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In 2267, the Constitution was listed in a computer readout of vessels undergoing repair. Commodore [[ma:Stone (Commodore)|Stone]] referred to this data when the [[ma:USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|USS Enterprise]] arrived at [[ma:Starbase 11|Starbase 11]] following an encounter with an ion storm. ([[ma:TOS|TOS]]: "[[ma:Court Martial|Court Martial]]") [[Image:USSConstitution.jpg|370px|right|USS Constitution]] | In 2267, the Constitution was listed in a computer readout of vessels undergoing repair. Commodore [[ma:Stone (Commodore)|Stone]] referred to this data when the [[ma:USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|USS Enterprise]] arrived at [[ma:Starbase 11|Starbase 11]] following an encounter with an ion storm. ([[ma:TOS|TOS]]: "[[ma:Court Martial|Court Martial]]") [[Image:USSConstitution.jpg|370px|right|USS Constitution]] | ||
Just like all the other Constitution class starships that that survived their first few five year missions, the USS Constitution finally underwent a major refit in the 2270s. This refit was essentially a complete reconstruction that included new warp nacelles, modification of the engineering hull and "neck", enlargement of the saucer section and a new bridge module. The key areas that were reconstructed were as follows: | |||
Most obviously, the old cylindrical nacelles (length: 162m, diameter: between 13.2m and 15.6m) were replaced with new angular ones (length: 152m, width: 12m, height: 15.6m). This provided the Constitution with Starfleets new advance propulsion systems that had been developed for the Miranda Class Starships. To accompany the change of nacelles, the Constitution’s warp nacelle struts were also completely replaced and connected to the engineering hull much closer to the neck than before. | Most obviously, the old cylindrical nacelles (length: 162m, diameter: between 13.2m and 15.6m) were replaced with new angular ones (length: 152m, width: 12m, height: 15.6m). This provided the Constitution with Starfleets new advance propulsion systems that had been developed for the Miranda Class Starships. To accompany the change of nacelles, the Constitution’s warp nacelle struts were also completely replaced and connected to the engineering hull much closer to the neck than before. | ||
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To complete the refit, the original Constitution’s bridge module was again replaced to provide an improved command area. Decommissioned at the end of the 23rd century in favour of new, more advanced starships, the original Constitution is now on displayed in a Starfleet museum as a testimony to Starfleet’s early days of pioneering. | To complete the refit, the original Constitution’s bridge module was again replaced to provide an improved command area. Decommissioned at the end of the 23rd century in favour of new, more advanced starships, the original Constitution is now on displayed in a Starfleet museum as a testimony to Starfleet’s early days of pioneering. | ||
==USS Constitution NCC-9012-A, Ambassador Class== | |||
Following the notability and success of the original constitution and her class, it seemed wrong to name one of newer Excelsior, Oberth, Miranda or Constellation class starships after the class of vessel that they'd superseded and replaced. There was therefore no USS CONSTITUTION in Starfleet until 2341 with the creation of the Ambassador class starship. | |||
The Ambassador class was conceived in a time of great political instability and tensions between the federation and it's neighbours (essentially the Cardassians and the Romulans.) As such, the Constitution-A and other ambassador class ships were heavily armoured battleships designed for defence of the UFOP. Superseding the successful Excelsior Class, the ambassador class starships were a heavily armed and highly manoeuvrable battleship that were even fitted with duranium plate armour over key areas of the ship.It is clear how this vessel would lead to the development in design that created the galaxy class starship and the Constitution-B. | |||
Although the Ambassador class starships served well with the fleet for many years (very capable of battle and large enough to transport large amounts of cargo and personnel in times of peace.) Compared to her predecessors, the Constitution-A was one of the most short lived ships to hold the name when both the vessel and her crew were lost during the Cardassian Wars in 2358 whilst protecting a hospital facility from 5 Galor class warships. | |||
[[Category: USS Constitution-B|P]] | [[Category: USS Constitution-B|P]] | ||