Guide:Richtofen - Revision history

Dan at 01:15, 24 September 2025

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	\|patients=		\|patients=
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* The sidebar's max warp speed has been changed to match the text's w 5.5.		* The sidebar's max warp speed has been changed to match the text's w 5.5.

			* One of the tasks of the ''Richtofens'' included ferrying admirals, so i added a passenger value of 4.

	==References==		==References==

Dan: /* Background: Hobbyist's Guide */

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	An established top speed of warp 5.5 inevitably led to a "clipper" designation, a useful distinction in an era whose other scoutships remained lumbering heavyweights. Furthermore, scouting was to be but one of the many duties of the type: a principal application was as priority courier, for dignitaries and dispatches as well as for troubleshooters and tactical teams. If not for the rather horrid unit price, Star Fleet would have ordered another fifty.		An established top speed of warp 5.5 inevitably led to a "clipper" designation, a useful distinction in an era whose other scoutships remained lumbering heavyweights. Furthermore, scouting was to be but one of the many duties of the type: a principal application was as priority courier, for dignitaries and dispatches as well as for troubleshooters and tactical teams. If not for the rather horrid unit price, Star Fleet would have ordered another fifty.

	A ''Richtofen'' needed considerable engineering support at home base, to be sure. Planetary patrol missions initially projected as taking place from colonial bases had to be limited to systems of high level of technological resources and know-how. This was just as well, because some 70 % of the ''Richtofen'' force ultimately fell under the direct command of [[Starship Operations]].		A ''Richtofen'' needed considerable engineering support at home base, to be sure. Planetary patrol missions initially projected as taking place from colonial bases had to be limited to systems of high level of technological resources and know-how. This was just as well, because some 70% of the ''Richtofen'' force ultimately fell under the direct command of [[Starship Operations]].

	Availability problems were a primary factor in downscaling of ''Richtofen'' operations in the late [[2280s]], with the succeeding ''[[Guide:Frobisher\|Frobisher]]'' class largely taking over. However, miniaturization had also led to the highly successful ''[[Guide:Tai\|Tai]]'' series of courier sleds, less than half the size of the ''Frobishers'' yet almost as fast and capable as the ''Richtofens''. A handful of the old clippers survived in admiralty VIP transport role until the [[2290s]], then gracefully bowed out to their betters.		Availability problems were a primary factor in downscaling of ''Richtofen'' operations in the late [[2280s]], with the succeeding ''[[Guide:Frobisher\|Frobisher]]'' class largely taking over. However, miniaturization had also led to the highly successful ''[[Guide:Tai\|Tai]]'' series of courier sleds, less than half the size of the ''Frobishers'' yet almost as fast and capable as the ''Richtofens''. A handful of the old clippers survived in admiralty VIP transport role until the [[2290s]], then gracefully bowed out to their betters.

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Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*		* The sidebar's max warp speed has been changed to match the text's w 5.5.

	==References==		==References==

Dan at 00:22, 24 September 2025

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	\|mass= 95,100 mt		\|mass= 95,100 mt
	\|cruisespeed=		\|cruisespeed=
	\|maxspeed= w 6.5		\|maxspeed= w 5.5
	\|endurance= 5 months		\|endurance= 5 months
	\|officers= 2		\|officers= 2

Dan at 00:21, 24 September 2025

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	\|historicalships= <br>		\|historicalships= <br>
			* ''USS Belinski'' (NCC-L336)
	* ''USS Richtofen'' (NCC-L330)		* ''USS Richtofen'' (NCC-L330)
	\|design= aridas sofia		\|design= aridas sofia

Dan: /* Background: Hobbyist's Guide */

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	[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|250px\|thumb\|Showing the flag, or showing off? Granted that barrel rolls offer the squabbling [[Tellarite]] and [[Frenni]] merchantmen an egalitarian view of the prominent [[UFP]] symbols painted on the broad wings of ''USS Belinski'' (NCC-L336), but the phaser armament of the clipper would enjoy full firing arcs also without such orientation changes.]]		[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|250px\|thumb\|Showing the flag, or showing off? Granted that barrel rolls offer the squabbling [[Tellarite]] and [[Frenni]] merchantmen an egalitarian view of the prominent [[UFP]] symbols painted on the broad wings of ''USS Belinski'' (NCC-L336), but the phaser armament of the clipper would enjoy full firing arcs also without such orientation changes.]]

	The type was. in theory. chiefly an engineering exercise. In practice, it was also a sales success, as [[United Federation of Planets Star Fleet\|Star Fleet]] procured twenty hulls and ten spare pairs of engines outright. Class leader ''USS Richtofen'' (NCC-L330) continued where the ''[[Guide:Chasseur\|Chasseur]]'' class had left off and rounded out Star Fleet’s modern scouting forces with a fast—albeit low endurance—type.		The type was, in theory, chiefly an engineering exercise. In practice, it was also a sales success, as [[United Federation of Planets Star Fleet\|Star Fleet]] procured twenty hulls and ten spare pairs of engines outright. Class leader ''USS Richtofen'' (NCC-L330) continued where the ''[[Guide:Chasseur\|Chasseur]]'' class had left off and rounded out Star Fleet’s modern scouting forces with a fast—albeit low endurance—type.

	An established top speed of warp 5.5 inevitably led to a "clipper" designation, a useful distinction in an era whose other scoutships remained lumbering heavyweights. Furthermore, scouting was to be but one of the many duties of the type: a principal application was as priority courier, for dignitaries and dispatches as well as for troubleshooters and tactical teams. If not for the rather horrid unit price, Star Fleet would have ordered another fifty.		An established top speed of warp 5.5 inevitably led to a "clipper" designation, a useful distinction in an era whose other scoutships remained lumbering heavyweights. Furthermore, scouting was to be but one of the many duties of the type: a principal application was as priority courier, for dignitaries and dispatches as well as for troubleshooters and tactical teams. If not for the rather horrid unit price, Star Fleet would have ordered another fifty.

Dan: /* Background: Hobbyist's Guide */

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	[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|250px\|thumb\|Showing the flag, or showing off? Granted that barrel rolls offer the squabbling [[Tellarite]] and [[Frenni]] merchantmen an egalitarian view of the prominent [[UFP]] symbols painted on the broad wings of ''USS Belinski'' (NCC-L336), but the phaser armament of the clipper would enjoy full firing arcs also without such orientation changes.]]		[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|250px\|thumb\|Showing the flag, or showing off? Granted that barrel rolls offer the squabbling [[Tellarite]] and [[Frenni]] merchantmen an egalitarian view of the prominent [[UFP]] symbols painted on the broad wings of ''USS Belinski'' (NCC-L336), but the phaser armament of the clipper would enjoy full firing arcs also without such orientation changes.]]

	The type was in theory chiefly an engineering exercise. In practice, it was also a sales success, as [[United Federation of Planets Star Fleet\|Star Fleet]] procured twenty hulls and ten spare pairs of engines outright. Class leader ''USS Richtofen'' (NCC-L330) continued where the ''[[Guide:Chasseur\|Chasseur]] class had left off and rounded out Star Fleet’s modern scouting forces with a fast—albeit low endurance—type.		The type was. in theory. chiefly an engineering exercise. In practice, it was also a sales success, as [[United Federation of Planets Star Fleet\|Star Fleet]] procured twenty hulls and ten spare pairs of engines outright. Class leader ''USS Richtofen'' (NCC-L330) continued where the ''[[Guide:Chasseur\|Chasseur]]'' class had left off and rounded out Star Fleet’s modern scouting forces with a fast—albeit low endurance—type.

	An established top speed of warp 5.5 inevitably led to a "clipper" designation, a useful distinction in an era whose other scoutships remained lumbering heavyweights. Furthermore, scouting was to be but one of the many duties of the type: a principal application was as priority courier, for dignitaries and dispatches as well as for troubleshooters and tactical teams. If not for the rather horrid unit price, Star Fleet would have ordered another fifty.		An established top speed of warp 5.5 inevitably led to a "clipper" designation, a useful distinction in an era whose other scoutships remained lumbering heavyweights. Furthermore, scouting was to be but one of the many duties of the type: a principal application was as priority courier, for dignitaries and dispatches as well as for troubleshooters and tactical teams. If not for the rather horrid unit price, Star Fleet would have ordered another fifty.

Dan: /* Background: Hobbyist's Guide */

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	For the latter half of the [[2260s]], the attention of starship and starcraft designers was turned towards the novel concept of linear-sequential rather than radial excitation of warp coils. The possibilities of the new type of drive were alluring. The practical execution proved elusive, however, and threw many procurement projects to disarray with repeated delays and complications. But even traditional warp technology had something to offer for the latter half of the [[23rd century]]. It was just a matter of scale.		For the latter half of the [[2260s]], the attention of starship and starcraft designers was turned towards the novel concept of linear-sequential rather than radial excitation of warp coils. The possibilities of the new type of drive were alluring. The practical execution proved elusive, however, and threw many procurement projects to disarray with repeated delays and complications. But even traditional warp technology had something to offer for the latter half of the [[23rd century]]. It was just a matter of scale.

	Once, the ''[[Guide:Ariadne\|Ariadne]]'' clippers had attained their considerable speed through the use of immense ring drives. The joint Vulcan-Terran enterprise [[Panastric]] offered to repeat this feat of relative advantage with two 128-meter, 40,000 ton nacelled drives, further promising superior acceleration and top speed. The vessel being put forth was not a light cruiser, however. Rather, a crew pod just two decks high would be riding between the mammoth drive units, almost apologetic in its slimness and lack of major systems. The nacelles would contain virtually everything required for propulsion, starting with bulging bow sensors and ramscoops, continuing with coil sections, and ending in sequential fusion reactors and the MHD taps in their exhaust systems.		Once, the ''[[Guide:Ariadne\|Ariadne]]'' clippers had attained their considerable speed through the use of immense ring drives. The joint Vulcan-Terran enterprise [[Panastric]] offered to repeat this feat of relative advantage with two 128-meter, 40,000-ton nacelled drives, further promising superior acceleration and top speed. The vessel being put forth was not a light cruiser, however. Rather, a crew pod just two decks high would be riding between the mammoth drive units, almost apologetic in its slimness and lack of major systems. The nacelles would contain virtually everything required for propulsion, starting with bulging bow sensors and ramscoops, continuing with coil sections, and ending in sequential fusion reactors and the MHD taps in their exhaust systems.

	For crew safety, maximum separation would be maintained between the active sections of the nacelles and the habitat pod. Each nacelle would protrude far ahead of the pod and the stern ends would be rigged some 130 meters apart on broad wings of pronounced dihedral that also held the vessel’s fuel reserves. The pod was pentagonal in shape, 65 meters long at centerline and 45 meters wide at the broadest point, and was smoothly, nearly featurelessly covered in thermoceramic armor. The hull exposed but two impulse propulsion units aft and a few access hatches on the ventral side.		For crew safety, maximum separation would be maintained between the active sections of the nacelles and the habitat pod. Each nacelle would protrude far ahead of the pod and the stern ends would be rigged some 130 meters apart on broad wings of pronounced dihedral that also held the vessel’s fuel reserves. The pod was pentagonal in shape, 65 meters long at centerline and 45 meters wide at the broadest point, and was smoothly, nearly featurelessly covered in thermoceramic armor. The hull exposed but two impulse propulsion units aft and a few access hatches on the ventral side.

Dan at 20:57, 23 September 2025

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	==Background: ''Hobbyist's Guide''==		==Background: ''Hobbyist's Guide''==
	For the latter half of the 2260s, the attention of starship and starcraft designers was turned towards		For the latter half of the [[2260s]], the attention of starship and starcraft designers was turned towards the novel concept of linear-sequential rather than radial excitation of warp coils. The possibilities of the new type of drive were alluring. The practical execution proved elusive, however, and threw many procurement projects to disarray with repeated delays and complications. But even traditional warp technology had something to offer for the latter half of the [[23rd century]]. It was just a matter of scale.
	the novel concept of linear-sequential rather than radial excitation of warp coils. The possibilities of
	the new type of drive were alluring. The practical execution proved elusive, however, and threw
	many procurement projects to disarray with repeated delays and complications. But even traditional
	warp technology had something to offer for the latter half of the 23rd century. It was just a matter of
	scale.

	Once, the Ariadne clippers had attained their considerable speed through the use of immense ring		Once, the ''[[Guide:Ariadne\|Ariadne]]'' clippers had attained their considerable speed through the use of immense ring drives. The joint Vulcan-Terran enterprise [[Panastric]] offered to repeat this feat of relative advantage with two 128-meter, 40,000 ton nacelled drives, further promising superior acceleration and top speed. The vessel being put forth was not a light cruiser, however. Rather, a crew pod just two decks high would be riding between the mammoth drive units, almost apologetic in its slimness and lack of major systems. The nacelles would contain virtually everything required for propulsion, starting with bulging bow sensors and ramscoops, continuing with coil sections, and ending in sequential fusion reactors and the MHD taps in their exhaust systems.
	drives. The joint Vulcan-Terran enterprise Panastric offered to repeat this feat of relative advantage
	with two 128-meter, 40,000 ton nacelled drives, further promising superior acceleration and top
	speed. The vessel being put forth was not a light cruiser, however. Rather, a crew pod just two
	decks high would be riding between the mammoth drive units, almost apologetic in its slimness and
	lack of major systems. The nacelles would contain virtually everything required for propulsion,
	starting with bulging bow sensors and ramscoops, continuing with coil sections, and ending in
	sequential fusion reactors and the MHD taps in their exhaust systems.

	For crew safety, maximum separation would be maintained between the active sections of the		For crew safety, maximum separation would be maintained between the active sections of the nacelles and the habitat pod. Each nacelle would protrude far ahead of the pod and the stern ends would be rigged some 130 meters apart on broad wings of pronounced dihedral that also held the vessel’s fuel reserves. The pod was pentagonal in shape, 65 meters long at centerline and 45 meters wide at the broadest point, and was smoothly, nearly featurelessly covered in thermoceramic armor. The hull exposed but two impulse propulsion units aft and a few access hatches on the ventral side.
	nacelles and the habitat pod. Each nacelle would protrude far ahead of the pod, and the stern ends
	would be rigged some 130 meters apart on broad wings of pronounced dihedral that also held the
	vessel’s fuel reserves. The pod was pentagonal in shape, 65 meters long at centerline and 45 meters
	wide at the broadest point, and was smoothly, nearly featurelessly covered in thermoceramic armor.
	The hull exposed but two impulse propulsion units aft and a few access hatches on the ventral side.

	[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|250px\|thumb\|Showing the flag, or showing off? Granted that barrel rolls offer the squabbling Tellarite and Frenni merchantmen an		[[Image:No Photo Available.jpg\|left\|250px\|thumb\|Showing the flag, or showing off? Granted that barrel rolls offer the squabbling [[Tellarite]] and [[Frenni]] merchantmen an egalitarian view of the prominent [[UFP]] symbols painted on the broad wings of ''USS Belinski'' (NCC-L336), but the phaser armament of the clipper would enjoy full firing arcs also without such orientation changes.]]
	egalitarian view of the prominent UFP symbols painted on the broad wings of USS Belinski (NCC-L336), but the phaser
	armament of the clipper would enjoy full firing arcs also without such orientation changes.]]

	The type was in theory chiefly an engineering exercise. In practice, it was also a sales success, as		The type was in theory chiefly an engineering exercise. In practice, it was also a sales success, as [[United Federation of Planets Star Fleet\|Star Fleet]] procured twenty hulls and ten spare pairs of engines outright. Class leader ''USS Richtofen'' (NCC-L330) continued where the ''[[Guide:Chasseur\|Chasseur]] class had left off and rounded out Star Fleet’s modern scouting forces with a fast—albeit low endurance—type.
	~~Starfleet~~ procured twenty hulls and ten spare pairs of engines outright. Class leader USS Richtofen
	(NCC-L330) continued where the Chasseur class had left off and rounded out ~~Starfleet’s~~ modern
	scouting forces with a ~~fast albeit~~ low ~~endurance type~~.

	An established top speed of warp 5.5 inevitably led to a ~~‘clipper’~~ designation, a useful distinction in		An established top speed of warp 5.5 inevitably led to a "clipper" designation, a useful distinction in an era whose other scoutships remained lumbering heavyweights. Furthermore, scouting was to be but one of the many duties of the type: a principal application was as priority courier, for dignitaries and dispatches as well as for troubleshooters and tactical teams. If not for the rather horrid unit price, Star Fleet would have ordered another fifty.
	an era whose other scoutships remained lumbering heavyweights. Furthermore, scouting was to be
	but one of the many duties of the type: a principal application was as priority courier, for dignitaries
	and dispatches as well as for troubleshooters and tactical teams. If not for the rather horrid unit
	price, ~~Starfleet~~ would have ordered another fifty.

	A Richtofen needed considerable engineering support at home base, to be sure. Planetary patrol		A ''Richtofen'' needed considerable engineering support at home base, to be sure. Planetary patrol missions initially projected as taking place from colonial bases had to be limited to systems of high level of technological resources and know-how. This was just as well, because some 70 % of the ''Richtofen'' force ultimately fell under the direct command of [[Starship Operations]].
	missions initially projected as taking place from colonial bases had to be limited to systems of high
	level of technological resources and know-how. This was just as well, because some 70 % of the
	Richtofen force ultimately fell under the direct command of ~~Fleet~~ Operations.

	Availability problems were a primary factor in downscaling of Richtofen operations in the late		Availability problems were a primary factor in downscaling of ''Richtofen'' operations in the late [[2280s]], with the succeeding ''[[Guide:Frobisher\|Frobisher]]'' class largely taking over. However, miniaturization had also led to the highly successful ''[[Guide:Tai\|Tai]]'' series of courier sleds, less than half the size of the ''Frobishers'' yet almost as fast and capable as the ''Richtofens''. A handful of the old clippers survived in admiralty VIP transport role until the [[2290s]], then gracefully bowed out to their betters.
	2280s, with the succeeding Frobisher class largely taking over. However, miniaturization had also
	led to the highly successful Tai series of courier sleds, less than half the size of the Frobishers yet
	almost as fast and capable as the Richtofens. A handful of the old clippers survived in ~~Admiralty~~
	VIP transport role until the 2290s, then gracefully bowed out to their betters.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	\|image=[[~~Image~~:~~No Photo Available~~.~~jpg~~\|250px\|Richtofen clipper]]		\|image=[[File:Richtofen (stbd).png\|250px\|Richtofen clipper]]
	\|classname= ''Richtofen''		\|classname= ''Richtofen''
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	almost as fast and capable as the Richtofens. A handful of the old clippers survived in Admiralty		almost as fast and capable as the Richtofens. A handful of the old clippers survived in Admiralty
	VIP transport role until the 2290s, then gracefully bowed out to their betters.		VIP transport role until the 2290s, then gracefully bowed out to their betters.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery>		<gallery>

			File:Richtofen (stbd).png
			File:Richtofen (bow).png
			File:Richtofen (dorsal).png

	</gallery>		</gallery>