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The Class S-4 shuttlecraft was a type of aquashuttle, an auxiliary vehicle specifically constructed by the Federation Starfleet for submersible undersea operation as well as spaceflight in the 23rd century.

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The S-4 class was an experimental shuttle type configured to explore deep oceans while having relatively similar internal control systems to the class F shuttlecraft. It featured a small power plant and specially belted and padded seats. Customized sensor arrays were specialized for underwater studies. This class of vessel was assigned for evaluation to several Constitution-class starships in the late 2260s. It was armed with a phaser cannon intended for defense against threatening undersea lifeforms, with firepower comparable to twice that of a phaser rifle. (FASA RPG module: Cadet's Orientation Sourcebook)

The Mark 1 model was designed in conjunction with the Xindi Hadopelagic Institute to endure a sustained pressure of 300 atmospheres with short visits to depths up to 1,000 atmospheres. It had a reinforced hull, improved damage control reporting, and was buoyant enough to float in emergencies. (Adventures RPG module: The Animated Series Supplemental Guide)

The S-4 class was designed primarily for maneuverability within a liquid, and secondarily as a spacecraft. As such, it took some experience to pilot the craft smoothly through a planetary atmosphere. The vessel was fitted with a recorder-sampler to collect data from the water. Storage lockers contained survey equipment, including tricorders and a self-powered mesh that would return samples of microbial life for analysis. The ship's window was made of a plexalloy. (TAS - Log Five novelization: The Ambergris Element)

Aquashuttle NCC-1701/5A was armed with two forward phasers set at stun force, charged by a power pack. It had a hatch and could also travel on top of the water like a boat. (TAS episode & Log Five novelization: The Ambergris Element)

The Mark 2 model entered service in the late 2280s decade with a duel environment capacity so as to be operated by cetacean as well as humanoid personnel. (Adventures RPG module: The Animated Series Supplemental Guide)

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Starfleet shuttlecraft and auxiliary spacecraft classes
Federation, Starfleet named classes AeroshuttleDanubeEpochFlyerGreyhoundMcCallMercury (warpshuttle)PulsarSphinxTeslaValkyrieVenture (scout)WaveriderWraithYellowstoneZodiac (warp shuttle) alphanumeric designations 2ACFGHR10S3S4S5S6S7S10S11S12S20SC22SW7SW21 Federation icon image. Starfleet icon image.
type designations type-1type-3type-4type-5type-6type-6Atype-6Ctype-7type-8type-8 cargotype-9type-9Atype-10type-11type-15type-15Atype-16type-17type-18type-18HZhang Sui
others mark IIcaptain's skiffcaptain's yachtAcademy trainer craftunnamed Federation shuttlecraft classes
Federation, Starfleet
(Kelvin timeline)
military shuttlepassenger shuttleStarfleet shuttle (2230s) Federation icon image. Starfleet icon image.

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