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The '''USS ''Enterprise'' (NCC-1701)''' was a {{ShipClass|Constitution}} [[heavy cruiser]] launched in 2245. In the course of her career,  she became the most celebrated [[Federation]] [[Star Fleet]] [[starship|vessel]] of the 23rd century.
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The '''USS ''Enterprise'' (NCC-1701)''' was a {{ShipClass|Constitution}} [[heavy cruiser]] launched in 2245. In the course of her career,  she became the most celebrated [[Federation]] [[Star Fleet]] vessel of the 23rd century. In her forty years of service and discovery, through upgrades and at least two [[refit]]s, she took part in numerous [[first contact]]s, military engagements, and time-travels. She achieved her most lasting fame from the five-year mission (2265-2270) under the command of '''James T. Kirk.'''
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Captain '''Christopher Pike''' commanded the ''Enterprise'' from the early 2250s into the 2260s. Pike's [[hybrid|half]]-[[Vulcan]] [[science officer]], '''Spock,''' who served under him for over eleven years, would become the starship's longest-serving officer.
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===[[Captain]] [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Christopher_Pike Christopher Pike]===
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In [[2250]], Pike was promoted to [[Captain]] and was given command of the ''Enterprise'', where he served until [[2265]]. Pike was considered to be one of the most highly decorated starship captains in Starfleet history.
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In [[2254]], Pike led a landing party to [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Rigel_VII Rigel VII], in which they were attacked by Kaylar warriors in what seemed to be an abandoned fortress. Three crewmen were killed, seven injured, including Spock. This weighed heavily on Pike, and he began to question himself as a commander. But his crew insisted he push on, and they continued coming to the aid of those in need.
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After Captaining the ''Enterprise'' for more than 11 years, Pike was promoted to Fleet Captain, and James T. Kirk took over command of the Federation’s flagship. 
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===[[Captain]] [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/James_T._Kirk James T. Kirk]===
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([[2265]]-[[2270]]; as [[Rear Admiral]] in early [[2270s]])
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[[File:James T Kirk.jpg|thumb|left|“Leave bigotry in your quarters; there’s no room for it on the bridge.”]]
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Arguably the most famous and highly-decorated starship captain in the history of the Federation, Jim Kirk was both a dalliant and a leader. He famously “beat” the Starfleet Academy test the [[Kobayashi Maru scenario|Kobayashi Maru]], and went on to become the youngest Captain in the fleet at that time.
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Kirk repelled the first [[Romulan]] attack inside Federation space in over a century, on stardate 1709.2. Four Outpost Stations along the Romulan Neutral Zone were destroyed by a Romulan Bird-of-Prey. Kirk and the ''Enterprise'' disabled the ship before the Romulan commander could order a self-destruct. The ''Enterprise'' crew became the first Starfleet officers to make visual contact with a Romulan during this confrontation.
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Along her travels during her [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Five-year_mission Five Year Mission], the ''Enterprise'' discovered the [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/SS_Botany_Bay SS Botany Bay]. The ship was carrying a group of genetically-engineered [[Augment|Augments]] from [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Eugenics_Wars Earth's Eugenics Wars], being kept alive in a cryogenic freeze. Their leader, [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Khan_Noonien_Singh Khan Noonien Singh], went on to  seduce the ''Enterprise’s'' resident historian, used her to revive his comrades, and then attempted to steal the ''Enterprise''. Able to stop his plan, Kirk exiled Khan and his comrades to [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Ceti_Alpha_V Ceti Alpha V], where they could live without affecting the lives of others. This would unfortunately come back to haunt Kirk, especially since neither Kirk nor Starfleet ever followed up on the colony’s progress, and the colony had suffered due to cataclysmic effects on the planet. Khan held Kirk solely responsible, and went to great lengths to draw him to the planet, and take revenge. After multiple battles, Kirk and his team were able to out-smart and out-deceive Khan, and Khan destroyed himself and his ship, hoping to have taken Kirk out with him.
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When the ''Enterprise'' reached the end of her five-year deployment in [[2270]], Kirk ordered a course be set, returning her to Earth. Kirk was promoted to Rear Admiral, taking command of the Enterprise a few years later when the entity known as [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/V%27ger V’Ger] was discovered heading towards Earth, destroying everything in its path. He would later take command of a ship called the Enterprise-A in [[2286]], Captaining her for seven years before retiring.
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===[[Captain]] [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Spock Spock]===
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After the incident with [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/V%27ger V’Ger], Spock was promoted to Captain and assigned to Starfleet Academy. He trained cadets using the ''Enterprise,'' since the ship had been retired from active service.
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In [[2285]], Spock handed over command of the ''Enterprise'' to Kirk in order to help with his mission regarding Khan. During this mission, Spock sacrificed himself in order to repair the damaged ship’s plasma conduits. However, his coffin (which was shot out into space) landed on the [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Genesis_(planet) “Genesis Planet”], and his body regenerated, bringing him back to life.
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During his elder years, Spock went into semi-retirement, acting as a Federation Ambassador for Vulcan.
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===[[Science Officer]] [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Spock Spock]===
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[[File:Spock.jpg|thumb|left|“Live long and prosper.”]]
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Born to a Human schoolteacher ([https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Amanda_Grayson Amanda Grayson]) and an Vulcan scientist and diplomat ([[Sarek]]), Spock was one of the most distinguished and respected figures of the Federation in his lifetime. Though his mixed heritage caused problems throughout his formative years, he eventually learned the Vulcan way of suppressing his “human emotions.” Against his father’s wishes, Spock joined Starfleet Academy in [[2249]], causing the two of them to not speak for eighteen years.
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Around [[2254]], he was assigned to the ''USS Enterprise,'' and the subsequent ''Enterprise-A,'' where he served until [[2293]]. Known as extremely loyal, Spock risked his reputation to help his old Captain Pike [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Christopher_Pike#Return_to_Talos live out his last days comfortably], and later helped Captain Kirk while [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Trek_II:_The_Wrath_of_Khan coming to head with his self-proclaimed nemesis, Khan].
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Spock’s interests included the arts, music, various literatures, poetry, and playing three-dimensional chess. As most Vulcans were, he was vegetarian. He had a passion for diplomacy, and worked towards unifying the Romulans and the Vulcans, who shared a common ancestor, and had once lived as one people.
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===[[Chief Engineer]] [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Montgomery_Scott Montgomery Scott]===
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Commonly known as “Scotty,” Mr. Scott was the Chief Engineer of both the ''Enterprise'' and the ''Enterprise-A''. His entire career spanned 50+ years, totalling eleven ships. He was most proud of the ''Enterprise'', once even starting a bar fight on Deep Space Station K-7 over the ship’s reputation.  
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In her forty years of service and discovery, through upgrades and at least two [[refit]]s, she took part in numerous [[first contact]]s, [[conflicts|military engagements]], and [[temporal mechanics|time-travel]]s. She achieved her most lasting fame from the five-year mission (2265-2270) under the [[commanding officer|command]] of [[James T. Kirk]].
 
  
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By the [[2260]]s, Scotty knew more about a Constitution-class ship’s warp engines than the people who had designed them. His working knowledge earned him the reputation of being a “miracle worker,” able to save the ship and her crew many times where they found themselves in a tight spot. Due to this, he was a guest of honor during the launch of the ''Enterprise-B'' in [[2293]].  
  
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"Enterprise" (a Human word for a venture of scope, risk and promise) has a long Earth lineage, from the [[Horatio Nelson|age of sail]] through the [[warp 5 engine]]. ''l'Entreprenant'' (''Enterprising'') was a [[French]] sailing ship in [[17th century|1671]]. A subsequent ship, ''l'Entreprise'' was captured by the [[British]] [[Royal Navy]] in [[18th century|1705]] and renamed [[HMS Enterprize|HMS ''Enterprize'']], a name used in British and [[United States|American]] navies through the [[21st century]]. A [[prototype]] for [[NASA]]'s [[space shuttle]] fleet was named [[Enterprise (OV-101)|Space Shuttle ''Enterprise'']] (OV-101) by popular demand in 1976. The first [[Earth]] [[Star Fleet]] vessel commissioned [[Enterprise, NX-01|''Enterprise'' NX-01]] launched in 2151 under the command of Captain [[Jonathan Archer]], initiating the era of Humanity's deep space exploration.
 
  
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In the early to mid-23rd century, at least twelve heavy [[cruiser]]-type [[starship]]s, the ''Constitution''-class, were commissioned by the Federation Star Fleet. The vessel [[Registry|registered]] NCC-1701, which was constructed in [[San Francisco]] and launched in 2245, was christened the ''Enterprise''. [[Larry Marvick]] was one of the designers of the ''Enterprise.''
 
  
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Scotty was known to love Scotch whisky, and often made references to drinking it, referring to himself as an “old Aberdeen pub-crawler.” He was also known for his talent with the bagpipes, notably playing “Amazing Grace” at Captain Spock’s funeral in [[2285]].
  
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Captain [[Christopher Pike]] commanded the ''Enterprise'' from the early 2250s into the 2260s. His missions included voyages to the [[Rigel VII|Rigel]], [[Vega colony|Vega]] and [[Talos IV|Talos]] [[star system|systems]]. Pike's [[hybrid|half]]-[[Vulcan]] [[science officer]], [[Spock]], who served under him for over eleven years, would become the starship's longest-serving [[officer]].
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===[[Chief Medical Officer]] [[Doctor|Dr.]] [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Leonard_McCoy Leonard McCoy]===
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[[File:Leonard McCoy.jpg|thumb|left|“I'm a doctor, not a...” (to Kirk) <br><br> “I'm trying to thank you, you pointy-eared hobgoblin!” (to Spock)]]
  
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Given the nickname [http://www.word-detective.com/2009/10/bones-sawbones/ “Bones”] by Captain Kirk, McCoy was the ''Enterprise’s'' medical doctor and surgeon. He performed many medical feats, even tending to the [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Silicon-based_lifeform silicon-based lifeform] the recently-discovered [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Horta Horta]. He often displayed a reluctant usage of technology, believing that while the body had a natural and effective ability to heal itself, and that pain built character, medicine had until recently been quite barbaric.  
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In 2265, the ''Enterprise'' was assigned to a five-year mission of [[space|deep-space]] exploration, and command passed to the youngest captain in the fleet, [[James T. Kirk]]. The ship's primary goal during this mission was to seek out and contact alien life. Captain Kirk's standing orders also included the investigation of all [[quasar]]s and quasar-like phenomena.
 
  
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Beyond her primary mission, the ''Enterprise'' defended [[Federation]] territories from aggression, aided [[Federation members|member]] [[planet|worlds]] in crisis, and provided [[science|scientific]] expeditions and [[colony|colonies]] in her patrol area with annual examinations and support.
 
  
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From [[2265]] to [[2270]], the Starship ''Enterprise'' visited over seventy different worlds and encountered representatives of over sixty different [[species]]. More than twenty of those were first contacts with [[lifeform|beings]] previously unknown to the [[Federation]], including stellar neighbors like the [[First Federation]] and [[Gorn]], voyagers from the [[Kelvan Empire]] in distant [[Andromeda Galaxy|Andromeda]], and powerful [[non-corporeal]] entities like the [[Thasian]]s,[[Trelane]], and the [[Organians]].  Two discovered species were the first known examples of [[silicon]]-based lifeforms, the [[Horta]] and the [[Excalbian]]s.
 
  
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The friendship between McCoy and Kirk went back to before they served together on the ''Enterprise'', and they were known to enjoy drinks together. The good doctor kept a stash of [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Saurian_brandy Saurian Brandy] somewhere in Sickbay, though he usually preferred the Earth drinks Kentucky bourbon, Tennessee whiskey, and the mixed drink Mint julep. McCoy’s other closest friendship was with Vulcan officer Spock, who accidentally-on-purpose implanted [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Katra his soul] into McCoy’s subconsciousness before sacrificing himself during the ''Enterprise’s'' encounter with Khan. McCoy’s behavior became erratic as he became more like Spock and less like himself, and Kirk and the Enterprise took it upon themselves to [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Trek_III:_The_Search_for_Spock find Spock’s body] and restore the two men.  
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The five-year mission began less than auspiciously.  An extra-[[Milky Way Galaxy|galactic]] [[probe]] attempted on [[stardate]] 1312 led to the ''Enterprise'' <nowiki>'</nowiki>s collision with the previously-undocumented [[galactic barrier]], critically damaging various ship's systems and [[death|killing]] nine [[crew|crewmembers]]. Effects of the barrier's unusual [[energy]] on [[Human]]s led to the death of three officers, Helmsman [[Lee Kelso]], Doctor [[Elizabeth Dehner]], on extended duty to the ''Enterprise'' as an observer of human reactions to the stresses of space travel, and Kirk's personal friend, Lt. Cdr. [[Gary Mitchell]].
 
  
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After the ship was upgraded with [[Kelvan]] [[Kelvan#Science and technology|technology]] in  2268, she was able to survive the barrier crossing before turning back. In her final crossing that same year, the ''Enterprise'' was temporarily stranded in a void region just beyond the barrier, before she could return to normal galactic space.
 
  
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The reality of [[time]] travel, externally influenced, had been known for over a [[century]], but following two accidental [[temporal displacement]]s, the ''Enterprise'' became the Federation's first deliberately-controlled [[timeship]]. Observing the death-throes of [[Psi 2000]], the crew suffered from [[Psi 2000 intoxication|polywater intoxication]] and the ''Enterprise'' nearly lost orbit after an engine shut-down. A previously untested "[[cold start]]", via controlled [[matter-antimatter reaction|matter-antimatter implosion]], saved the ship, but the high-speed escape from the planet's [[gravity well]] caused the ship to travel three [[day]]s into the past.
 
  
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In 2269, McCoy was promoted to [[Commander]], and held the rank for 25+ years. During the ''Enterprise-D’s'' first mission, a 137-year-old Admiral McCoy inspected the ship, pleased there was another ship to hold the name “Enterprise.” In speaking with Lieutenant Commander Data, Doctor McCoy commented, “You treat her like a lady, and she'll always bring you home.”
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In 2267, while escaping the gravitational pull of a [[black star]], the ''Enterprise'' was hurled through space and time to Earth of 1969. The crew developed and executed a method to return to their own time, by [[warp]]ing around the [[sol|sun]]'s [[gravity]] well in a [[slingshot effect|slingshot maneuver]]. A year later, the ''Enterprise'' was ordered to repeat the recently-proven slingshot effect, and returned to Earth's past on a mission of [[history|historical]] observation.
 
  
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An ancient "[[Doomsday machine]]", fueled by the consumption of planets it destroyed with its [[antiproton]] [[weapon]], approached Federation population centers in 2267. It required the combined efforts of the ''Enterprise'' and her sister ship {{USS|Constellation|NCC-1017}} to destroy it.
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A [[space amoeba|single-cell organism]] of colossal scale emitted [[negative energy]] toxic to [[humanoid]] life, killing the entire [[Vulcan]] crew of the {{USS|Intrepid|NCC-1631}}. The ''Enterprise'' penetrated the [[cell]] interior and destroyed the organism before its imminent cell division threatened to overwhelm the rest of the galaxy.
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Assigned to the ''Enterprise'' as its helmsman in [[2265]], he was also the Head of the [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Astrosciences Astrosciences (Astronomy) Department]. Often the wheelman for Jim Kirk whenever he needed him, Sulu quickly became a command division officer, becoming Senior Helmsman by [[2266]]. Pavel Chekov would take over Bridge Tactical Officer in [[2267]], and as the two worked side-by-side, they quickly became life-long friends.  
  
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Happily, her earliest engagement of the five-year mission, against the deceptively powerful starship ''[[Fesarius]]'',  ended with an amicable first contact with the First Federation in 2266. Following the destruction of the colony on [[Cestus III]], a surprise attack from a previously unknown species led to the battle and pursuit of an evenly-matched Gorn starship in 2267.
 
  
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The ''Enterprise'' played [[fox]] to the [[dog|hounds]] of her four sister starships in a [[war game]]s exercise on stardate 4729.4. Equipped with the new [[M-5]] [[computer]] and stripped of most of her crew, the ''Enterprise'' became a killing machine &ndash; crippling the {{USS|Excalibur|NCC-1664}} and killing her entire crew &ndash;  before Kirk could re-assert control.
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Sulu was promoted to Lieutenant Commander in [[2270]], and [[Commander]] in [[2285]]. He accepted a teaching assignment at Starfleet Academy, and along with Captain Spock, used the retired ''Enterprise'' as a training vessel. In [[2290]], he was promoted to [[Captain]], and given command of the [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/USS_Excelsior USS Excelsior].
  
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In his off-time, Sulu was a devoted botanist, spending most of his free time tending to rare and delicate plants, which had been cultivated from all over Federation space. He was also a recognized expert on antique firearms and small arms, and enjoyed swordplay as well, specifically fencing. For exercise, Sulu employed the art of Judo, capable of defending himself against much larger opponents.
  
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The ''Enterprise'''s first documented refit occurred sometime between 2254 and 2265. Minor changes were made to the ship's exterior (most notably the impulse engines, warp nacelles, running lights, and hull markings). More substantial changes were made to the interior color scheme and layout of the ship.
 
  
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A second, more extensive refit occurred at some point after her encounter with the "galactic barrier" in 2265.  It involved replacing the bridge module, a newer, smaller deflector dish, and refinements to her warp nacelles.  The ship's interior was also upgraded.
 
  
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At the end of her five-year mission, the ''Enterprise'' returned to Earth in [[2270]]. Following her success, the ship had become a recognized symbol of Star Fleet and the Federation. Star Fleet's array of unique [[assignment patch]]es were abandoned for the universal adoption of the ''Enterprise'' [[delta]] symbol.
 
  
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The stalwart vessel herself was by then twenty-five years old and returning from a deployment that included a unprecedented number of warp-speed records, [[hull]]-pounding battles, and frame-stressing maneuvers.  
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When the Enterprise returned to Earth in [[2270]], following the completion of their [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Five-year_mission five-year mission], Uhura took a posting at Starfleet Academy teaching Special Communications. In [[2277]], she was assigned to Cadet Training and Starfleet Command Communications.  
  
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The very [[heart]] of the ship was replaced with a radically different vertical [[warp core]] assembly, linked to new [[warp engine]] [[nacelle]]s atop swept-back [[nacelle pylon|pylons]] and integrated with the [[impulse]] engines. The new drive system allowed for an expanded [[cargo bay|cargo hold]] in the [[secondary hull]], linked to the [[shuttlebay]].
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===[[Helm and Navigation#Navigation Officer|Navigator]] / [[Security|Security Chief]] [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Pavel_Chekov Pavel Chekov]===
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Weapons system upgrades included nine dual-[[phaser|phaser banks]] with [[energy|power]] channeled directly from the warp engines. A double [[photon torpedo|photon torpedo/probe]] launcher was installed atop the secondary hull.  
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The proud Russian ensign began his career on the ''USS Enterprise'' fresh out of the Academy in early [[2267]]. He was the main [[Helm and Navigation#Navigation Officer|navigator]] of the ship, and served as back-up for the science console when Mr. Spock wasn’t available. Usually sitting next to him on the Bridge was Helmsman Sulu, who quickly became his best friend.  
  
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Multiple egress points now included a [[port]]-side [[spacedock]] hatch, dual [[ventral]] [[extravehicular activity|EVA]] bays, four [[dorsal]] service hatches, and a standardized [[docking ring]] port [[aft]] of the [[bridge]] on the [[primary hull]]; four more docking ring ports, paired on the port and [[starboard]] sides of the launcher and secondary hulls respectively, and service hatch [[airlock]]s on the port and starboard sides of the hangar bay's main clamshell doors.
 
  
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Following Kirk's promotion to [[Rear Admiral]] as [[Chief of Star Fleet Operations]], his hand-picked successor, Captain [[Willard Decker]] oversaw the refit, assisted by [[Chief engineer]] Commander [[Montgomery Scott]].  
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After two-and-a-half years in drydock for refit, the ''Enterprise'' was pressed into service, [[week]]s ahead of schedule, in response to the ''[[V'Ger]]'' crisis, once again under Kirk's command.
 
  
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Decker was temporarily demoted to commander and served as science officer because of his familiarity with the new design. Incomplete systems had to be serviced during her [[shakedown cruise]] ''en route'' to ''V'Ger'', including the first test of the new warp engines.
 
  
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A [[antimatter|matter/antimatter]] intermix malfunction led to the ''Enterprise'''s entry into an unstable [[wormhole]]. Commander Decker belayed an order from Admiral Kirk to destroy an asteroid in their path with phasers. Using them would had blown up the ''Enterprise'' since the ship's phaser banks now drew their power directly from the warp engines; a design change that Kirk was unaware of. Decker ordered the use of [[photon torpedo]]es instead. The timely arrival of Commander [[Spock]] brought correction to the intermix problem.
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Latest revision as of 19:08, 29 June 2023

USS Enterprise, NCC-1701
Enterprise TOS.jpg
Class
 Constitution-class
Registry
 NCC-1701
Affiliation
 Federation/Star Fleet
Status
 Destroyed (2285)


The USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) was a Constitution-class heavy cruiser launched in 2245. In the course of her career, she became the most celebrated Federation Star Fleet vessel of the 23rd century. In her forty years of service and discovery, through upgrades and at least two refits, she took part in numerous first contacts, military engagements, and time-travels. She achieved her most lasting fame from the five-year mission (2265-2270) under the command of James T. Kirk.


Captain Christopher Pike commanded the Enterprise from the early 2250s into the 2260s. Pike's half-Vulcan science officer, Spock, who served under him for over eleven years, would become the starship's longest-serving officer.


Commanding Officers

Captain Christopher Pike

(2250s through early 2260s)

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In 2250, Pike was promoted to Captain and was given command of the Enterprise, where he served until 2265. Pike was considered to be one of the most highly decorated starship captains in Starfleet history.


In 2254, Pike led a landing party to Rigel VII, in which they were attacked by Kaylar warriors in what seemed to be an abandoned fortress. Three crewmen were killed, seven injured, including Spock. This weighed heavily on Pike, and he began to question himself as a commander. But his crew insisted he push on, and they continued coming to the aid of those in need.


After Captaining the Enterprise for more than 11 years, Pike was promoted to Fleet Captain, and James T. Kirk took over command of the Federation’s flagship.












Captain James T. Kirk

(2265-2270; as Rear Admiral in early 2270s)

“Leave bigotry in your quarters; there’s no room for it on the bridge.”

Arguably the most famous and highly-decorated starship captain in the history of the Federation, Jim Kirk was both a dalliant and a leader. He famously “beat” the Starfleet Academy test the Kobayashi Maru, and went on to become the youngest Captain in the fleet at that time.


Kirk repelled the first Romulan attack inside Federation space in over a century, on stardate 1709.2. Four Outpost Stations along the Romulan Neutral Zone were destroyed by a Romulan Bird-of-Prey. Kirk and the Enterprise disabled the ship before the Romulan commander could order a self-destruct. The Enterprise crew became the first Starfleet officers to make visual contact with a Romulan during this confrontation.


Along her travels during her Five Year Mission, the Enterprise discovered the SS Botany Bay. The ship was carrying a group of genetically-engineered Augments from Earth's Eugenics Wars, being kept alive in a cryogenic freeze. Their leader, Khan Noonien Singh, went on to seduce the Enterprise’s resident historian, used her to revive his comrades, and then attempted to steal the Enterprise. Able to stop his plan, Kirk exiled Khan and his comrades to Ceti Alpha V, where they could live without affecting the lives of others. This would unfortunately come back to haunt Kirk, especially since neither Kirk nor Starfleet ever followed up on the colony’s progress, and the colony had suffered due to cataclysmic effects on the planet. Khan held Kirk solely responsible, and went to great lengths to draw him to the planet, and take revenge. After multiple battles, Kirk and his team were able to out-smart and out-deceive Khan, and Khan destroyed himself and his ship, hoping to have taken Kirk out with him.


When the Enterprise reached the end of her five-year deployment in 2270, Kirk ordered a course be set, returning her to Earth. Kirk was promoted to Rear Admiral, taking command of the Enterprise a few years later when the entity known as V’Ger was discovered heading towards Earth, destroying everything in its path. He would later take command of a ship called the Enterprise-A in 2286, Captaining her for seven years before retiring.








Captain Spock

(2281 through 2285)

“The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one.”


After the incident with V’Ger, Spock was promoted to Captain and assigned to Starfleet Academy. He trained cadets using the Enterprise, since the ship had been retired from active service.


In 2285, Spock handed over command of the Enterprise to Kirk in order to help with his mission regarding Khan. During this mission, Spock sacrificed himself in order to repair the damaged ship’s plasma conduits. However, his coffin (which was shot out into space) landed on the “Genesis Planet”, and his body regenerated, bringing him back to life.


During his elder years, Spock went into semi-retirement, acting as a Federation Ambassador for Vulcan.

















Command Crew Under Kirk

Science Officer Spock

Lieutenant Commander / Commander

“Live long and prosper.”


Born to a Human schoolteacher (Amanda Grayson) and an Vulcan scientist and diplomat (Sarek), Spock was one of the most distinguished and respected figures of the Federation in his lifetime. Though his mixed heritage caused problems throughout his formative years, he eventually learned the Vulcan way of suppressing his “human emotions.” Against his father’s wishes, Spock joined Starfleet Academy in 2249, causing the two of them to not speak for eighteen years.


Around 2254, he was assigned to the USS Enterprise, and the subsequent Enterprise-A, where he served until 2293. Known as extremely loyal, Spock risked his reputation to help his old Captain Pike live out his last days comfortably, and later helped Captain Kirk while coming to head with his self-proclaimed nemesis, Khan.


Spock’s interests included the arts, music, various literatures, poetry, and playing three-dimensional chess. As most Vulcans were, he was vegetarian. He had a passion for diplomacy, and worked towards unifying the Romulans and the Vulcans, who shared a common ancestor, and had once lived as one people.












Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott

Lieutenant Commander

“I have spent my whole life trying to figure out crazy ways of doing things.”

Commonly known as “Scotty,” Mr. Scott was the Chief Engineer of both the Enterprise and the Enterprise-A. His entire career spanned 50+ years, totalling eleven ships. He was most proud of the Enterprise, once even starting a bar fight on Deep Space Station K-7 over the ship’s reputation.


By the 2260s, Scotty knew more about a Constitution-class ship’s warp engines than the people who had designed them. His working knowledge earned him the reputation of being a “miracle worker,” able to save the ship and her crew many times where they found themselves in a tight spot. Due to this, he was a guest of honor during the launch of the Enterprise-B in 2293.


Scotty was known to love Scotch whisky, and often made references to drinking it, referring to himself as an “old Aberdeen pub-crawler.” He was also known for his talent with the bagpipes, notably playing “Amazing Grace” at Captain Spock’s funeral in 2285.













Chief Medical Officer Dr. Leonard McCoy

Commander (2266-70s)

“I'm a doctor, not a...” (to Kirk)

“I'm trying to thank you, you pointy-eared hobgoblin!” (to Spock)

Given the nickname “Bones” by Captain Kirk, McCoy was the Enterprise’s medical doctor and surgeon. He performed many medical feats, even tending to the silicon-based lifeform the recently-discovered Horta. He often displayed a reluctant usage of technology, believing that while the body had a natural and effective ability to heal itself, and that pain built character, medicine had until recently been quite barbaric.


The friendship between McCoy and Kirk went back to before they served together on the Enterprise, and they were known to enjoy drinks together. The good doctor kept a stash of Saurian Brandy somewhere in Sickbay, though he usually preferred the Earth drinks Kentucky bourbon, Tennessee whiskey, and the mixed drink Mint julep. McCoy’s other closest friendship was with Vulcan officer Spock, who accidentally-on-purpose implanted his soul into McCoy’s subconsciousness before sacrificing himself during the Enterprise’s encounter with Khan. McCoy’s behavior became erratic as he became more like Spock and less like himself, and Kirk and the Enterprise took it upon themselves to find Spock’s body and restore the two men.


In 2269, McCoy was promoted to Commander, and held the rank for 25+ years. During the Enterprise-D’s first mission, a 137-year-old Admiral McCoy inspected the ship, pleased there was another ship to hold the name “Enterprise.” In speaking with Lieutenant Commander Data, Doctor McCoy commented, “You treat her like a lady, and she'll always bring you home.”













Helmsman Hikaru Sulu

Lieutenant (2266-2270s)

“May the Great Bird of the galaxy bless your planet.”

Assigned to the Enterprise as its helmsman in 2265, he was also the Head of the Astrosciences (Astronomy) Department. Often the wheelman for Jim Kirk whenever he needed him, Sulu quickly became a command division officer, becoming Senior Helmsman by 2266. Pavel Chekov would take over Bridge Tactical Officer in 2267, and as the two worked side-by-side, they quickly became life-long friends.


Sulu was promoted to Lieutenant Commander in 2270, and Commander in 2285. He accepted a teaching assignment at Starfleet Academy, and along with Captain Spock, used the retired Enterprise as a training vessel. In 2290, he was promoted to Captain, and given command of the USS Excelsior.


In his off-time, Sulu was a devoted botanist, spending most of his free time tending to rare and delicate plants, which had been cultivated from all over Federation space. He was also a recognized expert on antique firearms and small arms, and enjoyed swordplay as well, specifically fencing. For exercise, Sulu employed the art of Judo, capable of defending himself against much larger opponents.













Communications Officer Lieutenant Uhura

Lieutenant (2266-2270s)

Sulu: “I'll protect you, fair maiden!”
Uhura: “Sorry, neither!”

As the Department Head of Communications on board the Enterprise, Uhura was the main communications officer, and served as such under Captain Kirk for both the Enterprise and Enterprise-A. She was an expert in linguistics, and could speak several languages. A Bridge officer, she was able to man the helm, the navigation controls, and the main science station when needed to. The Captain may have had a Yeoman to manage him, but Uhura managed the Bridge.


In 2267, Uhura had her memories wiped by the probe Nomad, which believed “that which is imperfect must be sterilized.” The probe believed that Uhura’s singing was a biological malfunction, and reset her mind back to what a computer would consider “factory settings.” Dr. McCoy was able to use both medical and educational techniques to restore her memories and language skills, and Kirk went on to challenge the probe using a logic riddle, and it destroyed itself.


When the Enterprise returned to Earth in 2270, following the completion of their five-year mission, Uhura took a posting at Starfleet Academy teaching Special Communications. In 2277, she was assigned to Cadet Training and Starfleet Command Communications.

















Navigator / Security Chief Pavel Chekov

Ensign / Lieutenant (2267-69 / 2270s)

"Scotch? It was invented by a little old lady from Leningrad!"

The proud Russian ensign began his career on the USS Enterprise fresh out of the Academy in early 2267. He was the main navigator of the ship, and served as back-up for the science console when Mr. Spock wasn’t available. Usually sitting next to him on the Bridge was Helmsman Sulu, who quickly became his best friend.


In the early 2270s, Chekov was promoted to Lieutenant, and became the Security Chief as well as a Tactical officer once the Enterprise had undergone a refit. Once he was promoted to Commander, he was assigned First Officer of the USS Reliant. The Reliant served at the pleasure of Dr. Carol Marcus and her son, Dr. David Marcus, who were looking for a suitable planet for their experiment, Project Genesis. Unfortunately, their search led them to Ceti Alpha V, and Khan, who commandeered the Reliant and stole their research in 2285.


Khan tortured the crew of the Reliant using Ceti eels, which burrowed in the subject’s head via their ear canal, causing extreme pain, rendering them extremely susceptible to outside suggestion. Over time, a person suffers extreme madness, and then death. The capture of the Reliant lured Khan to him, furthering his plans to take revenge on Kirk. Despite the torture, Chekov survived his encounter with Khan, helping Kirk to destroy Khan and the Genesis Device.


Chekov’s final mission was on the Enterprise-A in 2293, escorting the Klingon Chancellor to peace negotiations on Earth. Later that same year, he was a guest of honor on the Enterprise-B, and then officially retired.







Lineage
Entreprenant

Launched: 1671

l'Entreprise

Vessel Class: 24-gun sixth rate frigate
Launched: May 1705
Destroyed: 2 October 1707

USS Enterprise

Vessel Class: Sloop
Launched: 18 May 1775
Destroyed: 7 July 1777

Enterprise

Vessel Class: Schooner
Launched: 20 December 1776
Decommissioned: February 1777

USS Enterprise

Vessel Class: Schooner
Launched: 17 December 1799
Destroyed: 9 July 1823

USS Enterprise

Vessel Class: Schooner
Launched: 15 December 1831
Decommissioned: 24 June 1844

USS Enterprise

Vessel Class: Barque-rigged Screw Sloop
Launched: 16 March 1877
Decommissioned: 1 October 1909

Enterprise, SP-790

Vessel Class: Motor Yacht
Launched: 1917
End of Service: 1919

USS Enterprise, CV-6

Vessel Class: Yorktown-class Aircraft Carrier
Launched: 12 May 1938
Decommissioned: 17 February 1947

USS Enterprise, CVN-65

Vessel Class: Enterprise-class Aircraft Carrier
Launched: 24 November 1961
Decommissioned: 12 December 2012

Space Shuttle Enterprise, OV-101

Vessel Class: Space Shuttle Orbiter
Launched: September 17, 1976
Retired: November 18, 1985

USS Enterprise, XCV-330

Decommissioned: 2129

Enterprise, NX-01

Vessel Class: NX
Launched: April 16, 2151
Decommissioned: 2161

USS Enterprise, NCC-1701

Vessel Class: Constitution
Launched: 2245
Destroyed: 2285

USS Enterprise, NCC-1701-A

Vessel Class: Constitution Class Refit
Launched: 2286
Decommissioned: 2293

USS Enterprise, NCC-1701-B

Vessel Class: Excelsior
Launched: 2293

USS Enterprise, NCC-1701-C

Vessel Class: Ambassador
Launched: 2332
Destroyed: 2344

USS Enterprise, NCC-1701-D

Vessel Class: Galaxy
Launched: October 4, 2363
Destroyed: 2371

USS Enterprise, NCC-1701-E

Vessel Class: Sovereign
Launched: October 30, 2372

USS Enterprise, NCC-1701-F

Vessel Class: Odyssey
Decommissioned: 2401

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