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[[Image:United_Earth_Starfleet_Emblem.gif|right|thumb|200px|Emblem of United Earth Starfleet Command, 2155.]]
  
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:''For the [[mirror universe]] counterpart, see [[Imperial Starfleet]].''
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The '''United Earth Starfleet''', often known simply as '''Starfleet''', was the space agency of [[United Earth]] in the mid-22nd Century, prior to the formation of the [[United Federation of Planets]]. The [[Federation Starfleet]] later developed out of the United Earth Starfleet and its [[Vulcan]], [[Andorian]], [[Tellarite]], and [[Alpha Centauri]] counterparts, even adopting the agency's name. The United Earth Starfleet launched [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'' NX-01]] and later [[Columbia (NX-02)|''Columbia'' NX-02]]; the former was largely responsible for establishing United Earth as a legitimate interstellar power and paving the way for the founding of the Federation.
 
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| service name = United Earth Starfleet
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| emblem image = [[file:United Earth Starfleet emblem.png|220px|Emblem of United Earth Starfleet, 2150s.]]
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| allegiance = [[United Earth]]
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| service type = Space Exploration Service
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| active = c. [[2135]]<ref name="Link">[http://www.startrek.com/article/in-the-year-2255 In the Year 2255...]</ref>–[[2161]]
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| headquarters = United Earth Starfleet Headquarters: [[San Francisco]], [[Earth]]
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| primary missions = peaceful exploration, [[diplomacy]], planetary defense (''ad hoc'')
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| motto = ''Ad Astra Per Aspera'' ("Through Hardship to the Stars")
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| flagship = {{ship||Enterprise|NX-01| NX-01}}
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The '''United Earth Starfleet''', often known simply as '''Starfleet''', was the space agency of [[United Earth]] in the mid [[22nd century]], prior to the formation of the [[United Federation of Planets]] and the [[Federation Starfleet]].
   
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==Beginnings==
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==History==
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An [[United Nations Solar Fleet|early iteration of Starfleet]] was founded in the early 21st century as part of the [[United Nations]], working alongside [[NASA]] to promote science and spaceflight. At this juncture Starfleet did not actually control any space vehicles. [[Sean Christopher]] was an early trainer there. It is not known whether this Starfleet grew into the United Earth Starfleet, or merely provided the inspiration for it. ([[ST]] performance: [[Star Trek Live]])
   
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Starfleet was chartered in the early 22nd century, presumably as a branch of the [[United Earth Space Probe Agency]]. [[Jonathan Archer]] joined soon after its inception, after previously considering joining the [[Earth Cargo Service]].
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The earliest calls for an organization to gather together peoples from different worlds to work together peacefully came in [[2097]] with the famous Dr. [[Palmer (Doctor)|Palmer]] and his two associates. (''[[TOS]]'' [[novel]] "[[Killing Time]]")
  
   
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The United Earth Starfleet was responsible for several key warp test flights, including the [[NX-Alpha]]. ({{e|ENT|First Flight}})
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Starfleet was not called such until [[2135]]. Prior to that, the organisation was known as [[Global Astronautics and Space Agency]], or simply [[GASA]] (''[[SNW]]'' [[short story]] "[[Preconceptions]]" and ''[[ENT]]'' [[episode]] "[[Twilight]]").
  
   
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In [[2151]], Starfleet launched [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'' NX-01]] its first Warp Five vessel, followed in [[2153]] by [[Columbia (NX-02)|''Columbia'' NX-02]]. These two ships were largely responsible for establishing United Earth as a legitimate interstellar power and paving the way for the founding of the Federation.
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Unlike its future incarnation, the Earth Starfleet was not a military organization, but rather was purely scientific and exploratory in its mission. [[MACO]]s fulfilled any military functions needed aboard Earth Starfleet vessels.
  
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Unlike its future incarnation, the Earth Starfleet was not a military organization, but rather was purely scientific and exploratory in its mission. [[MACO]]s fulfilled any military functions needed aboard Earth Starfleet vessels. ({{e|ENT|The Expanse}})
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This separation of roles underwent modification with the creation of the [[Coalition of Planets]], and in the lead-up to the [[Earth-Romulan War]], when Starfleet was called upon more and more to provide defensive and offensive service. ({{n|ENT|{{nd|Kobayashi Maru}}}}, {{n|ST|sub={{st|Destiny}}|Gods of Night}})
   
 
==Leadership==
  
==Leadership==
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* [[Admiral]] [[Maxwell Forrest]] - commanding officer until his death in [[2155]] on [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]].
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* [[Admiral]] [[Maxwell Forrest]] - commanding officer until his death in [[2154]] on {{planet|Vulcan}}.
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* [[Admiral]] [[Sam Gardner]] - successor to Admiral Forrest following his 2155 death.
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* [[Admiral]] [[Samuel Gardner]] - successor to Admiral Forrest following his 2154 death.
 
* [[Admiral]] [[Gregory Black]]
  
* [[Admiral]] [[Gregory Black]]
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* [[Admiral]] Clarke
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* [[Admiral]] {{dis|Clark|Admiral}}
   
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==United Earth Starfleet ships==
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* {{class|Columbia}}
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** [[Enterprise (NX-01)|SS ''Enterprise'' (NX-01)]]
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* [[Constellation (prototype)|''Constellation' (prototype)]]
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* {{class|Daedalus}}
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* {{class|Ganges}}
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* {{class|Intrepid|Earth}} [[cruiser]]
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** {{pre|SS|Intrepid}}
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** [[Republic (NCC-415)|''Republic'' (NCC-415)]]
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** [[USS Pioneer|''Pioneer'' (NCC-63)]]
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** [[Unnamed Intrepid class (22nd century) starships|unnamed ''Intrepid''-class starships]]
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* ''[[Maximilian]]''
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* {{class|Neptune}} [[survey ship]]
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* {{class|NX}}
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** {{ship||Enterprise|NX-01| (NX-01)}}
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** {{ship||Columbia|NX-02| (NX-02)}}
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** NX-03:
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*** {{ship||Challenger|NX-03| (NX-03)}}
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*** {{ship||Excalibur|NX-03| (NX-03)}}
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** NX-04:
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*** {{ship|USS|Constellation|NX-04| (NX-04)}}
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*** {{ship||Discovery|NX-04| (NX-04)}}
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** {{ship||Atlantis|NX-05| (NX-05}})
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** {{ship|USS|Endeavour|NCC-06| (NX-06)}}
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** {{ship||Intrepid|NX-07| (NX-07)}}
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** {{ship|USS|Defiant|NX class}}
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** {{ship|USS|Lexington|NX class}}
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** {{ship||Avenger|NX-09| (NX-09)}}
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** [[Currie|''Currie'' (NX-16)]]
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* [[Sarajevo-type|''Sarajevo''-type]]
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** ''[[Sarajevo]]''
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** [[Unnamed Sarajevo type starships|unnamed ''Sarajevo''-type starships]]
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* ''[[Shenandoah]]''
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==Appendices==
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===Connections===
 
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{{Starfleet incarnations}}
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===Background===
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The serial novel ''[[Starfleet: Year One]]'' used the name '''Earth Command''' to identify the controlling authority of Earth's defensive forces during the Earth-Romulan War. As it was written prior to the debut of ''Star Trek: Enterprise'', much of what it establishes about pre-Federation Earth has been contradicted.
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===References===
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<references />
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==External link==
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* {{memoryalpha|Starfleet}}
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Revision as of 17:03, 17 May 2017

This article is about the United Earth Starfleet. You may also be looking for the Federation Starfleet.
For the mirror universe counterpart, see Imperial Starfleet.

The United Earth Starfleet, often known simply as Starfleet, was the space agency of United Earth in the mid 22nd century, prior to the formation of the United Federation of Planets and the Federation Starfleet.

History

An early iteration of Starfleet was founded in the early 21st century as part of the United Nations, working alongside NASA to promote science and spaceflight. At this juncture Starfleet did not actually control any space vehicles. Sean Christopher was an early trainer there. It is not known whether this Starfleet grew into the United Earth Starfleet, or merely provided the inspiration for it. (ST performance: Star Trek Live)

Starfleet was chartered in the early 22nd century, presumably as a branch of the United Earth Space Probe Agency. Jonathan Archer joined soon after its inception, after previously considering joining the Earth Cargo Service.

The United Earth Starfleet was responsible for several key warp test flights, including the NX-Alpha. (ENT episode: "First Flight")

In 2151, Starfleet launched Enterprise NX-01 its first Warp Five vessel, followed in 2153 by Columbia NX-02. These two ships were largely responsible for establishing United Earth as a legitimate interstellar power and paving the way for the founding of the Federation.

Unlike its future incarnation, the Earth Starfleet was not a military organization, but rather was purely scientific and exploratory in its mission. MACOs fulfilled any military functions needed aboard Earth Starfleet vessels. (ENT episode: "The Expanse")

This separation of roles underwent modification with the creation of the Coalition of Planets, and in the lead-up to the Earth-Romulan War, when Starfleet was called upon more and more to provide defensive and offensive service. (ENT novel: Kobayashi Maru, ST - Destiny novel: Gods of Night)

Leadership

United Earth Starfleet ships

Appendices

Connections

Space Forces
Andorian Imperial Guard • Bajoran Militia • Benthan Guard • Breen Militia • Cardassian Central Command (Cardassian Guard) • Cardassian Self Defense Force • Earthfleet • Federation Starfleet • Klingon Defense Force • Romulan Republican Force • Romulan Star Navy • United Earth Starfleet
Incarnations of Starfleet
United Nations Starfleet • United Earth Starfleet • Terran Imperial Starfleet • Federation Starfleet • Federation Galfleet • Mega-Federation Universal Fleet • Interstellar Union Interstellar Guard • Interstellar Coalition Space Command • Earthfleet

Background

The serial novel Starfleet: Year One used the name Earth Command to identify the controlling authority of Earth's defensive forces during the Earth-Romulan War. As it was written prior to the debut of Star Trek: Enterprise, much of what it establishes about pre-Federation Earth has been contradicted.

References

External link

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