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See Also: Enterprise-class

The Constitution class is a type of starship used by Starfleet in the mid to late 23rd century.

History

The history of the development began in the 2230s, when many Starfleet officers started to believe that an all-purpose vessel was needed that could explore space, but also protect Federation space. The key supporters of the development of the Constitution-class were Admiral William M. Jefferies and Captain Robert April. By the late 2230's Dr. Lawrence Marvick and his design team had completed plans for the Constitution, and these were quickly authorized by Starfleet Command.

Originally, Starfleet granted the application that two vessels be constructed, the NX-1700 and the NX-1701, at the San Francisco Fleet Yards. Admiral Jefferies was charged with overseeing the construction of the Constitution, while Captain April was assigned to supervise the construction of the unnamed NX-1701. (TOS novel: Final Frontier).

By 2242, construction of the hull of the Constitution were completed and many systems were installed, including enhanced sensor systems and deflector shields. In late 2242, Admiral Jefferies took the Constitution out of drydock and raced to the Donatu system where she played an important part in the Battle of Donatu V. The Constitution rescued the USS Yorkshire and managed to repel the Klingon invasion force even without weapons. Unfortunately, the Constitution was badly damaged in the battle and the repair work was extensive. (TOS novel: Errand of Vengeance, #2: Killing Blow).

By March 2243, construction on the NX-1701 had reached a similar level to the Constitution. The NX-1701 also benefitted from the new duotronic computer system that had been designed by Professor Richard Daystrom, which allowed the NX-1701 much greater control of her systems. Following a top secret mission into the Romulan Neutral Zone, Captain April decided to christen the NX-1701, the USS Enterprise. (TOS novel: Final Frontier).

By 2245, both the Constitution and the Enterprise had been launched on five-year mission' of exploration, and had impressed Starfleet Command so much that 9 more vessels be constructed. (ST reference book: Star Fleet Technical Manual).

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