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+ | |class = {{class|Constitution}} |
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+ | |registry = [[NCC]]-1709 |
|owner = {{Federation}} |
|owner = {{Federation}} |
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|operator = [[Starfleet]] |
|operator = [[Starfleet]] |
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+ | |status = Active |
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+ | |datestatus = 2268 |
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| − | The '''USS ''Lexington'' ( |
+ | The '''USS ''Lexington'' (NCC-1709)''' was a [[23rd century]] [[Federation]] {{class|Constitution}} [[starship]] operated by [[Starfleet]]. |
== History == |
== History == |
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[[Lieutenant]] {{dis|Watley|Lieutenant}} was assigned to the ''Lexington'' prior to her transfer to the ''Enterprise'' in [[2268]]. ({{DS9|Trials and Tribble-ations}}) |
[[Lieutenant]] {{dis|Watley|Lieutenant}} was assigned to the ''Lexington'' prior to her transfer to the ''Enterprise'' in [[2268]]. ({{DS9|Trials and Tribble-ations}}) |
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| − | Later that year, the ''Lexington'', under the command of [[Commodore]] [[ |
+ | Later that year, the ''Lexington'', under the command of [[Commodore]] [[Bob Wesley]], rendezvoused with the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} at [[Starbase 6]] to inform {{Captain}} [[James T. Kirk]] that the ''Enterprise'' was to participate in the [[M-5 drill]]s. designed to test the new [[M-5 multitronic unit]]. It was in these war games that the ''Lexington'' served as the [[flagship]] of the four-ship [[task force]] (USS ''Lexington'', {{USS|Excalibur|NCC-1664}}, {{USS|Hood|NCC-1703}}, {{USS|Potemkin|NCC-1657}}) that was opposing the ''Enterprise''. |
[[File:Constitutions formation, remastered.jpg|thumb|The USS ''Lexington'' in battle formation]] |
[[File:Constitutions formation, remastered.jpg|thumb|The USS ''Lexington'' in battle formation]] |
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==''Lexington'' personnel== |
==''Lexington'' personnel== |
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| − | *'''See''' [[ |
+ | *'''See''' [[Lexington unnamed 000|USS ''Lexington'' (NCC-1709) personnel]] |
{{Constitution class starships}} |
{{Constitution class starships}} |
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== Appendices == |
== Appendices == |
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=== Background information === |
=== Background information === |
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+ | [[File:Starbase 11 ship chart.jpg|thumb|The registry NCC-1709, displayed on Commodore {{dis|Stone|Commodore}}'s chart]] |
| − | [[Greg Jein]]'s influential "[[The Case of Jonathan Doe Starship]]" article, published in the April 1973 issue 27 of the ''[[T-Negative]]'' [[fanzine]], was the first work to assign the NCC-1709 [[registry number]] to this ship. In the article, Jein had made an attempt to "logically" couple the registry numbers as seen in "Court Martial" with the names listed in the [[reference book]] ''[[The Making of Star Trek]]''. [[Michael Okuda]] took his cue from the article, and propagated the number throughout his subsequent [[reference work]] writings, most notably the |
+ | [[Greg Jein]]'s influential "[[The Case of Jonathan Doe Starship]]" article, published in the April 1973 issue 27 of the ''[[T-Negative]]'' [[fanzine]], was the first work to assign the NCC-1709 [[registry number]] to this ship. In the article, Jein had made an attempt to "logically" couple the registry numbers as seen in "Court Martial" with the names listed in the [[reference book]] ''[[The Making of Star Trek]]''. [[Michael Okuda]] took his cue from the article, and propagated the number throughout his subsequent [[reference work]] writings, most notably the {{ste}}. When the [[TOS-R|remastered]] version of the series began its release, Okuda, then visual effects producer for the project, made use of the opportunity to elevate Jein's until then conjectural ship's registry to [[canon]]. |
In the remastered version of "The Ultimate Computer", the ''Lexington''{{'}}s [[bridge]] [[viewscreen]] was larger and had rounded edges compared to that of the USS ''Enterprise''. |
In the remastered version of "The Ultimate Computer", the ''Lexington''{{'}}s [[bridge]] [[viewscreen]] was larger and had rounded edges compared to that of the USS ''Enterprise''. |
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| − | The name of the ship had already been established by the producers at the start of [[TOS Season 2|second season]] of |
+ | The name of the ship had already been established by the producers at the start of [[TOS Season 2|second season]] of {{s|TOS}}, when they composed a definitive [[Constitution class#Footnotes|fourteen ship list]] belonging to the ''Constitution''-class, then still referred to as "''Starship''-class" by them, including the ''Lexington''. The annotations of [[D.C. Fontana]] and Producer [[Robert Justman]] on their first two memo proposals, stated that they had named the ''Lexington'' after one of the two historical US World War II [[aircraft carrier]]s named ''Lexington'', either the {{w|USS Lexington (CV-2)|USS ''Lexington'' (CV-2)}} or the {{w|USS Lexington (CV-16)|USS ''Lexington'' (CV-16)}}. The {{ste|4|1|462}} stated that the ''Lexington'' was named for one of these carriers, failing to specify which one. These carriers fought in the Pacific theater during this war. (''[[The Making of Star Trek]]'', pp. 164-165; {{ste|4|1|462}}) |
=== Apocrypha === |
=== Apocrypha === |
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| − | According to ''[[Star Fleet Technical Manual]]'' the registry of the ''Lexington'' was NCC-1703, with NCC-1709 given to the {{USS|Valiant|23rd century}}. |
+ | According to ''[[Star Fleet Technical Manual]]'' the registry of the ''Lexington'' was NCC-1703, with NCC-1709 given to the {{USS|Valiant|23rd century}}. In the novel ''[[Yesterday's Son]]'', the ''Lexington'''s registry is given as NCC-1704. |
According to the reference work ''[[Ships of the Line]]'' (p. 86), the ''Lexington'' went through the same refitting process as her sister ship, the ''Enterprise''. |
According to the reference work ''[[Ships of the Line]]'' (p. 86), the ''Lexington'' went through the same refitting process as her sister ship, the ''Enterprise''. |
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The ''Lexington'' is one of four vessels (and the sole TOS-era ship) selected as a setting for the ''{{dis|Star Trek Adventures|Modiphius}}'' playtest in 2016. |
The ''Lexington'' is one of four vessels (and the sole TOS-era ship) selected as a setting for the ''{{dis|Star Trek Adventures|Modiphius}}'' playtest in 2016. |
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| + | * {{startrek.com|lexington-u-s-s-ncc-1709|USS ''Lexington'' (NCC-1709)}} |
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Revision as of 20:02, 28 November 2019
The USS Lexington (NCC-1709) was a 23rd century Federation Constitution-class starship operated by Starfleet.
History
In 2267, the Lexington underwent a layover at Starbase 11. The ship's registry was on a chart indicating the repair status of several vessels. (TOS: "Court Martial")
Lieutenant Watley was assigned to the Lexington prior to her transfer to the Enterprise in 2268. (DS9: "Trials and Tribble-ations")
Later that year, the Lexington, under the command of Commodore Bob Wesley, rendezvoused with the USS Enterprise at Starbase 6 to inform Captain James T. Kirk that the Enterprise was to participate in the M-5 drills. designed to test the new M-5 multitronic unit. It was in these war games that the Lexington served as the flagship of the four-ship task force (USS Lexington, USS Excalibur, USS Hood, USS Potemkin) that was opposing the Enterprise.
The USS Lexington in battle formation
The simulation began with the Lexington and the Excalibur engaging the Enterprise near the planet Alpha Carinae II in an unscheduled battle to test the M-5's reaction to a surprise attack. After-action analysis, based on the quantity and quality of hits on the Lexington, indicated that the Enterprise, directed by the M-5, had been victorious.
Later, when the M-5 became unstable, the Lexington was hit multiple times by full-powered phasers from the Enterprise in the engineering section, damaging impulse engines and leaving her maneuverable only on warp drive. Fifty-three of her crew were killed.
When the Excalibur's entire crew was killed and she was left adrift by the M-5, Wesley requested and received permission to destroy the Enterprise with the remainder of his damaged ships. However, the M-5 was deactivated before this could be carried out. (TOS: "The Ultimate Computer")
Lexington personnel
- See USS Lexington (NCC-1709) personnel
| Constitution-class starships |
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| USS Constellation • USS Defiant • USS Enterprise • USS Excalibur • USS Exeter • USS Hood • USS Intrepid • USS Lexington • USS New Jersey • USS Potemkin • NCC-1700 • Unnamed |
| Mirror universe: USS Defiant • ISS Enterprise |
| Alternate reality: USS Enterprise • USS Enterprise-A • Unnamed |
| Alternate timeline: UEF Enterprise |
Appendices
Background information
The registry NCC-1709, displayed on Commodore Stone's chart
Greg Jein's influential "The Case of Jonathan Doe Starship" article, published in the April 1973 issue 27 of the T-Negative fanzine, was the first work to assign the NCC-1709 registry number to this ship. In the article, Jein had made an attempt to "logically" couple the registry numbers as seen in "Court Martial" with the names listed in the reference book The Making of Star Trek. Michael Okuda took his cue from the article, and propagated the number throughout his subsequent reference work writings, most notably the Star Trek Encyclopedia. When the remastered version of the series began its release, Okuda, then visual effects producer for the project, made use of the opportunity to elevate Jein's until then conjectural ship's registry to canon.
In the remastered version of "The Ultimate Computer", the Lexington's bridge viewscreen was larger and had rounded edges compared to that of the USS Enterprise.
The name of the ship had already been established by the producers at the start of second season of Star Trek: The Original Series, when they composed a definitive fourteen ship list belonging to the Constitution-class, then still referred to as "Starship-class" by them, including the Lexington. The annotations of D.C. Fontana and Producer Robert Justman on their first two memo proposals, stated that they had named the Lexington after one of the two historical US World War II aircraft carriers named Lexington, either the USS Lexington (CV-2) or the USS Lexington (CV-16). The Star Trek Encyclopedia (4th ed., vol. 1, p. 462) stated that the Lexington was named for one of these carriers, failing to specify which one. These carriers fought in the Pacific theater during this war. (The Making of Star Trek, pp. 164-165; Star Trek Encyclopedia (4th ed., vol. 1, p. 462))
Apocrypha
According to Star Fleet Technical Manual the registry of the Lexington was NCC-1703, with NCC-1709 given to the USS Valiant. In the novel Yesterday's Son, the Lexington's registry is given as NCC-1704.
According to the reference work Ships of the Line (p. 86), the Lexington went through the same refitting process as her sister ship, the Enterprise.
The Lexington is one of four vessels (and the sole TOS-era ship) selected as a setting for the Star Trek Adventures playtest in 2016.
External links
- USS Lexington (NCC-1709)
- USS Lexington (NCC-1709) at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works