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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Masao: [QB] [QUOTE]Originally posted by Reverend: [qb] For the ring-drive I was thinking something more like the split ring from "Fusion" which it pretty close to the hull. Not that I have a problem with the present arrangement, just an option to consider if you wanted to do something a little off the beaten path. Logically I'm sure the Vulcans got the contract to do some of the Starfleet ships, although I suppose the focus there would have been on science vessels rather than logistics and support craft...which might account for the look of the Oberth, something to consider for a future article perhaps? For some reason I think the Tellarites would be the most influential in a design like this, don't ask me why. [/qb][/QUOTE]Yeah, maybe. I've never really studied Vulcan ships much, owing to their previous small numbers. However, I do like the Vulcan ships from series 5 quite a bit. I suppose Starfleet might consider using an unusual nacelle layout, but only if it were much superior to standard nacelles. Being just as good or slightly better is not enough, since overcoming institutional inertia is difficult. [QUOTE]Originally posted by Reverend: [qb] As for the ventral fin, I assumed it was a refuelling tower simply because of it's distance from the main hull. I suppose it could also mount the major tractor/mooring beam emitters as well as refuelling and general cargo/personnel docking functions. It's certainly a substantial enough structure. As for the distance from the machinery, I rather think it's a good thing to keep the fuel pipe as far away from the internal tanks as possible. I imagine in the event of an accident you'd want as much notices as you can get to cut off the pumps to prevent an explosion travelling up the plumbing. [/qb][/QUOTE]So if you were to design a car you'd put the gas tank in the rear but have the refueling port at the front of the car? I'd think the problem of having a long internal fuel line is a more worrying problem. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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