Prototype

From Memory Alpha, the free Star Trek reference.

For the VOY episode of the same name, see "Prototype".

Prototype is the common designation for a first working model of a new invention, used for trial runs.

In 2371, the Obsidian Order tested a prototype quantum stasis field, which prevents a changeling from altering its biomolecular structure. (DS9: "The Die is Cast")

In 2373, Starfleet Science developed a prototype of a device called a polaron emitter, designed to expose Changelings by rendering them unable to maintain solid form. The untested nature and the complicated means of placement and activation made Miles O'Brien remark: "I hate prototypes". (DS9: "Apocalypse Rising")

Concerning starships, Starfleet prototypes have an NX- prefix in the registry number, as opposed to the normal NCC- (this is different from the Earth Starfleet NX prefix, which indicated the NX class), and are typically the first vessel in their class.

Contents 1 Prototype ships 1.1 Earth 1.2 Earth Starfleet 1.3 Federation Starfleet 1.3.1 23rd century 1.3.2 24th century 1.4 Other races 1.4.1 Andorian Empire 1.4.2 Romulan Star Empire 2 Background

[edit] Prototype ships

[edit] Earth

• SS Conestoga

[edit] Earth Starfleet

• NX-Alpha
• NX-Beta
• NX-Delta
• Enterprise

[edit] Federation Starfleet

[edit] 23rd century

• USS Constellation
• USS Constitution
• USS Excelsior ("The Great Experiment")
• USS Hermes
• USS Oberth
• USS Ptolemy
• USS Saladin

[edit] 24th century

• USS Ambassador
• USS Bradbury
• USS Danube (runabout)
• USS Dauntless (actually an alien vessel in disguise)
• USS Defiant
• USS Galaxy
• USS Intrepid
• USS Nova
• USS Prometheus
• USS Sovereign
• USS Yellowstone (runabout; existed in an alternate timeline)
• Delta Flyer (shuttlecraft)

[edit] Other races

[edit] Andorian Empire

• Kumari

[edit] Romulan Star Empire

• Romulan drone-ship
• Scimitar (Reman)

[edit] Background

• In production of Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: Phase II and Star Trek: The Motion Picture, several USS Enterprise prototypes were built.
• In production of Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, several USS Excelsior prototypes were built.
• In production of Star Trek: Voyager, a USS Voyager prototype mock-up model was built.