Editing Steamrunner Class (section)

==PHASER ARRAY==

The Steamrunner Class is fitted with three dorsal Phaser arrays on the primary hull. The main array, extending in a 120 degree arc, is located just forward of the bridge module. Due to its recessed nature, set within the sunken hull that extends from the leading edge of the saucer to the bridge module, the field of fire (FOF) for the dorsal array is limited. The FOF can only be declined 10 degrees with an 85 degree arc of fire. The FOF can be inclined 160 degrees with a 300-degree arc of fire, or 135 degrees with a 360-degree arc of fire.

The final two dorsal arrays are located aft of the Bussard Collectors on the port and starboards (P/S) sides. Their positioning allows for FOF coverage from lateral attacks as well as attacks from above. They also provide some limited coverage to the "6 o'clock" (directly aft).

Four ventral Phaser arrays are fitted on the primary hull. The twin primary arrays are located slightly forward of the dorsal Phaser array placement. Due to the angle of the ventral aspect of the hull, the FOF can be inclined only 5 degrees, and declined 170 degrees, for a full 360-degree arc of fire.

The final two ventral Phaser arrays are located under the impulse engine housing. Their FOF covers the "6 o'clock" as well up to 90 degrees on their respective sides (P/S).

Originally the Steamrunner class utilized Type-IX Phasers. Following the upgrade, even though the Steamrunner was a medium sized vessel, it was fitted with the new standard Type-X array system. 

Each Type-X array fires a steady beam of phased energy, and the forced-focus emitters discharge the Phasers at speeds approaching .986c (which works out to about 182,520 miles per second - nearly warp one). The Phaser array automatically rotates Phaser frequency and attempts to lock onto the frequency and phase of a threat vehicle's shields for maximum shield penetration. 

Each Phaser array takes its energy directly from the impulse drive and auxiliary fusion generators. Individually, each type X -emitter can discharge approximately 5.1 MW (megawatts). However, several emitters (usually two) fire at once in the array during standard firing procedures, resulting in a discharge approximately 10.2 MW. 

The maximum effective range on the Type X emitter is 300,000 kilometers.