Guide:Shuttlecraft, Shuttlepods & Other Auxiliary Craft

Part III: Shuttlecraft, Shuttlepods & Other Auxiliary Craft

Ever since the earliest days of space exploration, there has been a need for small craft that can move personnel and material between planetary surfaces and orbiting spacecraft. Few starships are capable of landing by themselves; those that cannot have virtually all been equipped with shuttles or shuttle-compatible docking systems. Even after the introduction of transporters, few starship types have been constructed that completely lack shuttle capacity. Exploration ships especially maintain large shuttle fleets, featuring spacious hangars and carrying many different types of auxiliaries.

Part II: The Vessel Categories

• Shuttlecraft
• Shuttlepods
• Starbase Auxiliary Craft

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