8.15 Tetsujin Series Ringship
Utopia Planitia's Tetsujin series was the only ringship in a crowded post-war spaceliner market and, patterned after the legendary Declaration class, was the most popular civilian liner until the Stellarfords and the last major ringship class ever built in the Federation.
Service Entry Date (Old Calendar): 2170
The boom in civilian space travel and tourism following the end of the Romulan War strained the Federation spaceliner companies to their limits. This motivated the development of several new classes of starliners during this era. Utopia Planitia’s Tetsujin class was but one of many competing in an already crowded market. It easily stood out from the rest because it was the only ringship in the field. Small wonder then, that despite its limited passenger accommodations it was the most popular civilian spaceliner by far until the opulent Stellarfords came along. It was patterned after the legendary Declaration class of the mid 21st century, and thus could draw on the exploits of the Enterprise and other ships of that era for prestige (and dinnertime stories). Utopia Planitia’s designers ensured, though, that the new Tetsujin series had the latest in starship technology incorporated into their design. This would be the last major ringship class ever built in the Federation; however, many still survive and continue in service to this day.
Specifications
- Length: 315 m
- Diameter: 205 m
- Mass: 68,500 DWT
- Crew: 73 (+ 125 passengers)
- Cruising speed: warp 3.2
- Maximum speed: warp 3.5