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==General Overview== | ==General Overview== | ||
With the loss of a Danube class [[Runabout]] during a a mission to infiltrate an ancient alien planet killer called the Doomsday machine, the [[USS Boudicca]] found itself short on its auxiliary ship compliment. with a significant shortage of available [[Danube Class Runabout|Runabouts]] throughout the fleet as a result of losses sustained during the [[Federation Civil War]], it was decided that the Engineering crew of the [[USS Boudicca]] would replicate and assemble a replacement | With the loss of a Danube class [[Runabout]] during a a mission to infiltrate an ancient alien planet killer called the Doomsday machine, the [[USS Boudicca]] found itself short on its auxiliary ship compliment. with a significant shortage of available [[Danube Class Runabout|Runabouts]] throughout the fleet as a result of losses sustained during the [[Federation Civil War]], it was decided that the Engineering crew of the [[USS Boudicca]] would replicate and assemble a replacement [[Danube Class Runabout]]. This project quickly took on a life of it's own as the [[Engineering|CEO]] [[Robert Lorimar]] struck upon the idea of implementing several new technological developments and design changes into an entirely unique Runabout design. This experimental class is everything the current [[Runabout|Danube Class]] ships are plus much, more. The sleeker, state of the art design borrows elements from the latest shuttle craft, Delta Flyer prototype, and traditional [[Runabout|Runabouts]]. In addition, to Lorimar's innovative approaches to several key design changes, he also implemented some design ideas suggested by [[Advanced Theoretical Technologies Unit]] engineer [[Matthew McLaren]].<br> | ||
There are several experimental configurations implemented into the new Lorimar Class Runabout. The vessel is controlled by a single Trojan Drop ship computer core, which affords greater processing power and speed. In addition to a new computer core, the vessel also utilizes bioneural gelpacks in place of the slower and less effective isolinear chips. The Lorimar class will be able to be reconfigured with equipment and instrumentation which can be used for a variety of tasks and missions.<br> | There are several experimental configurations implemented into the new Lorimar Class Runabout. The vessel is controlled by a single Trojan Drop ship computer core, which affords greater processing power and speed. In addition to a new computer core, the vessel also utilizes bioneural gelpacks in place of the slower and less effective isolinear chips. The Lorimar class will be able to be reconfigured with equipment and instrumentation which can be used for a variety of tasks and missions.<br> | ||
Lorimar Class Runabouts utilize the same [[Danube Class Runabout|"modular"]] construction in regard to interior makeup. They are compatible with standard | Lorimar Class Runabouts utilize the same [[Danube Class Runabout|"modular"]] construction in regard to interior makeup. They are compatible with standard Starfleet multi-use compartment modules and are much easier than even the conventional Runabouts being that the warp engines and wings feature a "gull" design which swing open for easy access to the interior. | ||
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<tr><td>[[Image:Lorimar Class Size Comparison.jpg|500px]]</td></tr> | <tr><td>[[Image:Lorimar Class Size Comparison.jpg|500px]]</td></tr> | ||
<tr><td><center>''View for comparison.''</center></td></tr> | <tr><td><center>''View for comparison.''</center></td></tr> | ||
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The compartment modules fit neatly inside and lock into place for optimum refit capability. The Lorimar class is slightly longer than the standard | The compartment modules fit neatly inside and lock into place for optimum refit capability. The Lorimar class is slightly longer than the standard Danube Class Runabout. This affords a somewhat roomier cockpit area, more work stations, and a larger crew complement. | ||
The Cockpit and each module may be used as Emergency Escape Pods, complete with independent Life Support systems, RCS Thrusters and Combat Rations. As shown in the diagrams below, should the need arise for Emergency Egress, the entire warp engine section may be jettisoned, freeing all the Modules for independent flight. | The Cockpit and each module may be used as Emergency Escape Pods, complete with independent Life Support systems, RCS Thrusters and Combat Rations. As shown in the diagrams below, should the need arise for Emergency Egress, the entire warp engine section may be jettisoned, freeing all the Modules for independent flight. | ||
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<tr><td | <tr><td>[[Image:Lorimar Class All Ortho.jpg]]</td></tr> | ||
<tr><td><center>''Orthographic Views of the Lorimar Class Runabout<br> from the top to the bottom: Port Side, Dorsal,<br> Ventral, Fore, Aft''</center></td></tr> | <tr><td><center>''Orthographic Views of the Lorimar Class Runabout<br> from the top to the bottom: Port Side, Dorsal,<br> Ventral, Fore, Aft''</center></td></tr> | ||
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==Credits== | ==Credits== | ||
Images by Roger Wackowski | Images by Roger Wackowski | ||
