Pike (NCC-1701-D/12)

The Pike was a Federation type-15 shuttlepod vehicle in service to Starfleet in the late 24th century. In the 2360s, Pike was assigned to the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D), as pod number twelve.

History
In 2366, the Pike exploded, due to the sabotage of Kivas Fajo and his assistant, Varria. Its last pilot (and survivor) was Lt. Cmndr. Data.

Background
The Pike was named in honor for one of the first COs of the Enterprise, Capt. Christopher Pike.