This page now shows the actual BOTF ship findings instead of debug counts: where the ship data lives, how ship variants collapse into hull families, and which model and effect bundles are attached to each faction.

6004
Inner archive entries
Cataloged from STBOF.RES
125
Ship variants
Gameplay ship rows in the roster
72
Hull families
Unique visual-token model families
27
Ship field semantics
Named and unresolved shiplist fields

What We Actually Found

Ship data files
The roster is driven by shiplist.sst, shiptech.sst, shipdesc.sst, shiprace.sst, and shipname.bin inside STBOF.RES.
Model corpus
The inner archive currently resolves to 262 HOB model/effect entries, 65 ANI entries, 2 VTX entries, and 4 SST data tables.
Real structure
125 gameplay ship rows collapse into 56 class names and 72 visual-token hull families, which is the real model/viewer layout.

Corpus Layout

STBOF.RES6004 inner entries
Ship roster125 ship rows
Visual families72 hull groups
Model bundlesHOB / ANI / VTX / effects

Major Faction Map

The six main ship powers with their gameplay ship rows, model families, and representative class names.

RaceShipRowsHullFamiliesClassesTokens
Cardassian2010Keldon, Ranol, Galor, Outpost, Netel, Nerok +3ch1, ch2, ch3, cl1, cl2, cm1 +4
Federation2513Nebula, London, Galaxy, Sovereign, Outpost, Miranda +6hc, hh1, hh2, hh3, hh4, hl1 +7
Ferengi2010Ooron, Tomax, D'Kora, Outpost, Ngort, Tokorn +3fc, fh1, fl1, fl2, fl3, fm1 +4
Klingon2010Negh'Var, LI'wI', Vor'cha, Outpost, May'Duj, B'rel +3kh1, kl1, kl2, km1, km2, km3 +4
Romulan2010R'tan, D'retex, D'Deridex, Outpost, D'ridren, D'renet +3rc, rh1, rh2, rl1, rl2, rm1 +4
Borg11Cubet01

Representative Ship Layout

One concrete ship example from each major race showing the current class, model token, and linked asset bundle.

RaceClassShipTypeTokenModelsANIVTXLore
CardassianKeldonStrike CruiserStrike Cruiserch3ch3_a.hob, ch3_c.hob, ch3_b.hobnone linkedlaser.vtxThe Keldon-class strike cruiser is designed for long-range assault and planetary bombardment. It sacrifices battle armor and phaser arrays in favor of…
FederationNebulaStrike CruiserStrike Cruiserhm2hm2_a.hob, hm2_b.hob, hm2_c.hobns.anilaser.vtxThe Nebula-class strike cruiser is designed first and foremost as a torpedo platform. As such, it is most deadly in the opening stages of a tactical e…
FerengiOoronStrike CruiserStrike Cruiserfm2fm2_a.hob, fm2_b.hob, fm2_c.hoboros.ani, orom.ani, orol.anilaser.vtxThe best way to win a fight is to do it before the enemy can reach you. The Ooron-class strike cruiser is designed to destroy targets with a swarm of…
KlingonNegh'VarStrike CruiserStrike Cruiserkm3km3_a.hob, km3_b.hob, km3_c.hobnone linkedlaser.vtxThe Negh'Var is a much-sought-after command in the Empire. It is better-armed than any ship its size, and strikes first with its mighty torpedoes. The…
RomulanR'tanStrike CruiserStrike Cruiserrm1rm1_a.hob, rm1_b.hob, rm1_c.hobnone linkedlaser.vtxThe R'tan-class strike cruiser is built to maximize the tactical advantage of the cloaking device. In the first instant of surprise, when the enemy is…
BorgCubeBorg CubeAlien Entityt01t01_a.hob, t01_b.hob, t01_c.hobnone linkedlaser.vtx, rlit.vtxThis is the monster Borg Cube. DO NOT TRANSLATE THIS TEXT.

Ship Type Layout

Observed function-code map from shiplist-backed rows and existing BOTF modding references.

CodeTypeConfidenceExamples
0ScouthighObserved role names: Scout, Scout II, Explorer, Explorer II, Science Vessel; observed class names: B'rel, Bronta, D'rene…
1DestroyermediumObserved role names: Destroyer, Destroyer II, Acamarian Raider, Bajoran fighter, Heavy Destroyer; observed class names:…
2Heavy CruisermediumObserved role names: Heavy Cruiser, Heavy Cruiser II, Battle Cruiser, Battle Cruiser II, Cruiser; observed class names:…
3Strike CruisermediumObserved role names: Strike Cruiser, Strike Cruiser II; observed class names: Keldon, Nebula, Negh'Var, Ooron, R'tan.
4Command ShiphighObserved role names: Attack Cruiser, Attack Cruiser II, Battleship, Battleship II, Command Cruiser; observed class names…
5Colony ShipmediumObserved role names: Colony Ship, Colony Ship II, Armed Colony Ship, Armed Colony Ship II; observed class names: D'retex…
6OutpostmediumObserved role names: Outpost, Outpost II; observed class names: Outpost.
7StarbasemediumObserved role names: Starbase, Starbase II; observed class names: Starbase.
8Alien EntitymediumObserved role names: Alien Entity, Borg Cube, Combat Drone, Dreadnought, Gaseous Lifeform; observed class names: Calamar…
9Troop TransportmediumObserved role names: Troop Transport, Troop Transport II, Assault Transport, Assault Transport II; observed class names:…

Weapon and Effect Asset Families

The current faction-level weapon and explosion assets linked across the roster. This is the useful layer, not the old default-byte grouping.

RaceShipsWeaponsExplosionsVTX
Cardassian20cphaser.hob, cphoton.hobcbboom.hob, cgboom.hob, csboom.hoblaser.vtx
Federation25hphoton.hob, hphaser.hobhbboom.hob, hgboom.hob, hsboom.hoblaser.vtx
Ferengi20fphaser.hob, fphoton.hobfsboom.hob, fbboom.hob, fgboom.hoblaser.vtx
Klingon20kphoton.hob, kphaser.hobkbboom.hob, kgboom.hob, ksboom.hoblaser.vtx
Romulan20rphoton.hob, rphaser.hobrbboom.hob, rgboom.hob, rsboom.hoblaser.vtx
Borg1none isolated yetnone isolated yetlaser.vtx, rlit.vtx

Minor Powers and Special Entities

Single-ship races and special entities that sit outside the five major empires plus the Borg.

RaceShipClassTypeTokenHOBEffects
AcamarianAcamarian RaiderRaiderDestroyerm0131
BajoranBajoran fighterFighterDestroyerm0531
CalamarainGaseous LifeformCalamarainAlien Entityt0212
ChodakDreadnoughtChodakAlien Entityt0831
Crystal EntityUnknown LifeformCrystal EntityAlien Entityt0332
Echo Papa 607Combat DroneEcho Papa 607Alien Entityt0432
Edo GuardianAlien EntityEdo GuardianAlien Entityt0532
GomtuuSentient StarshipGomtuuAlien Entityt0633
HusnockHusnock vesselHusnock vesselAlien Entityt0932
KtarianKtarian RaiderRaiderDestroyerm0631
Orbital BatteryOrbital BatteryOrbital BatteryAlien Entityt0332
PakledPakled TransportTransportHeavy Cruiserm0830
SheliakSheliak RaiderRaiderDestroyerm0931
TalarianTalarian WarshipWarshipHeavy Cruiserm1031
TamarianTamarian DefenderWarshipHeavy Cruiserm1131
TarellianTarellian vesselTarellian vesselAlien Entityt0731
TrillTrill WarshipWarshipHeavy Cruiserm1231
VulcanVulcan shipResearch VesselDestroyerm1330
YridianYridian ScoutScoutScoutm1431

Hull Family Layout

All 72 BOTF hull families with their ship coverage and linked asset counts.

TokenRaceClassDisplayShipsHOBANIVTXEffects
m01AcamarianRaiderAcamarian Raider13011
m05BajoranFighterBajoran fighter13011
t01BorgCubeBorg Cube13022
t02CalamarainCalamarainGaseous Lifeform11022
ch1CardassianGalorBattleship23016
ch2CardassianTelokHeavy Cruiser23016
ch3CardassianKeldonStrike Cruiser23016
cl1CardassianNetelDestroyer23016
cl2CardassianNerokScout23016
cm1CardassianNeterokCruiser23016
coCardassianOutpostOutpost23105
csCardassianStarbaseStarbase23105
ctCardassianRanolTroop Transport23005
cuCardassianRanolColony Ship23005
t08ChodakChodakDreadnought13011
t03Crystal EntityCrystal EntityUnknown Lifeform23022
t04Echo Papa 607Echo Papa 607Combat Drone13022
t05Edo GuardianEdo GuardianAlien Entity13022
hcFederationLondonColony Ship23005
hh1FederationGalaxyCommand Cruiser23316
hh2FederationGalaxy-XHeavy Cruiser23016
hh3FederationSovereignDreadnought23316
hh4FederationDefiantHeavy Escort13016
hl1FederationConstellationHeavy Destroyer23016
hl2FederationMirandaDestroyer23016
hm1FederationAmbassadorLight Cruiser23016
hm2FederationNebulaStrike Cruiser23116
hoFederationOutpostOutpost23105
hsFederationStarbaseStarbase23105
htFederationLondonTroop Transport23005
huFederationOberthScience Vessel23005
fcFerengiTomaxColony Ship23305
fh1FerengiD'KoraMarauder23016
fl1FerengiTokornRaider23016
fl2FerengiNgortLight Raider23016
fl3FerengiBrontaExplorer23016
fm1FerengiGorontWar Cruiser23016
fm2FerengiOoronStrike Cruiser23316
foFerengiOutpostOutpost23105
fsFerengiStarbaseStarbase23105
fuFerengiTomaxTroop Transport23305
t06GomtuuGomtuuSentient Starship13023
t09HusnockHusnock vesselHusnock vessel13022
kh1KlingonVor'chaAttack Cruiser23316
kl1KlingonB'relScout23316
kl2KlingonK'T'IngaBattle Cruiser23016
km1KlingonK'VortHeavy Cruiser23016
km2KlingonMay'DujDestroyer23016
km3KlingonNegh'VarStrike Cruiser23016
koKlingonOutpostOutpost23105
ksKlingonStarbaseStarbase23105
ktKlingonLI'wI'Assault Transport23005
kuKlingonLI'wI'Armed Colony Ship23005
m06KtarianRaiderKtarian Raider13011
m08PakledTransportPakled Transport13000
rcRomulanD'retexColony Ship23305
rh1RomulanD'DeridexWarbird23016
rh2RomulanD'dredarBattle Cruiser23016
rl1RomulanD'ridrenDestroyer23316
rl2RomulanD'renetScout23316
rm1RomulanR'tanStrike Cruiser23016
rm2RomulanR'derexCruiser23016
roRomulanOutpostOutpost23105
rsRomulanStarbaseStarbase23105
ruRomulanD'retexTroop Transport23305
m09SheliakRaiderSheliak Raider13011
m10TalarianWarshipTalarian Warship13011
m11TamarianWarshipTamarian Defender13011
t07TarellianTarellian vesselTarellian vessel13011
m12TrillWarshipTrill Warship13011
m13VulcanResearch VesselVulcan ship13000
m14YridianScoutYridian Scout13011