frostytheplebe
Seventh Part of the Seal
This class' history has always been somewhat of an enigma to me. Initially I believe ships under this class were called "Starship Class." Which was then changed to Constitution class. The things I'm curious about... The Original Enterprise after about 20 years of service was being retired (ST III) Was this due to her Battle Damage or her age?
After which, they commission a new ship Enterprise Alpha for Kirk and crew. Why would they commission a new Constitution class if they were on the way out the door, or was this a recommission of a mothballed cruiser. Why not just commission the next Excelsior class enterprise.
Finally, there is some evidence of the Constitution class being around as long as Picard's time aboard the Stargazer. Yet they should all have been retired at this point... question is why? The Miranda and Excelsior classes lasted well over 100 years in service with the Constellation and Ambassador classes not far behind.
After which, they commission a new ship Enterprise Alpha for Kirk and crew. Why would they commission a new Constitution class if they were on the way out the door, or was this a recommission of a mothballed cruiser. Why not just commission the next Excelsior class enterprise.
Finally, there is some evidence of the Constitution class being around as long as Picard's time aboard the Stargazer. Yet they should all have been retired at this point... question is why? The Miranda and Excelsior classes lasted well over 100 years in service with the Constellation and Ambassador classes not far behind.