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Test Ship Insigia
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Introduction

These insignia were created as an attempt to blend some of the elements we loved about The Original Series (TOS)- namely, an individualized symbol representing each ship (something that has been carried over into the PRIME universe with their shoulder flashing patches)- and the 2009 Star Trek movie.

Design Specifics

Firstly, though many of these insignia were inspired by like designs found on the internet, they are all wholly new images. Furthermore, most have incorporated several changes from the inspirational sources. As such, though it is possible to find insignia that look to greater or lesser degrees like those below, most have evolved into something more.

The insignia were created as metal pins, in order to mimic those worn by Enterprise crew in Star Trek. Also, they incorporate a silver foreground with a thick black border- again, mostly to recall those from Star Trek. However, the addition of the gold backgrounds and other design elements was made to give an additional layer of depth to the insignia, possibly signifying an "upgrade" over the plain, single-metal colors of Star Trek.

The final versions will incorporate a "brushed" metal surface and "punched" (downward embossed) division devices on each insignia to complete the metallic effect.

Starship Insignia

Insignia Assigned based on Canonical Evidence

These starships, because of canonical evidence, already have established devices representing the ships.

STARSHIP SUPPORTING EVIDENCE INSIGNIA- COMMAND INSIGNIA- SUPPORT INSIGNIA- STAFF
USS Constellation NCC-1017 (ACTIVE RP UNIT) Appeared in "The Doomsday Machine" (TOS)      
USS Defiant NCC-1764 (ACTIVE RP UNIT) Appeared in "In The Mirror, Darkly" (ENT)      
USS Enterprise NCC-1701 (NPC UNIT) Appeared in several canon series      
USS Exeter NCC-1672 (NPC UNIT) Appeared in "The Omega Glory" (TOS)      



Insignia Assigned based on Apocryphal Evidence

These ships have insignia that appear in non-canon Trek publications such as novels, graphic novels, comic books, etc.

STARSHIP SUPPORTING EVIDENCE INSIGNIA- COMMAND INSIGNIA- SUPPORT INSIGNIA- STAFF
USS Constitution NCC-1700 (NPC UNIT) Common costume patch      
USS Endeavor NCC-1718 (ACTIVE RP UNIT) Common costume patch      
USS Farragut NCC-1647 (NPC UNIT) Common costume patch; Star Trek Expanded Universe wiki      
USS Intrepid NCC-1631 (ACTIVE RP UNIT) Common costume patch; Description appeared in My Enemy, My Ally by Diane Duane      
USS Potemkin NCC-1657 (NPC UNIT) Common costume patch      
USS Yorktown NCC-1717 (NPC UNIT) Common costume patch      



Insignia Assigned based on Logic

These ships were assigned their insignia for what is hoped will be obvious reasons.

STARSHIP SUPPORTING REASONING INSIGNIA- COMMAND INSIGNIA- SUPPORT INSIGNIA- STAFF
USS Eagle NCC-1685 (NPC UNIT) Looks like an eagle (Star Trek: Phase II-related image)      
USS Excalibur NCC-1664 (NPC UNIT) Looks like Excalibur (Source)      



Insignia Assigned based on Captain's Choice

The insignia below were chosen to represent each ship by their Commanding Officers.

STARSHIP SUPPORTING REASONING INSIGNIA- COMMAND INSIGNIA- SUPPORT INSIGNIA- STAFF
USS Hood NCC-1703 Established by Andy Catterick      
USS Pegasus NCC-0565 Established by Tim Sowards      
USS Republic NCC-1371 Established by Rob Meier      



Unassigned Insignia

The insignia below are as yet assigned. Some have apocryphal connections with other units, as indicated.

STARSHIP SUPPORTING REASONING INSIGNIA- COMMAND INSIGNIA- SUPPORT INSIGNIA- STAFF
Insignia #2 Has been associated with USS Constitution      
Insignia #3 Associated with USS Archon      
Insignia #4 Associated with USS Lexington      
Insignia #6 Original design      
Insignia #7 Widely associated with USS Farragut      
Insignia #8 Associated with USS Hood      
Insignia #10 Original design      
Insignia #12 Original design      
Insignia #13 Original design      
Insignia #14 Associated with USS Potemkin      
Insignia #15 Associated with USS Excalibur      
Insignia #17 Associated with USS Republic      
Insignia #18 Original design      
Insignia #19 Original design      
Insignia #21 Associated with USS Hood      
Insignia #22 Associated with USS Antares