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[[File: | [[File:Argonaut_top_01.jpg|right|300px]]With the success of the Arrow Class Runabout as used on Star Base 118, Star Fleet began looking at ways to further implement this craft and slowly phase out the aging Danube Class Runabouts. Before such a phase out was to occur which would in effect retire a great many Danube Class Runabouts from active service Star Fleet Command decided that further development should be done to see if was worth using the Arrow Class or any of it's offshoots as the platform for the next fleet wide multipurpose Runabout. As a result the Argonaut Class Runabout was created. | ||
While the Arrow Class Runabout was designed to use the same modular approach as the Danube Class Runabouts, the Argonaut does not follow in this tradition. Instead the ship designers took a note from the usage of vessels like the Delta Flyer (The first and second iteration of this unique craft) in the sense that while both of those vessels were not modular they both successful completed a range of missions as a complete unit. It was also reasoned that the amount of effort needed to re-purpose a "modular" vessel also defeated the purpose when a timely response was required. Even though, from the outset, the ship designers decided against the modular approach they included the basic shape of the Arrow Class when constructing the Argonaut. | While the Arrow Class Runabout was designed to use the same modular approach as the Danube Class Runabouts, the Argonaut does not follow in this tradition. Instead the ship designers took a note from the usage of vessels like the Delta Flyer (The first and second iteration of this unique craft) in the sense that while both of those vessels were not modular they both successful completed a range of missions as a complete unit. It was also reasoned that the amount of effort needed to re-purpose a "modular" vessel also defeated the purpose when a timely response was required. Even though, from the outset, the ship designers decided against the modular approach they included the basic shape of the Arrow Class when constructing the Argonaut. | ||
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The Cockpit may be used as an Emergency Escape Pod, complete with independent Life Support system, RCS Thrusters and Combat Rations. As shown in the diagrams below, should the need arise for Emergency Egress, the entire warp engine section may be jettisoned, freeing all the Cockpit for independent maneuvering. | The Cockpit may be used as an Emergency Escape Pod, complete with independent Life Support system, RCS Thrusters and Combat Rations. As shown in the diagrams below, should the need arise for Emergency Egress, the entire warp engine section may be jettisoned, freeing all the Cockpit for independent maneuvering. | ||
The one other significant improvement made over the Arrow Class Runabout was minimum crew needed to operate the Argonaut. The Argonaut's systems were streamlined to allow a single person to operate the Argonaut but still provide maximum functionality. In light of this the ship designer's did away with the dedicated CO's seat in the Cockpit of the Argonaut. Similarly there is only one science and tactical stations in the Argonaut's cockpit as apposed to two of each in the Arrow's base design. This was done to maximize space in other sections of the ship. | [[File:Arrow_angle.jpg|left|250px]]The one other significant improvement made over the Arrow Class Runabout was minimum crew needed to operate the Argonaut. The Argonaut's systems were streamlined to allow a single person to operate the Argonaut but still provide maximum functionality. In light of this the ship designer's did away with the dedicated CO's seat in the Cockpit of the Argonaut. Similarly there is only one science and tactical stations in the Argonaut's cockpit as apposed to two of each in the Arrow's base design. This was done to maximize space in other sections of the ship. | ||
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