins construction
2371:	May: Basic space frame is laid out according to the design. Scaled down Intrepid class design used, with few modifications. Computer core from a Danube Class installed. Improved warp engine is also developed from the Danube Class engine.
2371:	July: Warp engine is fitted, computer core is deemed operational and basic testing on the ship begins.
2371:	December: Ship passes all regulatory control and proceeds with testing.
2372:	April: Ship is proved to be operational and Starfleet examines the performance. USS Repulse is commissioned and Starfleet places an order for 165 ships to be distributed within the Federation.

Specifications

Class Information
Classification	Runabout
Design	Repulse Class
Decks	One deck
Structure
Material	Duranium with added Ablative Armor Matrix.
Length	32.1 meters
Height	7.9 meters
Width	22.2 meters
Warp Systems
Power	Matter/Antimatter Reactor (dilithium mediated)
Nacelles	2
Cuising	Warp 5
Maximum	Warp 8.1
Impulse Systems
Power	Fusion
Engines	2
Tactical Systems
micro quantum torpedoes	Type: Mk II Quantum
location	forward (2) aft (2)
casings	24
main phasers	Type: (5) Type-XI Phaser arrays.
shields	Grid-projected (TDS)/Distance-projected, double-layered, regenerative
Crew and Auxiliary Systems
crew	2 (maximum 25)
transporters	1x6 personnel/cargo