| STARSHIP CLASS | |
| Durance | |
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| Type: | transport |
| Length: | 98.7 m |
| Beam: | 57.5 m |
| Draft: | 27.9 m |
| Max. warp: | warp 2.2 |
| Armaments: | 3x 2.0 GW plasma cannons |
| Defenses: | 18 TW electromagnetic shield, polarizable armor plating, 2x navigational deflectors |
The Durance was a class of United Earth Stellar Navy (and later United Earth Starfleet and, briefly, Federation Star Fleet) transport in service during the mid-22nd century. The ships had additional roles, including combat and scientific surveys, depending upon the subclass.
The standard crew complement for the original class was 3 officers and 37 enlisted, with a capacity to host 10 passengers. The ships' endurance was 4.5 years. (Star Fleet Starship Recognition Manual: Report #293: Durance Transport)
Nomenclature[]
The class name, and that of the lead ship and prototype, were after the Durance, a river in France, on Earth.
Background (Delta Dynamics)[]
Primary inspiration for the Delta Dynamics' version of the Durance class came from Starship Aurora's Todd Guenther, with additional inspiration from Timo Saloniemi's Hobbyist's Guide to the UFP Starfleet.
Gallery[]
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(w/ only optional DSS)
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(w/ DSS and 1 cargo pod)
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(w/ 2 cargo pods)
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(w/ 4 cargo pods)
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(wartime fit)
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