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The Constitution class heavy cruiser and its variants ( Constellation fusion testbed (2226), Constellation dilithium testbed (2238), Republic heavy cruiser prototype (2238), Constitution heavy cruiser (production prototype) (2242), USS Enterprise heavy cruiser (production prototype) (2245), USS Constitution heavy cruiser (operational standard) (2245), USS Constellation heavy cruiser (operational standard) (2245), USS Republic heavy cruiser (operational standard) (2245), Constitution heavy cruiser class (2247), Constitution Flight II heavy cruiser (2251), Bonhomme Richard heavy cruiser subclass (2251), Bonhomme Richard heavy cruiser subclass (Type 2) (2256), Bonhomme Richard heavy cruiser subclass (Type 3) (2256), Constitution Flight III heavy cruiser (2260), Victory heavy cruiser subclass (2265), USS Republic heavy cruiser (Academy trainer) (2286)) are Part 5 of the Project Starship series.

Image provided by: Adrasil
Inspirations from: Star Trek (The Original Series), Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Fleet Technical Manual (Franz Joseph), Ships of the Star Fleet (Calon Riel), FASA, captshade , Nichodo
History from: Hobbyist's Guide to the UFP Starfleet , by Timo Saloniemi

Variant blueprints: Access via Adrasil's Download button

Featured in: Starship Recognition Manual #298

In late 2244 and into 2245, Project Starship had four vessels undergoing operational overhauls, repairs, or construction: Constellation , Republic , Constitution , and Enterprise . Each was slightly different than the other and it was not yet clear which would be the production standard for the remaining 10 authorized ships and, consequently, the class ship. Even before commissioning, Enterprise was tasked with a covert mission in the direction of the Romulan border (of which full details are yet to be released), a strong sign of the confidence Captain Robert April, the project’s final and longest serving manager, had in her capabilities. He formally took command of USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) on her commissioning day, April 11, 2245, with USS Constitution (NCC-1700) being commissioned mere days later. USS Republic (NCC-1371) and USS Constellation (NCC-1017) would be re-commissioned in May and June respectively; each of the four had “Project Starship” emblazoned in place of a class name on their respective dedication plaques. Ride-along evaluation teams from Project Starship critiqued each vessel during their post-commissioning crew familiarization work-ups, checking or striking off closely-held line items on their PADDs.

Before the end of the year, the decision was made: the production standard would be that of the Enterprise. In a concession to Constitution’s original authorization, the class would take on her name. USS Farragut (NCC-1702), in late 2247, would be the first commissioned Constitution heavy cruiser with the class name on her own dedication plaque.

Would you like to learn more about this class of ship? Download the free Hobbyist's Guide to the UFP Starfleet , a three-volume, 1236-page history of space flight, by Timo Saloniemi.

For an extremely rich gallery of Star Trek starships and vessels from other universes, check out my partner, Adrasil , here on DeviantArts.

Description
The Constitution class heavy cruiser and its variants ( Constellation fusion testbed (2226), Constellation dilithium testbed (2238), Republic heavy cruiser prototype (2238), Constitution heavy cruiser (production prototype) (2242), USS Enterprise heavy cruiser (production prototype) (2245), USS Constitution heavy cruiser (operational standard) (2245), USS Constellation heavy cruiser (operational standard) (2245), USS Republic heavy cruiser (operational standard) (2245), Constitution heavy cruiser class (2247), Constitution Flight II heavy cruiser (2251), Bonhomme Richard heavy cruiser subclass (2251), Bonhomme Richard heavy cruiser subclass (Type 2) (2256), Bonhomme Richard heavy cruiser subclass (Type 3) (2256), Constitution Flight III heavy cruiser (2260), Victory heavy cruiser subclass (2265), USS Republic heavy cruiser (Academy trainer) (2286)) are Part 5 of the Project Starship series.

Image provided by: Adrasil
Inspirations from: Star Trek (The Original Series), Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Fleet Technical Manual (Franz Joseph), Ships of the Star Fleet (Calon Riel), FASA, captshade , Nichodo
History from: Hobbyist's Guide to the UFP Starfleet , by Timo Saloniemi

Variant blueprints: Access via Adrasil's Download button

Featured in: Starship Recognition Manual #298

In late 2244 and into 2245, Project Starship had four vessels undergoing operational overhauls, repairs, or construction: Constellation , Republic , Constitution , and Enterprise . Each was slightly different than the other and it was not yet clear which would be the production standard for the remaining 10 authorized ships and, consequently, the class ship. Even before commissioning, Enterprise was tasked with a covert mission in the direction of the Romulan border (of which full details are yet to be released), a strong sign of the confidence Captain Robert April, the project’s final and longest serving manager, had in her capabilities. He formally took command of USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) on her commissioning day, April 11, 2245, with USS Constitution (NCC-1700) being commissioned mere days later. USS Republic (NCC-1371) and USS Constellation (NCC-1017) would be re-commissioned in May and June respectively; each of the four had “Project Starship” emblazoned in place of a class name on their respective dedication plaques. Ride-along evaluation teams from Project Starship critiqued each vessel during their post-commissioning crew familiarization work-ups, checking or striking off closely-held line items on their PADDs.

Before the end of the year, the decision was made: the production standard would be that of the Enterprise. In a concession to Constitution’s original authorization, the class would take on her name. USS Farragut (NCC-1702), in late 2247, would be the first commissioned Constitution heavy cruiser with the class name on her own dedication plaque.

Would you like to learn more about this class of ship? Download the free Hobbyist's Guide to the UFP Starfleet , a three-volume, 1236-page history of space flight, by Timo Saloniemi.

For an extremely rich gallery of Star Trek starships and vessels from other universes, check out my partner, Adrasil , here on DeviantArts.