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[[Image:Xindi-Reptilian ship.jpg|thumb|Commander Dolim's ship docks with Degra's shuttle in orbit of Azati Prime]]
  
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The '''Xindi-Reptilian warship''' was a large [[warship]] utilized by the [[Xindi-Reptilian]]s during the mid-[[22nd century]]. They were capable of maintaining operations with a crew of twenty-two.
 
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|imagecap = [[Degra's ship]] docked with a Xindi-Reptilian warship
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|Affiliation= [[Xindi-Reptilian]]
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|Type= [[Warship]]
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|Active= [[22nd century]]
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|Crew= 22
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|Decks= At least 7
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|Speed= Could travel via [[subspace vortex]]
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|Armament= [[Particle beam weapon]]s, [[torpedo]]es
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The '''Xindi-Reptilian warship''' was a large [[warship]] utilized by the [[Xindi-Reptilian]]s during the mid-[[22nd century]]. They were capable of maintaining operations with a crew of twenty-two. ({{ENT|The Council}})
   
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==Systems and facilities==
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These vessels were heavily [[weapon|armed]] for their small size, and were well-suited for the Reptilians' aggressive nature. However, they were not as well-armed as the powerful [[Xindi-Aquatic scoutship]]s, which were of similar size but were much more advanced.
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These vessels were heavily [[weapon|armed]] with [[particle beam weapon]]s and [[torpedo]]es, well-suited for the Reptilians' aggressive nature. However, they were not as well-armed as the powerful [[Xindi-Aquatic scout ship]]s, which were of similar size but were much more advanced. ({{ENT|Hatchery|Countdown|Zero Hour}})
   
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Reptilian ships were equipped with [[sensor]] encoders. In the event a ship was destroyed, a Reptilian analysis team could determine the cause of its destruction. ({{ENT|The Council}})
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Ships of this type were first encountered by the [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'' (NX-01)]] during its mission in the [[Delphic Expanse]] in the fall of [[2153]], when the Reptilians mounted an assault on the ship to extract the [[Xindi]] [[spy]] [[Rajiin]]. Two of these ships proved to be approximately an even match for ''Enterprise''.
  
   
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The Reptilian warship had at least seven [[deck|levels]]. ({{ENT|Countdown}}) These contained many corridors, a cell somewhere on the ship's first three decks, as well as a dining chamber and the [[commanding officer]]'s [[thermal chamber]]. ({{ENT|Countdown|Zero Hour}})
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Although the ship was designed primarily by the Reptilians, [[Degra]] (a [[Xindi-Primate|primate]]) did some work on the vessel's [[energy|power]] systems. This provided him with crucial knowledge that allowed his [[Degra's shuttle|weaker ship]] to attack and destroy one of these vessels when it attacked the ''Enterprise'' in early [[2154]].
  
   
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==History==
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Reptilian ships were equipped with [[sensor]] encoders. In the event a ship was destroyed, a Reptilian analysis team could determine the cause of its destruction. ({{ENT|The Council}})
  
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Although this class of ship was designed primarily by the Reptilians, the [[Xindi-Primate]] [[Degra]] did some work on the vessel's [[energy|power]] systems. ({{ENT|The Forgotten}})
   
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The [[starship]] {{EnterpriseNX}} first encountered Xindi-Reptilian warships during ''Enterprise''{{'}}s mission in the [[Delphic Expanse]] in the fall of [[2153]], when the Reptilians mounted an assault on the ship to extract the [[Xindi]] [[spy]] [[Rajiin]]. Two of these ships proved to be approximately an even match for ''Enterprise''. ({{ENT|Rajiin}})
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[[Dolim]] led his ship and the weapon to [[Earth]] to destroy it. He protected the weapon with the ship but [[Shran]] figuring that [[Archer]] would need his help after detecting the vortex to Earth the weapon and Dolim were using raced there in the [[Kumari]]. The Kumari engaged the Xindi-Reptilan ship to buy [[Degra's ship]] time to beam [[Archer]], [[Reed]], [[Sato]] and a team of [[MACO]]'s to the weapon. The [[Kumari]] then drew the ship away engaging in battle with it. After Dolim transported to the weapon Shran detected that the fight had taken out the shields over the starboard engine and ordered all weapons targeted on that position. The Kumari fired and Dolim's ship was destroyed ({{ENT|Zero Hour}})
  
   
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The fact Degra had been involved in doing work on the power systems of this class of vessel provided him with crucial knowledge that allowed [[Degra's ship|his weaker ship]] to attack and destroy one of these vessels when it attacked ''Enterprise'' in early [[2154]].
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==Appearances==
  
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Reptilian [[commander]] [[Dolim]] led his warship and the [[Xindi weapon]] in an effort to destroy [[Earth]]. The [[Andorian battle cruiser]] ''[[Kumari]]'' engaged the warship to buy time to beam [[Jonathan Archer]], [[Malcolm Reed]], [[Hoshi Sato]], and a team of [[MACO]]s to the weapon, drawing it away. After Dolim transported to the weapon, the ''Kumari'' took advantage of weakened shields over the warship's starboard engine and destroyed it. ({{ENT|Zero Hour}})
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==Gallery of interiors==
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Xindi-Reptilian bridge.jpg|Bridge
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Xindi reptilian ship interior.jpg|Interior corridor
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Thermal chamber.jpg|Thermal chamber
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Xindi-Reptilian warship cell.jpg|A cell, including a surgical chair
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Xindi-Reptilian warship dining chamber.jpg|Dining chamber
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==Appendices==
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[[Category:Xindi starship classes]]
  
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=== Background information ===
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The Reptilian warship's exterior was a modified reuse of an early version of the [[wisp ship]] from the [[ENT Season 2|season 2]] ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'' installment {{e|The Crossing}}. {{DrexFiles|2009/08/23/mobynbs}} Having been designed by [[Doug Drexler]], the digital model was given a paint job by [[Eden FX]] modeler [[Pierre Drolet]]. {{DrexFiles|2009/05/08/xindi-reptillian-vessel}}
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To a large extent, the bridge set for the Xindi-Reptilian warship was built with recycled wall pieces. This fact was obscured, however, by Production Designer [[Herman Zimmerman]] reworking the elements of the set, which also had distinctive paint and graphic treatments. The set's most recognizable element was likely the main viewscreen, which was revamped from having served as the equivalent component on the {{USS|Defiant|2370}}'s bridge in ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]''. ({{e|Countdown}} [[text commentary]], [[ENT Season 3 DVD]]) In the text commentary for the episode "Countdown", [[Michael Okuda|Michael]] and [[Denise Okuda]] lament how noticeable the reuse of the viewscreen is and consider that, to make the viewscreen less recognizable when used for the second time, the production crew maybe should have turned it upside down. The back wall of the Reptilian warship's bridge was similarly recycled from the {{USS|Voyager}}'s [[science laboratory]]. For flashing blue lights used extensively as part of control panels on the bridge's back wall, ''Enterprise''{{'}}s special effects department ordered almost every blue blinking LED that was available (at that time) in North America, as flashing blue LEDs were still fairly rare then. The blinking lights (also known as "blinkies") were the handiwork of effects technician [[John Peyser]].
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The warship bridge set was built on [[Paramount Stage 9]], whereas the set for the warship's corridor was constructed on [[Paramount Stage 18]], directly next to the series' {{class|NX}} [[launch bay]] set. Despite the warship sets having been constructed from pieces with a relatively varied assortment of design styles, they were visually tied together into a unified whole when ''[[Star Trek]]'' paint supervisor [[Chuck Clark]] gave them all a multi-layered metallic finish that was colorized copper, gold and bronze. ({{e|Countdown}} [[text commentary]], [[ENT Season 3 DVD]])
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Following its reuses as the Reptilian viewscreen, the repainted screen was one item which [[It's A Wrap! sale and auction|''It's A Wrap!'' sale and auction]] project manager Colin Warde had the option of incorporating into the [[Star Trek auctions|auction]] but which he ultimately didn't include. {{eavesdropping|2009/04/16/the-fall-of-rome}}
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=== Apocrypha ===
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The Xindi-Reptilian warship design returns in the 25th-century timeline of ''[[Star Trek Online]]'', as a playable starship called the "Xindi-Reptilian ''Contortrix'' Escort". It is able to deploy a miniature version of the [[Xindi weapon]] for use against enemies in combat.
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*{{mbeta|Contortrix class|''Contortrix'' class}}
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[[Category:Xindi starship classes|Reptilian warship]]

Revision as of 22:33, 10 November 2015

The Xindi-Reptilian warship was a large warship utilized by the Xindi-Reptilians during the mid-22nd century. They were capable of maintaining operations with a crew of twenty-two. (ENT: "The Council")

Systems and facilities

These vessels were heavily armed with particle beam weapons and torpedoes, well-suited for the Reptilians' aggressive nature. However, they were not as well-armed as the powerful Xindi-Aquatic scout ships, which were of similar size but were much more advanced. (ENT: "Hatchery", "Countdown", "Zero Hour")

Reptilian ships were equipped with sensor encoders. In the event a ship was destroyed, a Reptilian analysis team could determine the cause of its destruction. (ENT: "The Council")

The Reptilian warship had at least seven levels. (ENT: "Countdown") These contained many corridors, a cell somewhere on the ship's first three decks, as well as a dining chamber and the commanding officer's thermal chamber. (ENT: "Countdown", "Zero Hour")

History

Although this class of ship was designed primarily by the Reptilians, the Xindi-Primate Degra did some work on the vessel's power systems. (ENT: "The Forgotten")

The starship Enterprise NX-01 first encountered Xindi-Reptilian warships during Enterprise's mission in the Delphic Expanse in the fall of 2153, when the Reptilians mounted an assault on the ship to extract the Xindi spy Rajiin. Two of these ships proved to be approximately an even match for Enterprise. (ENT: "Rajiin")

The fact Degra had been involved in doing work on the power systems of this class of vessel provided him with crucial knowledge that allowed his weaker ship to attack and destroy one of these vessels when it attacked Enterprise in early 2154.

Reptilian commander Dolim led his warship and the Xindi weapon in an effort to destroy Earth. The Andorian battle cruiser Kumari engaged the warship to buy time to beam Jonathan Archer, Malcolm Reed, Hoshi Sato, and a team of MACOs to the weapon, drawing it away. After Dolim transported to the weapon, the Kumari took advantage of weakened shields over the warship's starboard engine and destroyed it. (ENT: "Zero Hour")

Gallery of interiors

Appendices

Appearances

Background information

The Reptilian warship's exterior was a modified reuse of an early version of the wisp ship from the season 2 Star Trek: Enterprise installment "The Crossing". [1](X) Having been designed by Doug Drexler, the digital model was given a paint job by Eden FX modeler Pierre Drolet. [2](X)

To a large extent, the bridge set for the Xindi-Reptilian warship was built with recycled wall pieces. This fact was obscured, however, by Production Designer Herman Zimmerman reworking the elements of the set, which also had distinctive paint and graphic treatments. The set's most recognizable element was likely the main viewscreen, which was revamped from having served as the equivalent component on the USS Defiant's bridge in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ("Countdown" text commentary, ENT Season 3 DVD) In the text commentary for the episode "Countdown", Michael and Denise Okuda lament how noticeable the reuse of the viewscreen is and consider that, to make the viewscreen less recognizable when used for the second time, the production crew maybe should have turned it upside down. The back wall of the Reptilian warship's bridge was similarly recycled from the USS Voyager's science laboratory. For flashing blue lights used extensively as part of control panels on the bridge's back wall, Enterprise's special effects department ordered almost every blue blinking LED that was available (at that time) in North America, as flashing blue LEDs were still fairly rare then. The blinking lights (also known as "blinkies") were the handiwork of effects technician John Peyser.

The warship bridge set was built on Paramount Stage 9, whereas the set for the warship's corridor was constructed on Paramount Stage 18, directly next to the series' NX-class launch bay set. Despite the warship sets having been constructed from pieces with a relatively varied assortment of design styles, they were visually tied together into a unified whole when Star Trek paint supervisor Chuck Clark gave them all a multi-layered metallic finish that was colorized copper, gold and bronze. ("Countdown" text commentary, ENT Season 3 DVD)

Following its reuses as the Reptilian viewscreen, the repainted screen was one item which It's A Wrap! sale and auction project manager Colin Warde had the option of incorporating into the auction but which he ultimately didn't include. [3]

Apocrypha

The Xindi-Reptilian warship design returns in the 25th-century timeline of Star Trek Online, as a playable starship called the "Xindi-Reptilian Contortrix Escort". It is able to deploy a miniature version of the Xindi weapon for use against enemies in combat.

External link

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