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And here is the first of three (3) alternate Enterprise histories. This took a while since it involved designing something I've wanted to see for a long time; an Enterprise-E designed as the "original" Nova-Class. Now, I know what you're thinking (there never was an "original" Nova-Class), which is why I had to design one myself. It was actually pretty difficult since I wanted a design that would look like a more advanced version of the Galaxy-Class without looking too much like the Galaxy-Class. I'm not sure I achieved that, so I'd like to hear others' opinions on the matter. Does it just look like a sleeker, slightly modified Galaxy-Class, or a totally new ship?
As to the chart itself, there's a bit of a story I came up with to follow it.
Originally, it was a convoluted (and confusing) idea that somehow, when the Enterprise-C came into the future it somehow changed the past as well. I'm not sure how that works, but essentially the original universe would've had the original Enterprise-C design (seen here) and a history where the Federation had not only gone to war with the Klingons, but beat them.
Instead, I came up with a more sensible concept.
In this alternate universe, the Klingons start practicing stricter safety standards. As a result, Praxis does not explode, there is no impetus for more "aggressive" peace talks between the Klingons and the Federation, and things remain tense between the two powers. The Enterprise-A remains in service for several more years, since the continuing tensions meant a greater need for more active vessels. Furthermore, when the Enterprise-A was finally retired, Starfleet did not have the time to create a whole new class for the Enterprise-B or to modify the existing Excelsior-Class. So, they stuck with the original design.
The Enterprise-B itself lasted about as long as the original (~30 years) before being retired due to massive damage from repeated violent encounters (typically with the Klingons). Again, with that ever-present threat from the Klingons still there, Starfleet used the original, more advanced design of the Ambassador-Class, which easily became the Enterprise-C. As one might guess, the Battle of Narendra 3 never happened, and as such, tensions rose to the point where the Klingons and Federation finally went to war in the 2350s. However, with renewed threats from the Romulans, the Klingons found themselves in a two-front war, one that they were destined to lose. Despite their victory, the Federation still desired peace, and simply entered into an alliance with the Klingons. The Enterprise-C, meanwhile, would remain fully active until its retirement in 2361.
By that time, the Galaxy-Class project was nearing completion. However, in order to remain on the cutting edge of technology, Starfleet had decided to engage in concurrent development. This second class was known as the Nova-Class and it would begin development immediately after the Galaxy-Class was finished. The difference was that it would use data collected from the Galaxy-Class' operational lifespan to inform its own development. This was, in essence, the "next class starship" that Leah Brahms and Geordi kept mentioning in "Galaxy's Child".
Things took a turn for the worse, however, in 2365 when the Enterprise-D encountered the Borg for the first time. This meant Starfleet would need to reallocate resources to developing a defense against the Borg. However, in this timeline, the Starfleet Corps of Engineers was able to convince the higher-ups to allow the Nova-Class to continue development, just with some modifications for better defense.
Unfortunately, the Borg decided to arrive earlier than expected in late 2366/early 2367. Their near-success in assimilating the Federation and easily defeating an armada of 40 ships meant the death of the Nova-Class project. However, in this timeline, the project was kept afloat with the promise of further modifications based on weapons being developed at that time to better combat the Borg.
This meant that the Nova-Class was finally completed in 2370 with these minor modifications, which included improved phasers and improved armor. Families were also no longer allowed on board (which is why there are fewer windows), since it was seen as too risky.
As to the Dominion, while the Cardassians were soundly defeated by the Federation, but Starfleet was not allowed to establish an outpost at Bajor. No outpost, no discovery of the wormhole, no Gamma-Quadrant, no Dominion. Also, no Maquis, which meant no trips into the badlands and no Voyager in the Delta-Quadrant (or Equinox, for that matter).
This meant a less-prepared Starfleet, however, since the SDI ships were never built (Norway, Saber, Steamrunner, Akira, and Sovereign-Classes). It also meant that the Borg would eventually crack Starfleet's defenses and assimilate Earth. Other major powers would soon fall, and only a handful of survivors would escape. Eventually they would make their way to Bajor (which was low on the Borg's priority since it wasn't even a significant space-faring society) and discover the wormhole through which they'd flee to the Gamma Quadrant. There, these survivors would begin to rebuild, until they were beset upon by an unsympathetic Dominion.
Facing certain annihilation, a select group of operatives would be sent to the past to set history on a, hopefully, better course. That point, it had been determined, would be a missed opportunity in the late 23rd century, which would lead to an earlier peace and a stronger alliance between, at least, the Klingons and the Federation.
When the agents arrived, their job was simple. They would destroy the shuttle transporting the safety inspector (not Homer Simpson) to Praxis. And we know the rest of the story.
Sorry, I ran out of time. Maybe I'll get back to this soon. However, I think you can guess the rest (just watch Star Trek VI).

Description
And here is the first of three (3) alternate Enterprise histories. This took a while since it involved designing something I've wanted to see for a long time; an Enterprise-E designed as the "original" Nova-Class. Now, I know what you're thinking (there never was an "original" Nova-Class), which is why I had to design one myself. It was actually pretty difficult since I wanted a design that would look like a more advanced version of the Galaxy-Class without looking too much like the Galaxy-Class. I'm not sure I achieved that, so I'd like to hear others' opinions on the matter. Does it just look like a sleeker, slightly modified Galaxy-Class, or a totally new ship?
As to the chart itself, there's a bit of a story I came up with to follow it.
Originally, it was a convoluted (and confusing) idea that somehow, when the Enterprise-C came into the future it somehow changed the past as well. I'm not sure how that works, but essentially the original universe would've had the original Enterprise-C design (seen here) and a history where the Federation had not only gone to war with the Klingons, but beat them.
Instead, I came up with a more sensible concept.
In this alternate universe, the Klingons start practicing stricter safety standards. As a result, Praxis does not explode, there is no impetus for more "aggressive" peace talks between the Klingons and the Federation, and things remain tense between the two powers. The Enterprise-A remains in service for several more years, since the continuing tensions meant a greater need for more active vessels. Furthermore, when the Enterprise-A was finally retired, Starfleet did not have the time to create a whole new class for the Enterprise-B or to modify the existing Excelsior-Class. So, they stuck with the original design.
The Enterprise-B itself lasted about as long as the original (~30 years) before being retired due to massive damage from repeated violent encounters (typically with the Klingons). Again, with that ever-present threat from the Klingons still there, Starfleet used the original, more advanced design of the Ambassador-Class, which easily became the Enterprise-C. As one might guess, the Battle of Narendra 3 never happened, and as such, tensions rose to the point where the Klingons and Federation finally went to war in the 2350s. However, with renewed threats from the Romulans, the Klingons found themselves in a two-front war, one that they were destined to lose. Despite their victory, the Federation still desired peace, and simply entered into an alliance with the Klingons. The Enterprise-C, meanwhile, would remain fully active until its retirement in 2361.
By that time, the Galaxy-Class project was nearing completion. However, in order to remain on the cutting edge of technology, Starfleet had decided to engage in concurrent development. This second class was known as the Nova-Class and it would begin development immediately after the Galaxy-Class was finished. The difference was that it would use data collected from the Galaxy-Class' operational lifespan to inform its own development. This was, in essence, the "next class starship" that Leah Brahms and Geordi kept mentioning in "Galaxy's Child".
Things took a turn for the worse, however, in 2365 when the Enterprise-D encountered the Borg for the first time. This meant Starfleet would need to reallocate resources to developing a defense against the Borg. However, in this timeline, the Starfleet Corps of Engineers was able to convince the higher-ups to allow the Nova-Class to continue development, just with some modifications for better defense.
Unfortunately, the Borg decided to arrive earlier than expected in late 2366/early 2367. Their near-success in assimilating the Federation and easily defeating an armada of 40 ships meant the death of the Nova-Class project. However, in this timeline, the project was kept afloat with the promise of further modifications based on weapons being developed at that time to better combat the Borg.
This meant that the Nova-Class was finally completed in 2370 with these minor modifications, which included improved phasers and improved armor. Families were also no longer allowed on board (which is why there are fewer windows), since it was seen as too risky.
As to the Dominion, while the Cardassians were soundly defeated by the Federation, but Starfleet was not allowed to establish an outpost at Bajor. No outpost, no discovery of the wormhole, no Gamma-Quadrant, no Dominion. Also, no Maquis, which meant no trips into the badlands and no Voyager in the Delta-Quadrant (or Equinox, for that matter).
This meant a less-prepared Starfleet, however, since the SDI ships were never built (Norway, Saber, Steamrunner, Akira, and Sovereign-Classes). It also meant that the Borg would eventually crack Starfleet's defenses and assimilate Earth. Other major powers would soon fall, and only a handful of survivors would escape. Eventually they would make their way to Bajor (which was low on the Borg's priority since it wasn't even a significant space-faring society) and discover the wormhole through which they'd flee to the Gamma Quadrant. There, these survivors would begin to rebuild, until they were beset upon by an unsympathetic Dominion.
Facing certain annihilation, a select group of operatives would be sent to the past to set history on a, hopefully, better course. That point, it had been determined, would be a missed opportunity in the late 23rd century, which would lead to an earlier peace and a stronger alliance between, at least, the Klingons and the Federation.
When the agents arrived, their job was simple. They would destroy the shuttle transporting the safety inspector (not Homer Simpson) to Praxis. And we know the rest of the story.
Sorry, I ran out of time. Maybe I'll get back to this soon. However, I think you can guess the rest (just watch Star Trek VI).