Editing Robert Verhoven (section)

=== Alpha Centauri Luxury Shuttles ===

Robert went to work for Alpha Centarui Luxury Shuttles, or ACLS, a for-profit company that makes high-end luxury shuttles for civillians. The weathly company allowed Robert to start work on a new faster-than-light alternative to warp travel, in return for overseeing the refit of older shuttles' warp drives. He was enjoying himself and worked here for a number of years, however, the company was bought by a Ferengi conglomerate. The Ferengi brass, not seeing the point of pursuing alternatives to warp travel, closed down Verhoven's lab. He continued his job overhauling older shuttles, but when ACLS refitted the shuttle of a former Starfleet Commodore (who was the Commandant of Starfleet Academy), Verhoven and the man started talking. The man called some of his connections, and offered Robert a chance to become Professor Verhoven.