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+ | | type = fed |
− | | Class Name |
+ | | Class Name = ''NX'' class |
− | | Image |
+ | | Image = columbia NX-02 at warp.jpg |
− | | Affiliation |
+ | | Affiliation = [[United Earth]]/[[Federation]], [[Earth Starfleet]]/[[Starfleet]] (and [[Terran Empire]], [[Imperial Starfleet]]) |
− | | Type |
+ | | Type = [[cruiser]], [[escort]], [[battleship]] |
− | | Service period = [[2151]]-[[2161]] |
+ | | Service period = [[2151]]-[[2161]], [[25th century]] |
− | | Length |
+ | | Length = 225 [[meter]]s |
− | | Width |
+ | | Width = 135.8 [[meter]]s |
− | | Height |
+ | | Height = 33.3 [[meter]]s |
− | | Mass |
+ | | Mass = 80,000 [[metric ton]]s |
− | | Decks |
+ | | Decks = 7 |
− | | Crew |
+ | | Crew = 83 |
− | | Maxspeed |
+ | | Maxspeed = [[warp speed|warp]] 5.2 ([[22nd century]]), [[quantum slipstream]] velocities ([[25th century]]) |
− | | Cruspeed |
+ | | Cruspeed = [[warp speed|warp]] 4.5 |
− | | Armaments |
+ | | Armaments = 3 [[phase cannon]]s (original), 12 pulsed [[phase cannon]]s ([[refit]]); 6 [[torpedo launcher]]s (4 forward, 2 aft) |
− | | Defences |
+ | | Defences = [[polarized hull plating]], [[deflector shield]]s ([[refit]]) |
− | | Systems |
+ | | Systems = [[warp engine|Warp 5 engine]], SBD [[impulse drive]], [[grappler]] |
− | | Auxiliary Craft = 2 [[shuttlepod]]s |
+ | | Auxiliary Craft = 2 [[shuttlepod]]s ([[2150s]]), [[Federation shuttlecraft]] ([[2410s]]) |
+ | | altimage = iSSEnterprise-2155.jpg |
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− | | altimage = [[File:ISSEnterprise-2155.jpg|220px|Ship image.]] [[file:NX Project patch.JPG|60px|NX Project assignment patch.]] |
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− | | Class Name = ''NX''-class |
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− | | Image = [[file:Utopia schematic.jpg|220px|Ship image.]] |
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− | | Affiliation = [[Federation]], [[Starfleet]] |
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− | | Type = [[light escort]] |
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− | | Service period = [[25th century]] |
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− | | Length = 225 [[meter]]s |
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− | | Width = 135.8 [[meter]]s |
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− | | Height = 33.3 [[meter]]s |
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− | | Mass = 80,000 metric tons |
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− | | Decks = 7 |
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− | | Crew = 85 |
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− | | Maxspeed = [[quantum slipstream]] and [[transwarp]] velocities |
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− | | Cruspeed = [[warp speed|warp]] 9.9+ |
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− | | Armaments = 2 [[phaser array|phaser beam arrays]] (1 forward, 1 aft), 1 forward [[photon torpedo]] [[torpedo launcher|launcher]] |
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− | | Defences = [[deflector shield]]s |
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− | | Systems = [[grappler]] |
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− | | Auxiliary Craft = [[Federation shuttlecraft]] |
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− | | altimage = [[file:UFP Emblem.svg|50px|UFP emblem.]] [[file:Starfleet Command logo.jpg|40px|Starfleet logo.]] |
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The '''''NX''-class''' was a type of [[explorer]] [[starship]] in the [[United Earth]] [[United Earth Starfleet|Starfleet]] in service during the mid-[[22nd century]]. The ''NX''-class was [[ship commissioning|commissioned]] as an exploratory vessel as a medium for the new [[warp 5 engine]] that would form the basis of [[Human]]s first reach into the [[galaxy]]. ({{en|ENT|Broken Bow}}) |
The '''''NX''-class''' was a type of [[explorer]] [[starship]] in the [[United Earth]] [[United Earth Starfleet|Starfleet]] in service during the mid-[[22nd century]]. The ''NX''-class was [[ship commissioning|commissioned]] as an exploratory vessel as a medium for the new [[warp 5 engine]] that would form the basis of [[Human]]s first reach into the [[galaxy]]. ({{en|ENT|Broken Bow}}) |
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''NX''-class production would later be restarted by [[2159]]. Captain Picard remembered 15 or 16 ships of this class having been built. Some of them would be {{ship||Intrepid|NX-07| (NX-07)}}, {{ship||Avenger|NX-09| (NX-09)}}, and [[Currie|''Currie'' (NX-16)]]. ({{g|ST|{{gd|Legacy}}}}; {{n|TNG|Indistinguishable from Magic}}) |
''NX''-class production would later be restarted by [[2159]]. Captain Picard remembered 15 or 16 ships of this class having been built. Some of them would be {{ship||Intrepid|NX-07| (NX-07)}}, {{ship||Avenger|NX-09| (NX-09)}}, and [[Currie|''Currie'' (NX-16)]]. ({{g|ST|{{gd|Legacy}}}}; {{n|TNG|Indistinguishable from Magic}}) |
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− | Following the end of the Earth-Romulan War, ''Enterprise'' was [[Ship commissioning| |
+ | Following the end of the Earth-Romulan War, ''Enterprise'' was [[Ship commissioning|decommissioned]] in [[2161]]. With ''Endeavour'' refitted to what [[Admiral]] [[Jonathan Archer]] had designated {{class|Columbia}} standard, no ''NX''-class starship remained in service. ({{n|ENT|sub=Rise of the Federation|A Choice of Futures}}) |
===Alternate events=== |
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==Specifications== |
==Specifications== |
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+ | [[file:nX-class internal cutaway.jpg|thumb|left|''NX''-class internal schematics.]] |
When first launched, the NX-class was meagerly equipped with [[plasma cannon]]s and [[spatial torpedoes]]. Instead of a [[tractor beam]], it used special grappling cables. The first of the NX-class, the ''Enterprise'' had three phase cannons in storage, but it wasn't until midway through their first year that they were equipped. During the [[Xindi superweapon]] crisis, the ''Enterprise'' got retrofitted with twelve phase cannons and the newly developed [[photonic torpedo]]es. With these armanents, as well as improved hull plating, it was able to defeat three [[Klingon bird-of-prey (22nd century)|Klingon birds-of-prey]]. ({{e|ENT|The Expanse}}) |
When first launched, the NX-class was meagerly equipped with [[plasma cannon]]s and [[spatial torpedoes]]. Instead of a [[tractor beam]], it used special grappling cables. The first of the NX-class, the ''Enterprise'' had three phase cannons in storage, but it wasn't until midway through their first year that they were equipped. During the [[Xindi superweapon]] crisis, the ''Enterprise'' got retrofitted with twelve phase cannons and the newly developed [[photonic torpedo]]es. With these armanents, as well as improved hull plating, it was able to defeat three [[Klingon bird-of-prey (22nd century)|Klingon birds-of-prey]]. ({{e|ENT|The Expanse}}) |
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===Class variations=== |
===Class variations=== |
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− | In the 25th century, the design of the ''NX''-class light escort allowed its [[commanding officer]] to choose from different designs of livery, which could be modified further. These options were designated Type 1-5 and Veteran. ({{ |
+ | In the 25th century, the design of the ''NX''-class light escort allowed its [[commanding officer]] to choose from different designs of livery, which could be modified further. These options were designated Type 1-5 and Veteran. ({{sTO|sub=The Klingon War|Welcome to Earth Spacedock}}) |
− | Furthermore, the installation of [[deflector shield]]s from specific factions modified the hull appearance, including shields from the [[Reman Resistance]], the [[Breen Confederacy]] and the [[Dominion]]. ({{ |
+ | Furthermore, the installation of [[deflector shield]]s from specific factions modified the hull appearance, including shields from the [[Reman Resistance]], the [[Breen Confederacy]] and the [[Dominion]]. ({{sTO|{{stod|Coliseum}}|Cold Storage|Boldly They Rode}}) |
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− | + | nX Type 1.jpg|Type 1. |
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− | + | nX Type 2.jpg|Type 2. |
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− | + | nX Type 3.jpg|Type 3. |
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− | + | nX Type 4.jpg|Type 4. |
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− | + | nX Type 5.jpg|Type 5. |
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− | + | nX Veteran.jpg|Veteran. |
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− | + | nX Aegis.jpg|With [[Aegis]] equipment. |
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− | + | nX Dominion.jpg|[[Dominion]]. |
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− | + | nX Reman.jpg|[[Reman]] shields. |
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==Known vessels== |
==Known vessels== |
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− | * {{ship||Enterprise|NX-01| (NX-01)}} |
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− | * {{ship||Columbia|NX-02| (NX-02)}} |
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+ | |- |
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− | * {{ship||Challenger|NX-03| (NX-03)}} |
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+ | ! ship name !! registry !! [[ship commissioning]] !! disposition |
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− | * {{ship||Excalibur|NX-03| (NX-03)}} |
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+ | |- |
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− | * {{ship||Discovery|NX-04| (NX-04)}} |
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+ | | {{ship||Enterprise|NX-01}} || {{dislk|NX-01}} || [[2151]],<ref>{{en|ENT|Broken Bow}}</ref> refit [[2156]]<ref>{{r|ST|Ships of the Line 2011}}</ref> || decommissioned ([[2161]])<ref>{{e|ENT|These Are the Voyages...}}</ref> |
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− | * {{ship|USS|Constellation|NX-04| (NX-04)}} |
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+ | |- |
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− | * {{ship||Atlantis|NX-05| (NX-05)}} |
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+ | | {{ship||Columbia|NX-02}} || NX-02 || [[2154]],<ref>{{e|ENT|Affliction}}</ref> refit [[2410]]<ref name="Reckoning">{{g|STO|{{stod|Reckoning}}}}</ref> || destroyed ([[2156]])<ref name="Federation: The First 150 Years">{{r|ST|Federation: The First 150 Years}}</ref><br>active ([[2410]])<ref name="Reckoning" /> |
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− | * [[Slayton|''Slayton'' (NX-05)]] |
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+ | |- |
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− | * {{ship||Endeavour|NX-06| (NX-06)}} |
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+ | | {{ship||Challenger|NX-03}} || {{dislk|NX-03}} || [[2155]]<ref name="Beneath the Raptor's Wing">{{n|ENT|sub={{st|The Romulan War}}|Beneath the Raptor's Wing}}</ref> || destroyed ([[2156]])<ref name="Beneath the Raptor's Wing" /> |
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− | * {{ship|USS|Defiant|NX class}} |
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+ | |- |
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− | * {{ship|USS|Lexington|NX class}} |
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+ | | {{ship||Excalibur|NX-03}} || {{dislk|NX-03}} || [[2155]]/[[2156|56]]<ref name="Federation: The First 150 Years" /> || destroyed ([[2156]])<ref name="Federation: The First 150 Years" /> |
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− | * {{ship||Intrepid|NX-07| (NX-07)}} |
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+ | |- |
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− | * {{ship||Avenger|NX-09| (NX-09)}} |
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+ | | {{ship||Discovery|NX-04}} || {{dislk|NX-04}} || [[2155]]<ref name="Beneath the Raptor's Wing" /> || destroyed ([[2155]])<ref name="Beneath the Raptor's Wing" /> |
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− | * [[Currie|''Currie'' (NX-16)]] |
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− | * [[USS Utopia|USS ''Utopia'' (NCC-2151-01)]] |
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+ | | {{ship|USS|Constellation|NX-04}} || {{dislk|NX-04}} || [[2156]]<ref name="Federation: The First 150 Years" /> || active ([[2160]])<ref name="Federation: The First 150 Years" /> |
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+ | | {{ship||Atlantis|NX-05}} || {{dislk|NX-05}} || [[2156]]<ref name="Beneath the Raptor's Wing" /> || destroyed ([[2156]])<ref name="Beneath the Raptor's Wing" /><br>active ([[2160]])<ref name="Federation: The First 150 Years" /> |
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+ | | ''[[Slayton]]'' || {{dislk|NX-05}} || by [[2159]]<ref name="IDW: Starfleet Academy">{{c|SA|sub={{a|Starfleet Academy (IDW)|Starfleet Academy}}|{{a|IDW Starfleet Academy, Issue 2|Issue 2}}|{{a|IDW Starfleet Academy, Issue 4|4}}|{{a|IDW Starfleet Academy, Issue 5|5}}}}</ref> || active ([[2261]])<ref name="IDW: Starfleet Academy" /> |
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+ | | {{uSS|Endeavour|NCC-06}} || NX-06<br>NCC-06 || [[2156]],<ref name="Beneath the Raptor's Wing" /> refit [[2161]]<ref>{{n|ENT|sub=Rise of the Federation|A Choice of Futures}}</ref> || active ([[2165]])<ref>{{n|ENT|sub=Rise of the Federation|Live by the Code}}</ref> |
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+ | | {{ship|USS|Defiant|NX class}} || NX-06 or NX-07 || [[2156]]<ref name="Federation: The First 150 Years" /> || destroyed ([[2160]])<ref name="Federation: The First 150 Years" /> |
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+ | | {{ship|USS|Lexington|NX class}} || NX-06 or NX-07 || [[2156]]<ref name="Federation: The First 150 Years" /> || active ([[2160]])<ref name="Federation: The First 150 Years" /> |
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+ | | {{ship||Intrepid|NX-07}} || NX-07 || ''circa'' [[2160]]<ref name="Indistinguishable from Magic">{{n|TNG|Indistinguishable from Magic}}</ref> || destroyed ([[2384]])<ref name="Indistinguishable from Magic" /> |
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+ | | {{ship||Avenger|NX-09}} || {{dislk|NX-09}} || by [[2159]]<ref name="Legacy">{{g|ST|{{gd|Legacy}}}}</ref> || active ([[2159]])<ref name="Legacy" /> |
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+ | | ''[[Currie]]'' || NX-16 || by [[2159]]<ref name="Legacy" /> || active ([[2159]])<ref name="Legacy" /> |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | {{ship|USS|Utopia}} || NCC-2151-01 || [[2409]]<ref name="Welcome to Earth Spacedock">{{STO|sub=Klingon War|Welcome to Earth Spacedock}}</ref> || active ([[2410]])<ref name="Welcome to Earth Spacedock" /> |
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===Mirror universe vessels=== |
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+ | {| class="chart" |
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− | * {{ISS|Enterprise|NX-01| (NX-01)}} |
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+ | |- |
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− | * {{ISS|Avenger|NX-09| (NX-09)}} |
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+ | ! ship name !! registry !! [[ship commissioning]] !! disposition |
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− | * {{ISS|Bismarck}} |
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+ | | {{iSS|Enterprise|NX-01}} || {{dislk|NX-01}} || [[2151]]<ref name="The Official Starships Collection: Issue M2">{{r|ST|The Official Starships Collection}} issue: M2</ref> || destroyed ([[2155]])<ref name="In a Mirror, Darkly">{{e|ENT|In a Mirror, Darkly}}</ref> |
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− | * {{ISS|Broadsword}} |
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+ | |- |
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− | * {{ISS|Dauntless}} |
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+ | | {{iSS|Avenger|NX-09}} || {{dislk|NX-09}} || by [[2155]],<ref name="In a Mirror, Darkly" /> || destroyed ([[2155]])<ref name="In a Mirror, Darkly">{{e|ENT|In a Mirror, Darkly}}</ref> |
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− | * {{ISS|Interceptor}} |
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+ | |- |
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− | * {{ISS|Khan's Wrath}} |
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+ | | {{iSS|Akagi}} || || by [[2155]]<ref name="Age of the Empress">{{n|ENT|sub=Mirror Universe|Age of the Empress}}</ref> || destroyed ([[2155]])<ref name="Age of the Empress" /> |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | {{iSS|Bismarck}} || || by [[2155]]<ref name="Age of the Empress">{{n|ENT|sub=Mirror Universe|Age of the Empress}}</ref> || destroyed ([[2155]])<ref name="Age of the Empress" /> |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | {{iSS|Broadsword}} || || by [[2155]]<ref name="Age of the Empress">{{n|ENT|sub=Mirror Universe|Age of the Empress}}</ref> || destroyed ([[2155]])<ref name="Age of the Empress" /> |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | {{iSS|Dauntless}} || || by [[2155]]<ref name="Age of the Empress">{{n|ENT|sub=Mirror Universe|Age of the Empress}}</ref> || active ([[2155]])<ref name="Age of the Empress" /> |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | {{iSS|Interceptor}} || || by [[2155]]<ref name="Age of the Empress">{{n|ENT|sub=Mirror Universe|Age of the Empress}}</ref> || active ([[2155]])<ref name="Age of the Empress" /> |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | {{iSS|Khan's Wrath}} || || by [[2155]]<ref name="Age of the Empress">{{n|ENT|sub=Mirror Universe|Age of the Empress}}</ref> || active ([[2155]])<ref name="Age of the Empress" /> |
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+ | |} |
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==Appendices== |
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{{starship classes of the Earth-Romulan War}} |
{{starship classes of the Earth-Romulan War}} |
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{{earth starship classes}} |
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− | * [[First Flight]] (ENT episode) |
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− | * [[The Expanse]] (ENT episode) |
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− | * [[E²]] (ENT episode) |
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− | * [[Home]] (ENT episode) |
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− | * [[The Aenar]] (ENT episode) |
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− | * [[Affliction]] (ENT episode) |
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===Background=== |
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The ''Legacy'' game software included numerous other names for ships of this class that were not prepared to be used in gameplay, and are hidden in the game's source code, including USS ''Adams'', USS ''Aurbach'', USS ''Boston'', USS ''Commonwealth'', USS ''Concord'', USS ''Fenway'', USS ''Liberty'' and USS ''Paul Revere''. Possibly, these vessels were intended for some feature of the game that was not completed. For example, none of these ships are coded with registry number graphics like those the included ships possess. |
The ''Legacy'' game software included numerous other names for ships of this class that were not prepared to be used in gameplay, and are hidden in the game's source code, including USS ''Adams'', USS ''Aurbach'', USS ''Boston'', USS ''Commonwealth'', USS ''Concord'', USS ''Fenway'', USS ''Liberty'' and USS ''Paul Revere''. Possibly, these vessels were intended for some feature of the game that was not completed. For example, none of these ships are coded with registry number graphics like those the included ships possess. |
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+ | * {{e|ENT|Broken Bow}} |
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+ | * {{e|ENT|First Flight}} |
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+ | * {{e|ENT|The Expanse}} |
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+ | * {{e|ENT|Home}} |
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+ | * {{e|ENT|The Aenar}} |
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+ | * {{e|ENT|Affliction}} |
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===External link=== |
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* {{stowiki|NX_Class_Light_Escort|NX-class light escort}} |
* {{stowiki|NX_Class_Light_Escort|NX-class light escort}} |
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[[category:escort starship classes]] |
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Revision as of 18:57, 5 April 2019
The NX-class was a type of explorer starship in the United Earth Starfleet in service during the mid-22nd century. The NX-class was commissioned as an exploratory vessel as a medium for the new warp 5 engine that would form the basis of Humans first reach into the galaxy. (ENT episode & novelization: Broken Bow)
The first six ships of the class were named after the NASA space shuttle orbiters of the late 20th century. (ENT - The Romulan War novel: Beneath the Raptor's Wing)
History
22nd century
The NX-class was to be medium of the revolutionary warp 5 engine. The Warp Five Complex was dedicated by Doctors Zefram Cochrane and Henry Archer in 2119 on Earth. (ENT episode & novelization: Broken Bow)
On June 1, 2140, Commodore Maxwell Forrest approved the design of the NX-class. (ST reference: Federation: The First 150 Years)
By 2143, the NX Program was underway. Prior to the NX Project, Human ships were incapable of exceeding warp factor 2. A series of NX prototypes, their design mirroring the Phoenix warp ship prototype, were launched. NX-Delta, commanded by Duvall, successfully broke the warp 3 barrier in 2144. (ENT episode: "First Flight")
Enterprise NX-01 was the first NX-class starship built, registry NX-01. The ship was launched ahead of schedule in 2151, under the command of Captain Jonathan Archer, to transport the Klingon courier Klaang back to Qo'noS. Due to the early launch of the Enterprise, several systems—most notably the starship weapon systems—had not yet been completed. These weapon systems were completed in the field at a later date. (ENT episodes: "Broken Bow", "Fight or Flight", "Silent Enemy")
With a series of successful early missions, Starfleet decided to proceed with building further NX class ships. By 2151, three more NX class ships were in the early design stages. Construction of the unnamed NX-02 had begun by the time the Xindi attacked Earth in 2153. The ship, later named Columbia, was completed in November of 2154 and launched under the command of Captain Erika Hernandez. (ENT episodes: "Fortunate Son", "The Expanse", "Home", "Affliction")
In August 2155, the Challenger and Discovery were completed and commissioned. Several months later, the Atlantis and Endeavour entered service. Between mid-2155 and mid-2156, the Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, and Atlantis were destroyed or lost as a result of Romulan attacks. The Endeavour, equipped with countermeasures to the Romulan arrenhe'hwiua telecapture technology, battled with the Romulans at Altair VI. (ENT - The Romulan War novel: Beneath the Raptor's Wing)
In 2156, Enterprise underwent a 180-day refit. The ship was fitted with a secondary hull, essentially becoming a new ship class. The newly-refitted Enterprise saw more combat against the Romulan Star Empire during the Earth-Romulan War. (ST references: Ships of the Line 2011, Ships of the Line 2014, Ships of the Line)
NX-class production would later be restarted by 2159. Captain Picard remembered 15 or 16 ships of this class having been built. Some of them would be Intrepid (NX-07), Avenger (NX-09), and Currie (NX-16). (ST video game: Legacy; TNG novel: Indistinguishable from Magic)
Following the end of the Earth-Romulan War, Enterprise was decommissioned in 2161. With Endeavour refitted to what Admiral Jonathan Archer had designated Columbia-class standard, no NX-class starship remained in service. (ENT - Rise of the Federation novel: A Choice of Futures)
Alternate events
In another version of history, the NX-class starships did not follow the naming lineage of NASA orbiters, and more ships survived the end of the Earth-Romulan War. These ships subsequently entered service as Federation starships. (ST reference: Federation: The First 150 Years)
25th century
In 2409, the Starfleet Corps of Engineers built the USS Utopia in the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards as a replica of the NX-class. The ship entered service as a light escort during the Federation-Klingon War of 2405-2410. While the exterior was a careful replica of the original Earth starship class, its technology was state-of-the-art. (STO - Klingon War mission: "Welcome to Earth Spacedock")
Mirror universe
In the mirror universe, these were known as NX class battleships. There were at least 9 ships in service by January 2155. Most of these were refitted with advanced weapons from the USS Defiant in the same year. (ENT novel: Age of the Empress)
Specifications
When first launched, the NX-class was meagerly equipped with plasma cannons and spatial torpedoes. Instead of a tractor beam, it used special grappling cables. The first of the NX-class, the Enterprise had three phase cannons in storage, but it wasn't until midway through their first year that they were equipped. During the Xindi superweapon crisis, the Enterprise got retrofitted with twelve phase cannons and the newly developed photonic torpedoes. With these armanents, as well as improved hull plating, it was able to defeat three Klingon birds-of-prey. (ENT episode: "The Expanse")
After saving Earth from the Xindi superweapon, the NX-class received another upgrade including an upgraded navigational deflector, an improved computer interface, pulsed phase cannons, dorsal and ventral torpedo launchers, and polarised hull plating that had 12 percent greater performance than previous versions. (ENT episode: "Home")
In 2159, these vessels were equipped with phase banks and four torpedo launcher banks. (ST video game: Legacy)
Class variations
In the 25th century, the design of the NX-class light escort allowed its commanding officer to choose from different designs of livery, which could be modified further. These options were designated Type 1-5 and Veteran. (STO - The Klingon War mission: "Welcome to Earth Spacedock")
Furthermore, the installation of deflector shields from specific factions modified the hull appearance, including shields from the Reman Resistance, the Breen Confederacy and the Dominion. (STO missions: "Coliseum", "Cold Storage", "Boldly They Rode")
Known vessels
This article or subsection has an associated category. | NX class starships |
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ship name | registry | ship commissioning | disposition |
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Enterprise | NX-01 | 2151,[1] refit 2156[2] | decommissioned (2161)[3] |
Columbia | NX-02 | 2154,[4] refit 2410[5] | destroyed (2156)[6] active (2410)[5] |
Challenger | NX-03 | 2155[7] | destroyed (2156)[7] |
Excalibur | NX-03 | 2155/56[6] | destroyed (2156)[6] |
Discovery | NX-04 | 2155[7] | destroyed (2155)[7] |
Constellation | NX-04 | 2156[6] | active (2160)[6] |
Atlantis | NX-05 | 2156[7] | destroyed (2156)[7] active (2160)[6] |
Slayton | NX-05 | by 2159[8] | active (2261)[8] |
USS Endeavour | NX-06 NCC-06 |
2156,[7] refit 2161[9] | active (2165)[10] |
Defiant | NX-06 or NX-07 | 2156[6] | destroyed (2160)[6] |
Lexington | NX-06 or NX-07 | 2156[6] | active (2160)[6] |
Intrepid | NX-07 | circa 2160[11] | destroyed (2384)[11] |
Avenger | NX-09 | by 2159[12] | active (2159)[12] |
Currie | NX-16 | by 2159[12] | active (2159)[12] |
Utopia | NCC-2151-01 | 2409[13] | active (2410)[13] |
Mirror universe vessels
ship name | registry | ship commissioning | disposition |
---|---|---|---|
ISS Enterprise | NX-01 | 2151[14] | destroyed (2155)[15] |
ISS Avenger | NX-09 | by 2155,[15] | destroyed (2155)[15] |
ISS Akagi | by 2155[16] | destroyed (2155)[16] | |
ISS Bismarck | by 2155[16] | destroyed (2155)[16] | |
ISS Broadsword | by 2155[16] | destroyed (2155)[16] | |
ISS Dauntless | by 2155[16] | active (2155)[16] | |
ISS Interceptor | by 2155[16] | active (2155)[16] | |
ISS Khan's Wrath | by 2155[16] | active (2155)[16] |
Appendices
Connections
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Arrow • Assist • Cavalry • Christopher • Cosmos • CZ-100 • DY-100 • DY-500 • DY-700 • DY-1100-class • Daedalus • Discovery • Doppler (scout) • Edison • Galliant • Ganges • Hopkins • Horizon • Intrepid (22nd century) • J (freighter) • Long • Marshall • Mercury (scout) • Messier • Minuteman • Neptune • NX • Poseidon • Strider • Vanguard (transport) • Verne (Earth) • Y (freighter) • Yorktown • Zeus |
Background
No explanation is given for these vessels' sometimes Federation Starfleet-style "USS" name prefix, despite existing years before the inception of the Federation.
The Legacy game software included numerous other names for ships of this class that were not prepared to be used in gameplay, and are hidden in the game's source code, including USS Adams, USS Aurbach, USS Boston, USS Commonwealth, USS Concord, USS Fenway, USS Liberty and USS Paul Revere. Possibly, these vessels were intended for some feature of the game that was not completed. For example, none of these ships are coded with registry number graphics like those the included ships possess.
References
- ↑ ENT episode & novelization: Broken Bow
- ↑ ST reference: Ships of the Line 2011
- ↑ ENT episode: "These Are the Voyages..."
- ↑ ENT episode: "Affliction"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 STO video game: Reckoning
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 ST reference: Federation: The First 150 Years
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 ENT - The Romulan War novel: Beneath the Raptor's Wing
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 SA - Starfleet Academy comics: "Issue 2", "4", "5"
- ↑ ENT - Rise of the Federation novel: A Choice of Futures
- ↑ ENT - Rise of the Federation novel: Live by the Code
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 TNG novel: Indistinguishable from Magic
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 ST video game: Legacy
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 STO - Klingon War mission: "Welcome to Earth Spacedock"
- ↑ ST reference: The Official Starships Collection issue: M2
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 ENT episode: "In a Mirror, Darkly"
- ↑ 16.00 16.01 16.02 16.03 16.04 16.05 16.06 16.07 16.08 16.09 16.10 16.11 ENT - Mirror Universe novel: Age of the Empress
- ENT episode: "Broken Bow"
- ENT episode: "First Flight"
- ENT episode: "The Expanse"
- ENT episode: "E²"
- ENT episode: "Home"
- ENT episode: "The Aenar"
- ENT episode: "Affliction"
External link
- NX class article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
- NX-class light escort article at The Star Trek Online Wiki.