Enterprise (NX-01)

In the Star Trek fictional universe, the NX class was a variety of starship produced by Earth Starfleet prior to the United Federation of Planets. A retcon of sorts (based loosely on the Akira class starship), the unique design of the NX class would portend future Federation Starfleet designs that appear in the Star Trek universe. The NX class features a large saucer attached to two warp nacelles by pylons running upward. At the bow of the saucer is the gold navigational deflector while the observation lounge, aft torpedo tube, and impulse engines are at the stern. The main bridge, crew quarters, sensors and thrusters are embedded into the top of the saucer section. The ship's weapons, the grappler, a sensor dome, and cargo bays occupy the ventral section. The ship might also possess lifeboats. The Starship Enterprise (NX-01) This work is copyrighted. ... The Starship Enterprise (NX-01) This work is copyrighted. ... The Enterprise (NX-01) is a starship in the Star Trek fictional universe commanded by Captain Jonathan Archer. ... http://www. ... A fictional universe is a cohesive imaginary world that serves as the setting or backdrop for one or (more commonly) multiple works of fiction. ... This article is about the vehicle for interstellar travel. ... Earth, also known as Terra, and (mostly in the 19th century) Tellus, is the third-closest planet to the Sun. ... Starfleet Command In the Star Trek fictional universe, Starfleet is the defense, research, diplomacy, and exploration force of the United Federation of Planets. ... In the fictional Star Trek universe, the United Federation of Planets is a federation of more than 150 member planets and thousands of colonies, claiming territory in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants of the Milky Way Galaxy. ... Retroactive continuity – commonly contracted to the portmanteau word retcon – refers to adding new information to historical material, or deliberately changing previously established facts in a work of serial fiction. ... The USS Thunderchild (NCC-63549), an Akira class starship In the Star Trek fictional universe, the Akira class is a type of starship used by Starfleet. ... The primary and engineering hulls of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-C). ... The Enterprise-D goes into warp. ... The blue navigational deflector is seen here on the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-C), an Ambassador class starship. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... The primary and engineering hulls of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-C). ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... St Peters Basilica, Rome A dome is a common structural element of architecture that resembles the hollow upper half of a sphere. ...

The ship was unique for its new and advanced technologies, most notably its transporter and its new warp engine, capable of propelling the ship to warp factor 5 (TOS scale) or 125 c. Ships of the NX class were intended to be multirole vessels capable of exploration, diplomacy, and warfare. The pathfinder of the class, the starship Enterprise (NX-01), was launched on April 16, 2151. The Enterprise-D goes into warp. ... Cherenkov effect in a swimming pool nuclear reactor. ... Exploration is the act of searching or traveling for the purpose of discovery, e. ... The United Nations, with its headquarters in New York City, is the largest international diplomatic organization. ... For other uses of War, see War (disambiguation). ... For the Star Trek: Voyager episode, see Pathfinder (Voyager episode). ... The Enterprise (NX-01) is a starship in the Star Trek fictional universe commanded by Captain Jonathan Archer. ... April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years). ... (Redirected from 2151) (21st century - 22nd century - 23rd century - other centuries) The twenty-second century comprises the years 2101 to 2200. ...

The finale episode of Star Trek: Enterprise ("These Are the Voyages...") strongly implied that by 2161 the NX class of Warp 5 ships had become obsolete with the introduction of Warp 7-capable vessels. The NX-01 is decommissioned that year, but the fate of the other NX class ships is not revealed; in addition, it is not revealed whether the new Warp 7 vessels also carry NX designations (it is possible that the new ships are the oft-mentioned Daedalus class starship, which was in use around that time). The starship Enterprise (NX-01) Star Trek: Enterprise is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe. ... These Are the Voyages. ... The USS Horizon, a Daedalus class starship In the Star Trek fictional universe, the Daedalus class starship was one of the first classes of starship to be deployed by the United Federation of Planets. ...

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Hope and Fear", a ship by the name USS Dauntless carries the number NX-01A; however, it is not a real Starfleet vessel but a redressed alien ship disguised by the alien Arturis. The starship Voyager (NCC-74656), an Intrepid-class starship. ... Spoiler warning: Plot/ending details follow Hope and Fear is an episode of Star Trek Voyager, from the programs fourth season. ... The U.S.S. Dauntless (NX-01-A) The USS Dauntless (NX-01-A) was the name of a Federation starship sent by Starfleet to bring the crew of USS Voyager home. ... Starfleet Command In the Star Trek fictional universe, Starfleet is the defense, research, diplomacy, and exploration force of the United Federation of Planets. ... Spoiler Warning: Arturis is a fictional character from the Star Trek universe, portrayed by Ray Wise. ...

The NX designation is also used in Star Trek series to denote prototype or experimental ship designs before their entry into frontline service, such as the starships Excelsior (NX-2000) and Defiant (NX-74205). For the Star Trek: Voyager episode, see Pathfinder (Voyager episode). ... The USS Excelsior in 2293 The USS Excelsior is a starship in the Star Trek fictional universe. ... The USS Defiant (NX-74205) is the lead ship of an experimental class of starship design in the Star Trek fictional universe. ...

Known NX class starships

• Enterprise (NX-01)
  • Named for several Earth vessels, the Earth starship Enterprise was the pathfinder of her class. Commanded by Captain Jonathan Archer, the starship Enterprise was launched in April 2151 and embarked on her first mission to return a Klingon courier named Klaang to Qo'noS. The starship Enterprise made first contact with dozens of alien races, including the Romulans, the Andorians and the Tholians. The Enterprise returned to Earth in April 2153 after the Xindi attack on Earth for a refit. While in the Delphic Expanse, the Enterprise was severely damaged by Xindi forces and fought at the Battle of the Council on February 12, 2154. Two days later, the starship Enterprise destroyed the Sphere network and returned to Earth with the help of a Xindi-Aquatic cruiser. The Enterprise was later involved in the Augment crisis and the Romulan incursion of 2154. The starship Enterprise was decommissioned in 2161 shortly after the creation of the United Federation of Planets and became a museum ship.
• Columbia (NX-02)
  • Named for the space shuttle Columbia lost in 2003, the Earth starship Columbia was under construction in April 2153 and was scheduled to be launched in June 2154 but suffered from engine problems. The Columbia launched from drydock in late November 2154 commanded by Captain Erika Hernandez with Commander Charles "Trip" Tucker as her chief engineer. The Columbia helped Enterprise in dealing with the Klingon-Augment situation by coming to her aid when several Klingon subroutines interfered with the warp engines on Enterprise. Fate unknown.
• Avenger (NX-09)
  • A Mirror Universe starship serving in the Terran Empire. Commanded by Admiral Black, the ship's motto, seen on the crew's mission patches, is Audentes Fortuna Imperii (roughly translated: "the Empire is fortunate and bold"). The Avenger was later destroyed by the USS Defiant (NCC-1764).
• The episode "Fortunate Son" indicated that, as of 2151, three additional NX ships besides Enterprise were in the planning stages. Aside from Columbia, the other two have never been identified. It is possible that the names of future NX-class ships will follow the naming process of the US space shuttle orbiters or their Orbiter Vehicle Designation numbers. The next three ships would most likely have been: Discovery or Challenger (NX-03), Atlantis (NX-04), and Endeavour (NX-05), with NX-06 rounding out the spaceworthy shuttle names. It may also be possible that an NX-07 and/or NX-08 would be named after the Russian Buran and (uncompleted) Ptichka orbiters, as a means of showing the shared heritage of Earth's space program in the 2150s.

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See also

• Starship Enterprise

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External links

• "NX class" at Memory Alpha
• "NX class" at the Neutral Zone Starship Database
• "Starship Gallery - NX Class" at Ex Astris Scientia