Hermes Class 
Design by Chadic Garou
Type: Planetary vehicle, glider
First commissioned: 2397
Length: 8.06m
Width: 5.87m
Height: 2.20m
Decks: 1
Displacement: 7.15t
Complement: 1 officers + 1 crew, evacuation limit: 23
Armament: 2x phaser type V (bow), 1x phaser type V (stern), 2x microtorpedo launchers with 30 microtorpedos each
Defense: ./.
Embarked craft: ./.
- Project management: Commodore Chadic Garou (CG)
- Co-Worker: Lt.Commander Randy Smith (RS), Commander Iliak J'Nai (IJ)
- Design: CG
- Technology: RS, CG
- Basics: RS, IJ, CG
The design can be transported in a special module in a Glikar'ma-class runabout or by larger ships, dropping into the atmosphere. Resumption is possible with the help of the tractor beam emitter.
The aerodynamic shape and an anti-gravity cushion ensure buoyancy. Entry and exit are via the stern hatch, which also serves as a ramp. There is an emergency exit in the roof of the cockpit.
The speed that can be achieved depends on the density of the atmosphere; at higher altitudes, almost the speed of sound should be possible. The anti-gravity cushion is used to maneuver in slow flight. The glider can take off and land vertically thanks to its many maneuvering nozzles. The anti-gravity cushion provides better traction when flying at a height of 3-10 m above a planetary surface, which should be the standard height for most missions. On Minshara-class planets, however, the service ceiling can be around 40,000 m. Stubby wings ensure better lift and maneuverability from heights of over 1,000 m.
The drive and the complete energy supply are provided by Sarium Krellid cells. Without a fusion reactor, the energy signature is so minimal that almost an effect similar to that with active camouflage is achieved. In addition, the drive is whisper-quiet and can take it with:
- any wheeled or tracked vehicle
- every planet-bound aircraft
- every ship, as the surface is rather unimportant for gliders
- many gliders based on other drives.
The cabin, consisting of the cockpit and cargo / passenger area, is hermetically sealed. The consoles for the pilots are in the cockpit, two further consoles in the cargo / passenger area can be equipped / programmed. The cargo / passenger compartment can be converted from passenger to cargo transport in a short time - and back. There are also two pallets on the side of the fuselage, which can be quickly exchanged and specific to the mission with appropriate sensors or similar can be equipped. A load hook system on the underside not only enables the gripping of lighter items such as weather balloons - which are difficult to handle with a tractor beam - but also enables cargo to be picked up and transported overboard.
- Dimensions length / width / height: 8.06 / 5.87 m / 2.20
- Empty weight: 7,145 mT, payload: 1,300 mT
- Cruising speed: 200 km / h (low flight) / 600 km / h (flight at altitudes over 1,000 m)
- Maximum speed: 925 km / h for 6 hours (at altitudes of 10,000 m and above)
- Armament: 2x phaser type V (bow), 1x phaser type V (stern), 2x microtorpedo launchers with 30 microtorpedos each.
Mission types:
- (B) people * - / (C) wounded and (A) cargo transport ** (civil and military, open or covert use)
- (D) Planetary reconnaissance, surveying, surveillance (civil and military, open or covert use)
- Use of fertilizers in agriculture with appropriately prepared microtorpedos (civil, open use)
- (C) Search & Rescue missions (civil and military, open or covert)
- (D) Research missions (civil and military, open or covert)
- (E) Command missions (military, usually covert)
- (C) Dropping and picking up agents (military, covert operations)
- Defense against enemy ground and air targets within the atmosphere (military, open or covert use)
Mission duration: Two to three days without charging the Sarium Krellid cells, which are housed in 13 blocks. Additional energy is generated via a photovoltaic system in the wings.
* Passenger transport usually for 2 + 10 people
** The center aisle must remain free for freight transport, as the stern ramp is the standard exit.
Interior:
- A - freight transportation
- B - Passenger transport for up to 10 people
- C - Ambulance transport for 2 lying injured and up to 4 ambulatory injured. Transportable bio beds (TBB) can also be used instead of normal beds
- D - Surveyor - with toilet, computer core, food replicator, 2 bunk beds, 2 operator places.
- The mission can be extended to 4-8 days.
- E - troop transport - for up to 14 soldiers with standard equipment
Thanks to Lt.Commander Randy Smith, Commander Iliak J'Nai.
