Starfleet's habit of sending single ships far beyond its territory is criticized as an avoidable support problem. Those isolated ships rely on replicators and onboard technology to keep going. The proposed alternative sends at least two ships and preferably several pairs with support vessels. Routine peacetime missions can leave the organization with little experience of heavier logistical demands.
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Why Starfleet's lone exploration ships draw criticism
A critique of Starfleet proposes pairs of ships and accompanying support for missions far beyond friendly territory.