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The '''''USS Phoenix''''' is a [[Nebula-class|''Nebula''-class]] [[Federation]] [[starship]]. | [[Image:USS Phoenix.jpg|thumb|right|The ''Phoenix'' escorted by the [[Enterprise-D|''USS Enterprise'']]]] | ||
The '''''USS Phoenix''''' (NCC-65420) is a [[Nebula-class|''Nebula''-class]] [[Federation]] [[starship]]. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In 2367 ([[TNG]] "The Wounded"), [[Captain]] [[Benjamin Maxwell]] took the the ''Phoenix'' into [[Cardassian]] territory to attack supply ships and bases that he believed to be preparing for a new war against the Federation. The ''[[Enterprise-D|USS Enterprise]]'', commanded by Captain [[Jean-Luc Picard]], entered Cardassian space with Cardassian advisors aboard to search for the Phoenix. During the pursuit, the ''Phoenix'' destroyed another Cardassian transport and a Cardassian warship. The ''Enterprise'' intercepted the ''Phoenix'', and Picard ordered Maxwell to return his ship to Federation space under escort by the ''Enterprise''. | In 2367 ([[TNG]] "The Wounded"), [[Captain]] [[Benjamin Maxwell]] took the the ''Phoenix'' into [[Cardassian]] territory to attack supply ships and bases that he believed to be preparing for a new war against the Federation. The ''[[Enterprise-D|USS Enterprise]]'', commanded by Captain [[Jean-Luc Picard]], entered Cardassian space with Cardassian advisors aboard to search for the ''Phoenix''. During the pursuit, the ''Phoenix'' destroyed another Cardassian transport and a Cardassian warship. The ''Enterprise'' intercepted the ''Phoenix'', and Picard ordered Maxwell to return his ship to Federation space under escort by the ''Enterprise''. | ||
Maxwell broke formation, however, to intercept another Cardassian transport, attempting to convince Picard to board it and search it for war supplies. Picard refused, and a battle between the two Federation ships was only prevented by the intervention of Chief [[Miles O'Brien]], who was able to [[transporter|transport]] himself aboard the ''Phoenix'' and convince Maxwell -- his former commander -- to surrender. Maxwell was confined, and the ''Phoenix'' followed the ''Enterprise'' back to Federation space under the command if its first officer. | |||
==Technical Notes== | ==Technical Notes== | ||
Prior to its battle with the Cardassian warship, Picard ordered [[Lieutenant]] [[Worf]] to transmit the [[prefix code]] of the ''Phoenix'' to the Cardassian ship. This would presumably allow the Cardassians to transmit commands to the ''Phoenix'', such as an order to lower [[shields]]. | Prior to its battle with the Cardassian warship, Picard ordered [[Lieutenant]] [[Worf]] to transmit the [[prefix code]] of the ''Phoenix'' to the Cardassian ship. This would presumably allow the Cardassians to transmit remote commands to the ''Phoenix'', such as an order to lower [[shields]] (as seen in [[Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan|ST2]]). | ||
Cardassian possession of the ''Phoenix's'' prefix code had no apparent effect on the battle, however, as the ''Phoenix'' survived the initial Cardassian attack with no noticeable damage, and the ''Phoenix's'' return fire destroyed the Cardassian ship in one [[Photon torpedo|torpedo]] salvo. It isn't clear whether the Cardassians didn't take advantage of the code, the crew of the ''Phoenix'' had changed the ship's prefix code at some time before the encounter, or the crew of the ''Phoenix'' (more experienced than [[Khan Noonien Singh|Khan's]] followers) simply overrode the remote command. | |||
[[Miles O'Brien]] was able to transport onto the ''Phoenix'' by exploiting [[Starfleet]] operating protocols. The ''Phoenix'' was using an active sensor sweep that required the ship's shields to "blink" at predictable intervals, and he was able to time his transport to coincide with one of the sweeps. | |||
[[Category: ST Starships]] | [[Category: Star Trek|Phoenix, USS]] | ||
[[Category: ST Starships|Phoenix, USS]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:55, 15 March 2024
The USS Phoenix (NCC-65420) is a Nebula-class Federation starship.
History
In 2367 (TNG "The Wounded"), Captain Benjamin Maxwell took the the Phoenix into Cardassian territory to attack supply ships and bases that he believed to be preparing for a new war against the Federation. The USS Enterprise, commanded by Captain Jean-Luc Picard, entered Cardassian space with Cardassian advisors aboard to search for the Phoenix. During the pursuit, the Phoenix destroyed another Cardassian transport and a Cardassian warship. The Enterprise intercepted the Phoenix, and Picard ordered Maxwell to return his ship to Federation space under escort by the Enterprise.
Maxwell broke formation, however, to intercept another Cardassian transport, attempting to convince Picard to board it and search it for war supplies. Picard refused, and a battle between the two Federation ships was only prevented by the intervention of Chief Miles O'Brien, who was able to transport himself aboard the Phoenix and convince Maxwell -- his former commander -- to surrender. Maxwell was confined, and the Phoenix followed the Enterprise back to Federation space under the command if its first officer.
Technical Notes
Prior to its battle with the Cardassian warship, Picard ordered Lieutenant Worf to transmit the prefix code of the Phoenix to the Cardassian ship. This would presumably allow the Cardassians to transmit remote commands to the Phoenix, such as an order to lower shields (as seen in ST2).
Cardassian possession of the Phoenix's prefix code had no apparent effect on the battle, however, as the Phoenix survived the initial Cardassian attack with no noticeable damage, and the Phoenix's return fire destroyed the Cardassian ship in one torpedo salvo. It isn't clear whether the Cardassians didn't take advantage of the code, the crew of the Phoenix had changed the ship's prefix code at some time before the encounter, or the crew of the Phoenix (more experienced than Khan's followers) simply overrode the remote command.
Miles O'Brien was able to transport onto the Phoenix by exploiting Starfleet operating protocols. The Phoenix was using an active sensor sweep that required the ship's shields to "blink" at predictable intervals, and he was able to time his transport to coincide with one of the sweeps.