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The '''NX-class''' was the first [[starship classes|class]] of [[starship]] s built with the [["warp five engine]], " thereby enabling [[Human]]ity's first steps of exploration beyond its neighboring [[star]] [[star system|systems]]. Serving in the [[Earth]] [[Star Fleet]], the first ship of the NX-class was [[Enterprise, NX-01|''Enterprise'']], commissioned in 2151. The second ship, [[Columbia, NX-02|''Columbia'']], was commissioned in 2154.

== History ==Serving in the [[Image:Kreetassa.jpg|thumb|left|The NX-01 ''Enterprise'' at [[Kreetassa]]]]The NX-class was the first Earth Star Fleet starship equipped with a [[Human]]-built propulsion system able to achieve [[warpStar Fleet]] 5. Before finally being commissioned, the first ship was conceived of over thirty years at the NX-class was [[Warp Five ComplexEnterprise, NX-01|''Enterprise'']]: a research and development site on Earth, where [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Henry_Archer Henry Archer] and commissioned in [[Zefram Cochrane2151]], among others, worked on the creation of the Warp Five engine.

The first [[starship]] of the class built was second ship, the ''EnterpriseColumbia, NX-0102'', with three more on the drawing boardwas commissioned in [[2154]].

== History ==[[Image:Kreetassa.jpg|thumb|right|The early launch of NX-01 ''Enterprise'' meant that it left ]][[spacedock]] somewhat unpreparedImage: its AzatiPrimePlanetoid.jpg|thumb|right|''Enterprise'' in the [[spatial torpedoDelphic Expanse]]es were uncalibrated and its [[phase cannon.]]s weren't even installed. The spatial torpedoes were calibrated in the heat of battle in May of 2151; the ship only survived because of the intervention of the [[Axanar]]Image:Columbia. jpg|thumb|right|The phase cannons were not installed until September 2151 while NX-02 ''EnterpriseColumbia'' battled an unknown enemy.in 2154]]

After The NX-class was the first Earth Star Fleet starship equipped with a [[XindiHuman]] attack on Earth in March of 2153, ''Enterprise'' was recalled home-built propulsion system able to achieve [[warp]] 5. Arriving on April 24Before finally being commissioned, she the ship was refitted and upgraded with conceived of over thirty years at the new [[photonic torpedoWarp Five Complex]]es: a research and development site on Earth, a where [[universal translatorHenry Archer]] update, and a new [[command centerZefram Cochrane]]. She was relaunched , among others, worked on a new mission to the [[Delphic Expanse]] to [[search for creation of the Xindi superweapon]]Warp Five engine.

The first [[Image:AzatiPrimePlanetoid.jpg|thumb|left|''Enterprise'' in the Delphic Expansestarship]]The search for of the Xindi class built was long and perilous, taking almost a year. In February 2154, ''Enterprisethe '' determined the location of the Xindi weapon and arrived in the [[Azati Prime systemEnterprise, NX-01]]. There the ship suffered severe damage due to multiple attacking Xindi ships. The primary [[warp coil]] was destroyed'', damage that required drastic actions with three more on the part of Captain Archer to repairdrawing board.

For another seven years, === NX-01 ''Enterprise'' ===''Enterprise'' continued was launched from drydock in [[2151]], under the command of [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer]]. The launch occurred three weeks ahead of schedule, due to serve Earth the need to return a [[Klingon]] courier to his [[homeworld]]. The early launch was strongly protested by the [[Vulcan]]s, who believed Humanity was not ready to explore space. A Vulcan [[Ambassador]] managed to wrangle a concession from Star Fleet before its decommissioning , forcing the placement of [[T'Pol]] on ''Enterprise'' in 2161exchange for [[Vulcan]] [[cartography|star charts]].

Compared to After the class prototype[[Xindi]] attack on Earth in [[2153]], ''Enterprise'', ''Columbia'''s [[Polarized hull plating|hull polarization]] was improved by 12%recalled home. FurthermoreUpon arrival, she possessed [[ventral]] was refitted and [[dorsal]] upgraded with new [[photonic torpedo]] launchers as well as es, a [[pulsed phase cannonuniversal translator]]s. Another improvement was that the update, and a new [[bridgecommand center]] stations were directly tied into the primary [[EPS]] junction.[[Image:Columbia.jpg|thumb|The NX-02 ''Columbia'' in 2154]]In November of 2154, the ''Columbia'' was stuck in dry dock with engine trouble, delaying her launch, and rendering her unable to assist the ''Enterprise'' during the hunt for the Romulan drone-ship.

In late 2154, She was relaunched on a new mission to the vessel's engine troubles were fixed upon the transfer of ''Enterprise'' engineer [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Charles_Tucker_III Trip Tucker[Delphic Expanse]] to search for the ''Columbia'', allowing the vessel to be launched in November of that year[[Xindi]] superweapon.

=== Propulsion systems ===[[Image:NX impulse engines.jpg|thumb|left|NX-class impulse drive]]NX-class ships achieved warp flight through two [[warp nacelles]]For another seven years, which housed multiple pairs of warp coils. Maximum speed was warp 5.06, the NX-class being the first ''Enterprise'' continued to serve Earth vessel to achieve that speed. Standard cruising speed was warp 4.5. There were two fairing [[impulse engine]]s, mounted on the aft of the pylons leading to the warp nacelles.=== Tactical systems ===[[Image:NX deflector.jpg|thumb|left|NX-class deflector array]]Initially, the NX-class was fitted with pulse Star Fleet before its decommissioning in [[plasma cannon2161]]s, spatial torpedoes and phase cannons. Later, the NX-class weapons were upgraded with photonic torpedoes and pulsed phase cannons.

The NX-class had a [[navigational deflector]] mounted on the front of the saucer module. The deflector is essential for space flight, as it deflects space debris, [[asteroid]]s, microscopic particles and other objects that might collide with the ship. === Shuttlecraft systems ===[[Image:NX launch bay.jpg|thumb|NX-class launch bay]]Located mainly on E Deck was the [[launch bay]]. The pressurized sector of the bay - limited to E deck - contained the launch bay control room, while the launch bay itself on F deck was where the two [[Shuttlepod (22nd century)|shuttlepods]] were docked. A magnetic [[docking arm]] extended from the launch bay02 's ceiling to lower or raise a shuttlepod upon arrival or departure of the craft. == Interior Design ===== Deckplan === {| class="wikitable" width="100%"|-|colspan="2" style="background-color: #000000;"|[[Image: NX-class-Cross_section.jpg|700px|center|A schematic of the interior of 'Columbia'Enterprise'']]|-! width="10%"|Deck! width="90%"|Facilities|-| A Deck ||* [[Bridge]]* [[Captain's ready room]]* [[Situation room]]|-| B Deck ||*[[Crew quarters]]*[[Power transfer conduit|Energy distribution systems]]*[[Sensor]]s*[[Warp nacelle]] [[jefferies tube|access tunnels]]|-| C Deck ||* Crew quarters* Upper [[observation deck]]* [[Deuterium tank]]s* [[Gymnasium]]|-| D Deck ||* [[Brig]]* Crew and guest quarters* [[Engineering]]* [[Transporter]]* [[Decon chamber]]|-| E Deck ||* Captain's quarters* [[Chef]]'s [[kitchen]]* [[Mess hall|Officers']] and [[Captain's mess]] [[movie theater]]* [[Sickbay]]* [[Launch bay]]s* [[Science lab]]s* [[Navigational deflector]]* [[Port]] and [[starboard]] [[docking port]]s|-| F Deck ||* Access tunnels* [[Armory]]* [[Cargo Bay]]* Lower observation deck* [[Phase cannon]]s|-| G Deck ||* [[Sensor array]]|-|}<Gallery>Image:NX 01 bridge.jpg|NX-01 command bridgeImage:NX bridge.jpg|NX-02 command bridgeImage:NX corridor.jpg|NX-class typical corridorImage:NX Main Engineering.jpg|NX-class engineering roomImage:NX class transporter.jpg|NX-class transporter roomImage:NX transporter.jpg|Upgraded NX-class transporter roomImage:NX class mess hall.jpg|NX-class crew's mess hallImage:NX Sickbay.jpg|NX-class sickbayImage:Armory_NX.jpg|NX-class armory</Gallery>  === Command bridge ===The [[bridge]] is At the nerve-center time of every starship. The [[commanding officer]] of an NX-class starship sat in the center of the circular-shaped room, surrounded by the duty stations of their [[Science officer|scienceXindi]] and [[communications officer]]s to the left, the attack on [[Conn|helmsmanEarth]] in front, and the [[security chief]] and [[chief engineer]] (or another engineering [[officer]]) to the right. All officers faced the main [[viewscreen2153]], which was mounted against the forward [[bulkhead]] of the bridge. To the [[aft]] of the bridge was the [[situation room]], which served as an informal briefing room to the [[senior staff]]. ==== Upgrades ====The bridge of the second '''NX-class starship launched, ''Columbia''starship, featured additional columns near the helm and behind the captain's chair. These were later added to 'Columbia'Enterprise'' and had been installed by 2161. There , was also a [[command center]] upgrade added to the bridge during the [[Xindi]] incidentstill under construction. === Crew quarters ===The 87 crew In [[quarters2154]] aboard the NX-class starships were located on decks B through E. Very few quarters had a view of space (usually those of the higher-ranked officers). The structure and materials of the ship did not allow large transparent surfaces exposed to space; therefore, there were only a few small windows throughout the entire ship''Columbia'' was launched.

=== Corridors ===NX-Compared to the class corridors were made of a metallic material. They were characterized prototype, ''Enterprise'', ''Columbia'''s [[Polarized hull plating|hull polarization]] was improved by circular section separations, for evident mechanical equilibrium reasons12%. Throughout the corridorsFurthermore, communication panels were mounted on the wallsshe possessed [[ventral]] and [[dorsal]] [[photonic torpedo]] launchers as well as pulsed [[phase cannon]]s.

After exiting the core, and before being injected into the In November of [[nacelle2154]]s, [[warp plasma]] the ''Columbia'' was accelerated stuck in dry dock with engine trouble, delaying her launch, and rendering her unable to assist the ''Enterprise'' during the two hunt for a [[plasma injectorRomulan]]sdrone-ship.

=== Mess hall and theater ===Located on E Deck was Late that year, the shipvessel's engine troubles were fixed upon the transfer of ''Enterprise'' engineer [[mess hall]], which was occasionally used as a [[movie]] theater. The mess could seat approximately forty people at a time at ten rectangular metallic tables. [[Beverage]]s and simple [[foodCharles Tucker|dishes]] were available from [[protein re-sequencerTrip Tucker]]s on to the walls''Columbia'', while elaborate dishes were prepared in allowing the ship's [[galley]]vessel to finally be launched.