Shuttlepod

A shuttlepod is a small auxiliary craft that are attached to starships and starbases. They are often smaller than shuttlecraft and are mainly used for short-range travel with no warp drive.

Starfleet began using shuttlepods in the 22nd century, when two shuttlepods were assigned to each NX-class vessel. In the days when transporter technology was still in its infancy, shuttlepod was the preferred method of transportation. (Star Trek: Enterprise).

By the 24th century, shuttlepods were assigned to starships to supplement the larger shuttlecraft. (Star Trek: The Next Generation).

Types of Shuttlepod

 * Shuttlepod (22nd century)
 * Type-15 shuttlepod
 * Type-18 shuttlepod