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[[Image:NX-01.jpg|thumb|right|Enterprise NX-01]] | [[Image:NX-01.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Enterprise NX-01]] | ||
The '''''USS Enterprise'' (NX-01)''' is a prototype [[starship]] developed by Earth's [[Starfleet]] with some assistance from the [[Vulcan]]s. It is the setting for the series ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]''. | The '''''USS Enterprise'' (NX-01)''' is a prototype [[starship]] developed by Earth's [[Starfleet]] with some assistance from the [[Vulcan]]s. It is the setting for the series ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]''. | ||
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=== Propulsion === | === Propulsion === | ||
The ''Enterprise'' was the first Earth-built starship to mount a [[warp drive]] capable of achieving Warp 5 (125c), although even that was mostly a theoretical limit. In 2154, | The ''Enterprise'' was the first Earth-built starship to mount a [[warp drive]] capable of achieving Warp 5 (125c), although even that was mostly a theoretical limit. In 2154, it had a maximum rated speed of Warp 5.2 (140.6c).<ref>ENT "Affliction"</ref> | ||
===Armament=== | ===Armament=== | ||
When the ship left port, it was armed only with torpedoes of unspecified yield and low-power pulse weapons of unspecified type; both proved to be rather feeble compared to the weapons carried by the ships of other space-faring races at the time. The crew were able to install three [[phase cannon]]s without returning to [[Earth]] for a refit, substantially improving the ship's combat capability. The ship's original torpedoes were eventually replaced with [[photonic torpedo]]es during a refit at Earth. | When the ship left port, it was armed only with torpedoes of unspecified yield (possibly comparable to [[merculite rocket]]s) and low-power pulse weapons of unspecified type; both proved to be rather feeble compared to the weapons carried by the ships of other space-faring races at the time. The crew were able to install three [[phase cannon]]s without returning to [[Earth]] for a refit, substantially improving the ship's combat capability. The ship's original torpedoes were eventually replaced with [[photonic torpedo]]es during a refit at Earth. | ||
=== Defense === | === Defense === | ||
The NX-01 used [[polarized hull plating]] for defense (a ceramic which became harder when electrical current was passed through it). Like the ship's weapons, the primary defense proved quite weak compared to the [[shield|shielding]] of its contemporaries. | The NX-01 used [[polarized hull plating]] for defense (a ceramic which became harder when electrical current was passed through it). Like the ship's weapons, the primary defense proved quite weak compared to the [[shield|shielding]] of its contemporaries. | ||
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===Miscellaneous Subsystems=== | ===Miscellaneous Subsystems=== | ||
The ''Enterprise'' was the first Earth ship to mount a [[transporter]] system, but the device was not generally trusted and only used to transport living people as a last resort. | The ''Enterprise'' was the first Earth ship to mount a [[transporter]] system, but the device was not generally trusted and only used to transport living people as a last resort. | ||
[[Image:Windows_NX.jpg|thumb|right|the Enterprise had lots of computer problems.]] | |||
==Notable Crew Members== | ==Notable Crew Members== | ||
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* [[Hoshi Sato]] | * [[Hoshi Sato]] | ||
* [[Charles Tucker]] | * [[Charles Tucker]] | ||
* Major Hayes | * [[Major Hayes]] | ||
== | ==Perceived Lack of Lineage to Other Trek Ships== | ||
Despite there being on-screen evidence for spherical type starships shown throughout the earlier Trek shows, NX-01 looks like an [[Akira-class]] starship, albeit made a bit less fancy. | Despite there being on-screen evidence for spherical type starships shown throughout the earlier Trek shows, NX-01 looks like an [[Akira-class]] starship, albeit made a bit less fancy. | ||
In terms of behind the scenes decision-making, the similarity in shape between the Akira and the NX-01 came about because there are only so many ways to make the Starfleet signature saucer/engineering/nacelles configuration work. Had the show continued there were plans on adding an engineering section underneath the main hull similar in design to the that on a Constitution Class ship. | |||
[[Category: Star Trek]] | [[Category: Star Trek]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:04, 7 February 2017
The USS Enterprise (NX-01) is a prototype starship developed by Earth's Starfleet with some assistance from the Vulcans. It is the setting for the series Star Trek: Enterprise.
Technical Specifications
Propulsion
The Enterprise was the first Earth-built starship to mount a warp drive capable of achieving Warp 5 (125c), although even that was mostly a theoretical limit. In 2154, it had a maximum rated speed of Warp 5.2 (140.6c).[1]
Armament
When the ship left port, it was armed only with torpedoes of unspecified yield (possibly comparable to merculite rockets) and low-power pulse weapons of unspecified type; both proved to be rather feeble compared to the weapons carried by the ships of other space-faring races at the time. The crew were able to install three phase cannons without returning to Earth for a refit, substantially improving the ship's combat capability. The ship's original torpedoes were eventually replaced with photonic torpedoes during a refit at Earth.
Defense
The NX-01 used polarized hull plating for defense (a ceramic which became harder when electrical current was passed through it). Like the ship's weapons, the primary defense proved quite weak compared to the shielding of its contemporaries.
Miscellaneous Subsystems
The Enterprise was the first Earth ship to mount a transporter system, but the device was not generally trusted and only used to transport living people as a last resort.
Notable Crew Members
Perceived Lack of Lineage to Other Trek Ships
Despite there being on-screen evidence for spherical type starships shown throughout the earlier Trek shows, NX-01 looks like an Akira-class starship, albeit made a bit less fancy.
In terms of behind the scenes decision-making, the similarity in shape between the Akira and the NX-01 came about because there are only so many ways to make the Starfleet signature saucer/engineering/nacelles configuration work. Had the show continued there were plans on adding an engineering section underneath the main hull similar in design to the that on a Constitution Class ship.
Notes
- ↑ ENT "Affliction"