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| classification= extrasolar exploration vessel
| classification= extrasolar exploration vessel
| affiliation= [[NASA]]
| affiliation= [[NASA]]
| built= 5
| ordered= 5
| commission= 1
| operational= [[2036]] - [[2069]]
| completed= 5
| completed= 5
| active= 1
| active= 1
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* IMC: 38.6 RP
* IMC: 38.6 RP
| guide= [[Guide: TAU]]
| guide= [[Guide: TAU]]
| excel= [[:File:TAU class ship template.xlsx|TAU class]]
| Icon= Class (TAU).png
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==Initial Flight Configuration==
==Initial Flight Configuration==
===Hull Systems (30 SU)===
: '''<u>Size:</u>''' 3
:: Length: 218.2 m
:: Beam: 50.3 m
:: Height: 122.1 m
:: Target Mass: 6,440 mt
:: Utilized Mass: 6,365.21 mt
:: Maximum SU: 642.75
:: Utilized SU: 635.25
:: SU Mass: 10 mt (10.02 mt specifically)


===Mass: 6,440 metric tons===
: '''<u>Hull</u>'''
: Size: 3
:: Outer: 12 SU
: Length: 218.2 m
:: Inner: 12 SU
: Beam: 50.3 m
:: Shipbuilder: [[Rockwell]]
: Height: 122.1 m
 
: Maximum SU: 642.75
: '''<u>Resistance</u>'''
: Utilized SU: 642.75
:: Outer Hull: 4; 3 SU
: SU Mass: 10 mt (10.02 mt specifically)
:: Inner Hull: 4; 3 SU
 
: '''<u>Structural Integrity Field:</u>''' n/a
 
===Personnel Systems (428.5)===
: '''<u>Crew:</u>''' 15-18
 
: '''<u>Crew Quarters</u>'''
:: Spartan: 8; 1 SU
:: Cryogenic Pods: 18; 1 SU
 
: '''<u>Environmental Systems</u>'''
:: Basic Life Support: [3 PWR]; 12 SU
:: Reserve Life Support: [2 PWR]; 6 SU
:: Emergency Life Support (18 emergency shelters): 6 SU
:: Gravity: n/a
:: Consumables: 2 years (fully active crew); 13.2 SU  
 
: '''<u>Replicator Systems</u>'''
:: Food Processor System: food stores, [0 PWR]; 2 SU  
:: Industrial Fabrication Units: n/a
 
: '''<u>Medical Facilities:</u>''' Rating: 1 (10%); [1 PWR]; 5 SU
 
: '''<u>Recreation Facilities:</u>''' Rating: 2 [4 PWR]; 12 SU
:: 1 gym, 1 small lounge
 
: '''<u>Personnel Transport:</u>''' Jefferies tubes [0 PWR]; 1 SU 


===Hull (30 SU)===
: '''<u>Fire Suppression:</u>''' [1 PWR]; 3 SU
: Outer Hull/Primary Structure: 12 SU
 
: Inner Hull/Secondary Structure: 12 SU
: '''<u>Cargo:</u>''' 3,670.3 mt total; 366.3 SU
:: Shipbuilder: [[Rockwell]]
: Resistance: 6 SU
:: 8 points (4 free, 2 inner hull, 2 outer hull)
: Structural Integrity Field: n/a
: Backup SIF: n/a
: Atmospheric Capability: n/a
: Planetfall Capability: n/a


===Personnel Systems (400.5 SU)===
: '''<u>Escape Pods:</u>''' n/a
: Crew: 15-18
: Crew Quarters: 2 SU
:: 8x spartan (1 SU)
:: 18x cryogenic pods (1 SU)
: Basic Life Support: 12 SU [3 PWR]
: Reserve Life Support: 6 SU [2 PWR]
: Emergency Life Support: 6 SU (18 shelters)
: Gravity: n/a
: Consumables: 13.2 SU
:: 2 years (fully active crew)
: Food Processor System: 2 SU
:: Food stores
: Industrial Fabrication Units: n/a
: Medical Systems: 5 SU
:: Rating 1, Skill 10 [1 PWR]
: Recreation Facilities: 12 SU [4 PWR]
:: Rating 2: 1 gym, 1 small lounge
: Personnel Transport: 1 SU
:: Jefferies tubes
: Fire Suppression: 3 SU [1 PWR]
: Cargo: 338.3 SU
:: 3,389.8 mt total
: Escape Pods: n/a


===Propulsion Systems (39.5 SU)===
===Propulsion Systems (39.5 SU)===
: '''<u>Impulse Propulsion System:</u>''' 5 SU [PWR 2 / 4]
: '''<u>Impulse Engine:</u>'''  
:: Type I fusion / atomic piles (0.1 c / 0.2 c)
:: Type: Type I (fusion-powered) (0.1c / 0.2c) [2 / 4 PWR]; 5 SU
:: Pratt & Whitney F100 fusion-powered ion engine
::: Location: aft
::: Pratt & Whitney F100 fusion-powered ion engine  


: '''<u>Impulse Propulsion System:</u>''' 30 SU [PWR 2 / 4]
: '''<u>Impulse Engine:</u>'''  
:: Type I fusion / atomic piles (0.1 c / 0.2 c)
:: Type: fission-powered (0.1c) [3 PWR]; 30 SU
::: Location: aft
::: set of 4x AmJet SJ-79 fission-powered ion engines


: '''<u>Reaction Control System:</u>''' 4.5 SU [PWR 2 / 1]
: '''<u>Reaction Control System:</u>''' (0.025c) [2 PWR]; 4.5 SU  
:: Primary RCS: (3 SU); 0.025c
:: Auxiliary RCS: (1.5 SU); 0.013c


===Power Systems (109 SU)===
: '''<u>Auxiliary Reaction Control System:</u>''' (0.013c) [1 PWR]; 1.5 SU
: '''<u>Impulse Engines:</u>''' n/a SU
:: 1 Type I fusion reactor (generate 6 PWR)


: '''<u>Impulse Engines:</u>''' n/a SU
===Power Systems (85 SU)===
:: 4 AmJet SJ-79 fission reactors (generate 4 PWR)
: '''<u>Impulse Engine:</u>''' 1 Type I fusion reactor (generates 6 PWR)


: '''<u>Auxiliary Power Systems:</u>''' 45 SU
: '''<u>Impulse Engines:</u>''' 4 AmJet SJ-79 fission reactors (each generates 1 PWR)
:: 4 AmJet SJ-40 fission reactors (generate 6 PWR)


: '''<u>Auxiliary Power Systems:</u>''' 10 SU
: '''<u>Auxiliary Power:</u>''' 3 AmJet SJ-40 fission reactors (each generates 2 PWR); 45 SU
:: 5 RTGs (generate 10 PWR)


: '''<u>Battery Power Systems:</u>''' 25 SU (generate 3 PWR)
: '''<u>Auxiliary Power:</u>''' 5 RTGs (each generates 2 PWR); 10 SU


: '''<u>Emergency Power:</u>''' 5 SU
: '''<u>Emergency Power:</u>''' 1 Type N2036 fusion reactor (generates 5 PWR); 5 SU
:: 1 Type N2036 fusion reactor (generate 6 PWR)


: '''<u>Electroplasma System:</u>''' 15 SU
: '''<u>Battery Power Systems:</u>''' 9 SU  
:: Source: Emergency Life Support one-time drain [bursts 18 PWR]


===Operations Systems (63.75 SU)===
: '''<u>Power Distribution System:</u>''' Standard Power flow, +10 Power transfer; 16 SU
:'''<u>Bridge Systems:</u>''' 6 SU
:: 21st century-type


:'''<u>Computers:</u>''' 3 SU
: '''<u>Standard Usable Power:</u>''' 28
:: 2 cores (silicon)
::: Core 1: primary [5 PWR]
::: Core 2: secondary [5 PWR]


:'''<u>Optical Data Networks:</u>''' 9 SU
===Operations Systems (52.25 SU)===
:: fiberglass laser optics
: '''<u>Bridge Systems:</u>''' bow module; 6 SU
:: 21st century flight deck


:'''<u>Sensor Systems:</u>'''
: '''<u>Computers</u>'''  
:: <u>Long-Range Sensors:</u> 1 SU [5 PWR]
:: Core 1: flight-deck module [5 PWR]; 1.5 SU
::: pre-warp
:: Core 2: auxiliary control module [5 PWR]; 1.5 SU
::: High-res: none
:: Uprating: n/a
::: Low-res ranges: 0.3 / 0.4-0.6 / 0.7-0.9 / 0.91-1.0 ly
:: Optical Data Network (ODN): fiberglass laser optics; 9 SU
::: Gain package: standard
::: Strength package: Class 1
:: <u>Lateral Sensors:</u> 6 SU [5 PWR]
::: Gain package: standard
::: Strength package: Class 0
:: <u>Navigational Sensors:</u> 6 SU [5 PWR]
::: Gain package: standard
::: Strength package: Class 0


:'''<u>Probes:</u>''' 0.5 SU
: '''<u>Navigational Deflector:</u>''' n/a
:: 4 externally-mounted, modified lander/capsule probes


'''<u>Flight Control Systems:</u>'''
: '''<u>Sensor Systems</u>'''
:: <u>Autopilot:</u> 4 SU [1 PWR]
:: <u>Long-Range Sensors:</u> [5 PWR]; 1 SU
::: Flight Control 1, Coordination 1
::: Range Package: pre-warp (72 / 58 / 17 / -)
:: <u>Navigational Computers:</u> 1 SU [0 PWR]
::: High Resolution: none
::: Class 1
::: Low Resolution: 1 lightyear (0.3 / 0.4-0.6 / 0.7-0.9 / 0.91-1.0 ly)
::: Back-up: 0 SU [0 PWR]
::: Gain package: standard (+0)
::: type, descriptions
::: Strength package: Class 1 (Strength +0 / +0 / +3 / +3)
::: Coverage: standard


:'''<u>Inertial Stabilizer/Inertial Damping Field:</u>'''
:: <u>Lateral Sensors:</u> [5 PWR]; 6 SU
:: Main: 6 SU
::: Gain package: standard (+0)
::: Strength: 2 [3 PWR]
::: Strength package: Class 0 (Strength +0)
::: Number: 1
::: Coverage: standard
:: Backup: 1.5 SU
::: Strength: 1 [2 PWR]
::: Number: 1


:'''<u>Attitude Control:</u>''' 0.75 SU ''(unrounded)'' [1 PWR]
:: <u>Navigational Sensors:</u> [5 PWR]; 6 SU
::: Gain package: standard (+0)
::: Strength package: Class 0 (Strength +0)


:'''<u>Communication Systems:</u>'''  
:: <u>Probes:</u> 4 externally-mounted, modified lander/capsule probes; 0.5 SU
:: Type: Type I (interplanetary radio), 1 SU [2 PWR]
 
: '''<u>Flight Control Systems:</u>'''
:: <u>Autopilot:</u> Control 1, Coordination 1 [1 PWR]; 4 SU
 
:: <u>Navigational Computer</u>
::: Main: Class 1 (+0) [0 PWR]; 1 SU
::: Backups: 1 [0 PWR]; 0 SU
 
:: <u>Inertial Damping Field</u>: n/a
 
:: <u>Attitude Control:</u> [1 PWR]; 0.75 SU ''(unrounded)''
 
: '''<u>Communication Systems</u>'''
:: Type: Type I (interplanetary radio) [2 PWR]; 1 SU
::: Strength: 1  
::: Strength: 1  
::: Security: 0 (no uprating)  
::: Security: 0 (no uprating)  
::: Basic Uprating: (no uprating )  
::: Basic Uprating: no uprating (+0)  
::: Emergency Communications System: 1 SU [2 PWR]
:: Emergency Communications System: Yes [2 PWR]; 1 SU
 
:'''<u>Science Systems:</u>'''
:: Rating 1 (+0); 8 SU [1 PWR]
:: Specialized Systems: 1 (physical: subspace); 2 SU
:: Labs: 1; 2 SU


===Tactical Systems (xx SU)===
: '''<u>Science Systems</u>'''
: Weapon Control Rooms: # (x SU)
:: Rating 1 (+0) [1 PWR]; 8 SU
: Beam Weapons:
:: Specialized Systems: +10% (physical: subspace); 3 SU
:: types (x SU)
:: Laboratories: 1; 2 SU
::: descriptions
:: Firing Arcs: arc (x SU)
:: Firing Modes: modes (x SU)
: Missile Weapons:
:: types (x SU)
::: descriptions
:: Torpedo Storage: # torpedoes (x SU)
: Threat Assessment/Tracking/Targeting System: Class x (x SU)
: Hull Plating: Type (x SU)
: Hull Polarization: type (x SU)
: Deflector Shields:
:: Shield Generators: Class # (x SU * 4), xx protection
:: Shield Grids: Type (x SU * 4), xx% increase
:: Distortion Amplifiers: Class (x SU * 4), xx threshold
:: Recharging Systems: type/class (x SU * 4), xx seconds
:: Backup Shield Generators: x SU * 4


===Auxiliary Spacecraft Systems (xx SU)===
===Tactical Systems (0 SU)===
: Shuttlebays:
No tactical systems
:: types, Size x (xx SU)


==Flight II Configuration (if applicable)==
===Auxiliary Spacecraft Systems (0 SU)===
While the vessel does carry up to four crewed capsules, these are externally mounted. The TAU class has no shuttlebays or embedded craft.


==Production==
==Production==
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Latest revision as of 01:50, 23 September 2026

STARSHIP CLASS
TAU
(Thousand Astronomical Unit)
extrasolar exploration vessel
Affiliation NASA
Ordered 5
Completed 5
Operational 2036 - 2069
Active 1
Projected Lifespan 5 years
Dimensions
Mass 6,440 mt
Length 218.2 m
Beam 50.3 m
Height 122.1 m
Characteristics
Crew 15-18
Cruise Speed 0.1 c
Maximum Speed 0.2 c
Defenses electromagnetic shield
Auxiliary Craft mix of up to 4 drone probe capsules and modified landers
Combat Ratings
Size 3
Impulse 0.1 c / 0.2 c
Background
Costs (RPs)
  • Construction: 193 RP
  • Prototype: 386 RP
  • IMC: 38.6 RP
Guide entry Guide: TAU
Spreadsheet TAU class


Ships

Name NCC Builder Commissioned Decommissioned Status
Daedalus TAU One Rockwell 2036.02 2036.08 lost
Betelgeuze TAU Two Rockwell 2037.02 2043 decommissioned
Charybdis TAU Three Rockwell 2037.0723 2038.0207 lost
Phlebas TAU Four Rockwell 2037.12 2042 decommissioned
Jacob TAU Five
TAU Six
TAU Seven
TAU Eight		 Rockwell 2038.08 2069 decommissioned

Initial Flight Configuration

Hull Systems (30 SU)

Size: 3
Length: 218.2 m
Beam: 50.3 m
Height: 122.1 m
Target Mass: 6,440 mt
Utilized Mass: 6,365.21 mt
Maximum SU: 642.75
Utilized SU: 635.25
SU Mass: 10 mt (10.02 mt specifically)
Hull
Outer: 12 SU
Inner: 12 SU
Shipbuilder: Rockwell
Resistance
Outer Hull: 4; 3 SU
Inner Hull: 4; 3 SU
Structural Integrity Field: n/a

Personnel Systems (428.5)

Crew: 15-18
Crew Quarters
Spartan: 8; 1 SU
Cryogenic Pods: 18; 1 SU
Environmental Systems
Basic Life Support: [3 PWR]; 12 SU
Reserve Life Support: [2 PWR]; 6 SU
Emergency Life Support (18 emergency shelters): 6 SU
Gravity: n/a
Consumables: 2 years (fully active crew); 13.2 SU
Replicator Systems
Food Processor System: food stores, [0 PWR]; 2 SU
Industrial Fabrication Units: n/a
Medical Facilities: Rating: 1 (10%); [1 PWR]; 5 SU
Recreation Facilities: Rating: 2 [4 PWR]; 12 SU
1 gym, 1 small lounge
Personnel Transport: Jefferies tubes [0 PWR]; 1 SU
Fire Suppression: [1 PWR]; 3 SU
Cargo: 3,670.3 mt total; 366.3 SU
Escape Pods: n/a

Propulsion Systems (39.5 SU)

Impulse Engine:
Type: Type I (fusion-powered) (0.1c / 0.2c) [2 / 4 PWR]; 5 SU
Location: aft
Pratt & Whitney F100 fusion-powered ion engine
Impulse Engine:
Type: fission-powered (0.1c) [3 PWR]; 30 SU
Location: aft
set of 4x AmJet SJ-79 fission-powered ion engines
Reaction Control System: (0.025c) [2 PWR]; 4.5 SU
Auxiliary Reaction Control System: (0.013c) [1 PWR]; 1.5 SU

Power Systems (85 SU)

Impulse Engine: 1 Type I fusion reactor (generates 6 PWR)
Impulse Engines: 4 AmJet SJ-79 fission reactors (each generates 1 PWR)
Auxiliary Power: 3 AmJet SJ-40 fission reactors (each generates 2 PWR); 45 SU
Auxiliary Power: 5 RTGs (each generates 2 PWR); 10 SU
Emergency Power: 1 Type N2036 fusion reactor (generates 5 PWR); 5 SU
Battery Power Systems: 9 SU
Source: Emergency Life Support one-time drain [bursts 18 PWR]
Power Distribution System: Standard Power flow, +10 Power transfer; 16 SU
Standard Usable Power: 28

Operations Systems (52.25 SU)

Bridge Systems: bow module; 6 SU
21st century flight deck
Computers
Core 1: flight-deck module [5 PWR]; 1.5 SU
Core 2: auxiliary control module [5 PWR]; 1.5 SU
Uprating: n/a
Optical Data Network (ODN): fiberglass laser optics; 9 SU
Navigational Deflector: n/a
Sensor Systems
Long-Range Sensors: [5 PWR]; 1 SU
Range Package: pre-warp (72 / 58 / 17 / -)
High Resolution: none
Low Resolution: 1 lightyear (0.3 / 0.4-0.6 / 0.7-0.9 / 0.91-1.0 ly)
Gain package: standard (+0)
Strength package: Class 1 (Strength +0 / +0 / +3 / +3)
Coverage: standard
Lateral Sensors: [5 PWR]; 6 SU
Gain package: standard (+0)
Strength package: Class 0 (Strength +0)
Coverage: standard
Navigational Sensors: [5 PWR]; 6 SU
Gain package: standard (+0)
Strength package: Class 0 (Strength +0)
Probes: 4 externally-mounted, modified lander/capsule probes; 0.5 SU
Flight Control Systems:
Autopilot: Control 1, Coordination 1 [1 PWR]; 4 SU
Navigational Computer
Main: Class 1 (+0) [0 PWR]; 1 SU
Backups: 1 [0 PWR]; 0 SU
Inertial Damping Field: n/a
Attitude Control: [1 PWR]; 0.75 SU (unrounded)
Communication Systems
Type: Type I (interplanetary radio) [2 PWR]; 1 SU
Strength: 1
Security: 0 (no uprating)
Basic Uprating: no uprating (+0)
Emergency Communications System: Yes [2 PWR]; 1 SU
Science Systems
Rating 1 (+0) [1 PWR]; 8 SU
Specialized Systems: +10% (physical: subspace); 3 SU
Laboratories: 1; 2 SU

Tactical Systems (0 SU)

No tactical systems

Auxiliary Spacecraft Systems (0 SU)

While the vessel does carry up to four crewed capsules, these are externally mounted. The TAU class has no shuttlebays or embedded craft.

Production

Notes

References

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