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The USS Atlantis is equipped with a full complement of shuttles. She is equipped with two each of Type 8 and Type 9 shuttles, which are capable of providing a variety of functions. Shuttles can be used for short to long range transportation, as well as for performing a variety of mission functions. Modern shuttles are equipped with warp engines as well as phasers. | The USS Atlantis is equipped with a full complement of shuttles. She is equipped with two each of Type 8 and Type 9 shuttles, which are capable of providing a variety of functions. Shuttles can be used for short to long range transportation, as well as for performing a variety of mission functions. Modern shuttles are equipped with warp engines as well as phasers. | ||
In addition to the four shuttlecraft, Atlantis is also home to Starfleet's 48th Rapid Response Task Group's runabout. Intrepid-class starships also come equipped with an Aeroshuttle. | In addition to the four shuttlecraft, Atlantis is also home to [[Hazard Teams|Starfleet's 48th Rapid Response Task Group's]] runabout. Intrepid-class starships also come equipped with an Aeroshuttle. | ||
== Type 8 Shuttlecraft == | == Type 8 Shuttlecraft == | ||
[[Image:shuttlecraft8.jpg|right]] | |||
Similar in design to Type 6 but slightly larger, it requires a piloting crew of two. It is equipped with a personnel transporter to allow short-range transportation. It has slightly enlarged twin warp nacelles compared to the Type 6 which is what gives it an extended travelling range over the Type 6. Its length and weight are otherwise similar to the Type 6, namely 6 meters and about 3.38 metric tonnes. Unlike the Type 6, the Type 8 is permanently equipped with phasers, with Type IV phaser emitters installed. | Similar in design to Type 6 but slightly larger, it requires a piloting crew of two. It is equipped with a personnel transporter to allow short-range transportation. It has slightly enlarged twin warp nacelles compared to the Type 6 which is what gives it an extended travelling range over the Type 6. Its length and weight are otherwise similar to the Type 6, namely 6 meters and about 3.38 metric tonnes. Unlike the Type 6, the Type 8 is permanently equipped with phasers, with Type IV phaser emitters installed. | ||
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== Type 9 Shuttlecraft == | == Type 9 Shuttlecraft == | ||
[[Image:shuttlecraft9.jpg|right]] | |||
These are a more streamlined design, having a pointed front and larger warp nacelles, however it has less internal volume. It can be crewed by a single person if necessary but is outfitted for two pilots and four passengers. The Type 9's on Atlantis are permanently equipped with phaser emitters of the Type IV variety. | These are a more streamlined design, having a pointed front and larger warp nacelles, however it has less internal volume. It can be crewed by a single person if necessary but is outfitted for two pilots and four passengers. The Type 9's on Atlantis are permanently equipped with phaser emitters of the Type IV variety. | ||
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== Aeroshuttle == | == Aeroshuttle == | ||
[[Image:aeroshuttle1.jpg|right]] | |||
The Aeroshuttle (or AeroWing) is a large aerodynamic shuttle attached to Intrepid-class starships. | The Aeroshuttle (or AeroWing) is a large aerodynamic shuttle attached to Intrepid-class starships. | ||
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== Danube-class Runabout == | == Danube-class Runabout == | ||
[[Image:danube1.jpg|right]] | |||
The Danube-class runabouts are all named after rivers on Earth. In addition, like starships and unlike shuttlecraft, each runabout has its own registry number (ie. NCC or NX). | The Danube-class runabouts are all named after rivers on Earth. In addition, like starships and unlike shuttlecraft, each runabout has its own registry number (ie. NCC or NX). | ||
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The rear of the craft can be configured as a large crew cabin complete with sleeping and dining areas for extended travel. This area can also be used as a cargo bay. The runabout is equipped with at least one manual escape hatch, located near the front side of the vehicle. | The rear of the craft can be configured as a large crew cabin complete with sleeping and dining areas for extended travel. This area can also be used as a cargo bay. The runabout is equipped with at least one manual escape hatch, located near the front side of the vehicle. | ||
The innovative feature that made the runabout possible is its compact, high-performance warp propulsion system. A runabout is capable of traveling at up to Warp 8. The runabout was also equipped with an aft tractor beam emitter strong enough to tow a Cardassian Galor class warship, also certified for warp towing. | The innovative feature that made the runabout possible is its compact, high-performance warp propulsion system. A runabout is capable of traveling at up to Warp 8. The runabout was also equipped with an aft tractor beam emitter strong enough to tow a Cardassian Galor-class warship, also certified for warp towing. | ||
The runabout's highly modular platform allows easy configuration for a multitude of missions. Two such modules are the mission module and sensor pod. For defence, the runabout is armed with phasers and microtorpedoes. The microtorpedo launcher assembly is accessible via a hatch on the floor of the forward cabin. | The runabout's highly modular platform allows easy configuration for a multitude of missions. Two such modules are the mission module and sensor pod. For defence, the runabout is armed with phasers and microtorpedoes. The microtorpedo launcher assembly is accessible via a hatch on the floor of the forward cabin. | ||
The runabout assigned to Atlantis' [[Hazard Team]] is the USS Fraser, NCC-74602. The FRASER has a modicum of ablative armour, a sensor reflective hull, and the 4 modular units at the rear are strictly for equipment and emergency trauma. | The runabout assigned to Atlantis' [[Hazard Teams|Hazard Team]] is the USS Fraser, NCC-74602. The FRASER has a modicum of ablative armour, a sensor reflective hull, and the 4 modular units at the rear are strictly for equipment and emergency trauma. | ||
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