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In [[2272]], [[Admiral]] [[James T. Kirk|Kirk]] traveled aboard [[travel pod 05]] from the [[orbital office complex]] to the refitted {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}}. ({{film|1}})
 
In [[2272]], [[Admiral]] [[James T. Kirk|Kirk]] traveled aboard [[travel pod 05]] from the [[orbital office complex]] to the refitted {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}}. ({{film|1}})
   
In [[2285]], [[Hikaru Sulu|Sulu]] piloted such a vessel, carrying Kirk, [[Nyota Uhura|Uhura]] and [[Leonard McCoy|McCoy]] to the ''Enterprise'' for an inspection tour. ({{film|2}})
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In [[2285]], [[Hikaru Sulu|Sulu]] piloted such a vessel, carrying Kirk, [[Nyota Uhura|Uhura]] and [[Leonard McCoy|McCoy]] to the ''Enterprise'' for an inspection tour. ({{film|2}})
   
The [[2286|following year]] the former crew of the ''Enterprise'' was transported to their new home, the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-A}}, aboard a travel pod while the ''Enterprise'' was still docked in [[Earth Spacedock]]. ({{film|4}})
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The [[2286|following year]], the former crew of the ''Enterprise'' was transported to their new home, the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-A}}, aboard a travel pod while the ''Enterprise'' was still docked in [[Earth Spacedock]]. ({{film|4}})
   
{{bginfo|In early concept paintings that were illustrated by [[Michael Minor]], a travel pod numbered "4" can be seen. (''[[The Art of Star Trek]]'', pp. 15-153, 168-169)|The first edition of the ''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]'' had a diagram of a travel pod labeled 06.|In the book [[Ships of the Line]] (pp. 74-75), the travel pod was classified as a Mark II-B pod.}}
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{{bginfo|The travel pod was designed by [[Andrew Probert]], though he was ultimately not entirely satisfied with the craft's appearance. "''I was sort of forced into that design solution,''" he explained. "''I would have preferred something a little more 'Probertesque.{{'}}''" [http://www.trekplace.com/ap2005int01.html] The travel pods of ''The Motion Picture'' were filmed on one of [[Douglas Trumbull]]'s stages at [[Future General Corporation]]. (''[[The Making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture]]'', p. 206)|At least two travel pods numbered differently from those seen in the film have appeared in [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]]-licensed works. In early concept paintings that production illustrator [[Michael Minor]] created for ''The Motion Picture'', a travel pod numbered "4" can be seen. (''[[The Art of Star Trek]]'', pp. 15-153, 168-169) The first edition of the ''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]'' had a diagram of a travel pod labeled 06.|In the book ''[[Ships of the Line]]'' (pp. 74-75), the travel pod was classified as a Mark II-B pod.}}
   
 
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Travel pod 05 leaving the orbital office complex

Travel pod interior

Travel pod interior

A travel pod was a small Federation shuttlepod predominately used during the 23rd century by facilities like the San Francisco Fleet Yards to transfer personnel to drydocks or spaceships without having to use transporters. These vessels had a flight crew that could include one pilot and up to seven passengers.

In 2272, Admiral Kirk traveled aboard travel pod 05 from the orbital office complex to the refitted USS Enterprise. (Star Trek: The Motion Picture)

In 2285, Sulu piloted such a vessel, carrying Kirk, Uhura and McCoy to the Enterprise for an inspection tour. (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)

The following year, the former crew of the Enterprise was transported to their new home, the USS Enterprise, aboard a travel pod while the Enterprise was still docked in Earth Spacedock. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)

The travel pod was designed by Andrew Probert, though he was ultimately not entirely satisfied with the craft's appearance. "I was sort of forced into that design solution," he explained. "I would have preferred something a little more 'Probertesque.'" [1] The travel pods of The Motion Picture were filmed on one of Douglas Trumbull's stages at Future General Corporation. (The Making of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, p. 206)
At least two travel pods numbered differently from those seen in the film have appeared in Paramount-licensed works. In early concept paintings that production illustrator Michael Minor created for The Motion Picture, a travel pod numbered "4" can be seen. (The Art of Star Trek, pp. 15-153, 168-169) The first edition of the Star Trek Encyclopedia had a diagram of a travel pod labeled 06.
In the book Ships of the Line (pp. 74-75), the travel pod was classified as a Mark II-B pod.