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The '''USS ''Enterprise'' (NCC-1701)''' was the first in a long line of famous [[Federation]] [[starship]]'s named ''[[Enterprise]]''. Over her decades of service the ship was [[CO|commanded]] by several notable [[captain]]s including [[Robert April]], [[Christopher Pike]] and [[James T. Kirk]]. (''{{ma|Star Trek: The Original Series}}'', ''{{ma|Star Trek: The Animated Series}}'', {{STNV}})
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The '''USS ''Enterprise'' (NCC-1701)''' was the first in a long line of famous [[Federation]] [[starship]]'s named ''[[Enterprise]]''. Over four decades of service the ship was [[CO|commanded]] by several notable [[captain]]s including [[Robert April]], [[Christopher Pike]], [[James T. Kirk]], and [[Spock]]. ({{TOS}}; {{TAS}}; {{STNV}}; {{film|2}})
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
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===Under April's command===
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''Enterprise'' was launched in [[2245]] from the [[San Francisco Fleet Yards]] in orbit above the [[Earth]]. It was the first of 12 ''Constitution''-class vessels and was under the command of Captain [[Robert April]]. April's [[chief medical officer]], [[Sarah April|Sarah (née Poole) April]], developed many of the protocols and technology that would be common to starship sickbays a quarter of a century later. ({{TAS|The Counter-Clock Incident}})
   
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The ''Enterprise''{{'}}s first mission was classified "Top Secret" and was never revealed by [[Starfleet Command]]. ({{srmv4}})
In the late [[2260s]], during their 5-year mission, the ''Enterprise'' was scheduled for first contact with a [[Lethean]] ship. Unfortunately, the Lethean ship never showed up, leaving Kirk, Spock and [[Leonard McCoy|McCoy]] to speculate on its whereabouts. ({{PNX}}: "[[Temporal Doom! Part II]])
 
   
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[[2247|Two years later]], ''Enterprise'' evacuated the colonists of [[Ursa II]] after the colony was threatened by a deadly [[ion storm]]. ({{Srmv4}})
The ship was destroyed in [[2285]] after its crew set the ship to [[auto-destruct|self destruct]] rather then let the ship fall into the hands of the [[Klingon]]s. ({{film|3}})Then the enterprise burnt up in the genisis planets atmosphere.[[File:Enterprise_5_hr.jpg|thumb|The Enterprise before refit.]]
 
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In [[2248]], ''Enterprise'' wiped out the "Oxygen Vampires" of the [[Altair Nebula]]. Later that year it resuced the "Midnight Six" from a pocket dimension located close to the [[Romulan Neutral Zone]]. ({{srmv4}})
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In [[2249]], the crew of ''Enterprise'' exposed the Signaran conspiracy. ({{srmv4}})
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===Under Pike's command===
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In [[2250]], [[Christopher Pike]] took command of ''Enterprise'' and would become the longest single-term captain in the history of the ship.
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:''Some continuities, including that of {{novel|TOS|Final Frontier}}, have this event taking place in [[2251]].''
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In [[2254]], ''Enterprise'' engaged in a number of actions against the [[Rigellian]]s. ({{srmv4}}) Later that year, the ''Enterprise'' responded to a signal from the planet [[Talos IV]]. After the discovery of the powerful [[Talosian|inhabitants]] the planet would be quarantined under [[General Order 7]]. ({{TOS|The Cage}})
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In the [[2255|following year]], a disastrous survey of [[Eridios]] nearly led to the destruction of all space-time. In the aftermath [[General Order 24]] was created. ({{Srmv4}})
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In [[2257]], ''Enterprise'' was refitted, which included the replacement of its [[laser weapon]]ry with more powerful [[phaser]] technology. ({{srmv4}})
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:''In ''[[Orion Press]]'' continuity, this upgrade to phaser technology for all ''Constitution''-class ships took place two years later.'' (''Orion Press'': ''Remember the ''Hood)
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In [[2258]], while visiting the resort [[asteroid]] of [[Cronari]] the crew discovered a "transdimensional Doomsday cult". ({{Srmv4}})
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In [[2260]], the crew saved the medicinal flora of [[Beta II]] from extinction. ({{Srmv4}})
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===Under Kirk's command===
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[[File:ES1.jpg|thumb|left]]
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Command eventually passed to [[James T. Kirk]] in early [[2264]], after Pike was promoted to [[fleet captain]]. ({{TOS|The Menagerie}}, {{novel|TOS|Enterprise: The First Adventure}}) Kirk became the most highly decorated captain in Starfleet history, and commanded ''Enterprise'' during a historic [[five-year mission]]. The ship engaged in several historical battles, made over 20 first contacts, and defeated several threats to the existence of the [[United Federation of Planets]]. ({{TOS}})
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After the five-year mission ended in [[2270]], the ship was placed under the temporary command of captain [[Calvin Mercer]] with a new crew. The ship was sent on a classified operation far beyond explored space, deep outside the Galactic Barrier. ([[Star Trek: Secret Voyage]])
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[[File:PIIent0001 st-1-.jpg|thumb|The ''Enterprise'' in early stages of her refitting]]When the ship was returned to Kirk's command she was given a refit type that would be a prototype for the rest of the fleet. This included new warp Nacelles and deflector dish. ([[Star Trek: Phase II]])
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In the 2270's the ship underwent a 18-month full refit, which drastically upgraded or completely overhauled almost every system. Only the main structure of the saucer and the basic frame of the engineering hull survived the refit, with everything else being completely new. Captain [[Will Decker]] -- scion of a Starfleet dynasty -- was slated to take command of ''Enterprise'' upon her recommissioning, but the Admiralty was swayed by Kirk's argument that the [[V'Ger]] threat was best challenged by someone of Kirk's experience. Kirk then re-took command to deal with the space probe that threatened the existence of Earth. ({{film|1}})
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===Under Spock's command===
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In [[2285]], ''Enterprise'' was being used as a cadet-training vessel when it was dispatched under Kirk's command to check up on the Genesis Project. While on this mission the ''Enterprise'' was attacked by the {{uss|Reliant}}, which had been captured by [[Khan Noonien Singh]]. Despite heavy damage to the ''Enterprise'', Kirk's superior training and experience at starship combat saw the ship defeat ''Reliant'' and ''Enterprise'' was able to limp back to [[spacedock]] where it was to be finally decommissioned after 40 years of service. ({{film|2}}, {{film|3}})
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Kirk and several of his senior staff then stole ''Enterprise'' intending to obtain Spock's body, which had been left on the newly formed Genesis Planet, and to re-unite it with his ''katra'', which was in Dr. McCoy's mind. The damaged and undermanned ''Enterprise'' was intercepted by a [[Klingon]] [[Bird-of-Prey]] out to gain the secrets of the "Genesis weapon". Unable to defeat the Klingon warship or prevent them boarding, Kirk set the [[auto-destruct]] and abandoned the ship with his comrades. The auto-destruct ripped apart the ship's saucer, killing the Klingon boarders before the rest of the ship fell into the atmosphere of the Genesis planet and was destroyed. ({{film|3}})
   
 
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The USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) was the first in a long line of famous Federation starship's named Enterprise. Over four decades of service the ship was commanded by several notable captains including Robert April, Christopher Pike, James T. Kirk, and Spock. (Star Trek: The Original Series; Star Trek: The Animated Series; Star Trek: New Voyages; Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)

History

Under April's command

Enterprise was launched in 2245 from the San Francisco Fleet Yards in orbit above the Earth. It was the first of 12 Constitution-class vessels and was under the command of Captain Robert April. April's chief medical officer, Sarah (née Poole) April, developed many of the protocols and technology that would be common to starship sickbays a quarter of a century later. (TAS: "The Counter-Clock Incident")

The Enterprise's first mission was classified "Top Secret" and was never revealed by Starfleet Command. (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 4: Starships of the Original Series Era)

Two years later, Enterprise evacuated the colonists of Ursa II after the colony was threatened by a deadly ion storm. (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 4: Starships of the Original Series Era)

In 2248, Enterprise wiped out the "Oxygen Vampires" of the Altair Nebula. Later that year it resuced the "Midnight Six" from a pocket dimension located close to the Romulan Neutral Zone. (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 4: Starships of the Original Series Era)

In 2249, the crew of Enterprise exposed the Signaran conspiracy. (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 4: Starships of the Original Series Era)

Under Pike's command

In 2250, Christopher Pike took command of Enterprise and would become the longest single-term captain in the history of the ship.

Some continuities, including that of TOS novel: Final Frontier, have this event taking place in 2251.

In 2254, Enterprise engaged in a number of actions against the Rigellians. (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 4: Starships of the Original Series Era) Later that year, the Enterprise responded to a signal from the planet Talos IV. After the discovery of the powerful inhabitants the planet would be quarantined under General Order 7. (TOS: "The Cage")

In the following year, a disastrous survey of Eridios nearly led to the destruction of all space-time. In the aftermath General Order 24 was created. (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 4: Starships of the Original Series Era)

In 2257, Enterprise was refitted, which included the replacement of its laser weaponry with more powerful phaser technology. (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 4: Starships of the Original Series Era)

In Orion Press continuity, this upgrade to phaser technology for all Constitution-class ships took place two years later. (Orion Press: Remember the Hood)

In 2258, while visiting the resort asteroid of Cronari the crew discovered a "transdimensional Doomsday cult". (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 4: Starships of the Original Series Era)

In 2260, the crew saved the medicinal flora of Beta II from extinction. (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 4: Starships of the Original Series Era)

Under Kirk's command

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Command eventually passed to James T. Kirk in early 2264, after Pike was promoted to fleet captain. (TOS: "The Menagerie", TOS novel: Enterprise: The First Adventure) Kirk became the most highly decorated captain in Starfleet history, and commanded Enterprise during a historic five-year mission. The ship engaged in several historical battles, made over 20 first contacts, and defeated several threats to the existence of the United Federation of Planets. (Star Trek: The Original Series)

After the five-year mission ended in 2270, the ship was placed under the temporary command of captain Calvin Mercer with a new crew. The ship was sent on a classified operation far beyond explored space, deep outside the Galactic Barrier. (Star Trek: Secret Voyage)

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The Enterprise in early stages of her refitting

When the ship was returned to Kirk's command she was given a refit type that would be a prototype for the rest of the fleet. This included new warp Nacelles and deflector dish. (Star Trek: Phase II)

In the 2270's the ship underwent a 18-month full refit, which drastically upgraded or completely overhauled almost every system. Only the main structure of the saucer and the basic frame of the engineering hull survived the refit, with everything else being completely new. Captain Will Decker -- scion of a Starfleet dynasty -- was slated to take command of Enterprise upon her recommissioning, but the Admiralty was swayed by Kirk's argument that the V'Ger threat was best challenged by someone of Kirk's experience. Kirk then re-took command to deal with the space probe that threatened the existence of Earth. (Star Trek: The Motion Picture)

Under Spock's command

Enterprise refit

In 2285, Enterprise was being used as a cadet-training vessel when it was dispatched under Kirk's command to check up on the Genesis Project. While on this mission the Enterprise was attacked by the USS Reliant, which had been captured by Khan Noonien Singh. Despite heavy damage to the Enterprise, Kirk's superior training and experience at starship combat saw the ship defeat Reliant and Enterprise was able to limp back to spacedock where it was to be finally decommissioned after 40 years of service. (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock)

Kirk and several of his senior staff then stole Enterprise intending to obtain Spock's body, which had been left on the newly formed Genesis Planet, and to re-unite it with his katra, which was in Dr. McCoy's mind. The damaged and undermanned Enterprise was intercepted by a Klingon Bird-of-Prey out to gain the secrets of the "Genesis weapon". Unable to defeat the Klingon warship or prevent them boarding, Kirk set the auto-destruct and abandoned the ship with his comrades. The auto-destruct ripped apart the ship's saucer, killing the Klingon boarders before the rest of the ship fell into the atmosphere of the Genesis planet and was destroyed. (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock)

Enterprise personnel

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