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+ | |Name= ''Suurok''-class |
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+ | |Image= TiMur front.jpg |
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+ | |ImageCap= Port quarter view |
|Affiliation= [[Vulcan High Command]] |
|Affiliation= [[Vulcan High Command]] |
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| − | |Type= [[Science vessel |
+ | |Type= [[Science vessel]] |
| − | |Speed= [[warp factor|Warp |
+ | |Speed= [[warp factor|Warp 6.5]] |
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| − | |Armament= [[Particle beam weapon]]s |
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| + | |Image3= NiVar aft.jpg |
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| − | |Defenses= [[Deflector shield]]s |
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| + | |ImageCap3= Aft view |
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| − | |Image2= ShRaan aft, closeup.jpg |
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| + | In [[2151]], after [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'']] was disabled by an unknown alien spacecraft, [[Jonathan Archer]] was concerned that the Vulcans would have sent a ''Suurok''-class ship to "oh-so-politely" offer to tow them back home. ({{ENT|Silent Enemy}}) |
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== Technical data == |
== Technical data == |
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=== Primary systems === |
=== Primary systems === |
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| − | During the [[2150s]], this design was among the fastest and most powerful starships operating in the Vulcan fleet. |
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| + | The [[technology]] behind this advancement was considered "classified" as of 2151 from [[Earth]] [[Starfleet]]. ({{ENT|Breaking the Ice}}) |
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| + | The ''Suurok''-class also possessed [[tractor beam]] technology which was considered "classified" from Earth Starfleet. The tractor beam emitter was located on the lower section of the primary hull, in front of the warp drive. ({{ENT|Breaking the Ice}}) |
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| − | The ''Sh'raan'' possessed a top speed of [[warp factor|Warp 7]]. |
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| − | The combat vessel variant could go to Warp 7. ({{ENT|Breaking the Ice}}) |
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| − | The ''Suurok'' was armed with standard [[particle beam weapon]]s. In combat, these vessels were capable of disabling, if not destroying, a force of three [[Mazarite warship]]s in a confrontation. ({{ENT|Fallen Hero}}) |
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== Ships commissioned == |
== Ships commissioned == |
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;Named: |
;Named: |
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| − | *''[[ |
+ | *''[[Ni'Var]]'' |
| + | *''[[Ti'Mur]]'' |
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| − | ;Unnamed: |
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| − | * [[Unnamed Sh'raan type starships|Unnamed ''Sh'raan''-type starships]] |
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== Appendices == |
== Appendices == |
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=== Appearances === |
=== Appearances === |
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* {{ENT}} |
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+ | ** {{e|Breaking the Ice}} |
| − | ** {{e| |
+ | ** {{e|Shadows of P'Jem}} |
| − | ** {{e|Future Tense}} (database display) |
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| − | ** {{e|United}} |
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=== Background === |
=== Background === |
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| + | ==== Name ==== |
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| − | According to [[Robert Bonchune]] and despite the many obvious differences, the ''Sh'raan'' could be a redesign of the vulcan [[Suurok class|''Suurok''-class]] vessels: ''"The design fell out of favor for a while,''" but would eventually be revised, by model builder [[Pierre Drolet]], to include "''better detail and texturing as well as modified dimensions.''" Bonchune further added that the reason for this was because, "''the original model was just not up to snuff for what we needed. So it was superseded. They are theoretically the same ship, not two different classes or types.''" |
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| + | It is commonly believed that the name of this class is "[[Surak]]" class, despite [[Jonathan Archer|Archer]]/[[Scott Bakula|Bakula]] clearly pronouncing the name as "Suurok" class in "Breaking the Ice", which also corresponded with the spelling that appeared in the episode's closed-captioning. This spelling was later confirmed as the spelling in the final draft of the script by [[Mike Sussman]], who noted the former spelling may have appeared in an early draft of the script. The former spelling of "Surak" appeared in an article on the design of the ship written by Doug Drexler in an issue of ''[[Star Trek: The Magazine]]'', and in an article focusing on the starship written in [[Star Trek Monthly issue 104|''Star Trek Monthly'' issue 104]]. |
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| + | ==== Original design ==== |
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| + | The ''Suurok''-class was designed by [[Doug Drexler]], and was the first Vulcan starship design to appear on ''Star Trek: Enterprise'', and first significant Vulcan starship design to appear in the ''Star Trek'' series. In designing the ''Suurok''-class, Drexler felt a ship for the Vulcans, one of the primary species that define ''Star Trek'', should be as memorable as possible. |
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| + | <gallery> |
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| + | Image:USS Enterprise (XCV 330).jpg|Basis for overall shape |
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| + | Image:VulcanTransports.jpg|Ring-shaped nacelles |
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| + | Image:TPlana hath in crowd.jpg|Red-hued coloring |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | The goal of his design was simplicity, so he went to the most memorable ship designs in ''Star Trek'', those made by [[Matt Jefferies]]. One that caught his eye was the {{USS|Enterprise|XCV 330| XCV 330}}, as it was rather different from all other designs in ''Star Trek'' to that date. He also remembered that the Vulcan ship from {{e|Unification II}} (the [[T'Pau (starship)|''T'Pau'']]) had a ring shape. So he based his idea on this, wanting a ship that would pass the "squint test": even when the ship is tiny on the screen, you can still easily recognize it. Drexler further adapted the reddish colors of the [[T'Plana-Hath (starship)|''T'Plana-Hath'']], which was featured in {{film|8}}, in an attempt to create as much of a design lineage as possible, using what few references existed. |
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| + | Other designs he considered using resembled the ''T'Plana-Hath'' much more then the final version, and some had spherical primary hulls, similar to the {{ShipClass|Olympic}} starships, another design that was based off of an early Matt Jefferies design (the {{ShipClass|Daedalus}}). One of the final decisions of the design process was to flip it upside down, as had been done with several ships previously. For the full story, as well as additional class design concepts, see external links below. |
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| + | ==== Apocrypha ==== |
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| − | However, [[Doug Drexler]], designer of the ''Suurok''-class, stated several times, that the two models are considered to be two different ship classes. |
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| + | T'Uerell's ship in the ''[[Star Trek: Legacy]]'' [[games|videogame]] was a ''Suurok''-class vessel. |
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| − | Drexlers statement at his [http://drexfiles.wordpress.com/ personal blog]: |
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| − | Blog Visitor: "''Hmmm… so do the FX guys consider the Sh’ran type and the Suurok type to be different ships?"'' Drexler: ''"Aye"''[http://drexfiles.wordpress.com/2009/08/06/eye-candy-26/] |
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| − | Drexlers statement at [http://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/index.htm ex-astris-scientia.org]: ''"I like to think that they are two different classes."''[http://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/schematics/vulcan_ships.htm#starships] |
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| + | * [http://www.starshipdatalink.net/art/timur.html Designing the ''Ti'Mur''] - on-line version, by Doug Drexler, of the article that originally appeared in the {{m|July|2002}} Issue 39 of ''[[Star Trek: The Magazine]]'' |
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| + | * {{NCwiki|Suurok class|''Suurok''-class}} |
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| + | * {{wikipedia|Vulcan starships}} |
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| + | [[de:Surak-Klasse]] |
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| + | [[es:Clase Surak]] |
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| − | * [http://drexfiles.wordpress.com/2009/06/09/vulcan-command-ship/ The CGI model of the Sh'raan] at [[Doug Drexler]]s [http://drexfiles.wordpress.com/ Personal Blog] |
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| + | [[nl:Suurok klasse]] |
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| + | [[ja:スロク級]] |
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Revision as of 14:17, 7 November 2009
The Suurok-class was a type of Vulcan starship designated by the High Command as a science vessel during the mid-22nd century.
In 2151, after Enterprise was disabled by an unknown alien spacecraft, Jonathan Archer was concerned that the Vulcans would have sent a Suurok-class ship to "oh-so-politely" offer to tow them back home. (ENT: "Silent Enemy")
Technical data
Design
The design of the Suurok class possessed a long, cylindrical primary hull and a circular, ring shaped warp drive.
Primary systems
The technology behind this advancement was considered "classified" as of 2151 from Earth Starfleet. (ENT: "Breaking the Ice")
The Suurok-class also possessed tractor beam technology which was considered "classified" from Earth Starfleet. The tractor beam emitter was located on the lower section of the primary hull, in front of the warp drive. (ENT: "Breaking the Ice")
Ships commissioned
- Named
Appendices
Appearances
Background
Name
It is commonly believed that the name of this class is "Surak" class, despite Archer/Bakula clearly pronouncing the name as "Suurok" class in "Breaking the Ice", which also corresponded with the spelling that appeared in the episode's closed-captioning. This spelling was later confirmed as the spelling in the final draft of the script by Mike Sussman, who noted the former spelling may have appeared in an early draft of the script. The former spelling of "Surak" appeared in an article on the design of the ship written by Doug Drexler in an issue of Star Trek: The Magazine, and in an article focusing on the starship written in Star Trek Monthly issue 104.
Original design
The Suurok-class was designed by Doug Drexler, and was the first Vulcan starship design to appear on Star Trek: Enterprise, and first significant Vulcan starship design to appear in the Star Trek series. In designing the Suurok-class, Drexler felt a ship for the Vulcans, one of the primary species that define Star Trek, should be as memorable as possible.
The goal of his design was simplicity, so he went to the most memorable ship designs in Star Trek, those made by Matt Jefferies. One that caught his eye was the USS Enterprise XCV 330, as it was rather different from all other designs in Star Trek to that date. He also remembered that the Vulcan ship from "Unification II" (the T'Pau) had a ring shape. So he based his idea on this, wanting a ship that would pass the "squint test": even when the ship is tiny on the screen, you can still easily recognize it. Drexler further adapted the reddish colors of the T'Plana-Hath, which was featured in Star Trek: First Contact, in an attempt to create as much of a design lineage as possible, using what few references existed.
Other designs he considered using resembled the T'Plana-Hath much more then the final version, and some had spherical primary hulls, similar to the Template:ShipClass starships, another design that was based off of an early Matt Jefferies design (the Template:ShipClass). One of the final decisions of the design process was to flip it upside down, as had been done with several ships previously. For the full story, as well as additional class design concepts, see external links below.
Apocrypha
T'Uerell's ship in the Star Trek: Legacy videogame was a Suurok-class vessel.
External links
- Designing the Ti'Mur - on-line version, by Doug Drexler, of the article that originally appeared in the July 2002 Issue 39 of Star Trek: The Magazine
- Template:NCwiki
- Vulcan starships at Wikipedia