Odyssey’s End

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An upcoming long-form project detailing the history of the Odyssey Class. Posts by @astonbaileyfong.bsky.social. A @tranquilitypress.bsky.social supported project.

We've been gathering at Starfleet Academy to honor Walter Koenig. Feel free to join us - at times like this, Star Trek fans come together to support one another, and your fellow Captains are here for you, and for Walter.

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The author is saddened to hear of the Death of Admiral Pavel Chekov (2245-2366). Admiral Chekov was a longstanding supporter of Dr Devenish's academic career, and conducted several interviews with him across his career. He is survived by one son, the United Earth Councillor Anton Chekov.

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"In 2188, as has been said about nearly every age, history seemed to be moving quickly. Though much was happening on strange, new worlds, the attention of most citizens lay firmly on the upcoming presidential election." Ch. 16: To Run Again... is now up. nascentnovice.com/the-last-fou...

The Last Founder: Chapter Sixteen: To Run Again, Run Again, Run Again

Chapter Sixteen: To Run Again, Run Again, Run Again Summer – Fall 2188 While Archer chose to speak from the heart, and not from the script on Verex III, the rest of the galaxy occupied itself…

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It hadn't occurred to me until I saw this post that the Inquiry-class could be a final development version of this top right concept from the TNG Tech Manual. Though I think the resemblance is certainly coincidental, unlike the Insignia-class which was definitely derived from this art.

Four possible future starship designs from near the end of the Star Trek TNG Technical Manual.
Odyssey’s End@odysseysend.bsky.social · 2w ago

Starfleet's design bureaus came up with two starship designs; the Insignia Class from the Advanced Starship Design Bureau and the Inquiry Class from San Francisco Skunk Works. Both represented very different approaches to the requirements of the JSC program.

Insignia Class image. Image from Star Trek Expanded Universe Wiki

Stardate 58779.4. The USS Nathan Hale, prototype for the Inquiry Class "Beta" variant, performs her first Planetary Take-Off and Landing (PTOL) test at Starfleet's testing facility in Nevada. Tensions are high as the Nathan Hale thunders off the ground, accompanied by a group of observing shuttles.

USS Nathan Hale taking off from a desert testing range in Nevada, surrounded by observing shuttles. Artwork by @ncc-60205.bsky.social

USS Intrepid is attacked in the Argelian Approaches, 24th June 2267. Klingon deep penetration vessels caused panic throughout the Four Day's War: many of these ships remained trapped in Federation space after the armistice, causing a press sensation and a severe headache for Starfleet.

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“Command, this is shuttlecraft Conway, we have visual on the Nathan Hale.” “We copy you Conway. Launch in T-minus 2 minutes.” “That’s gotta be the biggest thing to takeoff from the range. Are they sure it’ll work?” “If the guys at Skunk Works can’t make that thing take off then no one can.”

Two shuttles in the sky…

The LP-8 "Clanulsta" Long Range Patrol Craft. The last in a long line of failed small patrol and attack craft, the Clanulsta would see service with Starfleet, Memberworld defences forces and neutral star fleets from the late 2250s until the end of the 23rd century.

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A pair of Akagi's One is a fopps with severe seperation anxiety with a warped view of love, caused the 'merican's to join WWII and was a battleship turned into a jank lookin carrier. The other is a oddy class that came in clutch during the first contact day massacre and has is a dedicated carrier

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