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[[File:Voyager escape pod.jpg|thumb|''Intrepid''-type escape pod leaving an ''Intrepid''-class starship]]
 
[[File:Voyager escape pod.jpg|thumb|''Intrepid''-type escape pod leaving an ''Intrepid''-class starship]]
 
[[File:Defiant escape pod.jpg|thumb|''Intrepid''-type escape pod leaving a ''Defiant''-class starship]]
 
[[File:Defiant escape pod.jpg|thumb|''Intrepid''-type escape pod leaving a ''Defiant''-class starship]]
The '''''Intrepid''-type escape pod type''' was a type of [[escape pod]] used aboard {{ShipClass|Intrepid}} and {{ShipClass|Defiant}} starships in the late [[24th century]]. In the event of a ship-wide catastrophe, the pods could be launched as a last resort to save the crew. Once deployed, the pods were vulnerable to attack or becoming engulfed in the destruction of the parent ship. As in other types of [[Starfleet]] escape craft, the pods were equipped with [[thruster]]s, providing some chance of fleeing the field of combat. However, without warp drive, survivors were reliant on larger ships for ultimate rescue.
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The '''''Intrepid''-type escape pod''' was a type of [[escape pod]] used aboard {{Class|Intrepid}} and {{Class|Defiant}} starships in the late [[24th century]]. In the event of a ship-wide catastrophe, the pods could be launched as a last resort to save the crew. Once deployed, the pods were vulnerable to attack or becoming engulfed in the destruction of the parent ship. As in other types of [[Starfleet]] escape craft, the pods were equipped with [[thruster]]s, providing some chance of fleeing the field of combat. However, without [[warp drive]], survivors were reliant on larger ships for ultimate rescue.
   
 
== ''Intrepid''-class ==
 
== ''Intrepid''-class ==
[[File:Voyager escape pod hatch.jpg|thumb|''Intrepid''-class escape pod hatches]]
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[[File:Voyager escape pod hatch.jpg|thumb|left|''Intrepid''-class escape pod hatches]]
Aboard ''Intrepid''-class starships the pods were stowed beneath individual hatches, which were raised in order for the pods to be launched. The pods could then return and be stowed again if necessary.
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Aboard ''Intrepid''-class starships, the pods were stowed beneath individual hatches, which were raised in order for the pods to be launched. The pods could then return and be stowed again, if necessary.
   
In [[2373]], [[Kazon]] aboard {{USS|Voyager}} used the ship's escape pods to flee after a failed take-over of the vessel. ({{VOY|Basics, Part II}})
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In [[2373]], [[Kazon]] aboard the {{USS|Voyager}} used the ship's escape pods to flee, after a failed takeover of the vessel. ({{VOY|Basics, Part II}})
   
In [[2377]], an escape pod was used by a modified [[Reginald Barclay (hologram)|hologram of Lieutenant Barclay]] while attempting to capture [[Seven of Nine]] for the [[Ferengi]] who were looking to steal her [[nanoprobe]]s. ({{VOY|Inside Man}})
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In [[2377]], an escape pod was used by [[Reginald Barclay (hologram)|a]] modified [[hologram]] of [[Lieutenant]] [[Reginald Barclay]], while attempting to capture [[Seven of Nine]] for a group of [[Ferengi]] who were conspiring to steal her [[nanoprobe]]s. ({{VOY|Inside Man}})
   
 
Later that year, escape pods were used as weapons. While trying to fend off a [[Quarren (species)|Quarren]] attack, [[The Doctor]] as the [[ECH]] ejected three escape pods which actually contained [[photon torpedo]]es. When the Quarren ships [[tractor beam|tractored]] them in, they were detonated, and the Quarren ships were disabled. ({{VOY|Workforce, Part II}})
 
Later that year, escape pods were used as weapons. While trying to fend off a [[Quarren (species)|Quarren]] attack, [[The Doctor]] as the [[ECH]] ejected three escape pods which actually contained [[photon torpedo]]es. When the Quarren ships [[tractor beam|tractored]] them in, they were detonated, and the Quarren ships were disabled. ({{VOY|Workforce, Part II}})
   
''In an alternate timeline, the crew of ''Voyager'' disbanded in escape pods, hoping to evade the [[Krenim Imperium]] in the smaller craft. The timeline ceased to exist with the destruction of the [[Krenim weapon ship|Krenim timeship]].'' ({{VOY|Year of Hell, Part II}})
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''In an [[alternate timeline]], the crew of ''Voyager'' disbanded in escape pods, hoping to evade the [[Krenim Imperium]] in the smaller craft. The timeline ceased to exist with the destruction of the [[Krenim weapon ship|Krenim timeship]].'' ({{VOY|Year of Hell, Part II}})
 
[[Category:Escape pod classes]]
 
[[Category:Escape pod classes]]
   
 
== ''Defiant''-class ==
 
== ''Defiant''-class ==
[[File:USS Valiant destroyed.jpg|thumb|Pods escaping the destruction of the USS ''Valiant'' in 2374]]
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[[File:Valiant escape pod hatch.jpg|thumb|Pods escaping the destruction of the USS ''Valiant'' in 2374]]
 
In [[2374]], following a disastrous attack on a [[Jem'Hadar battleship]], the crew of the {{USS|Valiant|NCC-74210}} used these pods to escape the ship. ({{DS9|Valiant}}) A year later, escape pods were used to flee a second ''Defiant''-class starship, the prototype {{USS|Defiant|2370}}, upon its destruction at the hands of the [[Breen]]. ({{DS9|The Changing Face of Evil}})
 
In [[2374]], following a disastrous attack on a [[Jem'Hadar battleship]], the crew of the {{USS|Valiant|NCC-74210}} used these pods to escape the ship. ({{DS9|Valiant}}) A year later, escape pods were used to flee a second ''Defiant''-class starship, the prototype {{USS|Defiant|2370}}, upon its destruction at the hands of the [[Breen]]. ({{DS9|The Changing Face of Evil}})
   
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== Appendices ==
 
== Appendices ==
 
=== Background information ===
 
=== Background information ===
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In the development of {{DS9|Valiant}}, the usage of multiple ''Intrepid'' type escape pods was originally to have been a single [[shuttle]], as envisioned by the series' writing staff. The idea of instead using some kind of escape pod then arose. "''The ''Voyager'' lifepod [[CGI]] model already existed, so it became fairly convenient,''" recalled Visual Effects Supervisor [[David Stipes]]. Although the notion was at first only to use one of this type of escape pod, the decision to show a group of them was soon arrived at. "''[[Dan Curry]] came up with the idea of the having the lifepods shot at [....] Dan went and talked with ['Valiant' writer] [[Ronald D. Moore|Ron Moore]], the producer/writer, and everyone thought it [the whole plan] was a great idea,''" explained Stipes. (''[[Cinefantastique]]'', Vol. 30, No. 9/10, p. 57)
According to the ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual|Deep Space Nine Technical Manual]]'', the USS ''Defiant'' carried 26 of these pods, which were six-person craft capable of sustaining survivors for up to eight months. Eight-person versions were also said to exist, although it is unclear whether these were supposed to have been seen on screen. Both types were equipped with impulse microthrusters and emergency subspace comm systems.
 
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According to the ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual]]'', the USS ''Defiant'' carried twenty-six of these pods, which were six-person craft capable of sustaining survivors for up to eight months. Eight-person versions were also said to exist, although it is unclear whether these were supposed to have been seen on-screen. Both types were equipped with impulse microthrusters and emergency subspace comm systems.
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In the ''[[Star Trek: Voyager Technical Manual]]'', the USS ''Voyager'' is said to have thirty-six escape pods, each capable of comfortably housing a maximum of six people. [http://leethomson.myzen.co.uk/Star_Trek/4_Voyager/Star_Trek_Voyager_-_Technical_Guide.pdf]
   
 
There appears to be at least one phaser strip on the outer hull of the pod.
 
There appears to be at least one phaser strip on the outer hull of the pod.
   
 
=== Apocrypha ===
 
=== Apocrypha ===
In the DS9-based computer game ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Fallen|The Fallen]]'', escape pods of this type were used aboard the {{ShipClass|Miranda}} [[USS Ulysses|USS ''Ulysses'']]. They were also seen used aboard another ''Miranda''-class vessel, USS ''Leonov'', in the 2003 ''[[Star Trek: Ships of the Line (2003)|Ships of the Line]]'' calendar. Neither of these sources is considered [[canon]].
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In the DS9-based computer game ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Fallen|The Fallen]]'', escape pods of this type were used aboard the {{Class|Miranda}} {{USS|Ulysses}}. They were also seen used aboard another ''Miranda''-class vessel, USS ''Leonov'', in the {{y|2003}} ''[[Star Trek: Ships of the Line (2003)|Ships of the Line]]'' calendar. Neither of these sources is considered [[canon]].
   
 
[[Category:Escape pod classes]]
 
[[Category:Escape pod classes]]

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File:Voyager escape pod.jpg

Intrepid-type escape pod leaving an Intrepid-class starship

Defiant escape pod

Intrepid-type escape pod leaving a Defiant-class starship

The Intrepid-type escape pod was a type of escape pod used aboard Intrepid-class and Defiant-class starships in the late 24th century. In the event of a ship-wide catastrophe, the pods could be launched as a last resort to save the crew. Once deployed, the pods were vulnerable to attack or becoming engulfed in the destruction of the parent ship. As in other types of Starfleet escape craft, the pods were equipped with thrusters, providing some chance of fleeing the field of combat. However, without warp drive, survivors were reliant on larger ships for ultimate rescue.

Intrepid-class

Voyager escape pod hatch

Intrepid-class escape pod hatches

Aboard Intrepid-class starships, the pods were stowed beneath individual hatches, which were raised in order for the pods to be launched. The pods could then return and be stowed again, if necessary.

In 2373, Kazon aboard the USS Voyager used the ship's escape pods to flee, after a failed takeover of the vessel. (VOY: "Basics, Part II")

In 2377, an escape pod was used by a modified hologram of Lieutenant Reginald Barclay, while attempting to capture Seven of Nine for a group of Ferengi who were conspiring to steal her nanoprobes. (VOY: "Inside Man")

Later that year, escape pods were used as weapons. While trying to fend off a Quarren attack, The Doctor as the ECH ejected three escape pods which actually contained photon torpedoes. When the Quarren ships tractored them in, they were detonated, and the Quarren ships were disabled. (VOY: "Workforce, Part II")

In an alternate timeline, the crew of Voyager disbanded in escape pods, hoping to evade the Krenim Imperium in the smaller craft. The timeline ceased to exist with the destruction of the Krenim timeship. (VOY: "Year of Hell, Part II")

Defiant-class

Valiant escape pod hatch

Pods escaping the destruction of the USS Valiant in 2374

In 2374, following a disastrous attack on a Jem'Hadar battleship, the crew of the USS Valiant used these pods to escape the ship. (DS9: "Valiant") A year later, escape pods were used to flee a second Defiant-class starship, the prototype USS Defiant, upon its destruction at the hands of the Breen. (DS9: "The Changing Face of Evil")

Aboard Defiant-class starships, the pods were launched from specialized bays beneath retractable sections of hull plating. These sections were spaced about the ship, providing access for as many crew members as possible.

Appendices

Background information

In the development of DS9: "Valiant", the usage of multiple Intrepid type escape pods was originally to have been a single shuttle, as envisioned by the series' writing staff. The idea of instead using some kind of escape pod then arose. "The Voyager lifepod CGI model already existed, so it became fairly convenient," recalled Visual Effects Supervisor David Stipes. Although the notion was at first only to use one of this type of escape pod, the decision to show a group of them was soon arrived at. "Dan Curry came up with the idea of the having the lifepods shot at [....] Dan went and talked with ['Valiant' writer] Ron Moore, the producer/writer, and everyone thought it [the whole plan] was a great idea," explained Stipes. (Cinefantastique, Vol. 30, No. 9/10, p. 57)

According to the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual, the USS Defiant carried twenty-six of these pods, which were six-person craft capable of sustaining survivors for up to eight months. Eight-person versions were also said to exist, although it is unclear whether these were supposed to have been seen on-screen. Both types were equipped with impulse microthrusters and emergency subspace comm systems.

In the Star Trek: Voyager Technical Manual, the USS Voyager is said to have thirty-six escape pods, each capable of comfortably housing a maximum of six people. [1]

There appears to be at least one phaser strip on the outer hull of the pod.

Apocrypha

In the DS9-based computer game The Fallen, escape pods of this type were used aboard the Miranda-class USS Ulysses. They were also seen used aboard another Miranda-class vessel, USS Leonov, in the 2003 Ships of the Line calendar. Neither of these sources is considered canon.