Today we take indepth look at the various shuttlecraft that make up the Enterprise Ds coupious complement of auxilary and daughter craft. From the Iconic top of the line Type 7 Shuttlecraft. To the Humble Type 15 shuttlepods. we analyse each in how it serves and supports the overall operations of the Enterprise D in its Missions of Exploration, and ask why it had such a variety of the humble little ships?