| USS Galileo |
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USS Galileo is a Nova Class vessel, a type of Federation science and scout starship in service in the 24th century, first entering service in 2367 and currently still in production. The class is designed for short-range and limited duration research missions such as planetary or system surveys. Nova Class vessels are also tasked with doing the extensive and in-depth research and analysis on a chosen region after a larger explorer type ship has made the initial analysis. |
| Hunley Class Shuttlecraft |
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The Hunley shuttle is a craft that is specialized for sub-aquatic missions and can operate independently for similar durations as Danube and Delta Flyer runabouts. It possesses incredible maneuverability due to its shape and engines, a fresh-designed "Aqua-Drive". A scientific vessel through and through, the Hunley operates with three crew members; one always remain on duty, allowing the remaining two to use the small bunk space located just aft of the cockpit. |
| Waverider Class Shuttlecraft |
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An auxiliary craft designed specifically for Nova Class survey vessels, the Waverider atmospheric shuttlecraft is designed to facilitate close quarters examination and survey of planetary bodies by science personnel aboard the ship. At under 20 meters in length, the vessel is small enough to be carried by the Nova Class but large enough to be useful. Intended to work in atmosphere and capable of reaching speeds of up to Mach 12, the small craft is very fuel efficient at Mach 5 and above, making use of the conventional propulsion with back up impulse and RCS thrusters for maneuvering in space. Unlike ordinary shuttlecraft, the Waverider does not enter the ship's main and auxiliary shuttlebays; instead, it inserts itself into a recessed port in the ventral part of the saucer just forward of the main sensor dome. Access to the Waverider is provided by a hatchway inside the ship and a ladder-equipped hard umbilical. It is not warp capable. |
| Type-9 Shuttlecraft |
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The Type-9 shuttlecraft (or Class 2 shuttlecraft) is an auxiliary vehicle used by Starfleet, designed for use as an embarked craft from starships and outposts. A standard Stafleet-issue Type 9 shuttlecraft is 9.17 meters in length, has a hull composed of tritanium alloy, and has a maximum speed of warp 5.4. As with other Starfleet shuttles of the era, this vessel is typically outfitted with phasers and other weapon systems of various designs, although concurrent shuttle designs, such as the Type 6 shuttlecraft, were only armed on a mission-specific basis. |
