| USS ARES NCC-6373-1 |
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| 3.1 TORPEDO LAUNCHERS Arrangement: Four fixed-focus torpedo launchers, two located in the leading edge of the primary hull (below the lounge windows), and two located on the trailing edge of the primary hull (under the shuttlebay entrance). The Steamrunner has been refitted with the second generation of automated, high-speed launcher found on the newer ships, such as the Sovereign and Akira Class starships. Each launcher has 5 tubes, giving the Steamrunner the ability to fire an impressive 20 torpedoes at a time (10 forward, 10 aft). (LCL - 2 forword launcher, 5 tubes each. 2 rear launchers, 2 tubes each.) Type: Mark XXV photon torpedo, capable of pattern firing (sierra, etc.) as well as independent launch. Independent targeting once launched from the ship, detonation on contact unless otherwise directed by Tactical Operations. Quantum torpedoes can be launched as well, though they are not part of the standard weapon load-out. Payload: Steamrunner Class can carry a maximum of 85 completed torpedoes. Components stored onboard can allow for the manufacture of an additional 65 photon torpedoes. Standard manufacture rate is 2 torpedo per hour. Maximum rate is 5 torpedo per hour. Range: Maximum effective range is 3,000,000 kilometers. Primary purpose: Assault Secondary purpose: Anti-spacecraft |