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Star Trek, ship class names (where same are not original), planet names, character names and other material which was first published by Paramount pictures constitute intellectual property of Paramount pictures and appropriate subordinate entities. Because this is the case, this Guide and any future editions of it are not to be used for any commercial purpose of any kind without the express permission of the authors, the UFOP RPG and Paramount, where applicable. Improper use of copyrighted and trademarked material is a violation of United States Law. | Star Trek, ship class names (where same are not original), planet names, character names and other material which was first published by Paramount pictures constitute intellectual property of Paramount pictures and appropriate subordinate entities. Because this is the case, this Guide and any future editions of it are not to be used for any commercial purpose of any kind without the express permission of the authors, the UFOP RPG and Paramount, where applicable. Improper use of copyrighted and trademarked material is a violation of United States Law. | ||
Although the authors are not sure what portions of the Peregrine and Raider were derived by the owners of DITL , grateful mention is made here of the efforts of the operator of that site for their contribution to Star Trek generally, and specifically indirectly to this work. | Although the authors are not sure what portions of the Peregrine and Raider were derived by the owners of DITL{{fn|1}}, grateful mention is made here of the efforts of the operator of that site for their contribution to Star Trek generally, and specifically indirectly to this work. | ||
==About the Authors== | ==About the Authors== | ||
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It is not meant as a signal to UFOP simmers to use these craft ad nauseum. Like spices to a good meal, the material herein is meant to enrich and decorate simming, not to take the place of it, direct it, or mold it. The last thing the authors wish to see is over-use of this material so that every mission of every UFOP vessel features these craft. | It is not meant as a signal to UFOP simmers to use these craft ad nauseum. Like spices to a good meal, the material herein is meant to enrich and decorate simming, not to take the place of it, direct it, or mold it. The last thing the authors wish to see is over-use of this material so that every mission of every UFOP vessel features these craft. | ||
Finally, it is not meant to go beyond the Federation���?�s use of the craft to which this Guide speaks. Otherwise, the sheer number, body-composition and variable circumstances of every race in the galaxy would render a discussion of ���?tactical spacecraft��? meaningless. | Finally, it is not meant to go beyond the Federation���?�s use of the craft to which this Guide speaks. Otherwise, the sheer number, body-composition and variable circumstances of every race in the galaxy would render a discussion of ���?tactical spacecraft��? meaningless{{fn|2}} . | ||
==Use of Terms; Definitions== | ==Use of Terms; Definitions== | ||
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* '''''Support Requirements''''' generally speaks to a variety of issues, summarized herein for the sake of convenience, which pertain to, for lack of a better general term, the ���?care and feeding���?� of tactical spacecraft. As a rule of thumb, tactical spacecraft need more of everything (hangar space, personnel, fuel, repairs, parts, and skilled crew, etc) than do shuttles. | * '''''Support Requirements''''' generally speaks to a variety of issues, summarized herein for the sake of convenience, which pertain to, for lack of a better general term, the ���?care and feeding���?� of tactical spacecraft. As a rule of thumb, tactical spacecraft need more of everything (hangar space, personnel, fuel, repairs, parts, and skilled crew, etc) than do shuttles. | ||
* '''''Tactical''''' applies generally to ���?local���?� or short-term descriptions and goals. In the battle for a star system, tactical goals might include destruction of key orbital batteries, support for ground units, establishing a mobile command center, etc. All of these tactical goals support the strategic one; ���?tactics���?� effectuate a ���?strategy.���?� | * '''''Tactical''''' applies generally to ���?local���?� or short-term descriptions and goals. In the battle for a star system, tactical goals might include destruction of key orbital batteries, support for ground units, establishing a mobile command center, etc. All of these tactical goals support the strategic one; ���?tactics���?� effectuate a ���?strategy.���?� | ||
* '''''Tactical Theater''''' is a term used to describe the ���?local���?� environment in which an engagement takes place. The term can be used to describe only the environment in which the craft operate, or it can describe the larger area of battle in which other forces, e.g. ground units, might be operating. Given that some ships herein (and all capital ships) are capable of three types of maneuvering (thruster, impulse and warp), the term ���?local���?� becomes very relative. All the same, this term almost always applies to areas no larger than a star system, and in most cases, no larger than an area of engagement described in AUs , fractions thereof, or km. | * '''''Tactical Theater''''' is a term used to describe the ���?local���?� environment in which an engagement takes place. The term can be used to describe only the environment in which the craft operate, or it can describe the larger area of battle in which other forces, e.g. ground units, might be operating. Given that some ships herein (and all capital ships) are capable of three types of maneuvering (thruster, impulse and warp), the term ���?local���?� becomes very relative. All the same, this term almost always applies to areas no larger than a star system, and in most cases, no larger than an area of engagement described in AUs{{fn|3}}, fractions thereof, or km. | ||
==A Note About the Starfleet Marines and Deployable Infantry== | ==A Note About the Starfleet Marines and Deployable Infantry== | ||
From time to time herein mention will be made of these two uniformed services. | From time to time herein mention will be made of these two uniformed services. | ||
While the history of Starfleet Marine Corps (SFMC) and the Deployable Infantry (SFDI) as applied to the UFOP RPG is not the intention of this subsection, a brief summary will be helpful. | While the history of Starfleet Marine Corps (SFMC) and the Deployable Infantry (SFDI) as applied to the UFOP RPG is not the intention of this subsection, a brief summary will be helpful{{fn|4}}. | ||
The Starfleet Marines are an outgrowth of the Terran uniformed service of the same name (and also attributable to many nations of the 18th through 22nd centuries), just as the Starfleet takes its shape and traditions from the Terran naval service. The Corps���?� main missions include colonial defense, fast deployment to developing theaters where larger scale conflict is anticipated (���?First to Fight���?�) and escort/guard duty for Starfleet Embassies, Installations, Capital Ships and personnel. Just as the Terran navy and marine corps had their own separate vessels, | The Starfleet Marines are an outgrowth of the Terran uniformed service of the same name (and also attributable to many nations of the 18th through 22nd centuries), just as the Starfleet takes its shape and traditions from the Terran naval service. The Corps���?� main missions include colonial defense, fast deployment to developing theaters where larger scale conflict is anticipated (���?First to Fight���?�) and escort/guard duty for Starfleet Embassies, Installations, Capital Ships and personnel. Just as the Terran navy and marine corps had their own separate vessels{{fn|5}}, the SFMC has its own ships and ���?air wings���?� suited to its particular needs (e.g. USSM CORAL SEA, USSM WAKE ISLAND, USSM MIDWAY). | ||
The Deployable Infantry (SFDI) are an outgrowth of the Terran ���?regular���?� army and serve as the primary armed cavalry, ground and armored force meant to take and hold ground (just as necessary in 24th century warfare as in the 20th and 21st). The DI generally does not have a separate wing of tactical craft, and tend to rely on other services for close support of that type. | The Deployable Infantry (SFDI) are an outgrowth of the Terran ���?regular���?� army and serve as the primary armed cavalry, ground and armored force meant to take and hold ground (just as necessary in 24th century warfare as in the 20th and 21st). The DI generally does not have a separate wing of tactical craft, and tend to rely on other services for close support of that type. | ||
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==Conflicts Between More than One Source== | ==Conflicts Between More than One Source== | ||
When conflict arises between this Guide and other sources, such as technical websites given over to celebration of Star Trek subjects, or worse, between other parts of UFOP, we will not say "use this Guide first and other sources second." The primacy of this resource over (and, perforce, therefore, exclusive to) other sources is not for the authors, but for the governing bodies of UFOP, to decide. Pending such a decision by them, if a conflict does arise, by all means, pick one or the other and settle the matter. We can imagine no greater source of irritation, inter-vessel embarrassment and general confusion than differing sets of statistics for the same type of craft. If this Guide is to accomplish one of its main missions, then let it be that all FA-150's have the same capabilities (subject to variations of circumstance rather than design) no matter from where the statistics come. Uniformity is as important regarding this subject as it is on other matters. | When conflict arises between this Guide and other sources, such as technical websites given over to celebration of Star Trek subjects, or worse, between other parts of UFOP, we will not say "use this Guide first and other sources second." The primacy of this resource over (and, perforce, therefore, exclusive to) other sources is not for the authors, but for the governing bodies of UFOP, to decide. Pending such a decision by them, if a conflict does arise, by all means, pick one or the other and settle the matter. We can imagine no greater source of irritation, inter-vessel embarrassment and general confusion than differing sets of statistics for the same type of craft. If this Guide is to accomplish one of its main missions, then let it be that all FA-150's have the same capabilities (subject to variations of circumstance rather than design) no matter from where the statistics come. Uniformity is as important regarding this subject as it is on other matters. | ||
==Notes== | |||
* {{fnb|1}} The Daystrom Institute Technical Library (www.ditl.org) is one of the most comprehensive information sources available on the Internet for Star Trek ship information. | |||
* {{fnb|2}} Much discussion, both metaphysical and otherwise, has been given to the apparently 'lucky' break humans managed in meeting so many races which were not terribly far ahead or behind of Terra in terms of technology. Given the epochal time periods usually required by intelligent life to evolve from basic organisms to space-flight, the coincidence of meeting not one but hundreds of other anatomically compatible races all of which were at the same point in their development was, to say the least, suspicious in the extreme. Since learning of the intentional direction of bipedal life-form development in the galaxy by the 'Seeders,' this coincidence in terms of time has been - for the most part - explained. | |||
* {{fnb|3}} One AU, or Astronomical Unit, is the distance from Earth to the Sun in the Terran System. It is about 8.5 light-minutes. | |||
* {{fnb|4}} That history has already appeared in a past issue of the UFOP Reporter and can, if the memories of the authors serve, be obtained from that quarter or from the UFOP generally | |||
* {{fnb|5}} Though while marines sometimes serve in certain capacities on naval vessels, the reverse is not true. | |||
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