Re: [GZG] Multi-level rules sought. [TOBECLASSIFIED] [SEC=PERSONAL]

I can also see the standard compliment of shuttles on board a ship to be

externally docked not taking up any really internal space.
There is just a airlock hatch, and you are in the shuttle.
The shuttle is attached by clamps to the ship, and allows for easy
undocking 
but docking requires some maneuverability, and may not be possible under

combat conditions.

These shuttle ports could also be where umbilicials, and ship docking 
couplers could also attach.
Something like a personal transfer pod, or utility shuttle reqally
doesn't 
need a docking bay, just a space on the hull and an airlock.

With fittings like this, they could also easily act as escape pods/craft
as 
well since no bay is required.

In streamlined designs the shuttles could be in recessed bays on the
outside 
of the hull, only enough space to hold the shuttle and some umbilical 
connectors. Bays like these are not meant to be servicable and docking
would 
be harder. - Another possibility is custom designed shuttlecraft that
match 
the streamlining and can sit esternally or partially recessed, their
form 
merging with the outer streamlined hull of the ship itself.

Robyn Stott 

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