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| − | + | In [[starship classification]], a '''shuttlepod''' is a smaller type of [[shuttlecraft]] which is usually only capable of [[impulse propulsion]] or low-[[warp drive|warp]] capacity. This designation is given to small craft that do not have passenger capacity like their larger relatives. |
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+ | ==Types of shuttlepods== |
| + | * [[Shuttlepod (22nd century)|22nd century shuttlepod]] |
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+ | * [[Chaffee type shuttlepod|''Chaffee''-type shuttlepod]] |
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| ⚫ | {{bginfo|The smaller shuttlepods were introduced during the second season of ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' to alleviate the costs associated with building exteriors and mock-ups of the larger, more elaborate types of [[warp capable]] passenger shuttles. These ships were designed to carry fewer people, and had slower speeds. Originally intended by designers to be impulse-only, dramatic requirements often had the shuttles traveling long distances that would require warp speeds, and the type-18 has been explicitly stated to have warp drive. The type-15 were often specified as impulse only, so we must assume that when they were shown in use for long range travel they were fitted with a warp drive that was not previously part of its outfitting (we could likewise assume that impulse-only type-18s exist). Many shuttle designations and specifications were never spoken onscreen, but are derived from background graphics and artwork, and are reiterated by the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual]]'' and the ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual]]''.}} |
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Revision as of 14:18, 22 December 2014
Shuttlepod "Chaffee" departing the USS Defiant
In starship classification, a shuttlepod is a smaller type of shuttlecraft which is usually only capable of impulse propulsion or low-warp capacity. This designation is given to small craft that do not have passenger capacity like their larger relatives.
Types of shuttlepods
The smaller shuttlepods were introduced during the second season of Star Trek: The Next Generation to alleviate the costs associated with building exteriors and mock-ups of the larger, more elaborate types of warp capable passenger shuttles. These ships were designed to carry fewer people, and had slower speeds. Originally intended by designers to be impulse-only, dramatic requirements often had the shuttles traveling long distances that would require warp speeds, and the type-18 has been explicitly stated to have warp drive. The type-15 were often specified as impulse only, so we must assume that when they were shown in use for long range travel they were fitted with a warp drive that was not previously part of its outfitting (we could likewise assume that impulse-only type-18s exist). Many shuttle designations and specifications were never spoken onscreen, but are derived from background graphics and artwork, and are reiterated by the Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual and the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual.