Submission + - The Art of Transporter Warfare
Chemisor writes: The transporter is frequently neglected in space combat by even the most experienced starship commanders, whose macho instincts favor large and colorful explosions of photon torpedoes and phaser play over the subtler methods. Combined with the requirement that shields be lowered for its use, the transporter may be considered by some to have no place in modern combat. This is quite a pity, for these commanders are ignoring a very interesting and versatile weapon that can be used to devastating advantage in certain situations. This paper presents several tactical applications of the transporter in all situations, starting with all-out space battle and finishing with the more subtle applications in clandestine warfare.