Captain Jean-Luc Picard 1 Posted May 14, 2003 Akira-class NX-class Well, what do you think about the similarities and differences? I like to think of the Akira-class as a tribute to the NX-class. In reallity, the Akira-class was really popular, thus the NX-01 was based on the Akira-class in the same way the 1701-D was based on Kirk's ENT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted May 14, 2003 I think they are different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Jean-Luc Picard 1 Posted May 14, 2003 I think they are different. That's not what I was asking. Of coarse they are different, but what do you think about the similarities and differences? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syperphobia 0 Posted May 14, 2003 The first one looks defiently upgraded, I love the matellic hull look. Somehow NX-01 doesnt look to scifish, basic design and basic hull. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stelfan 0 Posted May 14, 2003 Yeah, the NX-01 has the basic look, and that's great because it is supposed too.. The Akira-class looks a lot more complex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klingonmike 0 Posted May 14, 2003 I think the Akira class was modeled after the old NX class vessels.It was a good design then and a good design now! I agree with it being a tribute to the NX class. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted May 14, 2003 Yes, there are some similiarities, but not anything significant enough to say that either was based off the other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptwright 1 Posted May 15, 2003 similar, but i think that akira class is awsome looking. when, and what is that from? but the nx-01 is still beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Jean-Luc Picard 1 Posted May 15, 2003 similar, but i think that akira class is awsome looking. when, and what is that from? but the nx-01 is still beautiful. Akira-class was introduced in the movie Star Trek First Contact, featured durring the Dominion War on DS9, and seen in 2 VOY episodes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptwright 1 Posted May 15, 2003 i guess i should be paying more attention to these things. but now thanks to these boards, and posts im starting to pay more attention to detail now. keep it up people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted May 15, 2003 i guess i should be paying more attention to these things. but now thanks to these boards, and posts im starting to pay more attention to detail now. keep it up people. Posting here does make you pay more attention to detail doesn't it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 8 Posted May 15, 2003 I think they're both really cool starships. But not really that similar, like some people claim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harpm1 0 Posted May 15, 2003 Guess I'll be paying more attention too! I had never heard of the Akira class before. I thought maybe you had made it up. That's weird the similarity. Any official statement on this coincidence? Hmmm. If looks like they didn't have to go to far to design the ship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bevfanK 0 Posted May 15, 2003 I like that first one its very sleek and I like sleek.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Jean-Luc Picard 1 Posted May 15, 2003 The official explanation is that the Akira-class grew to be very popular since it's first appearance in ST:FC. With that said, they decided to base the NX-01 on the Akira-class, much in the same way the 1701-D for TNG was based on the 1701 from TOS. The in story explanation would be that the Akira-class is a tribute to the NX-class. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptwright 1 Posted May 16, 2003 they're not the same, but you can definatley see similarities where one would of been disigned in an homage to the previous. either way i like both the akira is cool though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chataeya 0 Posted May 17, 2003 I like the Akira-class the best. Better looks sleek design. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites