Intrepid type

Intrepid type

For the 24th century class of starships, see Template:ShipClass.

The Intrepid type was a mid-22nd century Earth Starfleet starship design to which the starship Intrepid belongs. The class was armed with phase cannons and two torpedo launchers. (ENT: "The Expanse")

The torpedo launchers have never been seen firing in an episode, but are clearly visible on production stills of the "shooting model". [1]

Ships of the Class

• Intrepid

Appendices

Appearances

• ENT:
  • "The Expanse"
  • "Twilight"
  • "Storm Front, Part II"

Background

The Intrepid was a CGI model that was essentially a kitbash, rendered by Rob Bonchune from the John Eaves designed NX class model. According to Bonchune, "any and all parts were pilfered if possible! Only way to get things done!" [2]

Regarding the lack of registry or name on the primary hull, Bonchune stated that "the model is kinda medium-lo quality as it was never built to get close, so it was built/textured accordingly. I also lit her very plainly so you could see the details."[3]

The model was never referred to as anything other than the "half saucer" by members of the VFX team. According to Bonchune, "Even our directory structures are called half saucer. We did not even catch that it was referred to as the Intrepid in an episode!" [4]

Orthographic projections of the original CGI model, posted by Bonchune, can be found at FourMadMen.com.

External links

• "the starships of expanse" -early design sketches at John Eaves Personal Blog