![]() ![]() Shuttlecraft of old were rarely armed with any real firepower. The largest non-runabout models are capable of Warp 8 for a week, and the runabout models are even capable of Warp 9.4 for an equal duration. The beginning of the 25th century has seen some of the highest-performance small craft ever to see service in Starfleet. It was, however, vastly cheaper to deploy than a bona fide starship. It was only capable of Warp 5, making even a medium-range trip last a few weeks. This revolutionary vessel quickly became the workhorse for interstellar courier, patrol, and cargo/personnel delivery duties. However, the limited size and capacity of these ships prevented them from being used in any greater role.Īdvancements in magnetic constriction technology eventually led to true interstellar capability in small craft with the development of the Danube-class runabout in 2368. By the 24th century, shuttlecraft could sustain these speeds for up to two days, making short-range interplanetary journies possible. These shuttles were far from capable of interstellar travel, and their tiny warp drives could only sustain any appreciable warp factor for a few hours. During the mid 23rd century, M/A reactors were finally small enough to install on larger shuttlecraft. Shuttlecraft back in the 22nd century had no warp capability at all, due to the fact that the smallest M/AM reactors of the time were as large as the shuttles themselves. Many models are now capable of short interstellar journeys. Coupled with several more recent situations where a starship must effectively be in one place and also deliver someone or something to another led to a sudden resurgence in the use of shuttles. Many new ways to subvert and detect transporter use have developed during the late 2360’s and 2370’s. Nevertheless, starships have carried expansive facilities for these cheap, usually expendable craft. Shuttlecraft have always been a secondary means of getting people from ship to shore, in favor of the much quicker matter-energy transporter system. Images by Robert Crosswell and Chris Edmonds Section 5.0: Auxiliary Vehicles 5.1: Overview Think for yourself: Topics that boil down to "Should I watch.", "Will I like.", "Change my view on.", "Does anyone else.", or "Tell me what to think" are not contributing anything to the community.Star Trek: Renaissance Technical Manual, Section 5 Meta: Send a modmail instead of making public posts or comments about: other users of this subreddit, the rules or moderators, the community at large or other subreddits, downvotes/upvotes.Ĩ. There is no formal spoiler protection for episodes/films after they have been available for approximately one week.ħ. Spoilers: Utilize the spoiler system for any and all spoilers relating to the most recently-aired episodes, as well as previews for upcoming episodes. Don't derail a thread with unrelated comments.Ħ. Keep on topic: All submissions must be directly about the Star Trek franchise (the shows, movies, books etc.). Insulting or disparaging remarks about any human being is expressly not allowed.ĥ. Be nice: If a polite way cannot be found to phrase what it is you want to say, don't say anything at all. We are not a place for gossip, rumors, or manipulative or misleading content.Ĥ. ![]() Be truthful: All posts/comments must be factually accurate and verifiable. Be welcoming: It is important that everyone from newbies to OG Trekkers feel welcome no matter their gender, sexual orientation, religion or race.ģ. Be constructive: All posts/comments must contribute positively to r/StarTrek and the lives of those who participate here.Ģ. Click here for the full & detailed guidelinesġ. ![]()
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