Phoenix
| Launched | 5 Apr 2063 |
| First Appearance | ST08 (22 Nov 1996) |
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The first spacecraft launched from Earth with a faster-than-light engine, the Phoenix was built by noted space pioneer Zefram Cochrane and engineer Lily Sloane from an old Titan V nuclear missile, modified with a small crew cabin and twin warp nacelles. The Phoenix made its first historic warp flight on 5 April 2063, and was piloted by Cochrane, symbolically rising from the ashes of World War III, ushering in a new era for humanity. The flight of the Phoenix was directly responsible for Earth's first contact with extraterrestrials, leading to Earth's recovery from the postatomic horror. The Phoenix was later placed on display at the Smithsonian Institute, and was featured in a mandatory course taught at Starfleet Academy on basic warp design.[1]
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Ships Named Phoenix
Prime Timeline
Phoenix • U.S.S. Phoenix NCC-65420 (Nebula class)
FASA Timeline
U.S.S. Phoenix NCC-625 (Cygnus class)
SFU Timeline
U.S.S. Phoenix NCC-625 (Cygnus class)
STO Timeline
Phoenix • U.S.S. Phoenix NCC-65420 (Nebula class) • U.S.S. Phoenix NCC-95560 (Phoenix class)
Notes and References
- ↑ Berman, Rick (Producer). Star Trek: First Contact. Directed by Jonathan Frakes. Story by Rick Berman & Brannon Braga & Ronald D. Moore. Screenplay by Brannon Braga & Ronald D. Moore. Paramount Pictures. 22 November 1996.