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List of Star Trek Starfleet starships

This is a list of Federation starships from the Star Trek universe. The list is organized first by ship class , then registration number , name , and finally where that vessel was referenced. These vessels appear or are mentioned in the original Star Trek series ( TOS ), Star Trek: The Animated Series ( TAS ), Star Trek: The Next Generation ( TNG ), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ( DS9 ), Star Trek: Voyager ( VOY ), Star Trek: Enterprise ( ENT ), Star Trek: Discovery ( DSC ), the Star Trek films , Star Trek games , and Star Trek literature . This list tries to avoid using information found in Star Trek fan fiction . Many of the sources for this list are considered non-canon and the list relies heavily on the non-canon The Star Trek Encyclopedia . [1]

Akira class

Ambassador class, andromeda class, antares class, apollo class, archer class, bradbury class, cardenas class, centaur class, challenger class, cheyenne class, chimera class, columbia class, constellation class, constitution class, crossfield class, daedalus class, defiant class, deneva class, dreadnought class, einstein class, engle class, erewhon class, excelsior class, freedom class, galaxy class, galen class, hokule‘a class, hoover class, intrepid class, istanbul class, korolev class, magee class, malachowski class, mediterranean class, merced class, merian class, miranda class, mulciber class, nebula class, new orleans class, niagara class, nimitz class, norway class, oberth class, odyssey class, olympic class, prometheus class, renaissance class, rigel class, saber class, sequoia class, shepard class, sovereign class, soyuz class, springfield class, freedom class (kelvin timeline), steamrunner class, surak class, sydney class, theophrastus class, universe class, vesta class, walker class, wambundu class, wells class, yorkshire class, zodiac class, undetermined class, non-starships and support vessels, danube class runabout, peregrine class fighter, yellowstone class runabout, shuttlecraft.

Named for Greek mythological figure and nearby Andromeda Galaxy .

Named for star Antares .

Named for the ancient Greek solar deity and the American Apollo program ( NASA ).

Scout ship introduced in the Star Trek: The Original Series tie-in novel series Star Trek: Vanguard and its follow-up Star Trek: Seekers . Retroactively named after Captain Jonathan Archer from Star Trek: Enterprise .

Name honors science fiction author Ray Bradbury .

Named for United States Air Force brigadier general Robert Cardenas .

Named for the mythical chimaera .

In the script of the TNG episode " The Battle ," Geordi La Forge identified the Stargazer as a Constitution Class, but it was dubbed to Constellation after the script was changed.

Named for the USS Constitution . (The TOS USS Enterprise dedication plaque refers to this ship class as the "Starship Class".)

Constitution class refit

Ostensibly a refit of the Constitution class, this ship is referred to as " Enterprise class" in Andrew G. Probert's non-canon Star Trek The Motion Picture: 14 Official Blueprints . [52] [53]

Named for American naval officer and test pilot Albert Scott Crossfield who became the first human to fly at twice the speed of sound.

Named for an iconic figure from Greek mythology .

Named for the fictional planet in the TOS episode " Operation: Annihilate! ".

Named for Albert Einstein

Named for American test pilot and astronaut Joe Engle who test-flew the joint NASA–Air Force North American X-15 rocket airplane and the space shuttle Enterprise before eventually commanding the space shuttle Columbia .

This fictional spacecraft design was introduced to the Star Trek sci-fi universe in 1984.

The name may have been supposed to honor the space station that was later simply called ISS .

Presumably named for the Polynesian waʻa kaulua replica

Named for United States Air Force fighter pilot Bob Hoover who revolutionized modern aerobatic flying and in many aviation circles has been described as one of the greatest pilots ever to have lived.

Named for the most populous city in Turkey .

Named for spacecraft designer Sergey Korolyov .

Featured in the Star Trek: Titan novels. All known Luna -class starships were named after moons in the Sol System.

Named for Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot and poet John Gillespie Magee Jr.

Named for United States Air Force pilot Nicole Malachowski who became the first female member of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds .

Named for the character in the play The Tempest by William Shakespeare . Also the name of a moon .

Name (in universe) denotes astronomical phenomenon and (real world) pays tribute to the Nebula Award for science fiction writing.

Named for the City of New Orleans . Designated as frigates .

Named for World War II Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz

Ships are named for the NASA Space Shuttle orbiters .

Named after the rocket scientist Hermann Oberth .

Introduced in Star Trek Online .

This class is sometimes erroneously named " Hope class" from an early version of the dedication plaque from the USS Pasteur . [1]

Named for the star Rigel .

Named for American astronaut Alan Shepard who became the first American to travel into space.

Named for the Soviet spacecraft

Named for Vulcan philosopher Surak .

Introduced in Star Trek: Destiny and first visualized in Star Trek Online .

The class was named for NASA test pilot Joe Walker .

Named in honor of science fiction author H. G. Wells .

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Star Trek Ship Names Ordered by Class – From TOS to Picard

By: Author Brad Burnie

Posted on Published: September 23, 2021 - Last updated: November 9, 2022

Star Trek Ship Names Ordered by Class – From TOS to Picard

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For those who consider themselves as die-hard fans of the popular sci-fi Star Trek universe, you may already know that Star Trek’s 24 th century has some astounding array of Starfleet ships that we can stare at with admiration. Star Trek has had strong starships designs since the very beginning. Let’s dig a bit deeper to know more.

The history of Star Trek dates back to 1966-1967 with The Original Series Season 1. All this began when a writer and former Air Force pilot, Gene Roddenberry , wanted to make a science fiction TV show that featured characters that show humanity at its best.

Since then, there has been no looking back as Star Trek has become one of the most popular sci-fi television shows of all time. While it has been entertaining its audience for decades and is globally known for its genre of science fiction, it’s also known for it’s the great space battles with different alien species.

Over the years, the show came up with dozens of iconic starship designs, many of which are even known to people who don’t follow Star Trek. The idea behind the creation of these ships was to represent the diversity of various races, cultures, and factions. So, whether it’s the TOS ( The Original Series ), Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) , Deep Space Nine (DS9), Voyager, or Picard , the show has always lived up to the expectation of producing some vast fleets that demonstrated the abilities at their best.

If you have to rank these astonishing ships, what do you think? Which are the most powerful ships of all? Not sure about the answer? No problem, here we are, revealing a list of 30 most powerful Star Trek ship names today.

From TOS to Picard, we’ve covered and presented some of the powerful Star Trek ships . Their rankings are based on specifications, including speed, size, and power. So, are you ready and excited to know their names? Let’s begin!

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Built in the late 20 th century by the United States of America, this DY-100-class sleeper ship played a great role in helping Khan Noonien Singh and his group to escape Earth after being defeated at Eugenics Wars . You can explore the nuclear power of this ship and know more about it by watching the prime timeline of Star Trek – TOS.

29. Phoenix

Phoenix, an Earth spaceship, was constructed during the mid-21 st century. The interesting fact about this ship is that it used to be a nuclear missile. Yes, Lily Sloane and Zefram Cochrane later converted this missile into a prototype spaceship. Isn’t it amazing? That’s not it; it is also known to be the first human-made spacecraft launched from Earth to travel faster than the speed of light by using warp-drive technology.

28. Friendship 1

You will come across this Star Trek ship name in a Star Trek: Voyager episode. Launched in 2067 by the United Earth Space Probe Agency, four years after the Phoenix’s game-changing flight, this deep space probe came to find other species. The Friendship 1 ship’s exquisite feature is that it contained a lot of scientific, technological, and cultural information that helped to seek out new worlds and new civilizations.

27. USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-J)

You can get a glimpse of this starship in the “Azati Prime” – The Star Trek: Enterprise episode. It bags one of the top spots in the list as it boasts some of the advanced technologies. However, it is not that popular due to two reasons – one, it just has a brief glimpse, and second, a time-traveling Captain said that the Enterprise-J exists in a possible future timeline.

26. Galileo (NCC-1701-7)

Assigned to the USS Enterprise in the 2260s, Galileo was a Class F shuttlecraft and bore the name of the great astronomer and mathematician of all time. They first used a telescope – Galileo Galilei. However, this craft was lost near Taurus II in 2267, at the time of the Murasaki Effect investigation. It was then replaced with the same numbered craft that was dubbed as the ‘Galileo II.’

25. USS Raven (NAR-32450)

This Federation exploration vessel was the home and the workplace of Magnus and Erin Hansen, the Borg-studying scientists. Check out its remains in the Star Trek: Voyager episode, “The Raven.”

24. Deep Space Nine

While this isn’t technically a ship, its a space station, we though it was important to include. There are two sides to this. On one side, it is simply an old Cardassian mining station for the same-titled TV series. While on the other hand, the same mining station is modified and reconstructed into a battle station with 5,000 photon torpedoes in Deep Space Nine – Season 4 of Star Trek.

23. USS Defiant (NX-74205)

Built for Borg battles, this amazing Federation craft was armed with a cloaking device that was lent from the Romulan Star Empire. It is known to be one of the successful warships that you can see for yourself in Star Trek: Deep Space Nin e as well as Star Trek: First Contact . Also know for it’s “mining” capabilities in games.

22. La Sirena

Memory Alpha states that this newcomer Star Trek ship is a Kaplan F17 Speed Freighter, a class of civilian ships equipped with phasers and shields but a whole lot of hologram capacities. Not to forget, it is the only entry from Star Trek: Picard.

21. USS Franklin (NX-326)

This ship is small, but at the same time, tough, just like other Freedom-class starships. You can see this 22 nd -century ship in the Kelvin timeline of Star Trek: Beyond, seat belts. It is equipped with stealth technology, cannons, and torpedoes, and its warp four power was used to get to the Starbase Yorktown from the planet, Altamid .

20. Enterprise (NX-01)

In the 22nd century of Star Trek: Enterprise , you can see how this starship has the potential to carry a huge crew of almost 100 people. It is remembered as a victory of Zefram Cochrane’s theories of space travel.

19. Sh’Raan

Even though the Vulcans are known better than combat ships for logic, the pre-Federation years have seen Spock’s forerunners ready to throw down in Sh’Raan – the Star Trek: Enterprise -era starship that was capable of Warp 7 power.

18. USS Shenzhou (NCC-1227)

This Walker-class Federation USS starship was introduced in the 23 rd century, and you can see it in Star Trek: Discovery. It had everything, including phasers, cannons, and torpedoes, but unfortunately, it got smashed in the Battle of the Binary Stars that occurred in 2256.

17. Sarcophagus

Bigger than the Shenzhou, Klingon starship of the 23rd-century can be witnessed in the Star Trek: Discovery pilot. One interesting feature of the Sarcophagus is that its armor contains the remains of Klingon warriors in the form of a patchwork of caskets.

16. Jem’Hadar Warship

Simply put, it’s all interconnected when we talk about this warship. The story of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is incomplete without the Dominion, and the story of Dominion is incomplete without the Jem’Hadar warship, i.e., its military division.

15. USS Prometheus (NCC-71201)

This Nebula-class Federation USS starship is in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine . It was introduced as a floating science trial. It not only gets the job done but is also famous for its magnificent goal of reigniting a dead sun.

14. USS Excelsior (NX-2000)

It is featured in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country as the first Federation starship having trans-warp drive. This 23rd-century ship was operated by Starfleet and served Captain Hikaru Sulu , who commanded the Excelsior from 2290 to at least 2320.

13. D7-class Battle Cruiser

This Klingon starship is considered the largest of its era as it was 748 feet long and had 430 crew members. Although many other cooler introductions came along in the 24 th century, this starship still holds a higher rank. It is also termed as ‘ the pinnacle of combat warships in the 23rd century ’ as per StarTrek.com.

12. Scimitar

This Reman-made ship boasts about a lot of things. Featuring in Star Trek: Nemesis , it is loaded with photon-torpedo bays and disruptor banks. Additionally, Scimitar can convert itself into a Thalaron weapon. It is similar to a nuclear weapon but has far more destructive attributes than the latter.

11. Vor’Cha-class Attack Cruiser

This was yet another heavily armed Klingon starship used during the middle and later part of the 24 th century. It was almost as long as a Galaxy-class Federation craft and was similarly used as the backbone of the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance fleet in the mirror universe.

10. USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-A)

Have you seen the original iconic Enterprise? USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-A) is a Constitution-class starship that is essentially a replica of it. It was first featured in the prime timeline of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home . Additionally, it also appears in the Kelvin timeline of the J.J. Abrams-era Star Trek films.

9. USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-B)

USS Enterprise-B is a polished version of the prime timeline’s Constitution-class Enterprise. This Excelsior-class Federation starship was introduced in the 23rd century and can be seen in Star Trek Generations .

8. USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), Prime Timeline

The USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) was a 23rd century Federation Constitution-class starship launched in 2258. Officially Federation was a flagship, this starship was operated by Starfleet. Unfortunately, it was destroyed during the planet Altamid battle in 2263.

7. USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), Kelvin Timeline

This starship was introduced in the 23rd century, so it has the potential of more than warp 8. In fact, it became the first Federation starship to start a five-year mission under the command of Captain James T. Kirk . It is said to be more than double the size of the Prime Timeline’s Enterprise.

6. Romulan Warbird

Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew were awestruck by this Romulan Warbird for obvious reasons in Star Trek: The Next Generation . According to StarTrek.com, it is considered to be the largest and the most powerful Romulan spacecraft.

5. Negh’Var Warship

Negh’Var Warship was the largest class of starship, running more than 2,250 massive feet long. This powerful starship was operated as the emperor’s flagship in the Klingon Empire during the late 24 th century.

4. USS Vengeance

Designed and developed by Khan Noonien Singh and Section 31, Star Trek: Into Darkness reveals how scary this 23rd-century starship is. From Star Trek’s Kelvin timeline, this ship was specifically created for combat and was commissioned in 2259. It has very assassin type feel.

3. The Whale Probe

You cannot stop boasting about the exquisite features of this starship – the Whale Probe. Featured in the Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home , defeating it is out of the question as it is a massive, power-sucking, starship-disabling, and ocean-vaporizing craft that visited Earth in 2286 to contact members of the humpback whale species.

2. Xindi Probe

We can define this starship as a pure beam of destructive force. Seen in Star Trek: Enterprise, this Xindi Probe not only attacked Earth in the 22nd century but also successfully killed more than 7 million people from Florida to Venezuela leaving complete destruction in it’s wake.

Nomad starship was designed by Dr. Jackson Roykirk and served in the first part of the 21st century. It was created with two goals: to create a ship that could function as an accurate thinking machine while using logic and find new lifeforms in interstellar space. This powerful starship had the potential to clear out at least 4 billion people from four different planets. You can see how Captain Kirk and his team face it in the Star Trek TOS episode, The Changeling.

Wrapping It Up

See awesome great details in this book Ships of the Line on amazon . There are more powerful Star Trek ships in addition to this list. The Doomsday Machine, the Krenim Temporal Weapon Ship , the Species 8472 bioship , the Narada , the Borg Cube , and V’Ger are undoubtedly powerful Star Trek ships featured in different timelines. The high-tech development and their powerful specifications have made them the most powerful ships of the Star Trek era.

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Template:Startrek2 This is a list of the fictional Star Trek universe's Earth and Federation Starfleet ships organized by ship class . These vessels appear or are mentioned in Star Trek ( TOS ), Star Trek: The Next Generation ( TNG ), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ( DS9 ), Star Trek: Voyager ( VOY ), Star Trek: Enterprise ( ENT ), Star Trek: Discovery (DISCO), Star Trek: Picard (PIC), Star Trek: Lower Decks (STLD), Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (SNW) , and/or the Star Trek films . Many of the ship names, classes or registry numbers are not identified on screen and instead are derived from the Star Trek Encyclopedia . [1]

1.1 Akira class
1.2 Ambassador class
1.3 Andromeda class
1.4 Antares class
1.5 Apollo class
1.6 Bradbury class
1.7 Challenger class
1.8 Cheyenne class
1.9 Chimaera class
1.10 Constellation class
1.11 Constitution class
1.12 Daedalus class
1.13 Danube class
1.14 Defiant class
1.15 Deneva class
1.16 Excelsior class
1.17 Freedom class
1.18 Galaxy class
1.19 Hokule'a class
1.20 Hope class
1.21 Intrepid class
1.22 Istanbul class
1.23 Korolev class
1.24 Luna class
1.25 Mediterranean class
1.26 Merced class
1.27 Miranda class
1.28 Nebula class
1.29 New Constitution class
1.30 New Orleans class
1.31 Niagara class
1.32 Norway class
1.33 Nova class
1.34 NX class
1.35 Oberth class
1.36 Prometheus class
1.37 Renaissance class
1.38 Rigel class
1.39 Saber class
1.40 Sequoia class
1.41 Sovereign class
1.42 Soyuz class
1.43 Springfield class
1.44 Steamrunner class
1.45 Surak class
1.46 Sydney class
1.47 Wambundu class
1.48 Wells class
1.49 Yorkshire class
1.50 Zodiac class
1.51 Class unknown
2.1 Peregrine class
2.2 Yellowstone class
2.3 Class unknown
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Starships [ ]

Akira class [ ], ambassador class [ ], andromeda class [ ], antares class [ ], apollo class [ ], bradbury class [ ], challenger class [ ], cheyenne class [ ], chimaera class [ ].

Named for the mythical chimaera .

Constellation class [ ]

Constitution class [ ], daedalus class [ ], danube class [ ], defiant class [ ], deneva class [ ], excelsior class [ ], freedom class [ ], galaxy class [ ], hokule'a class [ ], hope class [ ], intrepid class [ ], istanbul class [ ], korolev class [ ].

Named for spacecraft designer Sergey Pavlovich Korolev .

Luna class [ ]

Mediterranean class [ ], merced class [ ], miranda class [ ], nebula class [ ], new constitution class [ ], new orleans class [ ], niagara class [ ], norway class [ ], nova class [ ], nx class [ ], oberth class [ ], prometheus class [ ], renaissance class [ ], rigel class [ ], saber class [ ], sequoia class [ ], sovereign class [ ], soyuz class [ ], springfield class [ ], steamrunner class [ ], surak class [ ].

Named for Vulcan philosopher Surak .

Sydney class [ ]

Wambundu class [ ], wells class [ ], yorkshire class [ ], zodiac class [ ], class unknown [ ], non-starships and support vessels [ ], peregrine class [ ], yellowstone class [ ], see also [ ].

Starfleet starship registry

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↑ " Far Beyond the Stars ". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine .
↑ " Azati Prime ". Star Trek: Enterprise . UPN.
↑ " The Expanse ". Star Trek: Enterprise . UPN.
↑ " The Maquis, Part II ". Star Trek: Deep Space Nine .
↑ " Future Tense ". Star Trek: Enterprise . UPN.
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↑ Star Trek: Insurrection .
↑ " Unimatrix Zero ". Star Trek: Voyager . UPN.
↑ " Drive ". Star Trek: Voyager . UPN.

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If you’re looking for ideal names for spaceships, you’re on ground well-trodden by the writers of Star Trek, which must have the largest list of named spaceships from any franchise!

Below is a list of Federations starships (including non-Starfleet spaceships) used in canon Star Trek (so not including books or games).

There’s more information on this wiki page about Federation starships , including links with information about each ship. A fun name on this list is the USS Alka Selsior , an an in-joke reference to the Alka-Seltzer brand-name of indigestion medicine, & a play on the name “Excelsior”.

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USS Al-Batani

USS Albert Einstein

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USS Appalachia

USS Armstrong

USS Aryabhatta

USS Atlantis

USS Baton Rouge

USS Bellerophon

USS Biddeford

USS Billings

USS Bonchune

USS Bonestell

USS Bozeman

USS Bradbury

USS Brattain

USS Budapest

USS Callisto

USS Carolina

USS Centaur

USS Challenger

USS Charleston

USS Chatelet

USS Chicago

USS Clayton

USS Clement

USS Cochrane

USS Coleman

USS Columbia

USS Concord

USS Constantinople

USS Constellation

USS Copernicus

USS Crazy Horse

USS Crockett

USS Da-Teplan

USS De Milo

USS Defiant

USS Destiny

USS Discovery

USS Donovan

USS Elmer Fudd

USS Endeavour

USS Entente

USS Enterprise

USS Equicon

USS Equinox

USS Excalibur

USS Excelsior

USS Farouk El-Baz

USS Farragut

USS Fearless

USS Firebrand

USS Franklin

USS Fredrickson

USS Gagarin

USS Gallico

USS Ganymede

USS Gettysburg

USS Goddard

USS Gremlin

USS Greyhound

USS Grissom

USS Hathaway

USS Heart of Gold

USS Hiawatha

USS Hispaniola

USS Hokule'a

USS Horatio

USS Horizon

USS ibn Majid

USS Intrepid

USS James Fennimore Cooper

USS Jenolan

USS John F. Kennedy

USS John Muir

USS K'Warko

USS Korolev

USS Lantree

USS Leondegrance

USS Lexington

USS Liberator

USS Livingston

USS Madison

USS Magellan

USS Majestic

USS Malinche

USS Mare Tranquillitatis

USS Maryland

USS Matte Fringe

USS Max Plank

USS Mayflower

USS Melbourne

USS Merrimac

USS Monitor

USS Muleskinner

USS Musashi

USS Mustang

USS Nautilus

USS Neil Armstrong

USS Niels Bohr

USS Nightwing

USS Non Sequitur

USS Northridge

USS Odyssey

USS Okinawa

USS Olympia

USS Omaha Nebraska

USS Orinoco

USS Pasteur

USS Pegasus

USS Peterson

USS Philadelphia

USS Phoenix

USS Portland

USS Potemkin

USS Princeton

USS Prokofiev

USS Prometheus

USS Proxima

USS Puget Sound

USS Relativity

USS Reliant

USS Renegade

USS Republic

USS Repulse

USS Rhode Island

USS Rio Grande

USS Robert Louis Stevenson

USS Roosevelt

USS Rubicon

USS Rutledge

USS Salcombe

USS Sarajevo

USS Saratoga

USS Scovill

USS Seaquest

USS Seaview

USS Sentinel

USS Shenandoah

USS Shenzhou

USS Shepard

USS Sherlock Holmes

USS ShirKahr

USS Silversides

USS Springfield

USS Stargazer

USS Suleiman

USS Sutherland

USS Syracuse

USS T'Kumbra

USS T'Plana-Hath

USS Tecumseh

USS Thomas Paine

USS Thunderchild

USS Tian An Men

USS Ticonderoga

USS Tolstoy

USS Tombaugh

USS Tranquillity Base

USS Trieste

USS Tripoli

USS Ulysses

USS Umibozu

USS Unicorn

USS Valdemar

USS Valiant

USS Valley Forge

USS Vengeance

USS Venture

USS Veracruz

USS Victory

USS Voyager

USS Wellington

USS White Sands

USS Whorfin

USS Wolcott

USS Wyoming

USS Yamaguchi

USS Yangtzee Kiang

USS Yellowstone

USS Yorktown

USS Yosemite

USS Yuri Gagarin

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40. SS Botany Bay

Viewed on the screen of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) from the prime timeline of Star Trek the original series, the fun-sized Botany Bay is a pre-warp, 20th-century DY-100 class vessel from Earth. It's most famous for its de-facto captain, the genetically modified strongman Khan Noonien Singh, better known in Captain Kirk-speak as " KHAAAAN! "

39. Phoenix

The Phoenix may be a primitive ship, but it's über - important. Per the Star Trek canon, and as seen in Star Trek: First Contact , Zefram Cochrane's and Lily Sloane's refashioned nuclear missile is the first Earthling craft to use warp drive -- and achieve first contact with an E.T. species, the Vulcans.

38. Friendship 1

As we learn in a Star Trek: Voyager episode, this deep-space probe is launched in 2067 -- or, four years after the Phoenix's game-changing flight. It represents Earth's early desires to seek out new worlds and new civilizations.

37. USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-J)

This 26th-century, Universe-class Federation starship, called a "distant relative" of the Enterprise (NX-01), is glimpsed in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode, "Azati Prime."

Owing to its presumed advanced tech, it should vie for a top spot on this list. But it's at the back of the pack because, one, it is only briefly glimpsed, and, two, a time-traveling Captain Jonathan Archer is told the Enterprise-J exists in a possible future timeline.

36. Galileo (NCC-1701-7)

What this Class F shuttlecraft of the prime-timeline's Enterprise lacks in photon torpedoes, it makes up in significance: It is the focal point of the beloved Star Trek original-series episode, " The Galileo Seven ," the original prop from which was on display at the official visitor center for NASA's Johnson Space Center.

35. USS Raven (NAR-32450)

The remains of this Federation starship are seen in the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "The Raven." In better days, the exploration vessel was the home -- and workplace -- of the Borg-studying scientists Magnus and Erin Hansen. Per StarTrek.com, the couple and their young daughter, Annika, the future Seven of Nine , are considered "perhaps the first [humans] to be assimilated" by the Borg.

34. Deep Space Nine

On one hand, Deep Space Nine, the setting for the same-titled TV series, is just an old Cardassian mining station. On the other hand, it's an old Cardassian mining station that, by Season 4 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine , is retrofitted with 5,000 photon torpedoes. Klingons beware.

33. USS Defiant (NX-74205)

Don't let its waffle-iron looks fool you. This Federation ship is tricked out with a Romulan cloaking device, and is built for Borg battles. The Defiant is adept at taking out Jem'Hadar warships, and, from a storyline perspective, opening up Star Trek: Deep Space Nine . It also adds spunk to Star Trek: First Contact .

32. La Sirena

This is the lone entry from Star Trek: Picard . According to Memory Alpha, this newcomer, captained on the show by Cristóbal Rios, is a Kaplan F17 Speed Freighter, a class of civilian ships equipped with shields, phasers -- and a whole lot of hologram capabilities.

31. USS Franklin (NX-326)

Like other Freedom-class starships, the Franklin is small, but tough. The 22nd-century craft is equipped with cannons, torpedoes, stealth technology, and, in the Kelvin timeline of Star Trek: Beyond , seat belts. In the flick, Captain Kirk and crew salvage the rusted-up, long-lost Franklin, and use its warp 4 power to get from the planet Altamid to the Starbase Yorktown.

30. Enterprise (NX-01)

In much of the Star Trek universe, warp 5 power and a cargo-only transporter bay won't get you far. But in the 22nd century setting of Star Trek: Enterprise , this Starfleet ship, capable of carrying a crew of nearly 100, is a triumph of Zefram Cochrane's theories of space travel.

29. Sh'Raan

The Vulcans may be better known for logic than combat ships, but the pre-Federation years are a salty time, and Spock's forerunners are ready to throw down in this Star Trek: Enterprise -era craft with warp 7 power.

28. USS Shenzhou (NCC-1227)

Introduced in Star Trek: Discovery , the Philippa Georgiou-captained Shenzhou is a Walker-class Federation starship of the 23rd century. It's possessed of cannons, phasers, torpedoes -- and bad luck. Following a mutiny, it's destroyed in 2256's Battle of the Binary Stars.

27. Sarcophagus

The Sarcophagus is a 23rd-century Klingon ship. It's larger than the Shenzhou, which it encounters in the Star Trek: Discovery pilot. Its most impressive feature is its most unique feature: Its armor is a patchwork of caskets containing the remains of Kilngon warriors.

26. Jem'Hadar warship

You can't tell the story of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine without the Dominion, and you can't tell the story of the Dominion without its military branch, the Jem'Hadar, whose battleships can defy tractor beams and compromise an opponent's shields.

25. USS Prometheus (NCC-71201)

As seen in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine , this Nebula-class Federation ship is a floating science experiment. Its lofty goal: to reignite a dead sun. It gets the job done.

24. USS Excelsior (NX-2000)

The vessel that ably serves Captain Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country is the first Federation craft to feature transwarp drive. It would rank higher here, save for the apparent ease with which Scotty disables its bells and whistles in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock .

23. D7-class battle cruiser

At 748 feet long (228 meters), and with the capacity for a crew of 430, this Klingon ship is the largest of its era. Per StarTrek.com, it is also the "pinnacle of combat warships in the 23rd century." It'd rank higher here, except, well, even cooler stuff came along in the 24th century.

22. Scimitar

This Reman-made ship from Star Trek: Nemesis is stocked with enough disruptor banks (52) and photon-torpedo bays (27) to impress, but its real power lies in its ability to convert itself into a thalaron weapon , similar to a nuclear weapon but far more devastating.

21. Vor'Cha-class attack cruiser

A mainstay of the Star Trek universe, this powerful, heavily armed Klingon craft is nearly as long as a Galaxy-class Federation starship, a la the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) of Star Trek: The Next Generation .

20. USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-A)

This Constitution-class starship is essentially a replica of the original, iconic Enterprise.

First seen blasting off in the prime timeline of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home , the Enterprise-A also appears in the Kelvin timeline of the J.J. Abrams-era Star Trek films. There is no known distinction between the Enterprise-As of the two timelines.

19. USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-B)

This 23rd-century, Excelsior-class Federation starship is a sleeker version of the Constitution-class Enterprise of the prime timeline. In Star Trek: Generations , Captain Kirk is aboard the Enterprise-B when it's damaged by the Nexus ribbon -- and Kirk is swept away (and presumed dead).

18. USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), prime timeline

So, sure, the Enterprise of the original Star Trek series (of the original Star Trek timeline, natch) would lose a drag race with, say, the USS Voyager (NCC-74656), but speed isn't everything. The Constitution-class vessel is part warship, part science lab -- and all kinds of iconic.

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17. USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), Kelvin timeline

According to Gizmodo, the Kelvin timeline's Enterprise is more than twice the size of the prime timeline's Enterprise. Storyline-wise, however, the craft is still the product of the 23rd century, so it can't really kick it at more than warp 8.

16. Romulan warbird

In Star Trek: The Next Generation , Captain Jean-Luc Picard and crew, no strangers to swank and size, are in awe of this baby -- and for good reason. Per StarTrek.com, the Romulan warbird is "the largest and most powerful of Romulan spacecraft."

15. Negh'Var warship

In the 24th century, this Klingon craft is the flagship of its fleet. It runs more than 2,250 massive feet long.

14. USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)

This 24th-century, Galaxy-class Federation starship is the star of Star Trek: The Next Generation , Captain Jean-Luc Picard's ride is bigger and faster than the Constitution-class Enterprise of the prime timeline. With 250 photon-torpedo bays, it's also better equipped to battle the Borg than its 23rd-century counterpart.

13. USS Voyager (NCC-74656)

Captain Kathryn Janeway's relatively puny ship from Star Trek: Voyager gets the edge over the Enterprise iterations we've covered so far, because it's smarter and faster. Powered in part by Borg technology, Voyager can cruise at warp 9.975.

12. USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E)

This Sovereign-class craft, captained by Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: First Contact , Star Trek: Insurrection and Star Trek: Nemesis , was voted the best-engineered Federation ship (prime timeline) in a StarTrek.com fan poll. With quantum torpedoes and the ability to quickly dispatch a Borg cube, it's easy to see why.

11. USS Vengeance

This is a scary-powerful vessel from Star Trek's Kelvin timeline. As related in " Star Trek: Into Darkness ," the Vengeance was developed off the Federation grid -- and with the help of Khan. The Vengeance is the one-and-only member of the Federation's Dreadnought battleship class.

10. The whale probe

There is no defeating this massive, cylindrical, power-sucking, starship-disabling, ocean-vaporizing threat from Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home . There is only placating it with what it wants to hear: whales.

9. USS Discovery (NCC-1031)

There is nothing else quite like the namesake ship of Star Trek: Discovery . The Federation Crossfield-class starship is distinguished by a propulsion drive that allows it to jump (or, spore jump, if you prefer the technical term) from realm to realm. When last seen in the Season 2 finale, the ship had time-jumped nearly 1,000 years into the future .

8. Xindi probe

This Xindi-dispatched probe from Star Trek: Enterprise is a pure beam of destructive force. In a 22nd century attack on Earth, it wipes out more than 7 million people from Florida to Venezuela.

After this 20th century Earth probe melds with the E.T. probe, Tan Ru, it turns into a judgmental little bugger that wipes out at least 4 billion people across four planets. Captain Kirk and company encounter it in the Star Trek original-series episode, The Changeling .

6. "The Doomsday Machine"

In " The Doomsday Machine ," the Star Trek original-series episode from which this nameless alien ship/lifeform sprang, we learn that "that thing" literally eats planets and everything else it finds, fueling itself with the resulting rubble.

5. Krenim temporal weapon ship

The promise -- or, rather, threat -- of this Star Trek: Voyager craft is awesome: Possessed of timeline-changing power, the ship, we're told in the episode, "Year of Hell," can "erase [an] entire species from time."

4. Species 8472 bioship

This craft is organic -- heavily armed and fortified organic. In Star Trek: Voyager , a Federation-Borg team-up is the only thing that can stop hundreds of these vessels from destroying pretty much everything they encounter. .

3. The Narada

This time-traveling Romulan mining ship is arguably the most significant ship in the Star Trek universe.

In the 2009 Star Trek film, the Narada launches an attack on the USS Kelvin, and prompts Captain Kirk's father, First Officer George Kirk, to take his dying ship on a suicide mission. The resulting collision with the Narada is so massive it creates a whole new timeline -- the Kelvin timeline.

In the new timeline, the devastating Narada destroys the planet Vulcan.

2. The Borg cube

Such is the dark legend of this inscrutable spacecraft that fans routinely debate which is more powerful: Star Wars' vaunted Death Star ... or Star Trek's Borg cube .

Before your next debate, consider this: The Death Star just wants to blow you up. The Borg cube, like the Borg itself, can blow you up, but it may just slice you up in bits instead -- the better to steal your technological soul.

1. V'Ger

As seen in Star Trek: The Motion Picture , V'Ger is a force-field cloud of destruction driven by an old Earth probe, Voyager 6.

That it wipes out Klingon Bird-of-Prey ships and a Federation space station without any apparent effort is one impressive thing. That it spans 7.6 billion miles (or 82 astronomical units) in diameter is another. Craft like this are not defeated; they can merely be managed. Hopefully.

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This article gives an overview over numerous starships from Star Trek canon which have appeared in Star Trek Online over the years.

1.1 Star Trek: The Original Series
1.2 Star Trek: The Next Generation
1.3 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1.4 Star Trek: Voyager
1.5 Star Trek: Enterprise
1.6 Star Trek: Discovery
1.7 Star Trek: Lower Decks
1.8.1 Star Trek: Picard
1.8.2 USS Zheng He - NCC 86505
1.8.3 USS Nathan Hale- NCC 86501
1.8.4 USS Excelsior II - NCC 42037
1.8.5 USS Stargazer - NCC 82893
2.1 Kal Dano's Timeship
2.2 U.S.S. Al-Batani
2.3 U.S.S. Challenger
2.4 U.S.S. Defiant (Constitution class)
2.5 U.S.S. Defiant
2.6 U.S.S. Enterprise
2.7 U.S.S. Enterprise -C
2.8 U.S.S. Enterprise -D
2.9 U.S.S. Enterprise -E
2.10 U.S.S. Galaxy
2.11 U.S.S. Lakota
2.12 U.S.S. Malinche
2.13 U.S.S. Musashi
2.14 U.S.S. Pasteur
2.15 U.S.S. Rhode Island
2.16 U.S.S. T'Kumbra
2.17 U.S.S. Voyager
2.18 U.S.S. Yangtzee Kiang
2.19 U.S.S. Yorktown
3.1 I.K.S. Rotarran
3.2 Klingon Sarcophagus

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U.S.S. Constellation
U.S.S. Defiant ( Constitution class)
U.S.S. Enterprise
U.S.S. Exeter
U.S.S. Hood
U.S.S. Lexington
U.S.S. Potemkin
U.S.S. Yorktown

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U.S.S. Ahwahnee
U.S.S. Enterprise -C
U.S.S. Enterprise -D
U.S.S. Pasteur

Star Trek: Voyager [ | ]

U.S.S. Al-Batani
U.S.S. Challenger
U.S.S. Rhode Island
U.S.S. Voyager

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Enterprise (NX-01)
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U.S.S. Cerritos

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Several starships spawn with the name and registry of their class protoype (i.e. the U.S.S. Centaur , U.S.S. Galaxy , or U.S.S. Intrepid ). Since these ships can be destroyed whenever they are encountered, it is unlikely that they are meant to represent the actual vessels of the same name. As such, only appearances outside random encounters are listed on this page.

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Without starships, it would not be possible for the United Federation of Planets to exist. Warp capability is the defining feature of a civilization reaching a certain level in the galaxy. It opens whole new worlds and changes, whole peoples.

In Star Trek ships are often named for figures out of history or mythology, and each warp-capable species has different naming conventions. Consider who built the ship, and its role or function when brainstorming!

Good Star Trek Ship Names

A good ship name should be memorable, have personality, or reflect on the nature of her crew.

Glorious The Glorious is a battered, old cruiser held together with spit and prayers. Still, Captain Alonz wouldn’t have any other rust bucket carrying his sorry bones through space. Only old Glory will do.

Retribution
Independence

Sagittarius A medium sized ship designed for war, the Sagittarius has seen several battles and been instrumental in winning at least two. She is known for the accuracy and range of her armaments.

Determination

Rhapsody Rhapsody is as beautiful as her name. This pleasure craft is the personal property of Ambassador Xal’tec and has seen more than its fair share of fundraisers and other events. Some are less savoury than others, unfortunately. It’s all in the ship’s data core.

Excalibur War should never be this beautiful, but the Excalibur is exactly that: a beautiful weapon of war. She has yet to test her edge or bloody herself in active combat, but when she does she will be something beautiful and terrible to behold!

Visitor The U.S.S. Visitor has the distinction of being the craft to make First Contact with not one but two rising civilizations. Captain Vance is hoping to increase that number to three with the next mission, her last b effort she retires…

Black Sparrow
Excursionist

Proximo The Proximo is, ironically, first and foremost a long range research vessel. Her scanners are top of the line, and the Chief Engineer has managed to boost them even further than specs suggest possible. Of course, that just means she finds all the more trouble…

The Pelican

Dart Fast and manoeuvrable, Dart is the favorite shuttle on board the Sagittarius. They should all be identical, but the crew gave each one a name and that’s led to there being favourites. Not to mention fights over who gets which shuttle when.

Thunderbolt
Thunderbird

What makes a good ship name, in your opinion? Do you think a ship’s name should reflect its character, run counter to its character, or simply be random and fun? What is your favorite ship in Star Trek? How do you come up with your ship names? Let us know in the comments!

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Galaxy class

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The Galaxy -class was a Starfleet heavy capital ship class first introduced in the mid 2360s . It was one of the largest and most powerful Federation starship classes of its time, with many serving in the Dominion War . Starfleet had previously operated another type of Galaxy -class starship in the 2250s . ( TNG : " The Ensigns of Command ")

1.1 Design and development
1.2 Early years
1.3 Dominion War
1.4 Later status
1.5 Alternate timelines
2.1 Physical arrangement
2.2 Command and control systems
2.3.1 Upgrades
2.4.1 Upgrades
2.5.1 Upgrades
2.6 Crew support
3.1.1 Upgrades
3.2 Observation lounge
3.3 Battle bridge
3.4 Main engineering
3.5.1 Sickbay
3.5.2 Medlabs
3.5.3 Surgical suite
3.5.4 Emergency bio-support unit
3.5.5 Physical rehabilitation bay
3.5.6 Morgue
3.5.7 Counselor's office
3.6.1 Stellar cartography
3.6.2 Cybernetics lab
3.6.3 Arboretum
3.6.4 Cetacean labs
3.7.1 Transporter rooms
3.7.2.1 Embarked craft
3.7.3 Cargo bays
3.8 Crew quarters
3.9.1 Ten Forward
3.9.2 Holodeck
3.9.3 Phaser range
3.9.4 Gymnasium
3.9.5 Theater and concert hall
3.9.6 Salon
3.9.7 Relaxing area
3.9.8 Replicating center
3.10 Educational facilities
4 Ships commissioned
5.1 Appearances
5.2.1 Studio model
5.2.2 Designing the bridge
5.2.3 Technical Manual
5.3 Apocrypha
5.4 External links

History [ ]

Utopia Planitia design lab, with a Galaxy -class starship under construction outside the window

Design and development [ ]

The Galaxy Class Starship Development Project took place at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards . ( TNG : " Booby Trap ", " Eye of the Beholder ") Numerous technologies implemented on Galaxy -class starships were tested aboard earlier prototype vessels, including the Oberth -class USS Pegasus in the 2350s . ( TNG : " The Pegasus ")

The warp core was designed at Outpost Seran T-1 on stardate 40052 by some of the most brilliant engineering minds in the Federation, including Leah Brahms of the Theoretical Propulsion Group . ( TNG : " Booby Trap ")

Galaxy -class ship under construction at Utopia Planitia

Major component construction of Galaxy -class ships was carried out both in orbit and at ground based facilities. ( TNG : " Booby Trap ", " Parallels ")

Upon its launch, the Galaxy -class had become the most technologically sophisticated and complicated ship ever built by the Federation. ( TNG : " Encounter at Farpoint ", " Lonely Among Us ", " Contagion ")

Early years [ ]

A starboard view

Service aboard a Galaxy -class starship was considered an extremely prestigious assignment with 91% of Starfleet Academy graduates not posted on their first assignment, and they attracted some of Starfleet's finest officers. ( TNG : " Ménage à Troi ", " Ensign Ro "; VOY : " Relativity ") They were noted for their impressive abilities among Federation citizens and other Alpha Quadrant races. ( TNG : " Tin Man ", " Chain Of Command, Part I "; DS9 : " Valiant "; VOY : " Infinite Regress "; Star Trek Generations ) Some Galaxy -class ships were able to house large civilian populations; many assigned personnel even brought their families aboard to live with them. ( TNG : " When The Bough Breaks ", " Disaster ", " New Ground ", " Imaginary Friend ")

In 2365 , the safety of the Galaxy -class, in particular its warp propulsion system , came into question when the USS Yamato was lost in a mysterious accident near the Romulan Neutral Zone claiming the lives of all personnel and their families. The ship had experienced massive system-wide failures which eventually led to a loss of antimatter containment . Further investigation revealed the malfunctions were the result of an Iconian software transmission and not a design flaw inherent to the ship. ( TNG : " Contagion ")

Undoubtedly the most prominent early Galaxy -class starship was the Federation flagship USS Enterprise -D , which, apart from two brief periods under the commands of William T. Riker and Edward Jellico , was commanded for its entire service history by Captain Jean-Luc Picard . The Enterprise -D made first contact with a multitude of new species, including the Q Continuum and the Borg Collective . Its diplomatic efforts helped cool tensions between smaller, regional powers and prevent dramatic upheavals to the security of the Federation during the Klingon Civil War , and frequently checked Romulan and Cardassian operations in tense situations. It fought off some of the Federation's toughest foes, most notably preventing the assimilation of Earth during the Borg invasion of 2367 . ( Star Trek: The Next Generation )

Dominion War [ ]

The USS Odyssey critically damaged

A Galaxy -class ship was involved in the disastrous first contact with the Dominion . The USS Odyssey had entered the Gamma Quadrant in order to rescue several Federation citizens who had been taken captive by the Jem'Hadar . While the Odyssey was retreating, a Jem'Hadar attack ship made a suicide run at its stardrive section , causing a massive hull breach and resulting in the complete destruction of the ship. ( DS9 : " The Jem'Hadar ") This act marked the beginning of three years of hostilities between the Federation and the Dominion, culminating in the outbreak of the Dominion War .

Venture docked at Deep Space 9, with a pair of Excelsior -class ships in the background

Galaxy -class starships saw action in many of the major fleet actions of the war including Operation Return , where ships of the class played a tactical role as leaders for Galaxy -wing squadrons , ( DS9 : " Sacrifice of Angels ") the First Battle of Chin'toka , ( DS9 : " Tears of the Prophets ") and the Battle of Cardassia . ( DS9 : " What You Leave Behind ")

The USS Galaxy takes on an orbital weapon platform in the First Battle of Chin'toka

USS Venture destroys orbital weapon platform

The Venture destroys a deactivated orbital weapon platform (2374)

Later status [ ]

Several more starships entered the fleet inventory during the 2370s . Several Galaxy -class ships were shown under construction at Utopia Planitia . ( TNG : " Parallels "; VOY : " Relativity ") By the latter half of the decade, Galaxy -class ships were seen all around Federation space, from stations near Earth where a number of Galaxy -class ships were part of the fleet assembled to intercept a Borg sphere in 2378 , to ships operating near the Romulan Neutral Zone . ( VOY : " Endgame "; Star Trek Nemesis )

By 2399 , a hologram of a Galaxy -class vessel was occasionally displayed at the ceiling of Starfleet Headquarters . ( PIC : " Maps and Legends ")

In 2401 , the rebuilt USS Enterprise -D was pressed back into service by her old command crew after the Borg compromised the rest of Starfleet. ( PIC : " Võx ")

Alternate timelines [ ]

Picard in Alternate Timeline Enterprise-D Captain's Chair

Picard in the sole chair in the alternate timeline

In an alternate timeline 2366 , in which the United Federation of Planets was at war with the Klingon Empire , the Enterprise -D was the Federation's first Galaxy -class warship . It featured 42 decks and was capable of transporting over 6,000 troops. Though the vessel's exterior appearance was similar if not identical to that of the vessel in the normal timeline, there were interior changes. The ship's bridge was darkly lit, while Ten Forward featured much brighter lighting. Certain features, such as the captain's chair , possessed a more militaristic appearance, and this chair was not surrounded by seats for the first officer and an additional officer. ( TNG : " Yesterday's Enterprise ")

In an alternate future , refitted Galaxy -class ships remained in service long after 2370, although some attempts had been made to decommission them. ( TNG : " All Good Things... ")

Technical data [ ]

Physical arrangement [ ].

Amanda Rogers and Q standing on the hull of a Galaxy -class ship, near the stern

Nebula - and Galaxy -class starships

Saucer separation in progress

The Enterprise -D had an overall length of 641 meters, an overall width of 473 meters, and an overall height of 133 meters. The gross vehicle mass of this ship was 5,000,000 metric tons. The ship had a standard crew complement of 1,012 persons, with a maximum evacuation capacity of 15,000 persons. The environmental standard on the ship was equivalent to M-class . The maximum sustainable speed was warp 9.2 and the maximum rated speed was 9.8. ( TNG : " New Ground " okudagram )

The design included two hull sections: a saucer-shaped primary hull , and a detachable secondary hull which housed the ship's primary engines. They could be reversibly separated and were both equipped with independent flight and combat capabilities. Generally, civilians and non-essential personnel would evacuate to the saucer module , while the senior staff confronted a threat in the battle section , which contained the majority of weapons systems. ( TNG : " Encounter at Farpoint ") The saucer was able to withstand a crash landing on a planetary surface. ( Star Trek Generations ) However, in dire situations, the saucer section could still be used in combat. ( TNG : " The Best of Both Worlds, Part II ")

The interior space of the Galaxy -class was left somewhat customizable; areas such as Deck 8 were designated as unfinished and multipurpose, in the event that extra space was needed for a specific mission. ( TNG : " Liaisons ")

Command and control systems [ ]

The computer system on board the Galaxy -class was isolinear -based. ( TNG : " The Naked Now ") Computer systems were concentrated in a computer core , which was accessible through a maintenance room. ( TNG : " Contagion ", " Evolution ", " The Bonding ") There was a starboard computer core. ( TNG : " The Nth Degree ") Each Galaxy -class vessel carried a total of three independent computer cores; two located in the saucer section and one in the engineering section.

Propulsion systems [ ]

USS Enterprise-D, aft torpedo launcher and impulse drive

Impulse engine (aft torpedo launcher is also visible)

Traveling on impulse power only

Galaxy -class ships achieved warp flight through two warp nacelles, which housed multiple pairs of warp coils . ( TNG : " Eye of the Beholder ") The warp core was one of the most powerful in Starfleet, generating approximately 12.75 billion gigawatts of power. ( TNG : " True Q ") The efficiency of the warp drive could be tweaked to a point where it rivaled the new USS Intrepid in 2370. ( TNG : " Force of Nature ") The warp core spanned twelve decks in the engineering hull. The deuterium tanks were above the core, while antimatter storage pods surrounded the base of the core on Deck 42. ( TNG : " Liaisons ")

The acceleration delay between slow-reverse impulse and top warp speed, or about warp 9, was 0.300 milliseconds . ( TNG : " The Last Outpost ") Warp speeds above 9.3 were beyond the red line. The maximum warp speed was warp 9.6, which could be maintained for a few hours. ( TNG : " Encounter at Farpoint ", " The Best of Both Worlds ") It was also possible to achieve warp 9.65. ( TNG : " Q Who ") Warp 9.8 was also achievable in theory, but at extreme risk. ( TNG : " Encounter at Farpoint ") As of the year 2366, the USS Enterprise -D, a Galaxy -class vessel, was known to have been the fastest ship in Starfleet. ( TNG : " Tin Man ")

There were three impulse engines , two on the saucer section and one in the stardrive section. In early ships, only the impulse engine in the stardrive section was usually active. ( TNG : " Encounter at Farpoint ")

Upgrades [ ]

The navigational deflector dish of a Galaxy -class starship. Also seen is the forward torpedo launcher and ventral phaser array

Upgrades to the propulsion systems were tested in 2370 aboard the Enterprise -D; the ship received a new warp core manufactured with interphase technology. ( TNG : " Phantasms ") A major overhaul of the nacelles was also conducted that year. ( TNG : " Eye of the Beholder ") By the mid 2370s, most Galaxy -class ships began operating with all three impulse engines activated. ( DS9 : " Favor the Bold ", " Tears of the Prophets "; VOY : " Timeless ")

Scientific systems [ ]

Galaxy -class ships supported a wide variety of scientific equipment and laboratories studying many different disciplines. ( TNG : " Liaisons ") The departments often had to compete for limited resources such as sensor time, which were allocated by the operations officer or, on occasion, the executive officer . ( TNG : " Lessons ")

In addition to sensors, Galaxy -class ships were equipped with a variety of probes and scientific devices that could be launched from the torpedo launchers. These included basic scanner probes and reconnaissance probes , class-A probes and probes from class-1 to class-5 . ( TNG : " Where Silence Has Lease ", " Force of Nature ", " Ship In A Bottle ", " Chain Of Command, Part I ") The ships were also equipped with a number of space buoys including the basic stationary beacons , warning buoys and emergency buoys . ( TNG : " Where Silence Has Lease ", " Identity Crisis ", " Descent, Part II ")

Sensor systems could be customized and upgraded as necessary for a specific mission. Additional equipment could be added as required. ( TNG : " Cause And Effect ", " Schisms ") The latest technologies were generally outfitted to Galaxy -class ships as they left the experimental stages. ( TNG : " All Good Things... ")

Tactical systems [ ]

A Galaxy -class starship fires its phasers and photon torpedoes

A Galaxy -class starship's forward torpedo launcher

Aft torpedo launcher on a Galaxy -class vessel

The Galaxy -class was equipped with twelve phaser banks , distributed in phaser arrays at various points along both hulls. One array was located on the dorsal of the battle section and could only be used following a separation. Multiple phaser beams could be fired simultaneously from a single array. ( DS9 : " Sacrifice of Angels ") There were also fore and aft torpedo launchers on the engineering section. ( TNG : " Conundrum ") Each launch tube was capable of firing at least five photon torpedoes simultaneously, each torpedo capable of being independently targeted. ( TNG : " The Arsenal of Freedom ", " Yesterday's Enterprise ") In the 2360s , Galaxy -class ships typically carried about 250 photon torpedoes. The torpedo launchers were also capable of launching probes. The Galaxy -class also carried antimatter mines and supported a high-capacity deflector shield grid. ( TNG : " Chain Of Command, Part II ", " Conundrum ")

Additionally, the engineering crew of the Enterprise -D discovered a way to convert the main deflector dish of the Galaxy -class into a beam weapon of unprecedented power. This weapon was successfully tested against a Borg cube in 2367 and possessed enough firepower that the Borg cube would likely have been destroyed in a single shot had it not been for the fact that, with the assimilation of Jean Luc Picard, the Borg had managed to preemptively adapt to the frequency of the energy. Initial usage of the weapon burned out the main deflector dish and required the crew of the Enterprise -D to spend several hours conducting repairs. However, the only other time the weapon was used, it appeared not to have caused any of the system damage that it had previously been observed to cause, though it was not fired for the same length of time. ( TNG : " The Best of Both Worlds, Part II ", " Night Terrors ")

The Venture with the additional arrays

Certain Galaxy -class ships, such as the USS Venture , were fitted with additional phaser arrays on the dorsal surfaces of their nacelles. ( DS9 : " The Way of the Warrior ")

The deflector shields of a Galaxy -class starship's secondary hull

The Enterprise -D received weapons systems upgrades in 2370, including a loadout of higher-yield photon torpedoes and enhanced targeting sensors programmed by Lieutenant Worf . ( TNG : " Genesis ")

Crew support [ ]

While Starfleet policy permitted the immediate family of officers and crew to stay aboard starships prior to the advent of the Galaxy -class, it was the first class specifically tailored to accommodate civilian as well as Starfleet personnel. ( TNG : " Encounter at Farpoint ") Civilians were allowed to hold varying positions in the science division aboard the Galaxy -class. ( TNG : " Night Terrors ")

Interior design [ ]

A typical saucer section corridor

A corridor in the engineering section

The predominant color scheme of the corridors aboard possessed blue carpeting on the corridor floors and silver-blue wall paneling.

Main bridge [ ]

The main bridge circa 2366

Aft bridge section

The ops and conn consoles

The main bridge of the Galaxy -class was located on Deck 1 of the saucer section . Different Galaxy -class starships had different bridge designs. The following describes the bridge design used in at least two Galaxy -class starships, including the USS Enterprise -D.

The forward bulkhead was dominated by the main viewscreen . Directly aft of this were the operations officer and conn positions. At the very center of the room was the command area – the captain's chair at the center, flanked by chairs for the first officer to the right, and an additional officer (typically the ship's counselor or chief medical officer ) to the left. Each of these command stations included consoles for shipboard systems access. Smaller backless seats were located on the edges of the command area, for other officers to sit, should the need arise.

It should be noted that helm control could either be operated from the left or right forward stations, or in some cases from the tactical station. It also should be noted that the operations console was capable of communications, scanning, and course navigation.

A replicator on the bridge

The tactical console, positioned directly behind the captain, was located in the wooden handrail that encircled the rear half of the central command area. The aft bulkhead carried several additional consoles. These could be customized as needed, ( TNG : " Chain Of Command, Part I ") and were reconfigured at least twice. In 2364 , the consoles, from starboard to port, were Science I, Science II , Propulsion , Emergency Manual Override , and Environment . By 2365, they were Science I, Science II, Mission Ops , Environment, and Engineering . The stations featured pullout seats below the console, which were normally flush with the panel below the stations. The bridge was also equipped with two food replicators . ( citation needed • edit )

A wall-mounted diagram of the Enterprise -D, located near the ready room

By necessity, the bridge had easy access to and from all other important areas of the ship. In all, there were six doors leading from the room. Moving clockwise from the main viewscreen , the first door, level with and to the right of the conn, led directly to the battle bridge emergency turbolift . At the rear right of the bridge, a shallow alcove contained two doors, one of which led to a head, the other to a corridor leading to the observation lounge . The door at the rear left of the room opened onto a standard turbolift. Continuing around, the fifth door led into the captain's ready room , the sixth to another turbolift. ( TNG : " Encounter at Farpoint ")

As the main bridge housed so many critical systems, numerous emergency environmental and power backups were included so that duty personnel could continue to work for up to 72 hours in the event of a major shutdown or incapacitation of the vessel. ( citation needed • edit ) Other safeguards included seven redundant safety interlocks to prevent the life support from being turned off on the bridge. ( TNG : " Brothers ")

Another version of the Galaxy -class bridge

The USS Yamato 's bridge had a very similar configuration to the Enterprise -D bridge. ( TNG : " Where Silence Has Lease ", " Contagion ")

The security station, integrated in the wooden handrail

The bridges of Galaxy -class ships were subject to several minor cosmetic changes over their first decade of service. Aboard the USS Enterprise -D, these could be seen as early as 2365, the starship's second year of service. The computer access panels on the port and starboard walls were replaced; pin-striping was added to the tactical console bulkhead behind the captain's chair; the reclined conn and ops seats were replaced with upright versions; the cushioned end seats were removed from the command area; the "flip-open" captain's chair consoles were replaced with permanently open units; and the direction of the viewscreen beacon was reversed. ( TNG : " The Child ") Several changes were also made to the bridge's carpeting in subsequent years.

The bridge in 2371

The Enterprise -D bridge's first major refit came in 2371. Six new stations were added, three on each side of the bridge replacing the equipment lockers. The aft stations were accordingly reprogrammed and moved to different locations. The three starboard stations were designated Science I, II, and III. Science IV became the first aft station, followed by Mission Ops, Environment, and Engineering I/II. The port side of the bridge had three communications stations , consoles which were not common to the bridges of 24th century ships. In addition, the command chairs were raised two steps above the helm and ops stations, to provide the captain with an unobstructed view of the forward viewscreen. New carpeting and handrails were also added. ( Star Trek Generations )

Observation lounge [ ]

The observation lounge

The observation lounge was located directly aft of the main bridge. The room was usually used as a conference room for the vessel's senior staff. It featured large, aft-facing windows that offered a spectacular view of the back of the starship and space beyond. A conference table with seating for ten people was the main feature of the room, ( TNG : " Encounter at Farpoint ") with LCARS screens on the port and starboard walls for information displays and retrieval. ( TNG : " The Child ") Holographic emitters embedded within the table could also be used for presenting data. ( TNG : " The Last Outpost ") Some starships featured artwork along the wall opposite the windows; when this was not present the bare wall showed several structural supports. ( TNG : " Darmok ")

The battle bridge

Battle bridge [ ]

The battle bridge was located on Deck 8 and was connected to the main bridge and other vital areas of the ship by an emergency turbolift. It was designed to control the stardrive section following a saucer separation. Unlike the main bridge, there was much more focus on combat and tactical systems and no science stations. The battle bridge was modular, like the main bridge; at least two variants have been seen aboard Galaxy -class ships. ( TNG : " Encounter at Farpoint ", " The Arsenal of Freedom ", " The Best of Both Worlds, Part II ")

Main engineering [ ]

Main engineering, with the warp core visible

The "pool table" and the MSD

Engineering systems spanned twelve decks of the engineering section. Engineering itself was located on Deck 36, ( TNG : " Liaisons ") and was an open-plan facility, directly accessible from the corridor. Consisting of two levels, it provided direct access to the vessel's warp core and primary engineering support systems. The corridor bulkhead housed the Master Situation Monitor . Inside the main section, the master systems display was the operational focus of the room. Beyond this, heading towards the warp core, the chief engineer 's office and several support consoles were located on the left, and the assistant chief engineer's console on the right. These formed part of the bulkhead protecting the main part of engineering from the warp core. Access to the upper level, a circular area surrounding the warp core, was provided by a ladder to the left of the warp core or an elevator on the right. The upper level had access to other warp core maintenance systems. ( TNG : " The Dauphin ", " The Best of Both Worlds, Part II ")

Engineering could also serve as a backup to the main bridge if it was damaged or disabled. ( TNG : " Brothers ")

In the event of a major failure, such as an imminent warp core breach, engineering was equipped with isolation doors and force fields to contain various sections of the facility, usually to seal off the warp core prior to detonation or ejection. ( TNG : " The Best of Both Worlds ", " Violations "; Star Trek Generations )

Medical facilities [ ]

Intensive care unit

The Galaxy -class medical department was charged with providing health care to the ship's company and all attached personnel.

Sickbay [ ]

The CMO's office

There were at least three sickbay wards aboard the ship, ( TNG : " Tapestry ") with at least one in the saucer section ( TNG : " Genesis ") and another in the stardrive section. ( TNG : " The Arsenal of Freedom ") There were four recovery biobeds on the periphery of the room with a main surgical biobed opposite them, covered by a large overhead sensor cluster and capable of hookup to a surgical support frame . Equipment storage and various control panels were located throughout sickbay. The chief medical officer 's office was a small space just off the main sickbay, with desk and workspace for the CMO. A small foyer connected the office to the sickbay; it contained a replicator terminal.

Separate, private recovery rooms were also located near sickbay, ( TNG : " Ethics ") as was a nursery ( TNG : " Home Soil ", " Data's Day ") and a diagnostic center. ( TNG : " Transfigurations ")

A Galaxy -class sickbay also had the facilities to isolate parasitic protoviruses . ( TNG : " Brothers ")

In an alternate timeline caused after the USS Enterprise -C traveled from 2344 to 2366 via a temporal rift , there was a null-G ward of sickbay. ( TNG : " Yesterday's Enterprise ")

Medlabs [ ]

Galaxy -class ships had at least four medical laboratories of varying sizes. There was a small laboratory accessible through the foyer outside the chief medical officer's office where minor experiments run by on-duty personnel could be monitored. ( TNG : " Home Soil ", " Evolution ", " Clues ", " The Game ") Other larger medlabs similar to standard science labs were elsewhere. ( TNG : " Ethics ")

Surgical suite [ ]

Surgeries too complicated for the sickbay ward could be conducted in a separate surgical area which had a large variety of bio-support systems. ( TNG : " Ethics ")

Emergency bio-support unit [ ]

The emergency bio support unit

There was a separate room located near the main sickbay facility on Deck 12 that contained the emergency bio-support unit. Patients with severe burn injuries could be treated here in a closed cell. ( TNG : " Transfigurations ")

The physical rehabilitation bay in use

Physical rehabilitation bay [ ]

Similar in size and design of the room housing the emergency bio support unit, this space was used for the physical rehabilitation of patients in sickbay. Several weights were available in racks as well various scanners, including the prominently placed unit located in the center of the ceiling. ( TNG : " Transfigurations ")

A morgue facility with storage slots for several bodies was located adjacent to sickbay. ( TNG : " Man Of The People ", " Suspicions ", " Night Terrors ")

Counselor's office [ ]

The ship's counselor had their own office, located on Deck 9. Crew members needing emotional support could meet in private with the counselor here. ( TNG : " The Icarus Factor ", " The Price ", " Realm Of Fear ", " Man Of The People ", " Dark Page ")

Scientific department [ ]

A science lab

The Galaxy -class starship housed over one hundred ( citation needed • edit ) separate scientific research labs . Very few of the research labs remained under the same discipline of science for more than six months. ( citation needed • edit ) Most shared the same design; only a few had extremely specialized equipment.

Stellar cartography [ ]

Stellar cartography was located on Deck 9. There were at least two laboratories based there; one, a smaller facility similar to the other labs aboard the ship ( TNG : " Lessons "); another, a much larger cylindrical room spanning three decks. The walls of the room were designed to be a three-dimensional display. ( Star Trek Generations )

Cybernetics lab [ ]

Cybernetics lab

Aboard the Enterprise -D, the cybernetics lab was a circular room, with a raised platform in its center containing a shell which could hold a cybernetic body. The entire assembly could retract into the ceiling and was directly controlled by a console to the side. There were additional wall-mounted consoles throughout the room. ( TNG : " The Offspring ", " The Best of Both Worlds, Part II ") Another laboratory was of a rectangular design, although it still featured the shell assembly. ( TNG : " I Borg ")

Arboretum [ ]

The arboretum was capable of studying and supporting a wide variety of plant life, and also doubled as a social area. ( TNG : " Night Terrors ", " Imaginary Friend ", " Dark Page ")

Cetacean labs [ ]

The Galaxy -class starship carried a complement of cetaceans . Among the crew, these facilities were also known as "the dolphin tanks" ( TNG : " The Perfect Mate ") or the "aquatic lab." ( TNG : " Genesis ")

In an alternate timeline, these facilities were also known as Cetacean Ops. ( TNG : " Yesterday's Enterprise ")

Transport and cargo [ ]

Transporter rooms [ ].

Transporter room

Galaxy -class starships had twenty transporter rooms located throughout the vessel. ( TNG : " 11001001 ") Four transporter rooms were located on Deck 6 in the saucer section, ( TNG : " The Game ") while two more were on Deck 14 in the stardrive section. ( TNG : " Encounter at Farpoint ")

Shuttlebays [ ]

Berman and Piller in Enterprise-D main shuttlebay

Main shuttlebay, external view

There were three shuttlebays aboard each Galaxy -class starship, supporting many varieties of shuttlecraft . The main shuttlebay was located on Deck 4 in the saucer section. It was so massive that an explosive decompression of the air within the bay would contain enough force to propel the ship forward. ( TNG : " Cause And Effect ") Two smaller bays, Shuttlebays 2 and 3 , were on Deck 13 in the engineering hull. ( TNG : " The Next Phase ")

Galaxy -class starships were equipped with five hangars, Hangars 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , and 5 , for the overhauling , refitting , testing, and storage of auxiliary craft. ( TNG : " Evolution ", display graphic )

Embarked craft [ ]

Type 6 shuttlecraft ( TNG : " Darmok ")
Type 7 shuttlecraft ( TNG : " Coming of Age ")
Type 15 shuttlepod ( TNG : " Time Squared ")
Danube -class runabout ( DS9 : " Emissary "; TNG : " Timescape ")
Captain's yacht

Cargo bays [ ]

A typical cargo bay

There were numerous multi-level cargo bays located all throughout the ship. Most of these bays contained sufficient room for storage, cargo transporters, and anti-grav units for the transportation of cargo. ( TNG : " The Hunted ", " Hollow Pursuits ") Cargo bay four was the only cargo bay with direct access to the exterior hull. ( TNG : " Power Play ", " Disaster ")

Crew quarters [ ]

Standard officers' quarters

Junior officers' quarters

Luxurious VIP quarters

Crew quarters on the Galaxy -class were located throughout both the saucer section and the engineering hull. ( TNG : " Imaginary Friend "; Star Trek Generations ) Pets, including cats and dogs , were also allowed aboard ship. ( TNG : " Data's Day ")

There were several types of crew quarters aboard:

Junior officers' quarters – These small-unit quarters were located on the interior of the ship and lacked windows. They were comprised of a living area, a bedroom, and a bathroom. Crewmembers of lieutenant junior grade were given their own quarters; ensigns were required to share quarters. ( TNG : " Lower Decks ") The living area contained a replicator terminal and was customizable with a variety of furniture and decorations.
Officers' quarters – These quarters lined the edge of the saucer section and contained a living area, a bedroom, and a bathroom area. ( TNG : " Schisms ", " Frame of Mind ", " Genesis ", " Relics ") They were generally reserved for lieutenant commanders and above. Similar quarters were also available to enlisted and civilian personnel with families. ( TNG : " The Wounded ")
Captain's quarters – The captain's quarters, located on Deck 8, were similar to the officers' quarters but were slightly larger. The captain had a large desk area and work terminal. VIP and diplomatic guest quarters shared the same layout. ( TNG : " Too Short A Season ", " Sarek ")

Recreational facilities [ ]

The Ten Forward lounge

Ten Forward [ ]

Located at the forward-most section of the saucer module on Deck 10 (deck 10, forward section one), Ten Forward served as the social center of the ship. It had a battery of recreational games including three-dimensional chess as well as a fully stocked bar which carried syntheholic beverages. The replicators were also able to produce other food and drinks for the crew to enjoy in a relaxed social setting. Its large, panoramic windows permitted a staggering view of the ship's passage through space. ( TNG : " The Child ", " Power Play ")

Holodeck [ ]

The Galaxy -class carried sixteen holodecks , which were located on Decks 9, 10, and 11. ( TNG : " 11001001 ", " Homeward ")

Phaser range [ ]

The phaser range was located on Deck 12. A person stood on a platform in the center of the room, illuminated only by the light which came from above the platform. Colored circular lights, approximately the size of a Human hand, whirled across the walls, and the person aimed and fired at selected targets. After completing a round, the number of hits and misses, along with the percentage of accuracy, were tallied by the ship's computer. There were at least fifteen levels of difficulty, and the range could be customized for two-player competition.

The phaser range was also used by security officers to train personnel in marksmanship. ( TNG : " A Matter Of Honor ", " Redemption II ")

Gymnasium [ ]

The fencing room

The racquetball court

The gymnasium , which was also on Deck 12, contained a variety of recreational equipment for a variety of sports. In addition to aerobic studios ( TNG : " The Price ") and martial arts areas, ( TNG : " Clues ", " Man Of The People ", " Second Chances ", " Lower Decks ") there was a parrises squares area, ( TNG : " Second Chances ") a squash court, ( TNG : " Suddenly Human ") and an anbo-jytsu court. ( TNG : " The Icarus Factor ") The gymnasium also featured a fencing room. Aboard the Enterprise -D, Captain Picard typically fenced with fellow crewmembers. ( TNG : " We'll Always Have Paris ", " I Borg ", " Lessons ")

Theater and concert hall [ ]

The theater and concert hall

There was a large theater aboard, which was equipped to seat large groups of people. The theater could also be used as a concert hall for musical performances by crew members. ( TNG : " Sarek ", " Frame of Mind ")

The salon was an area where crewmembers could get personal care ranging from a simple haircut to an elaborate spa treatment. ( TNG : " Data's Day ", " The Host ", " Schisms ")

Relaxing area [ ]

A relaxing area

Relaxing areas were open rooms which were used by crewmembers to meet and talk. They were equipped with a couch , plants , and a viewscreen. ( TNG : " Encounter at Farpoint ")

Replicating center [ ]

At the replicating center , crewmembers could replicate items which were too large or complicated for a standard food replicator terminal. They could "shop" for certain items by reviewing the fabrication database. ( TNG : " Data's Day ")

Educational facilities [ ]

A small school

There were several small schools of varying sizes located throughout the ship, ranging from actual classrooms ( TNG : " When The Bough Breaks ") to specialized workshops. ( TNG : " Imaginary Friend ", " Rascals ", " Masks ")

Ships commissioned [ ]

USS Challenger (NCC-71099)
USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)
USS Galaxy (prototype, NCC-70637)
USS Odyssey (NCC-71832)
USS Syracuse (NCC-17744)
USS Venture (NCC-71854)
USS Yamato (NCC-71807)
Unnamed Galaxy -class starships
Hanson's starship
USS Madison
USS Magellan

Appendices [ ]

Appearances [ ].

" The Neutral Zone " ( model )
" Where Silence Has Lease "
" Contagion "
" Booby Trap " (model)
" Parallels "
Star Trek Generations
Star Trek: First Contact (model)
Star Trek Nemesis (model)
" Emissary "
" The Nagus " (model)
" The Jem'Hadar "
" The Way of the Warrior "
" Paradise Lost " (model)
" Doctor Bashir, I Presume "
" Call to Arms "
" Favor the Bold "
" Sacrifice of Angels "
" You Are Cordially Invited "
" The Reckoning "
" Tears of the Prophets "
" Image in the Sand "
" What You Leave Behind "
" Non Sequitur " (model)
" In the Flesh " (wall display)
" Timeless "
" Relativity "
" The Voyager Conspiracy " (database image)
" Endgame "
ENT : " These Are the Voyages... "
" Remembrance " (dream sequence)
" Maps and Legends " (holographic image)
" The Star Gazer " (commemorative plaque)
" The Next Generation " (model/painting/poster art)
" The Last Generation "
" The Spy Humongous " (illusory interior)
" Crisis Point 2: Paradoxus " (display graphic)
" Trusted Sources " (display graphic, mural)
" Parth Ferengi's Heart Place " (model)
" Starstruck " (digital image)
" Kobayashi " (hologram only)

Background information [ ]

The refitted Enterprise -D bridge in Generations

The Galaxy -class starship was first (and mostly) seen as the USS Enterprise -D. It was designed by Andrew Probert. Interiors were supervised by Herman Zimmerman in both the first season of TNG and Star Trek Generations , and by Richard James for the intervening six seasons.

Technical specifications for the Galaxy -class were visible on a display in the conference lounge of the Enterprise -D beginning with the episode TNG : " Chain Of Command, Part I ".

A Galaxy -class starship appears in the series finale of all four Star Trek spin-offs; the Enterprise -D appears in "All Good Things" and "These Are the Voyages", while unnamed Galaxy -class ships appear in "What You Leave Behind" and "Endgame".

Studio model [ ]

Designing the bridge [ ].

Probert with foam-core mockup

Andrew Probert made a series of drawings refining the new look for the Enterprise 's bridge. An early writers' bible for the new series described the new bridge as combining " the features of ship control, briefing room, information retrieval area, and officers' wardroom. In other words, much the same kinds of things happen here as in the old bridge, but with less emphasis on the mechanics of steering the starship. "

That new, less mechanistic approach can be seen in the preliminary designs featuring viewing couches and a conference table on the bridge.

Technical Manual [ ]

The Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual and the Star Trek: The Next Generation USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D Blueprints show that the Galaxy -class was equipped with a third aft torpedo launcher in the saucer section that was exposed upon the separation. This launcher however did not appear on the filming model.

The Technical Manual (pp 177-178) features several preliminary designs of a ship class that would one day replace the Galaxy -class as the primary explorer ship of the fleet. One of the designs for the Nova -class was a down-sized ship with much less internal volume that allowed each ship to be refitted for specific mission types. A smaller ship of this class first appeared on screen in VOY : " Equinox ", though it was identified only as a class designed for short-term planetary research missions in the episode. In alternative futures seen in VOY : " Endgame " and ENT : " Azati Prime " the Nova -class is seen in long-term deep space assignment and battle ship roles as well.

The Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual lists the class' statistics as follows:

Type: Explorer
Production Base: ASDB Integration Facility, Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, Mars
Accommodation: 1,012 officers and crew; 200 visiting personnel; 15,000 personal evacuation limit
Power Plant: One 1,500+ Cochrane warp core feeding two nacelles ; one impulse system in stardrive section , two impulse systems in saucer section
Length: 642.51 meters
Beam: 463.73 meters
Height: 195.26 meters
Mass: 4,500,000 metric tons
Performance: Warp 9.6 for 12 hours (standard); warp 9.9 for 12 hours (uprated)
Armament: Eleven type-X phaser emitters; two photon torpedo launchers

Apocrypha [ ]

A Galaxy -class ship in Star Trek: Legacy

The 2001 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Calendar depicted the Galaxy -class USS Ronald D. Moore (NCC-70564) docked at Deep Space 9 . According to Gary Hutzel , this ship was named after both Vice Admiral Ronald D. Moore and " a certain writer on a 20th century show. " [6]

In the novel The Buried Age , set between the destruction of the USS Stargazer and Picard assuming command of the Enterprise -D, while on his first mission with Picard, Data discovers an attempt to implant a quantum virus in Starfleet computers that would introduce multiple subtle faults in the plans for the Galaxy -class as a means of discouraging future space exploration. While removing these errors would delay development of the Galaxy -class for a year or so compared to the original plans, Data's actions earn him an award for commendation for preventing the sabotage, and he is assured that he will have a place on one such ship when they go into service.

In the Star Trek: Armada series of computer games, the Galaxy -class is referred to as a battleship in gameplay. On screen, the USS Enterprise -D has been casually referred to as a battleship in TNG : " Yesterday's Enterprise " and " All Good Things... ". However, these instances take place in alternate timelines and it is not known if "battleship" is an actual starship type within Starfleet. In the episode TNG : " Conundrum ", the Galaxy -class Enterprise -D was described as a battleship, based on her specifications.

In Peter David's New Frontier line of novels, Captain Calhoun and crew are given a Galaxy -class replacement for the lost Ambassador -class USS Excalibur . It is notable for also possessing a designation as the Excalibur -A, something only previously seen with Kirk's USS Enterprise .

In the Star Trek: Typhon Pact novel Rough Beasts of Empire , Benjamin Sisko assumes command of the Galaxy -class USS Robinson ( β ). The Robinson also appears in Plagues of Night .

Several Galaxy -class starships have been mentioned in novels and games:

The Galaxy -class (along with five sub-classes) is also seen in the game Star Trek Online , first obtainable when the player reaches a rank of Captain under the classification of "Exploration Cruiser". There's also a special version, the "Exploration Cruiser Refit", at that same rank that gives players the ability to use Antimatter Spread, confusing opponents visually. A third version appears at Vice Admiral-level which gives players the ability to use Saucer Separation. The modified version from " All Good Things... " is also available for Vice Admiral-level players, and is referred to as a "Federation Dreadnought Cruiser."

External links [ ]

Galaxy -class at Memory Beta , the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
Galaxy -class at Wikipedia
The Saucer Rim on the Galaxy -class at Ex Astris Scientia : contains articles on the differences in appearances between the older and newer miniatures
Designing The Next Generation Enterprise at Forgotten Trek
Designing the Enterprise -D at the Federation Starship Datalink

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The Galor-class cruiser introduced the brutal might of the Cardassian Union, setting itself apart with a fish-like design.
The USS Pasteur, a hospital ship with a spherical hull, met a tragic end in a Klingon attack after being specialized for medical aid.
The Borg cube, with its unique design, proved to be a terrifying opponent by easily defeating the Enterprise-D and annihilating Starfleet vessels.

Following the success of the Star Trek movies of the 1980s, the franchise returned to the small screen with The Next Generation , a sequel series set a century after the exploits of Captain Kirk. Under the command of the stoic Captain Jean-Luc Picard , the Enterprise -D continued Starfleet's mission to explore the galaxy, discovering a wide range of civilizations, scientific mysteries, and deadly new threats along the way.

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While The Next Generation favored philosophy and moral dilemmas over melodrama and technobabble, the series still delivered when it came to fascinating technology and innovative vessels. From the Enterprise -D itself to the rarely seen D'kora- class Ferengi Maurader, the show's seven seasons featured a bounty of notable starships.

Galor-class Cruiser

First appearance: "the wounded" (season 4, episode 12).

As well as being a showcase for tortured everyman Miles O'Brien , "The Wounded" introduces both the Cardassians and their iconic Galor -class cruisers. The fish-like shaping of the Galor -class (a design choice replicated in later Cardassian vessels) sets the starships of the Cardassian Union apart from other alien civilizations. However, despite its naturalistic appearance, the cruiser is a capable warship that serves as the backbone of the Cardassian military.

Indeed, while the Galor -class is less well known in popular culture than many ships from The Next Generation , it came to symbolize the brutal might of the Cardassian Union within both the series itself and in Deep Space Nine . The Cardassian cruiser may be something of a hidden gem, but it nonetheless deserves to be remembered as one of Star Trek 's coolest starships.

USS Pasteur

First appearance: "all good things..." (season 7, episodes 25 & 26).

Starfleet is no stranger to specialized starships: the USS Defiant seen in Deep Space Nine is a dedicated warship, while the USS Voyager , despite its heavy armament, is ostensibly a science vessel. Yet few Starfleet vessels are as practically focused as the USS Pasteur , an Olympic -class hospital ship under the command of Captain Beverly Crusher. In the alternate timeline glimpsed by Picard in "All Good Things", the Pasteur is assigned to help those suffering from Terrelian plague on Romulus.

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The Pasteur represents a radical departure from conventional Starfleet design doctrine , as the vessel's primary hull is spherical rather than saucer-shaped. This additional internal space no doubt provides additional room for laboratories, wards, and surgical theaters. Unfortunately, the Pastuer 's fate shows that no good deed goes unpunished, as it destroyed in a Klingon attack.

Ferengi Marauder

First appearance: "the last outpost" (season 1, episode 5).

"The Last Outpost" sees the Enterprise -D come face to face with a D'kora -class Ferengi Marauder. This multi-function vessel is capable of operating not only as a cargo ship (as per the Ferengi's mercantile ideology ) but also as a fearsome warship. Indeed, during the Enterprise- D's first encounter with a Ferengi Marauder, the alien vessel was able to greatly weaken the Galaxy -class starship's deflector shields using a powerful electromagnetic pulse.

The imposing D'kora -class would make several more appearances in The Next Generation and even cameoed in Voyager , albeit as a CGI recreation of the original model. Despite the prominence of the Ferengi in Deep Space Nine , this cruiser is absent from the groundbreaking series, perhaps suggesting that the Ferengi Alliance could only afford to field a few of these versatile vessels.

USS Jenolan

First appearance: "relics" (season 6, episode 4).

While attempting to respond to a distress signal from the USS Jenolan in "Relics", the Enterprise -D discovers the Sydney -class starship crash-landed on the surface of a massive Dyson sphere. Picard and his crew are 75 years late to the scene of the accident, but they are able to recover a survivor: Montgomery Scott of Captain Kirk's Enterprise , who has preserved himself in the starship's transporter pattern buffer.

However, there is more to the Jenolan than its celebrity captain. In terms of appearance, it is a deviation from the norm when it comes to Starfleet vessels, as it lacks a saucer section. That the Jenolan bears a passing resemblance to the Danube -class runabouts seen in Deep Space Nine should come as no surprise, as these auxiliary vessels were heavily influenced by the design of the Sydney -class transport.

Romulan Warbird

First appearance: "the neutral zone" (season 1, episode 26).

The D'deridex -class Romulan warbird makes its debut in the closing minutes of The Next Generation 's "The Neutral Zone". The Romulans aboard the mighty starship tell Picard and his crew that they mean business, and the sleek yet powerful design of their vessel only underlines their message. The D'deridex -class would go on to make many more appearances across the franchise, making it one of Star Trek 's most iconic villain ships.

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One advantage of the Romulan warbird over its rivals is the fact that it is equipped with a cloaking device. This stealth technology, coupled with the D'deridex 's considerable firepower, makes it a dangerous threat in any military confrontation. As such, it makes sense that the starship is often deployed in intense military situations, such as during standoffs against the Enteprise -D and throughout Deep Space Nine 's Dominion War .

USS Enterprise-C

First appearance: "yesterday's enterprise" (season 3, episode 15).

Although various iterations of the Starship Enterprise play key roles throughout the Star Trek franchise, not every starship to bear the name is as prolific as The Next Generation 's Enterprise -D. Indeed, the Excelsior -class Enterprise -B makes only a brief cameo in 1994's Star Trek: Generations , while its successor, the Enterprise -C, only appears in the episode "Yesterday's Enterprise". However, despite its lack of screen-time, the Enterprise -C is involved in one of the most pivotal events in Federation history: the Battle of Narenda III.

The Ambassador -class vessel is destroyed protecting a Klingon colony from a Romulan sneak attack, impressing the Klingons and laying the groundwork for the Treaty of Alliance between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. While the Enterprise -C may resemble an awkward merging of Original Series and Next Generation aesthetics, its contribution to Federation history cannot be understated.

First Appearance: "Q Who" (Season 2, Episode 16)

The Borg are one of science fiction's most memorable villains, due in part to their relentless and single-minded push to assimilate other species. Yet much of the Borg's enduring appeal can be attributed to the excellent visual design of the Borg cube. Envisaged by writer Maurice Hurley and realized by designer Richard James, the iconic vessel is based on an architectural language that is entirely distinct from other Star Trek ships.

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However, the Borg cube is more than just an unusual design: it is also a terrifying opponent. The initial Borg cube seen in "Q Who" easily bests the Enterprise -D, while another cube annihilates a large flotilla of Starfleet vessels at the cataclysmic Battle of Wolf 359 in "The Best of Both Worlds". The Borg cube may look simple, but it has plenty of tricks up its sleeve.

USS Enterprise-D

First appearance: "encounter at farpoint" (season 1, episodes 1 & 2).

No discussion of The Next Generation can be complete without referring to the USS Enteprise -D, the starship that is as integral to the series as any of the show's characters. While earlier iterations of Star Trek toyed with the concept of the Enterprise as a living space as well as an exploratory vessel, The Next Generation fully embraces the idea with the Galaxy -class starship. Boasting schools, families, and a sizable civilian contingent, the ship is perhaps the best example of Gene Roddenberry's utopian future in practice—even if taking children on frequent military missions doesn't make a whole lot of sense .

As the hero ship of The Next Generation , the Enterprise -D plays a central role in shaping the Alpha and Beta Quadrants, whether through its amazing discoveries of a shared link between many of the galaxy's civilizations or its repeated battles against the Borg Collective. When it comes to Next Generation starships, the Enterprise -D is second to none.

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Release Date September 28, 1987

Genres Sci-Fi

Creator Gene Roddenberry

Number of Episodes 178

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Star trek's section 31 are becoming a literal god-level villain - theory explained.

As IDW's flagship Star Trek book heads into its third year, the villainous Section 31 may become a god-level threat to the franchise.

In Star Trek #19, the sinister Section 31 enters the franchise-spanning god war.
Section 31's agenda with Ensign Sato and the crew of the Theseus remains a mystery for now.
Section 31 having access to the Pleroma could spell bad news for the galaxy.

Warning: contains spoilers for Star Trek #19!

The secretive Section 31 are set to become god-level villains in the Star Trek universe. Working from the shadows, Section 31 works to keep the Federation safe–no matter the cost. Controversial among Star Trek fans, Section 31 has nonetheless become a fascinating part of the lore. Now, in Star Trek #19, the agency approaches one of Sisko’s crew with an offer that may doom the universe.

Star Trek #19 is written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Megan Levens. Throughout Star Trek’s previous storyline, Ensign Sato became more and more disillusioned with Starfleet and the Federation. At the end of issue 19, she is approached in her quarters by a man identifying himself as “Martin” and using a person named Sloan’s override. Martin appeals to Sato’s growing dissatisfaction, telling her that “mistakes have been made” and certain Starfleet officials “lack leadership.”

Martin then offers Ensign Sato a job with Section 31.

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Section 31 has a long history of violence and terror.

Star Trek depicts a utopian society that has moved beyond money and the need to acquire wealth. This idea is embodied in the United Federation of Planets. An organization such as Section 31, that works in the shadows and routinely uses torture and murder to further their ends, would seem at odds with Gene Roddenbery’s optimistic view of humanity. Indeed, Section 31 has proven to be a point of contention among fans. Some portions of Star Trek fandom oppose it because it violates the show’s core principals, while others have hailed it as giving the franchise nuance.

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Section 31 first appeared in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s sixth season, in the episode “Inquisition.” Created by Deep Space Nine’s creative team to explore the darker sides of Federation life, Section 31 works to keep the Federation a paradise. However, their means are extreme. Section 31 has been responsible for assassinations and staging coups. They have allegedly infiltrated nearly every other agency in the Federation, giving them eyes and ears everywhere. The closest real-world analogy to Section 31 is the Central Intelligence Agency. Section 31 also finds echoes in the Romulan Tal’Shiar and the Cardassian Obsidian Order.

A handful of Star Trek episodes, including the Original Series episode "The Enterprise Incident" and The Next Generation's "The Pegasus" have been retconned to have involved Section 31.

No Star Trek show or movie has explored the history of Section 31, but it is (chronologically) one of the oldest agencies in the franchise. They derive their authority from Article 14, Section 31 of Starfleet’s charter, hence the name. This part of the Starfleet Charter allows the organization to take extreme measures in times of great crisis. Section 31 has been active at least as early as the 22nd century. Malcolm Reed, the Tactical Officer under Captain Jonathan Archer, was affiliated with Section 31 earlier in his career.

By the 23rd century, Section 31 had grown, and seemed to be working even further undercover. The agency had a presence on board the USS Discovery, which was using the then-new “spore drive,” that tapped into a universal mycelial network. Discovery’s affiliation with the agency only grew as crew member Ash Tyler was recruited, as was Empress Phillipa Georgiou, from the Mirror Universe. Finally, the AI Section 31 relied on, tried to seize control of the agents, and use them to unleash chaos on the galaxy. Discovery was instrumental in stopping Section 31, but was sent to the future.

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In the 24th century, Section 31 was instrumental during the Dominion War. As the war dragged on, and casualties began to pile up, Section 31 bioengineered a virus that could kill Changelings. During this time, the agency approaches Doctor Julian Bashir, seeking to recruit him. Much like Ensign Sato in Star Trek #19, Section 31, represented by Luther Sloan, approaches Doctor Bashir in his quarters. However, unlike Sato, Section 31 did not find a receptive audience in Doctor Bashir. Bashir also finds a cure for the virus Section 31 designed, which helped end the Dominion War.

Although Section 31’s plans to use their virus were thwarted, the agency still took an interest in Changelings. Season three of Star Trek: Picard revealed that Section 31 experimented on Changelings, even after the war’s conclusion. These rogue Changelings broke free of Section 31, and in an act of blowback, killed thousands of Federation citizens. They also allied themselves with the Borg Queen, who also sought revenge against the Federation. Section 31 is even still active in the 32nd century, as seen in subsequent seasons of Star Trek: Discovery.

Section 31 has also appeared in the Kelvin Universe films, including 2013's Star Trek: Into Darkness

Despite the moral ambiguity of Section 31, it has proven irresistible to generations of Star Trek writers and directors. The agency has been a part of nearly every Star Trek show since its introduction on Deep Space Nine , even Lower Decks . The gray areas Section 31 works in provide even more depth and substance to the Star Trek universe. Deep Space Nine regularly explored the darker sides of Starfleet and life in the Federation, and Section 31 was perhaps its most scathing interrogation of these ideals. Section 31 showed that even a utopia can have a dark side.

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Section 31 can change the course of the god war.

And now Section 31 is seemingly joining the franchise’s god war–but in what capacity remains to be seen. Previous issues of Star Trek have seeded Section 31. Harry Kim had seemingly allied himself with them. Kim worked closely with Ensign Sato during the Tzenkethi crisis, which may have led to her recruitment. In a recent interview with ScreenRant , Star Trek writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly commented on Section 31’s involvement, cryptically teasing that the answer may lie in the distant past, as opposed to more recent events. They did not elaborate on this further.

Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly are no strangers to the Star Trek comics universe, having masterminded Year Five , also from IDW.

In the same interview, Lanzing and Kelly discussed Sloan’s presence, or lack thereof. Martin, the agent sent to bring Ensign Sato into the fold, invokes Sloan’s name in his override code. Lanzing and Kelly pointed out Martin is not Sloan in disguise. However, Martin’s use of Sloan’s code is another hint, they revealed. Elaborating on the point, Lanzing stated that some Section 31 agents may feel Sloan did not go far enough in his plans. This would echo Martin’s comment about Starfleet officials “lacking leadership.” The murderous and duplicitous Sloan has become a rallying point for Section 31.

Kahless’ recent crusade against the gods of the Star Trek universe no doubt caught Section 31’s attention. The god war Kahless instigated threatens far more than the Federation, but the entire fabric of reality as well. The god war is the exact type of situation Section 31 was designed to combat. Section 31 has access to technology the average Starfleet officer does not, which can give them an edge in a fight with Kahless or his god-killer. Furthermore, the god war also fundamentally altered Lore. Now on a quest for godhood, Lore must be stopped as well.

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With kahless' god-killer technology, section 31 could be unstoppable.

Section 31 may also have less than noble intentions by recruiting Ensign Sato. Sato, and the rest of the Theseus’ crew, are headed to the Pleroma, the newly revealed “realm of the gods.” The Theseus’ excursion to the Pleroma represents a new frontier in knowledge for the Federation, but it could also be a huge threat as well, one Section 31 will want to be well primed on. Kahless and his god-killer have proven that the franchise’s god like beings can be killed, a technology Section 31 might want their hands on too.

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Star Trek #19 advances a horrifying notion: Section 31 having control of the Pleroma. If Section 31 gets their hands on Kahless’ technology, they can use it to extort and threaten the beings in the Pleroma. Bringing these beings under their thumb, Section 31 could become a truly existential threat to the Star Trek universe. With god-like powers at their disposal, Section 31 could implement and maintain one of the most oppressive surveillance systems ever known. Dissension will become a thing of the past, as Section 31 imposes their will on the rest of the Star Trek universe.

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List of Star Trek Starfleet starships
This is a list of Federation starships from the Star Trek universe. The list is organized first by ship class, then registration number, name, and finally where that vessel was referenced. ... The 2nd starship to bear the name Kongo NCC-42173 was a Excelsior Class Starship and was put in to service on Stardate: 2/2812 in the year 2343. ...
Starships
A list of starships by: Andorian starships Borg starships Cardassian starships Dominion starships Earth starships Federation starships Ferengi starships Klingon starships Romulan starships Vulcan starships Category:Starships for a full listing of all starships Star Trek Ships: Expanded - Others at The STArchive
Star Trek Ship Names Ordered By Class
List of Powerful Star Trek Ship Names Revealed. 30. SS Botany Bay. Built in the late 20 th century by the United States of America, this DY-100-class sleeper ship played a great role in helping Khan Noonien Singh and his group to escape Earth after being defeated at Eugenics Wars.
Federation starships
More Fandoms. Sci-fi. Star Trek. The Federation operated numerous varieties of starships. While the Prime Directive was observed aboard Starfleet vessels, this was not true of civilian ships. (TNG: "Angel One") Unnamed Federation starships Star Trek Ships: Expanded - UFP: Starfleet and Prehistory at The STArchive.
List of Starfleet starships ordered by class
Template:Startrek2 This is a list of the fictional Star Trek universe's Earth and Federation Starfleet ships organized by ship class. These vessels appear or are mentioned in Star Trek (TOS), Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9), Star Trek: Voyager (VOY), Star Trek: Enterprise (ENT), Star Trek: Discovery (DISCO), Star Trek: Picard (PIC), Star Trek: Lower Decks ...
Starship names from Star Trek
A comprehensive list of named spaceships from the Star Trek franchise, including Federation, Klingon, Romulan and other vessels. Find out the meanings, origins and references behind the names of starships like Enterprise, Excelsior, Voyager and more.
Federation starship classes
The following is a list of starship classes operated by the Federation. Because of the strong connotations with the real world United States Navy, Star Trek: The Original Series Producers Gene Roddenberry and Robert H. Justman (a World War II navy veteran himself) had imbued Starfleet with (The Making of Star Trek, p. 112, et al.; These Are the Voyages: TOS Season One, 1st ed, pp. 28-29; see ...
Ex Astris Scientia
Starship Database. The database lists all canon starships and other spaceborne constructions of the Star Trek Universe by races and classes. Schematic side views and technical specs are included where available. The data is mainly based on the very episodes and on official sources. In some cases, however, obvious errors had to be corrected.
The Fleet's In: 24th Century Federation Starships
For those of us who lovingly refer to ourselves as "starship nerds," Star Trek's 24th century is populated with an astounding array of Starfleet vessels for us to gaze upon with awe.The series and films set in this era, namely Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Picard, and the four movies helmed by the TNG crew, produced vast fleets ...
Most Powerful Star Trek Ships, Ranked
How do you quantify starship power in the Star Trek universe?. Is it the armament? The speed? The shields? The sheer size of a vessel? Or perhaps it's the captain and crew at the helm?. We believe it's all of those things and more, so we took 46 of the most noteworthy Star Trek starships and placed them in a head-to-head battle.. Which iconic ship came out on top?
Spacecraft in Star Trek
The Star Trek franchise features many spacecraft. Various space vessels make up the primary settings of the Star Trek television series, films, and expanded universe; others help advance the franchise's stories. Throughout the franchise's production, spacecraft have been depicted by numerous physical and computer-generated models. Producers worked to balance often tight budgets with the need ...
USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)
USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) is a starship in the Star Trek media franchise. It is the main setting of the original Star Trek television series (1966-69), and it is depicted in films, other television series, spin-off fiction, products, and fan-created media.Under the command of Captain James T. Kirk, the Enterprise carries its crew on a mission "to explore strange, new worlds; to seek out new ...
USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)
USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D), or Enterprise-D, to distinguish it from other vessels with the same name, is a starship in the Star Trek media franchise. Under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, it is the main setting of Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994) and the film Star Trek Generations (1994). It has also been depicted in various spinoffs, films, books, and licensed products.
From TOS to Picard: 40 most powerful Star Trek spacecraft, ranked
This 26th-century, Universe-class Federation starship, called a "distant relative" of the Enterprise (NX-01), is glimpsed in the Star Trek: Enterprise episode, "Azati Prime.". Owing to its ...
NX class
The NX-class was a type of United Earth starship in Starfleet service during the mid-22nd century. The class is notable for having been the first to be constructed with the warp five engine, allowing Humanity to explore beyond neighboring star systems. The lead ship of the class, Enterprise, was launched in 2151, weeks ahead of schedule, while the second, Columbia, was launched in 2154, after ...
Federation starship registries
A list of Federation starship registries Only NA, NX and NCC registries are included. It has never been canonically established what the letters "NCC" or "NX" stand for, but in the 23rd and 24th centuries, "NX" (not to be confused with NX-class) seemed to be used to designate experimental or prototype starships while "NCC" designated normal production vessels. The use of "NCC" as a prefix for ...
List of canon starships
The U.S.S. Defiant is a Defiant class starship in service since 2375.Originally named Sao Paulo, she was the replacement for the original U.S.S. Defiant which was destroyed during the Second Battle of Chin'toka. The ship famously fought in the final battles of the Dominion War under the command of Benjamin Sisko.In 2410 the ship is stationed at Deep Space Nine.
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r/sto: This is the unofficial community subreddit for Star Trek Online, the licensed Star Trek MMO, available on PC, Playstation, and Xbox. ... This list has some links to different sources that might give you some ideas for your starship names. Feel free to add more! General lists and generators. Spaceship name generator; 400 Starship names ...
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Star Trek Ship Name Generator + 71 Name Suggestions
Learn how to name your Star Trek Ship with our custom-built name guide. Get inspired by our name generator and create your own Star Trek Ship names. ... Without starships, it would not be possible for the United Federation of Planets to exist. Warp capability is the defining feature of a civilization reaching a certain level in the galaxy. It ...
Starship Enterprise
Enterprise or USS Enterprise, often referred to as the Starship Enterprise, is the name of several fictional spacecraft, some of which are the main craft and setting for various television series and films in the Star Trek science fiction franchise. The most notable were Captain James T. Kirk's USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) from the original 1960s television series, and Captain Jean-Luc Picard's ...
Spaceship names
The meanings of those prefix acronyms are as follows: BC - Battlecruiser. BS - Battleship. CS - Cargo ship / Cruiseship. HMS - Her Majesty's (Space)Ship. HWSS - Heavy Weight Spaceship. ISS - Imperial Spaceship. LWSS - Light Weight Spaceship. SC - Spacecruiser.
Galaxy class
The Galaxy-class was a Starfleet heavy capital ship class first introduced in the mid 2360s. It was one of the largest and most powerful Federation starship classes of its time, with many serving in the Dominion War. Starfleet had previously operated another type of Galaxy-class starship in the 2250s. (TNG: "The Ensigns of Command") The Galaxy Class Starship Development Project took place at ...
8 Coolest Starships From Star Trek: The Next Generation
Following the success of the Star Trek movies of the 1980s, the franchise returned to the small screen with The Next Generation, a sequel series set a century after the exploits of Captain Kirk ...
Star Trek: Into The Unknown
Teleport to the bridge of the most legendary starships from Star Trek as you launch an epic adventure across the galaxy!. Star Trek: Into the Unknown features the most detailed Star Trek ship models in tabletop gaming, all designed to scale. Large ships like the U.S.S. Enterprise or the Jem'Hadar Battle Cruiser will tower over the smaller ships, and all come pre-painted to an incredible amount ...
Star Trek's Section 31 Are Becoming a Literal God-Level Villain
The secretive Section 31 are set to become god-level villains in the Star Trek universe. Working from the shadows, Section 31 works to keep the Federation safe-no matter the cost. Controversial among Star Trek fans, Section 31 has nonetheless become a fascinating part of the lore. Now, in Star Trek #19, the agency approaches one of Sisko's ...