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== Background == |
== Background == |
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+ | Based on usage it is probable that the ''VK'' prefix means a Russian ship in Star Trek. In the real world, the Russians do not use prefixes for their ship names. |
| + | * In he book ''[[Wikipedia:The Hunt for Red October|The Hunt for Red October]]'', the primary Alfa class attack sub is named ''V.K. Konovalov'', in honour of [[Wikipedia:Vladimir Konovalov|Vladimir Konstantinovich Konovalov]]. This suggests that the use of ''VK'' as a Russian prefix, is either an error on the part of the Star Trek writers, or an homage to Tom Clancy. |
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| + | * ''VK'' might also be used by the Star Trek writers to mean an acronym for ''Военный Корабль'' (Military Ship, ''Voenny Korabl'') which is not used in the real world either, but at least makes some sense. |
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Revision as of 03:25, 25 December 2006
The VK Yuri Gagarin was a 22nd century Earth DY-732-class starship commanded by Captain Winrich Kolbe.
In 2105, the Yuri Gagarin was launched from Sol system on a colonization mission to the Ficus sector. (TNG: "Up the Long Ladder")
- Named for Yuri Gagarin, first man in space.
VK prefix starships
- VK Yuri Gagarin – launched 2105
- VK Velikan – launched 2160
Background
Based on usage it is probable that the VK prefix means a Russian ship in Star Trek. In the real world, the Russians do not use prefixes for their ship names.
- In he book The Hunt for Red October, the primary Alfa class attack sub is named V.K. Konovalov, in honour of Vladimir Konstantinovich Konovalov. This suggests that the use of VK as a Russian prefix, is either an error on the part of the Star Trek writers, or an homage to Tom Clancy.
- VK might also be used by the Star Trek writers to mean an acronym for Военный Корабль (Military Ship, Voenny Korabl) which is not used in the real world either, but at least makes some sense.
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