USS Khai Tam (fictitious vessel)
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USS Khai Tam is a fictitious vessel representing the Tallahassee, Florida chapter of STARFLEET: The International Star Trek Fan Association, of the same name.
Technical Manual
The vessel (often referred to as "ship" or "starship") was envisioned and designed between the years of 1991 and 1994 by members of that chapter. In 1993, the members had the basic idea to write a technical manual for the Khai Tam as a way to "sell" the idea to STARFLEET to officially sanction this non-canon original design for a Trek-Universe starship. The problem was that no one had the time or resources to work on the project. In April of 1993, Kevin McNulty joined the Khai Tam and offered to help. A stay-at-home-dad at the time, McNulty had the time to work, coupled with writing and computer illustration experience. He, the Khai Tam's Chief Engineer, Colin Toenjes, and other club members began work on the book later that year.
The 92-page USS Khai Tam Technical Orientation Manual was completed in six months. Being well satisified with their work, the ship thought that perhaps they may be able to sell it at Star Trek Conventions via established dealer channels. In early 1994, Kevin and Colin approached Mike Kott of Intergalactic Trading Company with a rough draft of the book. Not only was Kott interested in selling it, he offered to publish it! This was the crowning achievement of the design team, and a published, bound, and autographed copy was sent off to STARFLEET in June of 1994. Shortly thereafter, approval was given for other chapters to select the "Qapla Class" starship for their own chapters.
Autographed copies of the book have been given to crew members, Trek stars, and Trek designer Michael Okuda. The book can still be purchased through Interglactic Trading and also through some auction and book sites. Googling the title produces several interesting links even to this day.
The game [Khai Tam Clue] was based largely on the designs in the book, using floor plans from the book for the game board.
Custom Model
A model of the Khai Tam was created in 19xx by member Richard Graham using parts from several commercially available model sets.[???]
Perspective
Top view
Bow view
Aft view
