I believe that NX is an acronym for "Naval Experiment" and NCC is "Naval Construction Contract." That, at least, is how acronymfinder.com defines them.
NX” stood for “Naval Experiment” (or “Experimental”) and was used for any ships that were not in standard production; this could be ships meant to be test beds for new technology, prototype ships, etc. Both were typically used for ships attached to Starfleet itself, rather than just the Federation.
NCC is the Starfleet abbreviation for "Naval Construction Contract", comparable to what the U.S. Navy would call a hull number. Jefferies rejected 3, 6, 8, and 9 as "too easily confused" on screen; he eventually reasoned the Enterprise was the first vessel of Starfleet's 17th starship design, hence 1701.
NCC is the Starfleet abbreviation for "Naval Construction Contract", comparable. From Wikipedia - The Enterprise was originally going to be named Yorktown, but Roddenberry said he was fascinated by the story of the actual Enterprise and that he had "always been proud of that ship and wanted to use the name."
The Columbia class represents the United Earth Starfleet's decision to upgrade and refit their successful NX Class ship at a time when United Earth Commonwealth found itself engaging in many conflicts with nearby neighbours.
I believe that NX is an acronym for "Naval Experiment" and NCC is "Naval Construction Contract." That, at least, is how acronymfinder.com defines them. As far as specific Star Trek canon, I cannot speak to that. – The preceding unsigned comment was added by 12.219.
The USS Franklin, as seen in Star Trek : Beyond, is something of an oddity. In design terms, it appears to reference the NX class Starship from Enterprise.
The Making of Star Trek explains that USS means "United Space Ship" and that "Enterprise is a member of the Starship Class". Licensed texts, on-screen graphics, and dialogue later describe the ship as a Constitution-class vessel.
In the book “The Making of Star Trek,” Gene Roddenberry said that “NC” is one of the registration codes assigned to aircraft made in the United States, and that the second “C” was added because, you know, it's the future and all. The house across the street from where Gene grew up was 1701.
The Q Continuum was an extra-dimensional plane of existence inhabited by a race of beings known as the Q. The term could also refer to the Q society itself. As a race, the Q were immortal, but not absolutely omniscient or omnipotent (according to Quinn).
Other times, notably during "Deja Q" and Voyager, Q appears to the crew seeking assistance. Gene Roddenberry chose the letter "Q" in honor of his friend Janet Quarton.
Summary. UPN canceled Star Trek: Enterprise due to low ratings and a lack of network support for the series. Enterprise season 4 involved a creative shift with Manny Coto taking over as showrunner, but it couldn't save the series from cancelation.
Computing. NX bit, a term for marking parts of computer memory as "no execute" NX technology, a computer program that handles remote X Window System connections.
A three-digit security number that usually appears on the back of your credit or debit card. Sometimes called a card security code or card verification value, it provides extra protection against unauthorized activity.
HMS, at least in the current era, stands for "his/her majesty's ship". Later the prefix was also used in at least two early 22nd century Earth starships of unknown affiliation, HMS New Zealand and HMS Lord Nelson, both DY-class ships. (
According to the National Cadet Crops', the main aim of NCC is to create an organized, trained and motivated youth. With this aim, NCC not only creates soldiers for the nation but it also develops the leadership skills in the youth.
USS Franklin (CV/CVA/CVS-13, AVT-8), nicknamed "Big Ben," was one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy, and the fifth US Navy ship to bear the name.
What happened to the USS Franklin after Star Trek: Beyond?
After many further missions and adventures the ship vanished in 2164 while on a mission in the Gagarin Radiation Belt, an incident later taught to future Starfleet officers at Starfleet Academy.
The first Enterprise ship, named USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), was destroyed in the motion picture "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock". The ship was badly damaged in the previous film, "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan", and was deemed too expensive to repair.
