Type 15 Shuttlepod

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The **Type 15 shuttlepod** was a Federation shuttlepod carried by Starfleet vessels, a small version of Starfleet's larger shuttlecraft.

## History

Type 15 shuttlepods were introduced sometime prior to 2365. They were part of the standard shuttle complement on *Galaxy*-class, *Renaissance*-class, *Oberth*-class, and *Nebula*-class starships. (TNG: "Time Squared", "Identity Crisis", "Hero Worship"; DS9: "Second Sight") They remained in use until at least 2381. (LD: "We'll Always Have Tom Paris")

 *According to the Star Trek: Voyager Technical Manual (p. 20), USS Voyager normally carried four of the smaller shuttlepods of this type, however this idea never came to fruition.*
## Technical data

### Propulsion systems

Type 15 shuttlepods were equipped with two long range 750 millicochrane impulse driver engines. (TNG: "Descent" *display graphic*)

The impulse nacelles, which were located on either side of the craft, were fed by both a primary and secondary deuterium supply, and power was provided by three sarium krellide cells. (TNG: "In Theory") The magnetic inducers required periodic realignment. (TNG: "Transfigurations")

In addition, these shuttles were also equipped with eight DeFI 657 hot gas RCS thrusters, as well as microfusion thrusters. (TNG: "Descent" *display graphic*)

While some Type 15s did not have warp capability, (TNG: "Time Squared", "The Mind's Eye") It was an available feature. (LD: "Trusted Sources")

 *The concept that "shuttlepods are incapable of warp speed" was additionally noted in the* Star Trek: Voyager Technical Manual *(p. 20)*
### Operational systems

Without either primary or reserve power, the shuttle's systems, including it's on board system and the communications system, would not work. It was, however, capable of transmitting an automated signal. (TNG: "Time Squared") The isolinear storage assembly, which housed the isolinear chips that stored the pod's mission logs, was located in the shuttle's aft compartment. (TNG: "The Mind's Eye")

The cargo hold could also be isolated with a containment field. (TNG: "The Most Toys"; DS9: "Second Sight") They were also equipped with deflector shields. (TNG: "The Mind's Eye", "Power Play")

## Interior configuration

The normal flight crew was two pilots, although the shuttle could easily be operated by a single person. (TNG: "Time Squared") Their configuration could be modified to include only a single pilot seat. (TNG: "The Mind's Eye") As well, the partition between the cockpit and cargo hold could be removed to reveal the rear bench for additional passenger space, and were fitting with seat belts. (TNG: "Power Play")

Entry was gained through either a port or starboard ingress/egress hatch that opened with a gull wing configuration, with the lower half of the door doubling as a step. (TNG: "Time Squared", et al.) They were built with at least two emergency hatchs, a rear hatch, which could be blown away by an explosive charge. (TNG: "Power Play")

The ship also had a small cargo space, which could be used for carrying supplies. The cargo area was loaded and accessed through a hatch in the back of the craft. (TNG: "The Most Toys")