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1.4.2 Structural frame assembly at Utopia PlanitiaThe following events describe the construction of theUSS Enterprise. There exists little difference in the generalconstruction logsofthe Enterprise and those of its dockmates,the pathfinder vessel USS Galaxy, and the second <strong>star</strong>ship offthe line, the USS Yamato. Major installation and testing milestonesfor the first two ships precede those of the Enterpriseby six months to one year. Certain design and fabricationlessons learned were applied to the Enterprise in rapid order,once the soundness of the yard changes was verified. Certainproblems, such as the warp engine development, werecommon to all ships, and do not necessarily indicate a uniquesituation. Where the Enterprise experienced a ship-specificsuccess or failure, it is so noted.2343Galaxy Class Project officially approved. Design centersbegin drawing upon previous <strong>star</strong>ships once general specificationsare transmitted. Vehicle frame, engine systems,computer cores, and hull receive high priority.2344ASDB begins early definition work on Galaxy class missionsimulators programmed with basic vessel characteristics.Detail design work continues.2345Mass and volume studies proceed for all internal systems,based on first cut of frame designs. Field narrows from fortyto fifteen. Computer core and software architecture passesDesign Review 0.2346Testing of hull materials proceeds; final design must includeconduits for structural integrity field (SIF), inertial dampingfield (IDF), and deflector shield grid. Warp and impulse systemspass Design Review 0; materials difficulties foreseen inwarp coils. Impulse system design frozen. Computer designpasses Reviews 1 and 2. Sensor systems evolving. Habitationand workspace module design frozen; fabrication begins.Redesign of transporter biofilter is requested. Phaser emitterundergoes redesign; photon torpedo upgrade proceeds withstandard launcher and casings. Main deflector design frozen.2347Warp engine systems design tentatively frozen; anticipatingnacelle design frozen later in the year. Impulse designundergoes tweaking. Computer cores pass Reviews 3 and 4.Transporter biofilter design frozen; system fabrication begins.Phaser emitter redesign passes Review 0. Main deflectorpower supply redesigned to accommodate science instruments.2348Vehicle frame design and docking latch system pass Review

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