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Most of this is speculation based on observation and what I've read about the INTREPID ClassIntrepid-class. These ships were designed to provide an advanced long range exploration platform. That in itself says "we are on our own", thus being able to have the diversity not too rely on sensors and away teams for in-depth exploration might make grounding a must. 

Also, if we follow on from my initial point that the INTREPID classIntrepid-class was conceived for long range work, it is much easier and safer to replace a warp coil in shirt sleeves than in environmental suits in space, regardless of how comfortable. 

Furthermore, it might be useful for a badly damaged ship to ground to make long term repairs, or if necessary, to allow a crew to set up a survival colony on an M-class planet, using the ships useful surviving components to assist in providing for the survival, security, and comfort of the crew. 

That being said, the fact that this class of ships did not have the capacity to separate the primary hull from the secondary hull, as previous classes of Starfleet ships had. The CONSTITUTION ClassConstitution-class was capable of this but not rejoining itself. This extraordinary step might have been necessary to save the crew from a warp core breach, or other reason, thus grounding would be very useful.

Most of this is speculation based on observation and what I've read about the INTREPID Class. These ships were designed to provide an advanced long range exploration platform. That in itself says "we are on our own", thus being able to have the diversity not too rely on sensors and away teams for in-depth exploration might make grounding a must. Also, if we follow on from my initial point that the INTREPID class was conceived for long range work, it is much easier and safer to replace a warp coil in shirt sleeves than in environmental suits in space, regardless of how comfortable. Furthermore, it might be useful for a badly damaged ship to ground to make long term repairs, or if necessary, to allow a crew to set up a survival colony on an M-class planet, using the ships useful surviving components to assist in providing for the survival, security, and comfort of the crew. That being said, the fact that this class of ships did not have the capacity to separate the primary hull from the secondary hull, as previous classes of Starfleet ships had. The CONSTITUTION Class was capable of this but not rejoining itself. This extraordinary step might have been necessary to save the crew from a warp core breach, or other reason, thus grounding would be very useful.

Most of this is speculation based on observation and what I've read about the Intrepid-class. These ships were designed to provide an advanced long range exploration platform. That in itself says "we are on our own", thus being able to have the diversity not too rely on sensors and away teams for in-depth exploration might make grounding a must. 

Also, if we follow on from my initial point that the Intrepid-class was conceived for long range work, it is much easier and safer to replace a warp coil in shirt sleeves than in environmental suits in space, regardless of how comfortable. 

Furthermore, it might be useful for a badly damaged ship to ground to make long term repairs, or if necessary, to allow a crew to set up a survival colony on an M-class planet, using the ships useful surviving components to assist in providing for the survival, security, and comfort of the crew. 

That being said, the fact that this class of ships did not have the capacity to separate the primary hull from the secondary hull, as previous classes of Starfleet ships had. The Constitution-class was capable of this but not rejoining itself. This extraordinary step might have been necessary to save the crew from a warp core breach, or other reason, thus grounding would be very useful.

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Most of this is speculation based on observation and what I've read about the INTREPID Class. These ships were designed to provide an advanced long range exploration platform. That in itself says "we are on our own", thus being able to have the diversity not too rely on sensors and away teams for in-depth exploration might make grounding a must. And think about this;Also, if we follow on from my initial point that the INTREPID class was conceived for long range work, it is much easier and safer to replace a warp coil in shirt sleeves than in environmental suits in space, regardless of how comfortable. Furthermore, it might be useful for a badly damaged ship to ground to make long term repairs, or if necessary, to allow a crew to set up a survival colony on an M-class planet, using the ships useful surviving components to assist in providing for the survival, security, and comfort of the crew. That being said, the fact that this class of ships coulddid not have the capacity to separate the primary hull from the secondary hull, as most previous classes of Starfleet ships have had. The CONSTITUTION Class was capable of this but not rejoining itself. This extraordinary step might have been necessary to save the crew from a warp core breach, or other reason. I seem to recall that the instructions for the TOS model kit related something about this capability. Likewise the primary hull, was able to ground in an emergency situation. And as we saw in Star Trek GENERATIONS the GALAXY Class had the same ability, though it could also rejoin with its to the secondary hull. In both of these cases some form of anti-gravity generation would be required. To add to the confusion ST:ENTERPRISE brought in the concept of gravity-plating, with respect to internal artificial gravity generation. Though not specifically mentioned in the past, all of the shuttle craft had to have some form of anti-gravity generation for landing and lifting off. Thrusters by themselves just would not be practical for the task. I don't know what the weight of the main propulsion system and other secondary hull systems would come to, but I should think itthus grounding would be sufficient to balance off the primary hulls over-hangvery useful.

Most of this is speculation based on observation and what I've read about the INTREPID Class. These ships were designed to provide an advanced long range exploration platform. That in itself says "we are on our own", thus being able to have the diversity not too rely on sensors and away teams for in-depth exploration might make grounding a must. And think about this; this class of ships could not separate the primary hull from the secondary hull, as most previous classes of Starfleet ships have had. The CONSTITUTION Class was capable of this but not rejoining itself. This extraordinary step might have been necessary to save the crew from a warp core breach, or other reason. I seem to recall that the instructions for the TOS model kit related something about this capability. Likewise the primary hull, was able to ground in an emergency situation. And as we saw in Star Trek GENERATIONS the GALAXY Class had the same ability, though it could also rejoin with its to the secondary hull. In both of these cases some form of anti-gravity generation would be required. To add to the confusion ST:ENTERPRISE brought in the concept of gravity-plating, with respect to internal artificial gravity generation. Though not specifically mentioned in the past, all of the shuttle craft had to have some form of anti-gravity generation for landing and lifting off. Thrusters by themselves just would not be practical for the task. I don't know what the weight of the main propulsion system and other secondary hull systems would come to, but I should think it would be sufficient to balance off the primary hulls over-hang.

Most of this is speculation based on observation and what I've read about the INTREPID Class. These ships were designed to provide an advanced long range exploration platform. That in itself says "we are on our own", thus being able to have the diversity not too rely on sensors and away teams for in-depth exploration might make grounding a must. Also, if we follow on from my initial point that the INTREPID class was conceived for long range work, it is much easier and safer to replace a warp coil in shirt sleeves than in environmental suits in space, regardless of how comfortable. Furthermore, it might be useful for a badly damaged ship to ground to make long term repairs, or if necessary, to allow a crew to set up a survival colony on an M-class planet, using the ships useful surviving components to assist in providing for the survival, security, and comfort of the crew. That being said, the fact that this class of ships did not have the capacity to separate the primary hull from the secondary hull, as previous classes of Starfleet ships had. The CONSTITUTION Class was capable of this but not rejoining itself. This extraordinary step might have been necessary to save the crew from a warp core breach, or other reason, thus grounding would be very useful.

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Most of this is speculation based on observation and what I've read about the INTREPID Class. These ships were designed to provide an advanced long range exploration platform. That in itself says "we are on our own", thus being able to have the diversity not too rely on sensors and away teams for in-depth exploration might make grounding a must. And think about this; this class of ships could not separate the primary hull from the secondary hull, as most previous classes of Starfleet ships have had. The CONSTITUTION Class was capable of this but not rejoining itself. This extrodinaryextraordinary step might have been necessary to save the crew from a warp core breechbreach,or or other reason. I seem to recall that the instructions for the TOS model kit related something about this capability. Likewise the primary- hull, was able to ground in an emergency situation. And as we saw in Star Trek GENERATIONS the GALAXY Class had the same ability, though it could also rejoin with its to the secondary hull. In both of these cases some form of anti-gravity generation would be required. To add to the confusion ST:ENTERPRISE brought in the concept of gravity-plating, with respect to internal artificial gravity generation. Though not specifically mentioned in the past, all of the shuttle craft had to have some form of anti-gravity generation for landing and lifting off. Thrusters by themselves just would not be practical for the task. I don't know what the weight of the main propulsion system and other secondary hull systems would come to, but I should think it would be sufficient to balance off the primary hulls over-hang.

Most of this is speculation based on observation and what I've read about the INTREPID Class. These ships were designed to provide an advanced long range exploration platform. That in itself says "we are on our own", thus being able to have the diversity not too rely on sensors and away teams for in-depth exploration might make grounding a must. And think about this; this class of ships could not separate the primary hull from the secondary hull, as most previous classes of Starfleet ships have had. The CONSTITUTION Class was capable of this but not rejoining itself. This extrodinary step might have been necessary to save the crew from a warp core breech,or other reason. I seem to recall that the instructions for the TOS model kit related something about this capability. Likewise the primary- hull, was able to ground in an emergency situation. And as we saw in Star Trek GENERATIONS the GALAXY Class had the same ability, though it could also rejoin with its to the secondary hull. In both of these cases some form of anti-gravity generation would be required. To add to the confusion ST:ENTERPRISE brought in the concept of gravity-plating, with respect to internal artificial gravity generation. Though not specifically mentioned in the past, all of the shuttle craft had to have some form of anti-gravity generation for landing and lifting off. Thrusters by themselves just would not be practical for the task. I don't know what the weight of the main propulsion system and other secondary hull systems would come to, but I should think it would be sufficient to balance off the primary hulls over-hang.

Most of this is speculation based on observation and what I've read about the INTREPID Class. These ships were designed to provide an advanced long range exploration platform. That in itself says "we are on our own", thus being able to have the diversity not too rely on sensors and away teams for in-depth exploration might make grounding a must. And think about this; this class of ships could not separate the primary hull from the secondary hull, as most previous classes of Starfleet ships have had. The CONSTITUTION Class was capable of this but not rejoining itself. This extraordinary step might have been necessary to save the crew from a warp core breach, or other reason. I seem to recall that the instructions for the TOS model kit related something about this capability. Likewise the primary hull, was able to ground in an emergency situation. And as we saw in Star Trek GENERATIONS the GALAXY Class had the same ability, though it could also rejoin with its to the secondary hull. In both of these cases some form of anti-gravity generation would be required. To add to the confusion ST:ENTERPRISE brought in the concept of gravity-plating, with respect to internal artificial gravity generation. Though not specifically mentioned in the past, all of the shuttle craft had to have some form of anti-gravity generation for landing and lifting off. Thrusters by themselves just would not be practical for the task. I don't know what the weight of the main propulsion system and other secondary hull systems would come to, but I should think it would be sufficient to balance off the primary hulls over-hang.

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