If you have watched any science fiction you probably have seen them, these small sleek ships zooming about on their various missions. From the Galileo to a Viper, from a runabout to a transport, these crafts have moved not only the characters but the plot as well on many adventures. Now, wouldn't it be grand if one of these wonderful imaginary ships could be left behind in a remote location or even a backyard for a simple soul to find and make their own?
Imagine it, lunch on the moon. Dinner on Mars. Paris for a cup of real French Vanilla. The world and beyond would be at your fingertips.
I know that I could get up in orbit really fast; I have seen the TV shows. In mere minutes I could be orbiting the Earth, looking for the perfect parking spot by one of any thousands of malls. The daily commute would be a non-issue, with highway traffic being a mere spot down below.
I do have to say that parking garages would be a bit tricky to navigate, unless they have an open top level. Then if it was raining that could be a bit tricky to arrive neat and dry. However, if it was a transporter equipped shuttle I could just beam from the parking spot to the office, no problem. As a matter of fact, if it was transporter equipped there could be days that I could use the shuttlecraft without it ever leaving the garage.
If it wasn't transporter equipped then it would be cool if it had blasters of some kind. That way, in a pinch, I could always make a place to park it. Very handy for those crowded days and event parking.
But a personal shuttlecraft would not be just for work. It is, after all, the original ATV (All Terra Vehicle). A trip to the mountains would be a pleasure. It would work great for hunting trips as well (now this is where a blaster equipped model would shine). If I had one with the skids for landing I could take it skiing – imagine the air time on a ramp that would be possible with the engines! Of course, along with these outdoors uses a camo paint job would be logical, but you have to draw the line somewhere.
Imagine tailgating with a shutttlecraft. You could have the whole crew along, and if it is equipped with a food synthesizer you would have an endless supply of fresh beer and pizza. You would be the hit. In the case that you did not have a food synthesizer and wanted to barbeque fast, well, again those blasters would be handy. Just be careful not to barbeque everything.
Yes, if only I had a shuttlecraft I would be, well, a nerd with a shuttlecraft. But to be honest that sounds good to me. Now, where shall I go today?
Aloha from the Beach,
greg
