Upgrade (material)

Upgrade was a starship option, an Alpha Quadrant Alliance designation for the visual appearance of a spacecraft's outer hull, i.e. a vessel's "skin". Overall, Upgrade gave a vessel are more detailed-looking hull panelling. Alliance members had distinct styles. 

History
The Upgrade material became available in 2409, following the introduction of tier 6 refits and retrofits for several older ship classes. 

Types

 * Upgrade (Starfleet)
 * Upgrade (Ferengi)
 * Upgrade (KDF)
 * Upgrade (RRF material)
 * Upgrade (Vanguard)