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Personnel shuttles are the most common form of [[Auxiliary Craft|auxiliary craft]] used by [[Starfleet]]. Made for short-duration missions, these craft generally have warp capability that limits them to an effective range of only a few light-years from their mothership or base, and they typically can accommodate between four and eight people, including their crew. They are most effective at travel within the same star system. While the distinction between personnel shuttles and shuttlepods has shifted over time and can be somewhat fuzzy, personnel shuttles are generally larger and warp-capable while shuttlepods are smaller and limited to impulse speeds.
| name = Task Force 17
 
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==Type 4 Shuttle==
| areaofops = Deep Space Operations
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| name = Type-4 Shuttle
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| affiliation = *United Federation of Planets
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*Starfleet
|co=Captain [[bfms_char:34461|Erill'Yun Mek]]
| role = Personnel Transport
|xo=Captain [[bfms_char:47905|Anderus Kohl]]
| precedingClass =
|cas=
| succeedingClass = Type-5 Personnel Shuttle
|logo=[[Image:17-logo.png]]
| dateEntered = 2280
| crewComplement = 2
| passengers = 6
| length = 9
| width = 3.5
| height = 3
| propulsionSystem = Warp Drive
| cruiseSpeed = Warp 1.5
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}}The Type-4 shuttle is based on the earlier Class-C shuttlecraft, a design that is also still seen in widespread use across the Federation. Its basic spaceframe has served as the core of the later Type-5, Type-6, and Type-8 designs, a line of vehicles that has seen production in the hundreds of thousands since it was first introduced in the 2280s. Generally speaking, these are no longer used by Starfleet, though there are exceptions hanging on at remote outposts and assigned to vessels in the Starfleet Auxilary, such as freighters and tankers. They still see widespread use in civilian hands.
 
The forward cockpit with two crew stations is separated from the aft passenger area by a section with doors to port and starboard that allow entry to the cabin. Entry is also possible through a large hatch on the aft end of the vehicle. Generally, the aft area contains bench seats on either side, though there are variants with these stripped out to carry more cargo, variants with chairs, and even VIP variants; because of this vehicle's extreme age, there are many variants that could be encountered.
 
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==Type 5 Shuttle==
{{Specifications
| image = [[image:Type5Shuttle.jpg|275px]]
| name = Type 5
| affiliation = Starfleet
| role = Personnel Shuttle
| dateEntered = 2320
| crewComplement = 8
| length = 9 meters
| width = 3.5 meters
| height = 3 meters
| cruiseSpeed = Warp 1.5
}}
The Type-5 shuttle is an evolution of the earlier Type-4 design with an enhanced cockpit and other improvements to the general characteristics of the craft. It has been in service for over sixty years at this point and is generally found on older vessels and on unimportant space stations. It's often used as a flight trainer, given its commonality with so many other small Federation vehicles.
 
The forward cockpit with two crew stations is separated from the aft passenger area by a section with doors to port and starboard that allow entry to the cabin. Entry is also possible through a large hatch on the aft end of the vehicle. Generally, the aft area contains bench seats on either side, though there are variants with these stripped out to carry more cargo, variants with chairs, and even VIP variants; because of this vehicle's extreme age, there are many variants that could be encountered. Unlike the earlier model, it has an emergency transporter.
 
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==Type 6 Shuttle==
{{Specifications
| image = [[image:Type6Shuttle.jpg|275px]]
| name = Type 6
| affiliation = Starfleet
| role = Personnel Shuttle
| dateEntered = 2350
| crewComplement = 8
| length = 6 meters
| width = 4 meters
| height = 3 meters
| cruiseSpeed = Warp 2.5
}}
Of all of the models of shuttle produced in the 24th century, the Type-6 is the most common throughout Starfleet. Though it was introduced in the 2350s, it was produced in such high numbers that it will be a common sight in hanger bays across the fleet for the foreseeable future. Many pilots prefer this craft over later models because it strikes such a good balance between size and performance.
 
A shortened and enhanced version of the two previous models, this craft has an emergency transporter, replicator, and mounts for type-VI phaser banks which can be installed for special missions. With the two side hatches from the previous versions eliminated, access is only possible through the large rear hatch. Bench seating on the sides of the aft compartment are the most common configuration for this shuttle.
 
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===Type 6A Shuttle===
{{Specifications
| image = [[image:Type6AShuttle.png|275px]]
| name = Type 6A
| affiliation = Starfleet
| role = Personnel Shuttle
| dateEntered = 2368
| crewComplement = 8
| length = 9 meters
| width = 4 meters
| height = 3.5 meters
| cruiseSpeed = Warp 2.5
}}Introduced alongside the [[California class|''California''-class starship]] in 2368, the Type-6A shuttle incorporates all of the technical advancements of the Type-6 shuttle while returning to the fuselage length of the Type-5, once again featuring a pair of gull-wing doors between the cockpit and passenger/cargo compartment. This larger size allows it to reliably transport bulkier cargo, useful for ships not large enough to also carry cargo shuttles. The Type-6A is slightly taller than the model it is derived from, as it rests on its warp nacelles and not the bottom of the fuselage.
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==Type 7 Shuttle==
{{Specifications
| image = [[image:Type7Shuttle.jpg|275px]]
| name = Type 7
| affiliation = Starfleet
| role = Personnel Shuttle
| dateEntered = 2357
| crewComplement = 10
| length = 8.5 meters
| width = 4 meters
| height = 3 meters
| cruiseSpeed = Warp 2.5
}}
}}
Introduced alongside the Galaxy-class in the late 2350s, the Type-7 shuttle was the first wholly new personnel shuttle design in over 70 years. With its curved hull and spacious interior, it was a much higher performance vehicle than the Type-6 and generally has only seen service on larger vessels. It still remains a popular small craft, especially among senior officers who appreciate the separation between the flight area and the passenger compartment.


'''Task Force 17''' conducts deep space exploratory and diplomatic missions far beyond [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] borders, in challenging, distant corners of the galaxy such as the [[:Category:Delta Quadrant|Delta]] and [[:Category:Gamma Quadrant|Gamma]] Quadrants. They are specialists in long-term operations with little support from [[Starfleet]] infrastructure. Task Force 17 ships are fitted with the latest technology to aide their crews in being able to survive longer away from the Federation. Many of the ships assigned to Task Force 17 are also of classes that can cope with multiply types of missions and can easily defend themselves from aggressive races. However where this may not be the case, some ships are known to work in small groups of twos or threes.  
Entry is provided through a hatch under the nose of the vehicle, which also serves as a ramp up into the cockpit, which contains free-standing consoles for a pilot and mission specialist. It has reconfigurable seating in the aft compartment that can serve in many variations ranging from bench seating for six, to front-to-back chairs for eight, to an executive configuration with a comfortable lounge space for senior officers.


==Objectives==
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* '''Manage''' the operations of Federation ships far from local space, as well as those isolated in the Delta Quadrant.
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*'''Explore''' deep space beyond Federation territory, the Gamma Quadrant, and the Delta Quadrant.
*'''Monitor''' major threats to Federation security, including but not limited to the [[Borg]], [[Dominion]], and the [[Voth]].
*'''Establish''' peaceful relations with native species.
*'''Expand''' Federation interests in deep space, including securing friendly trade routes and exchanging in scientific knowledge with other peaceful nations.


==Overview==
==Type 8 Shuttle==
'''To boldly go where no one has gone before''.' These legendary words have long been repeated and paraphrased by successive generations of explorers and scientists seeking to fulfil one of the core mandates of the Federation Starfleet’s philosophy, and are etched into the minds of every Starfleet cadet and many Federation citizens. In a time preceded by great galactic strife and conflict, Task Force 17 of the [[Fourth Fleet]] seeks to embody those principles once more, as Starfleet recovers from the atrocities and existential threats posed by the Dominion War and the attack on Mars, to once again rediscover its sense of wonderment and exploration, and return to exploring the final frontier.
{{Specifications
| image = [[image:Type8Shuttle.jpg|275px]]
| name = Type 8
| affiliation = Starfleet
| role = Personnel Shuttle
| dateEntered = 2368
| crewComplement = 8
| length =6 meters
| width = 4 meters
| height = 3 meters
| cruiseSpeed = Warp 2.5
| energyWeapons = 2x Type-VI Phaser Banks
}}
The most recent (and likely final) revision of the Type-4 spaceframe, the Type-8 shuttle is an uprated version of the Type-6, with enhanced computer systems, shields, and Type-VI phasers mounted by default, as a response to increasing concerns over the Borg that were circulating when it was introduced in the late 2360s. It was first used aboard Akira, Saber, and Norway-class ships, and retains the same overall shape and configuration of her older cousin. Though it's not meant for sustained combat, commanders can feel confident that it can get where it needs to go thanks to its adequate defenses.


Armed with the same ethos and mandate that guided the historic ''Constitution''-class vessels and their five-year missions of the twenty-third century, Task Force 17 is committed to exploring the farthest reaches of deep space. With unprecedented access to both the Gamma and Delta Quadrants, Starfleet vessels return to not simply protect citizens and defend against ideological threats, but to seeking out new life and new civilisations, in whatever form they may be and wherever they may reside. To this end, Task Force 17 has dispatched a number of starships, manned by intrepid Starfleet officers from across the Federation and beyond, to make this foray into the unknown.
This craft has an emergency transporter and replicator, and access is only possible through the large rear hatch. Bench seating on the sides of the aft compartment is the most common configuration for this shuttle.


By nature of the enterprise, Task Force 17 vessels very often find themselves alone, operating far from the vestiges of Federation society or Starfleet support, relying strongly on their guile, character, and one another to survive and flourish, in an uncertain and often inhospitable galaxy of unknowns. The voyages of these brave officers will become legendary as they chart new frontiers beyond what is already know by the Federation. Each new discovery will be worthwhile and exciting for generations to come.  
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==Task Force Assets and Headquarters==
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Task Force 17 is the least centralised of the Fourth Fleet, consisting of starships regularly dispatched to deep space assignments far from Starfleet infrastructure and often working independently. As a result it does not have a singular base of operations, but relies heavily on a range of facilities that missions are launched from.


===Lead Expeditionary Force===
==Type 9 Shuttle==
''Main article:'' [[Task Force 17 Lead Expeditionary Force]]
{{Specifications
| image = [[image:Type9Shuttle.jpg|275px]]
| name = Type 9
| affiliation = Starfleet
| role = Personnel Shuttle
| dateEntered = 2371
| crewComplement = 4
| length = 9 meters
| width = 3.8 meters
| height = 2.95 meters
| cruiseSpeed = Warp 4
| energyWeapons = 3x Type-VI Phaser Arrays
}}
Designed alongside the Nova-class starship, the Type-9 shuttle is very fast for its size and is ideal for short-range scouting missions away from its mothership. It is armed with three Type-VI phaser arrays and has good shielding, but only has comfortable accommodations for four people, including two crew. It remains a common sight due to its utility, though it's less capable at transporting people than larger models.


To support its efforts to be a complete mobile group working on deep space exploration assignments, Starfleet established the command structure of the 4th Fleet’s Task Force 17 on a mobile flagship group.
The cockpit has a station for the pilot and a station for a mission specialist, which includes a large wrap-around console with access to the shuttle's enhanced sensor systems. Entry is provided through an aft hatch, which has a fold-down ramp and a roll-up upper section. Jumpseats can be installed in the aft section, or it can carry small amounts of cargo.


The group consists of a small fleet that supports one another as they explore one of the regions that Starfleet felt, in 2399 especially, needed to be explored and re-chartered: the Delta Quadrant. After the USS ''Voyager'' returned home and through the efforts of the [[Delta Exploration Initiative]], it was felt that more was needed to be done to monitor the possible long-range threats from such hostile species like the Borg and Voth. As such in 2399, Starfleet ordered Captain Zack Marshall-Bennet to assume command of Task Force 17 and lead Starfleet’s efforts in the Delta Quadrant. Plans were put in place to monitor the Gamma Quadrant, but for now the Delta Quadrant was the priority.
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Bennet was given the task of assembling Starfleet’s finest ships that could undergo deep space exploration and tactical assignments. The benefits of exploring this region of space was available to Starfleet thanks to the access of the Barzan Wormhole. However there were many races in the area that could be seen as a threat due to their encounters with the USS ''Voyager''. It was important that these ships presented the Federation at its finest and created a good reputation in the hopes of developing trade and peace talks with them. Bennet went on to pick the following ships:
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*[[USS Discovery|USS ''Discovery'']] - a [[Century Class|''Century-c''lass]] explorer and flagship of Task Force 17
==Type 10 Shuttle==
*[[USS Nobel|USS ''Nobel'']] - a [[Galaxy Class|''Galaxy-c''lass]] explorer
{{Specifications
*[[USS Triton]] - a [[Luna Class|''Luna-''class]] explorer
| image = [[image:Type10Shuttle.jpg|275px]]
*[[USS Shackleton|USS ''Shackleton'']] - a [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class]] scout
| name = Type 10
*[[USS Tereshkova|USS ''Tereshkova'']] - an [[Inquiry Class|''Inquiry-''class]] heavy cruiser
| affiliation = Starfleet
| role = Personnel Shuttle
| dateEntered = 2374
| crewComplement = 4
| length = 9 meters
| width = 3.8 meters
| height = 2.95 meters
| cruiseSpeed = Warp 3
| energyWeapons = 3x Type-VI Phaser Arrays
| torpLaunchers = 2 Micro-torpedo Launchers
}}
The Type-10 shuttle is the smallest craft classified as a personnel shuttle rather than a shuttlepod. Designed for escort-types ships such as the Defiant-class, these craft take up a minimal amount of space and have hardened features that make them suited for rougher environments than other small craft. In addition to an armored hull, they're armed with Type-VI phaser arrays and twin micro-torpedo launchers mounted above the fuselage. These armaments make them an ideal choice for discreet tactical missions. They have the capacity for two crew members and four passengers, in close quarters. Entry is achieved through a single rear hatch, and this craft is one of the few Federation vehicles that has extendable landing legs to offer stability for its rear-heavy frame.


===Starships===
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These are some of the key starships currently assigned to the Task Force:
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*[[USS_Atlantis|USS ''Atlantis'']] - an [[Argonaut Class|''Argonaut''-class]] light cruiser
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*[[USS Neptune|USS ''Neptune'']] - a [[Vesta Class|''Vesta''-class]] explorer
 
*[[USS Steamrunner|USS ''Steamrunner'']] - a [[Steamrunner Class|''Steamrunner''-class]] light cruiser
==Type 11 Shuttle==
*[[USS Fearless|USS ''Fearless'']] - an [[Excelsior Class|''Excelsior''-class]] heavy cruiser
{{Specifications
*[[USS Elysion|USS ''Elysion'']]  - an ''[[Elysion Class|Elysion]]''[[Elysion Class|-class]] light explorer
| image = [[image:Type11Shuttle.jpg|275px]]
*[[USS Sheffield|USS ''Sheffield'']] - an [[Atlantia Class|''Atlantia''-class]] heavy cruiser
| name = Type 11
| affiliation = Starfleet
| role = Personnel Shuttle
| dateEntered = 2375
| crewComplement = 14
| length = 15 meters
| width = 3.5 meters
| height = 4.5 meters
| cruiseSpeed = Warp 6
| energyWeapons = 4x Type-VII Phaser Arrays
| torpLaunchers =
}}
Type-11 shuttles are the largest personnel shuttles currently in use by Starfleet. Built on similar principles to the earlier Type-7 shuttle but on a larger scale, this type of shuttle has a separate cockpit and configurable mission section, with options ranging from simple passenger space, a VIP stateroom, cargo space, or scientific equipment. This modularity makes it nearly as capable as a small runabout, and, indeed, smaller ships will often embark a Type-11 rather than a runabout. They have a single aft hatch, along with top and bottom hatches with docking clamps. They're also armed standard with Type-VII phaser arrays.
 
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==Type 12 Shuttle==
{{Specifications
| image = [[image:Type12Shuttle.png|275px]]
| name = Type 12
| affiliation = Starfleet
| role = Personnel Shuttle
| dateEntered = 2392
| crewComplement = 4
| length = 9 meters
| width = 3.8 meters
| height = 2.95 meters
| cruiseSpeed = Warp 7
| energyWeapons = 4x Type-VII Phaser Arrays
| torpLaunchers = 2x Micro-Torpedo Launchers
}}
Introduced in the early 2390s, the Type-12 shuttle is an upgrade to the Type-9 shuttle, with even faster engines and enhanced tactical systems (Type-VIII phaser arrays and two micro torpedo launchers). It is currently the standard personnel shuttle being deployed across Starfleet's newest ships and bases. Capable of even longer distance missions than the Type-9, the Type-12 is a highly capable craft that also fits in almost any hanger bay.


==Task Force History==
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Being one of the Fourth Fleet's many exploration arms, primarily focused in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants, when Starfleet decided to redeploy the assets from [[Task Force 9]] and [[Task Force 38]] into one centralised task force then Task Force 17 was the logical decision. In 2399, Task Force 17 was handed all of the fourth fleet's deep space exploration assignments and assets. The handover was relatively simple and smooth sailing, but Starfleet was keen to reestablish some sort of long term presence in the Delta Quadrant. When command of the task force was given to Captain (later Commodore) Bennet the creation of the lead expeditionary group was Starfleet's first step forward in its efforts to return to the Delta Quadrant.  
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==== The Archanis Campaign ====
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On the eve of Bennet's expeditionary group leaving the Alpha Quadrant, the threat of the [[Hunters of D'Ghor]] increased rapidly requiring Starfleet to redeploy elements from the fourth fleet to combat it. As a result the expeditionary group, along with several other ships, were rushed to the area to bolster Starfleet's presence and remove the threat caused by the rogue element from the [[Klingon Empire]]. Task Force 17's mandate quickly changed as it was responsible in securing several systems and the assembly of the Archanis Array. Within a matter of days, the ships (all led by Bennet) completed their initial orders and removed the threat of the Hunters and were successful in bringing the new array online. Along with creating an innovative way of monitoring the Klingon-Federation border, the task force's involvement in the campaign was instrumental in removing key players and ships from the Hunters of D'Ghor's fleet. Days after the campaign was declared a victory by Starfleet, Task Force 17 supported in the rebuilding of several key listening outposts along the border and deployment of orbital weapon platforms. Bennet, was promoted to commodore and ordered to return his exploration fleet back to Federation space so it could start its mission in the Delta Quadrant.


==== Operation: Delta Expedition ====
[[Category:Specifications]]
A month after the Archanis Campaign, Task Force 17's lead expeditionary group began its exploration efforts in the Delta Quadrant. It's first priorities were to explore what happened to the races that ''Voyager'' had left on good terms.
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Personnel shuttles are the most common form of auxiliary craft used by Starfleet. Made for short-duration missions, these craft generally have warp capability that limits them to an effective range of only a few light-years from their mothership or base, and they typically can accommodate between four and eight people, including their crew. They are most effective at travel within the same star system. While the distinction between personnel shuttles and shuttlepods has shifted over time and can be somewhat fuzzy, personnel shuttles are generally larger and warp-capable while shuttlepods are smaller and limited to impulse speeds.

Type 4 Shuttle

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Type-4 Shuttle
Information
Affiliation
  • United Federation of Planets
  • Starfleet
Role

Personnel Transport

Succeeded by

Type-5 Personnel Shuttle

Date Entered Service

2280

Crew Capacity
Flight Crew

2

Passengers

6

Dimensions
Length

9

Width

3.5

Height

3

Propulsion
Propulsion System

Warp Drive

Cruising Speed

Warp 1.5

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The Type-4 shuttle is based on the earlier Class-C shuttlecraft, a design that is also still seen in widespread use across the Federation. Its basic spaceframe has served as the core of the later Type-5, Type-6, and Type-8 designs, a line of vehicles that has seen production in the hundreds of thousands since it was first introduced in the 2280s. Generally speaking, these are no longer used by Starfleet, though there are exceptions hanging on at remote outposts and assigned to vessels in the Starfleet Auxilary, such as freighters and tankers. They still see widespread use in civilian hands.

The forward cockpit with two crew stations is separated from the aft passenger area by a section with doors to port and starboard that allow entry to the cabin. Entry is also possible through a large hatch on the aft end of the vehicle. Generally, the aft area contains bench seats on either side, though there are variants with these stripped out to carry more cargo, variants with chairs, and even VIP variants; because of this vehicle's extreme age, there are many variants that could be encountered.

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Type 5 Shuttle

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Type 5
Information
Affiliation

Starfleet

Role

Personnel Shuttle

Date Entered Service

2320

Crew Capacity
Standard Complement

8

Dimensions
Length

9 meters

Width

3.5 meters

Height

3 meters

Propulsion
Cruising Speed

Warp 1.5

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The Type-5 shuttle is an evolution of the earlier Type-4 design with an enhanced cockpit and other improvements to the general characteristics of the craft. It has been in service for over sixty years at this point and is generally found on older vessels and on unimportant space stations. It's often used as a flight trainer, given its commonality with so many other small Federation vehicles.

The forward cockpit with two crew stations is separated from the aft passenger area by a section with doors to port and starboard that allow entry to the cabin. Entry is also possible through a large hatch on the aft end of the vehicle. Generally, the aft area contains bench seats on either side, though there are variants with these stripped out to carry more cargo, variants with chairs, and even VIP variants; because of this vehicle's extreme age, there are many variants that could be encountered. Unlike the earlier model, it has an emergency transporter.

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Type 6 Shuttle

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Type 6
Information
Affiliation

Starfleet

Role

Personnel Shuttle

Date Entered Service

2350

Crew Capacity
Standard Complement

8

Dimensions
Length

6 meters

Width

4 meters

Height

3 meters

Propulsion
Cruising Speed

Warp 2.5

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Warning: Default sort key "Type 6" overrides earlier default sort key "Type 5".

Of all of the models of shuttle produced in the 24th century, the Type-6 is the most common throughout Starfleet. Though it was introduced in the 2350s, it was produced in such high numbers that it will be a common sight in hanger bays across the fleet for the foreseeable future. Many pilots prefer this craft over later models because it strikes such a good balance between size and performance.

A shortened and enhanced version of the two previous models, this craft has an emergency transporter, replicator, and mounts for type-VI phaser banks which can be installed for special missions. With the two side hatches from the previous versions eliminated, access is only possible through the large rear hatch. Bench seating on the sides of the aft compartment are the most common configuration for this shuttle.

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Type 6A Shuttle

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Type 6A
Information
Affiliation

Starfleet

Role

Personnel Shuttle

Date Entered Service

2368

Crew Capacity
Standard Complement

8

Dimensions
Length

9 meters

Width

4 meters

Height

3.5 meters

Propulsion
Cruising Speed

Warp 2.5

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Warning: Default sort key "Type 6A" overrides earlier default sort key "Type 6".

Introduced alongside the California-class starship in 2368, the Type-6A shuttle incorporates all of the technical advancements of the Type-6 shuttle while returning to the fuselage length of the Type-5, once again featuring a pair of gull-wing doors between the cockpit and passenger/cargo compartment. This larger size allows it to reliably transport bulkier cargo, useful for ships not large enough to also carry cargo shuttles. The Type-6A is slightly taller than the model it is derived from, as it rests on its warp nacelles and not the bottom of the fuselage.

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Type 7 Shuttle

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Type 7
Information
Affiliation

Starfleet

Role

Personnel Shuttle

Date Entered Service

2357

Crew Capacity
Standard Complement

10

Dimensions
Length

8.5 meters

Width

4 meters

Height

3 meters

Propulsion
Cruising Speed

Warp 2.5

Template:Specifications

Warning: Default sort key "Type 7" overrides earlier default sort key "Type 6A".

Introduced alongside the Galaxy-class in the late 2350s, the Type-7 shuttle was the first wholly new personnel shuttle design in over 70 years. With its curved hull and spacious interior, it was a much higher performance vehicle than the Type-6 and generally has only seen service on larger vessels. It still remains a popular small craft, especially among senior officers who appreciate the separation between the flight area and the passenger compartment.

Entry is provided through a hatch under the nose of the vehicle, which also serves as a ramp up into the cockpit, which contains free-standing consoles for a pilot and mission specialist. It has reconfigurable seating in the aft compartment that can serve in many variations ranging from bench seating for six, to front-to-back chairs for eight, to an executive configuration with a comfortable lounge space for senior officers.

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Type 8 Shuttle

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Type 8
Information
Affiliation

Starfleet

Role

Personnel Shuttle

Date Entered Service

2368

Crew Capacity
Standard Complement

8

Dimensions
Length

6 meters

Width

4 meters

Height

3 meters

Propulsion
Cruising Speed

Warp 2.5

Armaments
Energy Weapons

2x Type-VI Phaser Banks

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The most recent (and likely final) revision of the Type-4 spaceframe, the Type-8 shuttle is an uprated version of the Type-6, with enhanced computer systems, shields, and Type-VI phasers mounted by default, as a response to increasing concerns over the Borg that were circulating when it was introduced in the late 2360s. It was first used aboard Akira, Saber, and Norway-class ships, and retains the same overall shape and configuration of her older cousin. Though it's not meant for sustained combat, commanders can feel confident that it can get where it needs to go thanks to its adequate defenses.

This craft has an emergency transporter and replicator, and access is only possible through the large rear hatch. Bench seating on the sides of the aft compartment is the most common configuration for this shuttle.

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Type 9 Shuttle

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Type 9
Information
Affiliation

Starfleet

Role

Personnel Shuttle

Date Entered Service

2371

Crew Capacity
Standard Complement

4

Dimensions
Length

9 meters

Width

3.8 meters

Height

2.95 meters

Propulsion
Cruising Speed

Warp 4

Armaments
Energy Weapons

3x Type-VI Phaser Arrays

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Designed alongside the Nova-class starship, the Type-9 shuttle is very fast for its size and is ideal for short-range scouting missions away from its mothership. It is armed with three Type-VI phaser arrays and has good shielding, but only has comfortable accommodations for four people, including two crew. It remains a common sight due to its utility, though it's less capable at transporting people than larger models.

The cockpit has a station for the pilot and a station for a mission specialist, which includes a large wrap-around console with access to the shuttle's enhanced sensor systems. Entry is provided through an aft hatch, which has a fold-down ramp and a roll-up upper section. Jumpseats can be installed in the aft section, or it can carry small amounts of cargo.

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Type 10 Shuttle

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Type 10
Information
Affiliation

Starfleet

Role

Personnel Shuttle

Date Entered Service

2374

Crew Capacity
Standard Complement

4

Dimensions
Length

9 meters

Width

3.8 meters

Height

2.95 meters

Propulsion
Cruising Speed

Warp 3

Armaments
Energy Weapons

3x Type-VI Phaser Arrays

Torpedo Launchers

2 Micro-torpedo Launchers

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The Type-10 shuttle is the smallest craft classified as a personnel shuttle rather than a shuttlepod. Designed for escort-types ships such as the Defiant-class, these craft take up a minimal amount of space and have hardened features that make them suited for rougher environments than other small craft. In addition to an armored hull, they're armed with Type-VI phaser arrays and twin micro-torpedo launchers mounted above the fuselage. These armaments make them an ideal choice for discreet tactical missions. They have the capacity for two crew members and four passengers, in close quarters. Entry is achieved through a single rear hatch, and this craft is one of the few Federation vehicles that has extendable landing legs to offer stability for its rear-heavy frame.

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Type 11 Shuttle

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Type 11
Information
Affiliation

Starfleet

Role

Personnel Shuttle

Date Entered Service

2375

Crew Capacity
Standard Complement

14

Dimensions
Length

15 meters

Width

3.5 meters

Height

4.5 meters

Propulsion
Cruising Speed

Warp 6

Armaments
Energy Weapons

4x Type-VII Phaser Arrays

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Type-11 shuttles are the largest personnel shuttles currently in use by Starfleet. Built on similar principles to the earlier Type-7 shuttle but on a larger scale, this type of shuttle has a separate cockpit and configurable mission section, with options ranging from simple passenger space, a VIP stateroom, cargo space, or scientific equipment. This modularity makes it nearly as capable as a small runabout, and, indeed, smaller ships will often embark a Type-11 rather than a runabout. They have a single aft hatch, along with top and bottom hatches with docking clamps. They're also armed standard with Type-VII phaser arrays.

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Type 12 Shuttle

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Type 12
Information
Affiliation

Starfleet

Role

Personnel Shuttle

Date Entered Service

2392

Crew Capacity
Standard Complement

4

Dimensions
Length

9 meters

Width

3.8 meters

Height

2.95 meters

Propulsion
Cruising Speed

Warp 7

Armaments
Energy Weapons

4x Type-VII Phaser Arrays

Torpedo Launchers

2x Micro-Torpedo Launchers

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Introduced in the early 2390s, the Type-12 shuttle is an upgrade to the Type-9 shuttle, with even faster engines and enhanced tactical systems (Type-VIII phaser arrays and two micro torpedo launchers). It is currently the standard personnel shuttle being deployed across Starfleet's newest ships and bases. Capable of even longer distance missions than the Type-9, the Type-12 is a highly capable craft that also fits in almost any hanger bay.

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