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The modular design of the Constitution-class allowed for component separation in times of crisis. The primary and secondary hulls could separate where the connecting "neck" joined the saucer, allowing either section to serve as a lifeboat if the other was too badly damaged.
Saucer separation is an emergency maneuver performed on some Federation starships. It involves the complete disconnection of the primary hull and the secondary hull. Prior to the 24th century, separation was used as a means of abandoning either hull in the event of a catastrophic emergency. It was a one-time only event, and the hulls could not be reconnected without external support. (TOS: "The Apple") By the 24th century, separations were designed to be more routine with some classes being designed with reconnection abilities. Both components contained essential systems, allowing each to be independently operable for extended periods. (TNG: "Encounter at Farpoint")
The only use for saucer separation in early starship classes was for emergency purposes related to crew survival. In 2267, Captain James T. Kirk considered a plan wherein chief engineer Montgomery Scott would jettison the nacelles and escape in the saucer section when the original USS Enterprise was threatened by Vaal at Gamma Trianguli VI. Ultimately, the separation was never ordered. (TOS: "The Apple")
The TOS novel Black Fire showed after a bomb exploded on the Enterprise bridge causing severe damage to ship and crew, Chief Engineer Scott ordered a saucer separation. The ship was reconnected at a starbase facility. A TNG novel, Rogue Saucer, dealt with saucer separation also as a main theme to the story with Starfleet trying to design a Galaxy-class saucer section that would still be salvageable after landing. The novelization of Star Trek Generations showed Captain Hikaru Sulu conducting an emergency drill aboard the USS Excelsior when he received news of Kirk's death from his daughter, Demora Sulu. The ship had just completed an emergency saucer separation when the communication was received.
and i just figured out how to make the bussards rotate,
polycount is just under 18k,and i just figured out how to make the bussards rotate,so this baby will have rotating bussard collectors EDIT: just tested in game, and the bussards rotate perfectly.
Quote from: lint on February 01, 2008, 12:54:00 PMand i just figured out how to make the bussards rotate,Care to elaborate?
I think you want to make your canon as possible lint. So what do you think about a mvam feature?You don't believe that a saucer separating connie is canon? Here the proof:QuoteThe modular design of the Constitution-class allowed for component separation in times of crisis. The primary and secondary hulls could separate where the connecting "neck" joined the saucer, allowing either section to serve as a lifeboat if the other was too badly damaged. http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Constitution_classQuoteSaucer separation is an emergency maneuver performed on some Federation starships. It involves the complete disconnection of the primary hull and the secondary hull. Prior to the 24th century, separation was used as a means of abandoning either hull in the event of a catastrophic emergency. It was a one-time only event, and the hulls could not be reconnected without external support. (TOS: "The Apple") By the 24th century, separations were designed to be more routine with some classes being designed with reconnection abilities. Both components contained essential systems, allowing each to be independently operable for extended periods. (TNG: "Encounter at Farpoint") http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Saucer_separationQuoteThe only use for saucer separation in early starship classes was for emergency purposes related to crew survival. In 2267, Captain James T. Kirk considered a plan wherein chief engineer Montgomery Scott would jettison the nacelles and escape in the saucer section when the original USS Enterprise was threatened by Vaal at Gamma Trianguli VI. Ultimately, the separation was never ordered. (TOS: "The Apple")http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Saucer_separationQuoteThe TOS novel Black Fire showed after a bomb exploded on the Enterprise bridge causing severe damage to ship and crew, Chief Engineer Scott ordered a saucer separation. The ship was reconnected at a starbase facility. A TNG novel, Rogue Saucer, dealt with saucer separation also as a main theme to the story with Starfleet trying to design a Galaxy-class saucer section that would still be salvageable after landing. The novelization of Star Trek Generations showed Captain Hikaru Sulu conducting an emergency drill aboard the USS Excelsior when he received news of Kirk's death from his daughter, Demora Sulu. The ship had just completed an emergency saucer separation when the communication was received. http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Saucer_separation
hey DJ,Yeah i just animated the textures.