Category:Active Shuttle Classes

This category lists the currently active shuttle classes.

Guide Definition

Shuttle

Auxiliary craft usually carried by starships for ground-to-orbit transportation or detached operations. Also used for starbase liaison duties. Since mid-23rd century, shuttles are normally warp-capable, but limited to warp 2 or 3. Most can be fitted with weapons and light transporters. Heavy cargo shuttles and special-environment shuttles are carried alongside light and medium personnel shuttles aboard larger vessels. Dedicated ground assault shuttles exist for special military applications. Also, heavy atmospheric transport craft without warp drive are carried aboard the largest starships and transports and often referred to as shuttles. See Part III of the main text.

Game Definition

The Guide definition is a good, working definition for shuttles.