Approved Starship Samara-class Ithorian Shuttle

[Ashin Varanin]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: A generic Ithorian shuttle from Varunda IX
• Image Source: 22nd Century Ferengi shuttle, Star Trek: Enterprise, found at Ex Astris Scientia
• Canon Link: N/A
• Restricted Missions: N/A
• Primary Source: N/A. Based on the Light Freighter template (weapons removed, hyperdrive slower, speed increased).

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

• Manufacturer: Ithorian shipbuilders of Varunda IX
• Model: Samara-class
• Affiliation: Open market
• Production: Minor production
• Material: Durasteel hull

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Classification: Shuttle
• Length: 21m
• Width: 15m
• Height: 6m
• Armament: None
• Defenses: Average
• Squadron Count: 8
• Maneuverability Rating: Average
• Speed Rating: High
• Hyperdrive Class: 2.5

SPECIAL FEATURES

• High-end life support system can be calibrated for different species, multispecies plant transport, etc.

Strengths:

• The Samara-class shuttle is pretty darn quick.

Weaknesses:

• No weapons whatsoever.

Description: A 'samara' is a winged seed, designed to catch the wind and propagate. The Samara-class shuttle is a small Ithorian-built shuttlepod capable of ranging across the general region of Varunda IX. It's commonly found around other major Ithorian worlds like Borao, Oetrago, and Ithor. Revwien and Ithorian owners often fill these pacifist-designed shuttles with small gardens. Others just find the Samara-class an unexceptional shuttle with good legs and no teeth, perfect for civilian use in safe areas.

New Habat University maintains a small fleet of these shuttles, and uses them as support vessels for its science frigates and large transports. Ithorian Mercantile often uses them to access small, safe markets that don't merit a herd ship, or don't have one due for a while.

 

[Cyrus Tregessar]

Hello, I'll be the factory judge reviewing your submission. If you have questions, please feel free to respond to this thread once we are underway.

 

[Cyrus Tregessar]

Awesome. Pending Admin Approval. Thanks! [member="Cira"]

 

[Raziel]

Approved.