Type-8 Shuttlecraft

It is unlocked for purchase after speaking to Kyle DeSoto on Starbase 39 during the mission.

Overview
The  is a craft designed for short-range missions. The shuttle has weak shields, losing 10% shield capacity over other shuttles (40% versus the standard 50%).

Standard configuration
Federation shuttles come with Standard Issue-S equipment and weapons that scale with the player. Additionally, shuttles have specialized beam arrays that have a 360-degree targeting arc. These cannot be equipped on any other type of vessel.

Ship comparison
The following table compares the with other Federation small crafts.