USS Pandora Shuttle Compliment

Created by Vice Admiral Iluvar on Sun May 22nd, 2011 @ 6:26pm

"Roddenberry" - Aeroshuttle



An aeroshuttle is a runabout-like spacecraft embedded in the saucer underside of Intrepid and Luna-class starships. Based on the Danube-class design, the aeroshuttles began construction in 2369. They first saw field service attached to Intrepid-class starships and select Starfleet installations. Unlike the Danube-class, the aeroshuttle did not receive independent class status. Mission requirements: Independent warp flight operations, Defense of home vessel, extended planetary landing and reconnaissance tasks and crew evacuation.



"Carnauba" - Delta Flyer class



The Flyer-class was a type of Federation Starfleet heavy shuttlecraft in operation from at least 2381. The class was based on the design of the Delta Flyer and Delta Flyer II, which was designed and constructed by the crew of the USS Voyager while that ship was stranded in the Delta Quadrant.

The hull of the Delta Flyer-class is highly aerodynamic, and is composed of tetraburnium alloys with parametallic plating. The warp nacelles are variable geometry, reflecting the warp drive system of the Intrepid-class. The layout is fairly conventional - a large cabin occupies the front portion, with the engineering section aft feeding nacelles to port and starboard. The EPS conduits in the plasma manifold are isomagnetic, minimizing power losses and increasing engine efficiency. There is a small cargo bay and transporter system installed in the shuttle, along with the various systems usually associated with a vessel of this type. The area where the Delta Flyer-class differs most from Starfleet designs is in the defense systems. The unimatrix shielding was developed by Lieutenant Commander Tuvok, Voyager's chief security/tactical officer, while the weapons array developed by Seven of Nine, who was rescued by the crew of Voyager, is based on Borg technology and includes photonic missiles.



"Johnson" - Type-11 class



With an ultimate goal towards creating a useful all-purpose shuttlecraft, the designers of the Type-11 Personnel Shuttle set out to create a craft that was equipped with all the systems of a starship within the shell of a relatively small shuttle. Allocation of the larger Danube-class runabout to starships in the field proved too costly, and with the expressed need by the Sovereign-class development team for a capable shuttle, the Type-11 was born. Its overall frame and components are a meshing of lessons learned in both the Type-9 and Danube-class vessels. Impressive shielding, several phaser emitters, micro-torpedo launchers and a capable warp propulsion system makes this shuttle capable of performing a multitude of tasks. Both the ventral and dorsal areas of the shuttle feature a new magnaclamp docking port that is capable of linking up to other ships similarly equipped. A two-person transporter and a large aft compartment with a replicator adds to the shuttle's versatility. The end hope is that these all-purpose shuttles will replace the more specific-purpose crafts already stationed on starships, reducing the amount of space needed for shuttle storage in already-cramped bays. The Type-11 is now seeing selective deployment outside the Sovereign-class to further assess its capabilities in the field.



"Poberezny" - Type-11 class



With an ultimate goal towards creating a useful all-purpose shuttlecraft, the designers of the Type-11 Personnel Shuttle set out to create a craft that was equipped with all the systems of a starship within the shell of a relatively small shuttle. Allocation of the larger Danube-class runabout to starships in the field proved too costly, and with the expressed need by the Sovereign-class development team for a capable shuttle, the Type-11 was born. Its overall frame and components are a meshing of lessons learned in both the Type-9 and Danube-class vessels. Impressive shielding, several phaser emitters, micro-torpedo launchers and a capable warp propulsion system makes this shuttle capable of performing a multitude of tasks. Both the ventral and dorsal areas of the shuttle feature a new magnaclamp docking port that is capable of linking up to other ships similarly equipped. A two-person transporter and a large aft compartment with a replicator adds to the shuttle's versatility. The end hope is that these all-purpose shuttles will replace the more specific-purpose crafts already stationed on starships, reducing the amount of space needed for shuttle storage in already-cramped bays. The Type-11 is now seeing selective deployment outside the Sovereign-class to further assess its capabilities in the field.



"Wright" - Type-9 class



The Type-9 Personnel Shuttle is a long-range craft capable of traveling at high warp for extended periods of time due to new advances in variable geometry warp physics. Making its debut just before the launch of the Intrepid-class, this shuttle type is ideal for scouting and recon missions, but is well suited to perform many multi-mission tasks. Equipped with powerful Type-VI phaser emitters, the shuttle is designed to hold its own ground for a longer period of time. Comfortable seating for four and moderate cargo space is still achieved without sacrificing speed and maneuverability. As is standard by the 2360's, the shuttle is equipped with a medium-range transporter and is capable of traveling through a planet's atmosphere. With its ability to travel at high-warp speeds, the Type-9 has been equipped with a more pronounced deflector dish that houses a compact long-range sensor that further helps it in its role as a scout. The Type-9 is now being deployed throughout the fleet and is especially aiding deep-space exploratory ships with its impressive abilities.



"Whittle" - Type-9 class



The Type-9 Personnel Shuttle is a long-range craft capable of traveling at high warp for extended periods of time due to new advances in variable geometry warp physics. Making its debut just before the launch of the Intrepid-class, this shuttle type is ideal for scouting and recon missions, but is well suited to perform many multi-mission tasks. Equipped with powerful Type-VI phaser emitters, the shuttle is designed to hold its own ground for a longer period of time. Comfortable seating for four and moderate cargo space is still achieved without sacrificing speed and maneuverability. As is standard by the 2360's, the shuttle is equipped with a medium-range transporter and is capable of traveling through a planet's atmosphere. With its ability to travel at high-warp speeds, the Type-9 has been equipped with a more pronounced deflector dish that houses a compact long-range sensor that further helps it in its role as a scout. The Type-9 is now being deployed throughout the fleet and is especially aiding deep-space exploratory ships with its impressive abilities.



"Mitchell" - Type-8 class



The type-8 shuttlecraft was introduced in 2371 alongside the Intrepid-class and soon replaced the older type-6 shuttles. There were only minor differences in the size of the port and starboard windows, and the warp nacelles resembled those of an Intrepid-class starship. Internally the type-8 was virtually indistinguishable from the type-6. Type-8 shuttles were composed of duranium, magnesite and carbon residue. It has become standard to equip the type-8 with dual phaser arrays following Voyager's experiences in the Delta Quadrant.



"Batten" - Type-8 class



The type-8 shuttlecraft was introduced in 2371 alongside the Intrepid-class and soon replaced the older type-6 shuttles. There were only minor differences in the size of the port and starboard windows, and the warp nacelles resembled those of an Intrepid-class starship. Internally the type-8 was virtually indistinguishable from the type-6. Type-8 shuttles were composed of duranium, magnesite and carbon residue. It has become standard to equip the type-8 with dual phaser arrays following Voyager's experiences in the Delta Quadrant.