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'''''Columbia'' (NX-02)''' was the second [[United Earth]] {{Class|NX}} [[starship]] that was in service to [[Starfleet]] in the latter half of the [[22nd century]]. ''Columbia'' was the second ship to have the [[warp five engine]].
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'''''Columbia'' (NX-02)''' was the second [[United Earth]] {{class|NX}} [[starship]] that was in service to [[Starfleet]] in the latter half of the [[22nd century]]. ''Columbia'' was the second ship outfitted with a [[warp five engine]].
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
===Development===
 
===Development===
 
[[File:Columbia (NX-02), early 2153.jpg|thumb|NX-02 assembly in [[2153]]]]
 
[[File:Columbia (NX-02), early 2153.jpg|thumb|NX-02 assembly in [[2153]]]]
In the year [[2151]], ''Columbia'' was one of three ''NX''-class starships still in the planning stages, intended for deep space, long-range exploration. ({{ENT|Fortunate Son}})
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In the year [[2151]], ''Columbia'' was one of three NX-class starships still in the planning stages, intended for deep space, long-range exploration. ({{ENT|Fortunate Son}})
   
Starfleet Captain [[A.G. Robinson]] considered himself a likely candidate to be assigned command of the NX-02, having previously been passed up for captain of the first ''NX''-class ship, {{NX|Enterprise}}, in favor of [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer]]. Robinson, however, would die in a climbing accident on [[Mount McKinley]] in [[March (month)|March]] of [[2153]]. ({{ENT|First Flight}})
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Starfleet Captain [[A.G. Robinson]] considered himself a likely candidate to be assigned command of the NX-02, having previously been passed up for captain of the first NX-class ship, {{NX|Enterprise}}, in favor of [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer]]. Robinson, however, would die in a climbing accident on [[Mount McKinley]] in {{dis|March|month}} of [[2153]]. ({{ENT|First Flight}})
   
 
At the time of the [[Xindi]] attack on [[Earth]], later that same year, the ship was still under construction (and unnamed), but scheduled to be completed and launched by mid-[[2154]]. After several delays, it was launched in late [[November]] of that year. ({{ENT|The Expanse|Affliction}})
 
At the time of the [[Xindi]] attack on [[Earth]], later that same year, the ship was still under construction (and unnamed), but scheduled to be completed and launched by mid-[[2154]]. After several delays, it was launched in late [[November]] of that year. ({{ENT|The Expanse|Affliction}})
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===Construction and launch===
 
===Construction and launch===
In [[November]] of [[2154]], ''Columbia'' was stuck in dry dock with engine trouble, delaying her launch and rendering her unable to assist {{NX|Enterprise}} during the hunt for the [[Romulan drone-ship]]. ({{ENT|United}})
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In [[November]] of [[2154]], ''Columbia'' was stuck in dry dock with engine trouble, delaying her launch and rendering her unable to assist ''Enterprise'' during the hunt for the [[Romulan drone-ship]]. ({{ENT|United}})
   
The ship was still understaffed prior to its launch. Captain Hernandez had twice offered [[Commander]] [[Charles Tucker III|Charles Tucker]], [[chief engineer]] aboard ''Enterprise'', a position aboard ''Columbia'', which he rejected. Following ''Enterprise''{{'}}s mission to [[Andoria]] in late 2154, however, Tucker finally accepted Hernandez's offer, and requested a transfer to ''Columbia'', to help fulfill that ship's need for experienced officers. ({{ENT|The Aenar}})
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The ship was still understaffed prior to its launch. Captain Hernandez had twice offered [[Commander]] [[Charles Tucker III|Charles Tucker]], [[chief engineer]] aboard ''Enterprise'', a position aboard ''Columbia'', which he rejected. Following the [[Babel Crisis]], however, Tucker finally accepted Hernandez's offer and requested a transfer to ''Columbia'' to help fulfill that ship's need for experienced officers. ({{ENT|The Aenar}})
   
Tucker's work ethic prompted two crew members to request transfer off the engineering team. However, he was successful in fixing ''Columbia''{{'}}s engine problems, and the vessel was able to be launched on November 30th, 2154. ({{ENT|Affliction|Bound}})
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Tucker's work ethic prompted two crew members to unsuccessfully request transfer off the engineering team. However, he was successful in fixing ''Columbia''{{'}}s engine problems, and the vessel was able to be launched on November 30th, 2154. ({{ENT|Affliction|Bound}})
   
 
===Early mission===
 
===Early mission===
Soon after the launch of ''Columbia'', she was called into service to assist ''Enterprise'' after that vessel had been sabotaged by [[Klingon]] forces. The two crafts engaged in hazardous close-quarter maneuvering at warp 5.2, allowing Tucker to be transferred over to fix the problem. ''Columbia'' also assisted in recovering Doctor [[Phlox]] from [[Qu'Vat colony]], engaging in battle with several Klingon vessels.
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Soon after the launch of ''Columbia'', she was called into service to assist ''Enterprise'' after that vessel had been sabotaged by [[Klingon]] forces. The two crafts engaged in hazardous close-quarter maneuvering at warp 5.2, allowing Tucker to be transferred over to fix the problem. ''Columbia'' also assisted in recovering [[Doctor]] [[Phlox]] from [[Qu'Vat colony]], engaging in battle with several Klingon vessels.
   
 
Following the resolution of that crisis, Tucker transferred back to ''Enterprise'' and resumed his duties. ({{ENT|Divergence|Bound}})
 
Following the resolution of that crisis, Tucker transferred back to ''Enterprise'' and resumed his duties. ({{ENT|Divergence|Bound}})
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==Personnel==
 
==Personnel==
===Command Crew===
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===Command crew===
*[[Commanding officer]] [[Captain]] [[Erika Hernandez]]
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*[[Commanding officer]]
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**[[Captain]] [[Erika Hernandez]] ([[2153]]-)
*[[Chief engineer]] [[Commander]] [[Charles Tucker III|Charles Tucker]] (2154)
 
   
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*[[Chief engineer]]
===See Also===
 
 
**[[Commander]] [[Charles Tucker III|Charles Tucker]] ([[2154]])
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===See also===
 
[[Columbia personnel|''Columbia'' personnel]]
 
[[Columbia personnel|''Columbia'' personnel]]
   
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=== Background information ===
 
=== Background information ===
 
[[File:Columbia mirrors Enterprise.jpg|thumb|Top: NX-01, Bottom: NX-02]]
 
[[File:Columbia mirrors Enterprise.jpg|thumb|Top: NX-01, Bottom: NX-02]]
*Translated, the [[Latin language|Latin]] text on the ''Columbia'' [[assignment patch]] ("''Audentes Fortuna Juvat''") reads "''[[Fortune favors the bold]]''."
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Translated, the [[Latin language|Latin]] text on the ''Columbia'' [[assignment patch]] ("''Audentes Fortuna Juvat''") reads, "''[[Fortune favors the bold]].''"
   
 
At a point when the ship was not yet named, ''[[Star Trek]]'' [[Trekkie|fan]] Anthony Davis of Brentwood, [[Tennessee]], suggested to [[Rick Berman]] that the craft be named ''Columbia'', in honor of the crew of a space shuttle which bore the same name. ({{STC|149|14}}) The selection of this starship's name, mirroring the fact that the second space shuttle was named ''Columbia'', followed on from the ship's NX-class predecessor having been named after space shuttle [[prototype]] ''{{dis|Enterprise|OV-101}}''. The starship ''Columbia'' was given its name, by the creators of ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'', as a tribute to the {{w|STS-107}} crew of the space shuttle ''Columbia''. ("Before Her Time: Decommissioning ''Enterprise'', Part Two: Memorable Voyages", [[ENT Season 4 Blu-ray]] special features) This shuttle and its crew were lost when the craft disintegrated, while attempting re-entry into Earth's atmosphere on {{d|1|February|2003}}. Like ''Star Trek: Enterprise''{{'}}s ''Columbia'' assignment patch, the real STS-107 mission insignia featured seven background stars. Stars often represent the number of crew members on [[NASA]] mission insignias.
*''Columbia'' was first mentioned in {{e|Fortunate Son}} and seen under construction in {{e|The Expanse}}, but not mentioned by name until {{e|E²}}, almost a full season after "The Expanse".
 
   
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There was more than one link between ''Star Trek: Enterprise''{{'}}s ''Columbia'' and NASA. "''NASA heard that [...] the show was naming the second [NX-class starship] ''Columbia'', and we got feelers that the astronauts currently onboard space station wanted to record a little 'Godspeed to ''Columbia'',' and, uh, just, it'd be a little fifteen-second thing that we could throw at the beginning of the episode. However, the supportive message was never recorded, because it was too much trouble to go through all the studio approval proceedings and because the corporation lacked enthusiasm for the idea, which clued the ENT writing staff into the fact that the series was about to be cancelled. ("Before Her Time: Decommissioning ''Enterprise'', Part Two: Memorable Voyages", [[ENT Season 4 Blu-ray]] special features)
*The CG model for ''Columbia'' was a modified version of the NX-01, featuring a larger, more rectangular deflector dish, and a subtle blue tint to its hull (compared to ''Enterprise''{{'}}s slight red coloration).
 
   
 
''Columbia'' was first mentioned in {{e|Fortunate Son}} and seen under construction in {{e|The Expanse}}, but not mentioned by name until {{e|E²}}, almost a full season after "The Expanse".
*The bridge of the NX-02 was a redress of that of the NX-01. It featured structural additions, such as four vertical bars of light behind the [[Command chair|captain's chair]] and a computer monitor mounted on vertical metal tubes next to the [[helm]]. These were set pieces that had been previously been used in the episode "E²", on the bridge of the "future" ''Enterprise'' of that installment.
 
   
 
The CG model for ''Columbia'' was a modified version of the NX-01, featuring a larger, more rectangular deflector dish, and a subtle blue tint to its hull (compared to ''Enterprise''{{'}}s slight red coloration).
*The previously mentioned computer monitor on vertical metal tubes reappeared aboard another "future" ''Enterprise'', in {{e|These Are the Voyages...}}.
 
   
 
The bridge of the NX-02 was a redress of that of the NX-01. It featured structural additions, such as four vertical bars of light behind the [[Command chair|captain's chair]] and a computer monitor mounted on vertical metal tubes next to the [[helm]]. These were set pieces that had been previously been used in the episode "E²", on the bridge of the "future" ''Enterprise'' of that installment.
*''Columbia''{{'}}s engine room was also a redress of that seen aboard ''Enterprise'', with only minor details added to the bulkheads.
 
   
 
The previously mentioned computer monitor on vertical metal tubes reappeared aboard another "future" ''Enterprise'', in {{e|These Are the Voyages...}}.
*Computer consoles aboard ''Columbia'' were also different from those aboard ''Enterprise'', in that they included a red, yellow and green color scheme instead of red, yellow and blue. This color scheme matches that seen on computer consoles in ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'', an homage to that series and a suggestion of advancement in technology. This was, however, also seen on a "future" ''Enterprise'', when it was used in {{e|Twilight}}.
 
   
 
''Columbia''{{'}}s engine room was also a redress of that seen aboard ''Enterprise'', with only minor details added to the bulkheads.
*Captain Erika Hernandez is the first female starship captain to be seen since the end of ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'', helmed by Captain [[Kathryn Janeway]].
 
   
 
Computer consoles aboard ''Columbia'' were also different from those aboard ''Enterprise'', in that they included a red, yellow and green color scheme instead of red, yellow and blue. This color scheme matches that seen on computer consoles in ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'', an homage to that series and a suggestion of advancement in technology. This was, however, also seen on a "future" ''Enterprise'', when it was used in {{e|Twilight}}.
*While Hernandez's crew was never fleshed out in an episode, judging from those present on the bridge, it is safe to conclude that no [[Vulcan]]s were included in the senior staff.
 
   
 
Captain Erika Hernandez is the first female starship captain to be seen since the end of ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'', commanded by Captain [[Kathryn Janeway]].
*[[Seth MacFarlane]] (also known as the creator of FOX's ''Family Guy'') appears aboard ''Columbia'' as an engineer. He had previously appeared as an engineer aboard ''Enterprise'' in {{e|The Forgotten}}, suggesting that his character transferred between the two vessels (that is, if both appearances were intended to be of the same character).
 
   
 
While Hernandez's crew was never fleshed out in an episode, judging from those present on the bridge, it is safe to conclude that no [[Vulcan]]s were included in the senior staff.
*Between "Home" and "Affliction", the captain's chair as well as several cosmetic details on the bridge changed, mirroring the change aboard ''Enterprise'' between the episodes "Home" and {{e|Borderland}}.
 
   
 
[[Seth MacFarlane]] (also known as the creator of FOX's ''Family Guy'') appears aboard ''Columbia'' as an engineer. He had previously appeared as an engineer aboard ''Enterprise'' in {{e|The Forgotten}}, suggesting that his character transferred between the two vessels (that is, if both appearances were intended to be of the same character).
*Despite Captain Hernandez's suggestion to Tucker that he should update his uniform to include the ''Columbia'' mission patch, he can be seen wearing an [[environmental suit]] bearing the ''Enterprise'' logo in "Divergence". As the scene in question focuses on getting Tucker from ''Columbia'' to ''Enterprise'', the only explanation is that Tucker must have taken his EV suit with him when he came aboard ''Columbia'' (or maybe ''Columbia'' just has a stock of ''Enterprise''-patched suits).
 
   
 
Between "Home" and "Affliction", the captain's chair as well as several cosmetic details on the bridge changed, mirroring the change aboard ''Enterprise'' between the episodes "Home" and {{e|Borderland}}.
*The selection of this ship's name mirrors the fact that the second space shuttle was named ''Columbia'', following on from the [[prototype]] [[Enterprise (OV-101)|''Enterprise'']]. It is understood that the ship was given the name, by the creators of ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'', as a tribute to the {{w|STS-107|STS-107}} crew of the Space Shuttle ''Columbia''. This shuttle and its crew were lost when the craft disintegrated, while attempting re-entry in to [[Earth]]'s atmosphere on [[February|February 1]], [[2003]]. Like ''Star Trek: Enterprise''{{'}}s ''Columbia'' assignment patch, the real STS-107 mission insignia featured seven background stars. Stars often represent the number of crew members on NASA mission insignias.
 
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Despite Captain Hernandez's suggestion to Tucker that he should update his uniform to include the ''Columbia'' mission patch, he can be seen wearing an [[environmental suit]] bearing the ''Enterprise'' logo in "Divergence". As the scene in question focuses on getting Tucker from ''Columbia'' to ''Enterprise'', the only explanation is that Tucker must have taken his EV suit with him when he came aboard ''Columbia'' (or maybe ''Columbia'' just has a stock of ''Enterprise''-patched suits).
   
 
=== Apocrypha ===
 
=== Apocrypha ===
* According to the non-[[canon]] ''[[Star Trek: Ships of the Line]]'' book, the ''Columbia'' crashed on a [[desert]] [[planet]] in the [[Gamma Quadrant]], and remained there for [[24th century|two centuries]]. It was discovered, intact, several days following the events of {{e|Children of Time}}, by [[Jadzia Dax]] and the crew of the {{USS|Defiant|2370}}.
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According to the non-[[canon]] ''[[Star Trek: Ships of the Line]]'' book, ''Columbia'' crashed on a [[desert]] [[planet]] in the [[Gamma Quadrant]], and remained there for [[24th century|two centuries]]. It was discovered, intact, several days following the events of {{e|Children of Time}}, by [[Ezri Dax]] and the crew of the USS ''Aventine''.
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** The novel series ''[[Star Trek: Destiny]]'' is based upon the events surrounding the mysterious destruction of the ''Columbia'' and the ship's final resting place. The ''Columbia'' also featured heavily in the creation of the [[Borg Collective]].
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The novel series ''[[Star Trek: Destiny]]'' is based upon the events surrounding the mysterious destruction of the ''Columbia'' and the ship's final resting place. The ''Columbia'' also featured heavily in the creation of the [[Borg Collective]].
* Alternatively, in "[[Captain's Pleasure]]", the second issue of IDW's ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation|Next Generation]]'' comic series ''[[The Space Between]]'', it is established in dialog that ''Columbia'' survived intact (perhaps at a museum) at least until the year 2296. In that year, a [[Shuttlepod (22nd century)|shuttlepod]] was stolen from it, and was discovered crashed at an archaeological ruins site by [[Jean-Luc Picard]] in [[2368]].
 
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Alternatively, in "[[Captain's Pleasure]]", the second issue of IDW's miniseries ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Space Between]]'', it is established in dialog that ''Columbia'' survived intact (perhaps at a museum) at least until the year 2296. In that year, a {{dis|shuttlepod|22nd century}} was stolen from it, and was discovered crashed at an archaeological ruins site by [[Jean-Luc Picard]] in [[2368]].
   
 
=== External link ===
 
=== External link ===
* {{NCwiki|Columbia (NX-02)|''Columbia'' (NX-02)}}
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* {{mbeta|Columbia (NX-02)|''Columbia'' (NX-02)}}
   
 
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For additional meanings of "Columbia", please see Columbia.

Columbia (NX-02) was the second United Earth NX-class starship that was in service to Starfleet in the latter half of the 22nd century. Columbia was the second ship outfitted with a warp five engine.

History

Development

Columbia (NX-02), early 2153

NX-02 assembly in 2153

In the year 2151, Columbia was one of three NX-class starships still in the planning stages, intended for deep space, long-range exploration. (ENT: "Fortunate Son")

Starfleet Captain A.G. Robinson considered himself a likely candidate to be assigned command of the NX-02, having previously been passed up for captain of the first NX-class ship, Enterprise, in favor of Captain Jonathan Archer. Robinson, however, would die in a climbing accident on Mount McKinley in March of 2153. (ENT: "First Flight")

At the time of the Xindi attack on Earth, later that same year, the ship was still under construction (and unnamed), but scheduled to be completed and launched by mid-2154. After several delays, it was launched in late November of that year. (ENT: "The Expanse", "Affliction")

Several months before launch, Columbia's commanding officer, Captain Erika Hernandez invited Captain Jonathan Archer aboard to view construction efforts and to enlist his aid in crew selection. Archer suggested she consider a MACO as tactical officer, and also suggested modifications to the ship, including a larger arsenal with which to defend the ship. (ENT: "Home")

Construction and launch

In November of 2154, Columbia was stuck in dry dock with engine trouble, delaying her launch and rendering her unable to assist Enterprise during the hunt for the Romulan drone-ship. (ENT: "United")

The ship was still understaffed prior to its launch. Captain Hernandez had twice offered Commander Charles Tucker, chief engineer aboard Enterprise, a position aboard Columbia, which he rejected. Following the Babel Crisis, however, Tucker finally accepted Hernandez's offer and requested a transfer to Columbia to help fulfill that ship's need for experienced officers. (ENT: "The Aenar")

Tucker's work ethic prompted two crew members to unsuccessfully request transfer off the engineering team. However, he was successful in fixing Columbia's engine problems, and the vessel was able to be launched on November 30th, 2154. (ENT: "Affliction", "Bound")

Early mission

Soon after the launch of Columbia, she was called into service to assist Enterprise after that vessel had been sabotaged by Klingon forces. The two crafts engaged in hazardous close-quarter maneuvering at warp 5.2, allowing Tucker to be transferred over to fix the problem. Columbia also assisted in recovering Doctor Phlox from Qu'Vat colony, engaging in battle with several Klingon vessels.

Following the resolution of that crisis, Tucker transferred back to Enterprise and resumed his duties. (ENT: "Divergence", "Bound")

Technical information

NX-02 bridge

The bridge of the Columbia

Columbia (NX-02)-Main engineering

Columbia's main engineering department

Compared to the class prototype, Enterprise, Columbia possessed advanced polarized hull plating that was improved 12% above initial designs. (ENT: "Home")

Columbia also featured ventral and dorsal photonic torpedo launchers as well as pulsed phase cannons (a relatively new technology, at that time). Other improvements included an upgraded navigational deflector, improved computer interface technology and a modified bridge interior, utilizing stations that were tied directly into the primary EPS junction. (ENT: "Home")

Spaceframe and major structural elements of the NX-02, however, were generally identical to that of her predecessor.

Personnel

Command crew

See also

Columbia personnel

Template:StarshipColumbia Template:NXClassStarships

Appendices

Appearances

Background information

Columbia mirrors Enterprise

Top: NX-01, Bottom: NX-02

Translated, the Latin text on the Columbia assignment patch ("Audentes Fortuna Juvat") reads, "Fortune favors the bold."

At a point when the ship was not yet named, Star Trek fan Anthony Davis of Brentwood, Tennessee, suggested to Rick Berman that the craft be named Columbia, in honor of the crew of a space shuttle which bore the same name. (Star Trek: Communicator issue 149, p. 14) The selection of this starship's name, mirroring the fact that the second space shuttle was named Columbia, followed on from the ship's NX-class predecessor having been named after space shuttle prototype Enterprise. The starship Columbia was given its name, by the creators of Star Trek: Enterprise, as a tribute to the STS-107 crew of the space shuttle Columbia. ("Before Her Time: Decommissioning Enterprise, Part Two: Memorable Voyages", ENT Season 4 Blu-ray special features) This shuttle and its crew were lost when the craft disintegrated, while attempting re-entry into Earth's atmosphere on 1 February 2003. Like Star Trek: Enterprise's Columbia assignment patch, the real STS-107 mission insignia featured seven background stars. Stars often represent the number of crew members on NASA mission insignias.

There was more than one link between Star Trek: Enterprise's Columbia and NASA. "NASA heard that [...] the show was naming the second [NX-class starship] Columbia, and we got feelers that the astronauts currently onboard space station wanted to record a little 'Godspeed to Columbia,' and, uh, just, it'd be a little fifteen-second thing that we could throw at the beginning of the episode. However, the supportive message was never recorded, because it was too much trouble to go through all the studio approval proceedings and because the corporation lacked enthusiasm for the idea, which clued the ENT writing staff into the fact that the series was about to be cancelled. ("Before Her Time: Decommissioning Enterprise, Part Two: Memorable Voyages", ENT Season 4 Blu-ray special features)

Columbia was first mentioned in "Fortunate Son" and seen under construction in "The Expanse", but not mentioned by name until "", almost a full season after "The Expanse".

The CG model for Columbia was a modified version of the NX-01, featuring a larger, more rectangular deflector dish, and a subtle blue tint to its hull (compared to Enterprise's slight red coloration).

The bridge of the NX-02 was a redress of that of the NX-01. It featured structural additions, such as four vertical bars of light behind the captain's chair and a computer monitor mounted on vertical metal tubes next to the helm. These were set pieces that had been previously been used in the episode "E²", on the bridge of the "future" Enterprise of that installment.

The previously mentioned computer monitor on vertical metal tubes reappeared aboard another "future" Enterprise, in "These Are the Voyages...".

Columbia's engine room was also a redress of that seen aboard Enterprise, with only minor details added to the bulkheads.

Computer consoles aboard Columbia were also different from those aboard Enterprise, in that they included a red, yellow and green color scheme instead of red, yellow and blue. This color scheme matches that seen on computer consoles in Star Trek: The Original Series, an homage to that series and a suggestion of advancement in technology. This was, however, also seen on a "future" Enterprise, when it was used in "Twilight".

Captain Erika Hernandez is the first female starship captain to be seen since the end of Star Trek: Voyager, commanded by Captain Kathryn Janeway.

While Hernandez's crew was never fleshed out in an episode, judging from those present on the bridge, it is safe to conclude that no Vulcans were included in the senior staff.

Seth MacFarlane (also known as the creator of FOX's Family Guy) appears aboard Columbia as an engineer. He had previously appeared as an engineer aboard Enterprise in "The Forgotten", suggesting that his character transferred between the two vessels (that is, if both appearances were intended to be of the same character).

Between "Home" and "Affliction", the captain's chair as well as several cosmetic details on the bridge changed, mirroring the change aboard Enterprise between the episodes "Home" and "Borderland".

Despite Captain Hernandez's suggestion to Tucker that he should update his uniform to include the Columbia mission patch, he can be seen wearing an environmental suit bearing the Enterprise logo in "Divergence". As the scene in question focuses on getting Tucker from Columbia to Enterprise, the only explanation is that Tucker must have taken his EV suit with him when he came aboard Columbia (or maybe Columbia just has a stock of Enterprise-patched suits).

Apocrypha

According to the non-canon Star Trek: Ships of the Line book, Columbia crashed on a desert planet in the Gamma Quadrant, and remained there for two centuries. It was discovered, intact, several days following the events of "Children of Time", by Ezri Dax and the crew of the USS Aventine.

The novel series Star Trek: Destiny is based upon the events surrounding the mysterious destruction of the Columbia and the ship's final resting place. The Columbia also featured heavily in the creation of the Borg Collective.

Alternatively, in "Captain's Pleasure", the second issue of IDW's miniseries Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Space Between, it is established in dialog that Columbia survived intact (perhaps at a museum) at least until the year 2296. In that year, a shuttlepod was stolen from it, and was discovered crashed at an archaeological ruins site by Jean-Luc Picard in 2368.

External link