If I remember right, Starfleet was largely inspired by the U.S. Navy, as several of Trek's creators and cast including Gene Roddenberry himself (a decorated WW2 bomber pilot) had experience serving in the military. In that case, this is a very fitting tribute indeed!
@katakisLives The Excelsior class is my all time favorite, but I can't help but have a soft spot for the Miranda which through your very accurate observations has long stood as one of the stalwarts of the Fleet, grossly underestimated as it may be.
@katakisLives The Excelsior class is my all time favorite, but I can't help but have a soft spot for the Miranda which through your very accurate observations has long stood as one of the stalwarts of the Fleet, grossly underestimated as it may be.
#1981kerr I would think so as the ship was badly damaged and the re-lauch from spacedock would be the next step after being repaired(and probably upgraded).
@steppres It must be one of the most destroyed vessels in starfleet history too! most of the times I have seen it in action its getting either disabled or destroyed its one of those ships thats mainly in the background. it is a cool looking ship but not as memorable as the excelsior, that had far more starring roles.
@translucentorb Yes! I have been reminded of the Miranda class star ship! I like the Miranda class vessel! its got that look of a vessel that's not the most glamorous in the fleet but its reliable and gets the job done! I think one had a starring role in Star trek 2, it really was a long lasting design!
@katakisLives Ay, its a beautiful ship with what mustve been dozens of refits... Played crucial roles at the battle of Wolf 359, the Borg incursion of 2376, and of course the many battles of the dominion war, not to mention over 150 years of exploratory and diplomatic services. Also it was what I would assume to be the basis for the Nebula Class ship as well.
@translucentorb Exactly! while other ship designs largely stole the spotlight the Miranda was ever present! there aren't that many good clear shots of it in flight and I viewed some video's of it and it was a rather beautiful design! I always loved the design of the ships from the Kirk movie era with the refit constitution class design features.
Brilliantly done my friend. Seeing that Starfleet kept Naval traditions it is only fitting the Navy's Anthem is played. My father served on board the USS Forrestal right about the time of the Cubin Missle Crisis. So I would like to thank you on his behlaf. I will have to show him this sometime. I know he would like it.
Good job, Rifle! makes me think if Starfleet actually does do something like that when they launch ships. It would be interesting to something like that in a series.
As a Navyman I've to say I got goosebumps watching this! And i love the Excelsior class.... so massive, bully and really impressive :)
Bootsman83 6 months ago
you really did a fantastic job on this.
howardkevinm 7 months ago
If I remember right, Starfleet was largely inspired by the U.S. Navy, as several of Trek's creators and cast including Gene Roddenberry himself (a decorated WW2 bomber pilot) had experience serving in the military. In that case, this is a very fitting tribute indeed!
heavyarms01h 1 year ago
@katakisLives The Excelsior class is my all time favorite, but I can't help but have a soft spot for the Miranda which through your very accurate observations has long stood as one of the stalwarts of the Fleet, grossly underestimated as it may be.
albatani27 1 year ago
@katakisLives The Excelsior class is my all time favorite, but I can't help but have a soft spot for the Miranda which through your very accurate observations has long stood as one of the stalwarts of the Fleet, grossly underestimated as it may be.
albatani27 1 year ago
I really liked the video.
Timothy2035 1 year ago
#1981kerr I would think so as the ship was badly damaged and the re-lauch from spacedock would be the next step after being repaired(and probably upgraded).
albatani27 1 year ago
Is it the same Vally forge seen in ds9 in the chin'toka system battle?
1981kerr 1 year ago
Excelsior must be the longest lasting ship design in starfleet history.
katakisLives 1 year ago
@katakisLives The Miranda class would like to have a word with you...
steppres 1 year ago
@steppres It must be one of the most destroyed vessels in starfleet history too! most of the times I have seen it in action its getting either disabled or destroyed its one of those ships thats mainly in the background. it is a cool looking ship but not as memorable as the excelsior, that had far more starring roles.
katakisLives 1 year ago
@katakisLives I think the Miranda class might be the longest.
translucentorb 1 year ago
@translucentorb Yes! I have been reminded of the Miranda class star ship! I like the Miranda class vessel! its got that look of a vessel that's not the most glamorous in the fleet but its reliable and gets the job done! I think one had a starring role in Star trek 2, it really was a long lasting design!
katakisLives 1 year ago
@katakisLives Ay, its a beautiful ship with what mustve been dozens of refits... Played crucial roles at the battle of Wolf 359, the Borg incursion of 2376, and of course the many battles of the dominion war, not to mention over 150 years of exploratory and diplomatic services. Also it was what I would assume to be the basis for the Nebula Class ship as well.
translucentorb 1 year ago
@translucentorb Exactly! while other ship designs largely stole the spotlight the Miranda was ever present! there aren't that many good clear shots of it in flight and I viewed some video's of it and it was a rather beautiful design! I always loved the design of the ships from the Kirk movie era with the refit constitution class design features.
katakisLives 1 year ago
If I remember, the Valley Forge was a famous Essex class carrier of WW2.
MadMichigander1313 1 year ago
Brilliantly done my friend. Seeing that Starfleet kept Naval traditions it is only fitting the Navy's Anthem is played. My father served on board the USS Forrestal right about the time of the Cubin Missle Crisis. So I would like to thank you on his behlaf. I will have to show him this sometime. I know he would like it.
BADBOYCH 2 years ago
dang it. there already is a USS Valley forge. there goes my star trek book.
TitanLover8011 2 years ago
f-ing awesome
dieudonne762 2 years ago
Great vid and music. I recall the excelsior as 'the great experiment'.
tomcatm16 3 years ago 9
Cool!
falconthefox 3 years ago
very detaild space dock nice use of it in the vid i like it :)
borialas 3 years ago
another fantatic vid by Rifle, keep'em coming dude
stargate302 3 years ago
Good job, Rifle! makes me think if Starfleet actually does do something like that when they launch ships. It would be interesting to something like that in a series.
BygPhattyPlus 3 years ago
Love the excelsior class !
NightwishRaven999 3 years ago 10
Noice
trombonist15 3 years ago