She could be a lamb, or a lion based on how she was pushed. I have always loved this class. The one I have in STO I named ROBERT BALLARD. Thanks for a great video as always!!
I was thinking the same...the galaxy class was my favorite and first trek ship I've seen period but I feel like the Nebula Class was the only true success of the project galaxy story. The galaxy class while pretty good overall really just had the enterprise and USS Galaxy itself held that class up mostly
The modern (I'm 45, lol) take on the Galaxy class, and will always be a favorite of mine due to it's take on the Miranda class. Fabulous video, thank you so much!
I used to hate the 'squashed' look of the Nebula, but I've grown up since and saw it's charm and I appreciate it's fit-for-purpose design. I also really love how you come up with a lot of this contextual information, it's nerdy Star Trek creativity at it's best.
I always liked this class. It is such a cool design that uses the Galaxy-class elements. I'm glad that you finally gave this ship appropriate impulse engines!
In my head, I always wondered, in-universe, if the Nebula-class was a cost-effective compromise after what had to be a very expensive Galaxy-class. Still top-of-the-line but uses less resources to construct and maybe cranked out in shorter times and in larger numbers. And that replaceable mission pod had to be considered a bonus. Need a larger science package with more labs and sensors? Done at a starbase. Need something with more punch? Here's our pod with more shield generators, torpedo launchers, phasers and maybe a ECM suite. Need more cargo space? Here ya go!
I loved the Nebula class for its amazing versatility. The swappable mission pod makes it ideal for everything from long range surveillance, border patrol, and combat, to medical and civilian evacuation.
I'm sure I speak for all that we are well pleased for the advance in the schedule. I've always liked the idea of the Main Cruiser and a compact 'Little Sister' such as the Miranda and Centaur classes. Along the lines of the Heir and a Spare concept from the Constitution/Pyotr Velikiy pair from the Starfleet Museum fan site- most of the function of the main without the bulk.
I've always liked the Nebula class. I feel it has often got more hate than it deserved and I'm glad to see it getting some love in the comments. It made sense as a design. Much of the same spaceframe and many of the same components as the Galaxy, with the New Orleans class as a testbed. I like that the pod could be fabricated or swapped for mission-specific. Sensor pod, weapon suite, diplomacy and admin, cargo or shuttle support. Even though we only saw 2 designs on screen, the concept was there. Keeping those practical design elements from Constitution / Miranda. Galaxy / Nebulae. I recently found one for the Apollo Class which is the compact equivalent for the Ambassador, another great design that makes sense in lore. Some designs are so well made and yet don't feel like Star Trek. Great vid as always.
I have to say I always loved the nebula class, also when you combine the nebula sensor pod with starfleet ability to read cadrassian ships transponder codes they code track any ship they wanted.
You could tell me I'll be able to pick any ships in Gene Roddenberrys Star Trek and this, this one right here is the one I'll pick anytime and any day. Love this little ship.
I always thought they should have made a small ship to fit on the top of this ship, something for independent planetary surveys and for anti piracy action.
When TNG came onto TV I wasn't wild about the Galaxy class. I got used to it kinda but never fell in love. The Nebula is cool. You write better Trek than the "pros".
I always liked it from the moment I saw it. We finally saw a Galaxy variant in detail. Aesthetically, it does look crowded at the bottom, I would have preferred the nacelles to be a bit further apart and lower. On the other hand, it did give the impression of a lot of ship in 'relatively' compact warp bubble suggesting high performance. The Galaxy development was a long process with smaller ships leading to ever larger and more advanced ones as the technology was tested, refined and improved as new tech was developed. To me, it made sense that the New Orleans class saw action in the Cardassian War, but the Nebula Class either didn't take part or was an unknown element for the Cardassians. Clearly the Cardassians were to be surprised by its capabilities. What with that huge sensor module, it ought to have taken the job of the Oberth? Too much ship for a routine utility job is probably why it didn't? It's probable that Starfleet is, or was, mostly made up of smaller ships with only a relative handful of the large and colossal scaled ships. Many of those smaller ships remaining older designs that new ships couldn't soon replace? Doubtlessly, the Nebula suffered from the 'apartment building in space' issue as the Galaxy did. Designed for being a pleasant workspace as much as its utility and trying to avoid being seen as a 'warship'. Still, even after the Battle of 359, the Nebula would remain a prestige heavy cruiser of Starfleet until the new cruisers and battleships were brought out which would have been some years. Even afterwards, upgraded versions still being able to pack a punch and having great utility support while newer, more tactical, ships took the forefront in battle. The Nebula might be more salvageable in an advanced tactical Starfleet than the Galaxy for its compact design and modules.
I chopped and glued one of the original micro machines enterprises into a nebula class. The one before generations that didn't separate. Still have it sitting next to the Farragut from the generations set
I love this but now I have a question, when the Galaxy Class was replaced by the Sovereign Class, did Star Fleet ever create a variant of the Nebula class in the Sovereign design?
The Galaxy Class was never replaced by the Sovereign... The Sovereign was created to work along side classes like the Galaxy Class... As to a Sovereign Variant in the Nebula Style... As of yet, Canon has not shown one... BUT it's probably just a matter of time!
You and me both!~ Unfortunately, though I looked like crazy, there were no 3D Models that had the 3rd Nacelle :( Guess we'll just have to continue looking at the only proof of the Nacelle Pods existence in Unification Part 1 :(
Me too! I was excited for a moment when he said that he was using a new skin and updates, had really hoped that included the 3rd nacelle version... But, sadly no such luck. 😭
The nebula is in my top ten of starfleet ships. Powerful. Modular. Can fight. Can science. A ship second only to a galaxy if you wanted to meet new people and or maintain friendly relations.
Great update from your old video if i was in Star Fleet the Nebula Class ship would be the ship i like to comand my favorite Star Fleet ship excellent video live long and prosper 🖖
The Nebula is my favorite. From the first time I saw it it caught my imagination and I love the way it is shaped. I do wonder about the length/width measurements that are on record because it is wider than longer if you measure any model. I wonder if that is the sensor versus weapons pod which is longer.
saw a video a few days ago that showed a Excelsior class ship named the USS Kira Nerys, would you be able to tell me if this was a real ship or just a fan that named it that. Thank you and I love your videos.
I really like the design, but disagree that it should be an Enterprise. Enterprises have always had a certain look, and the Nebula Class doesnt follow that look...
Agree with TriAngulum, I love the Nebula Class too but Enterprise needs to have that classic design element. I think if the NX class had been given the secondary Hull, even mid-show, it would have helped popularity and fan loyalty to the show.
Ok I give you that one. I didn't like the Enterprise D with that short squat secondary hull compared to the saucer section. The Nebula I know has the same parts but with them slung under the saucer, it just looks right that way. Big but compact, elegant but deadly like a Nobel scientist with 2 MAC 10's strapped to each hip.
@@jamesabernethy7896 I think the plan was to have that secondary hull on the NX done in season six. A shame Enterprise it was just a late bloomer and a victim of the fan schism.
The Nebula-class could-have, if not Should-have been more powerful than the Galaxy-class was. Both from the terms of firepower with the torpedo/phaser/sensor rollbar, and then the more compact design to enable the Nebula-classes' greater resiliency from less area to cover than the Galaxy-class in a battle situation. It may have been slightly slower, fractionally perhaps than the Galaxy-class, but far better in a firefight than the standard Galaxy-class vessel could do.
No, not really... From the outset the Miranda Class was a light cruiser, with a workhorse mission profile... The Nebula Class on the other hand was a Scientific Heavy Explorer Class, very different from the Miranda Class!
It's survival into the 26th century is one of the best reasons why the nebula class is one of the coolest starship classes ever... ... ... Oh one more thing I think you left out the cargo pod from the list because I picked up from somewhere that one of the removable pods could be an entire cargo bay but I could be wrong at the same time. Just thought I'd mention it though 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂.
@@TriAngulumAudioStudios Maybe or maybe from an Alpha Cannon source I don't really remember where but yeah I picked it up from somewhere 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 just thought I would mention it... ... ... What I didn't know about the nebula class was the hybrid pod I didn't even know that type of technology existed in Starfleet ships interesting thanks for making me aware of the hybrid pod it's a nice addition to the nebula class starship design... ... ...
Well Alpha Canon is only what is seen on screen in episode or movie form, branded as Trek by the owners of Trek. And I can assure you there is NO Cargo pod in Alpha Canon. I think you mean Beta Canon... BUT Ive thoroughly researched that too, and there's nothing there either! The Nebula Class was never intended to be a Cargo Vessel, thus it's existing Cargo Facilities were more then adequate ;) So it MUST have been a fans imagination! And you're very welcome! The Hybrid pod figures prominently in Beta Canon!
@@TriAngulumAudioStudios yeah that's probably right but in any case I still think it's cool for things like medical supply transport or something like that (and you're right about fans imagination too) I've seen pictures of the nebula class (online) that have a pod with the medical symbols on them witch I think is also a very nice addition to the ideas for the class I think it was a hospital pod you should Google it for the nebula class it looks really cool
Personally, Im a firm believer in a starship Class being designed and utilized for specific mission profiles... We've seen other Medical Ships in Trek, so for me Im in the "Keep it as it is in Canon" camp ;)
@@TriAngulumAudioStudios It wasn't a criticism or expression of displeasure. You asked for comments below on what we'd like to see more of. The video was great, as said in my comment 🙂 And to add to your comment that pleasing everyone is impossible, pissing everyone off is easy 😂
Sorry you are incorrect memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Nebula_class and maybe next time, do a simple google search before commenting, as EVERY site and source confirms my numbers 😉
Of all Star Trek ships, the Nebula is among my favorites.
It's a great design :)
@@TriAngulumAudioStudios The Nebula class will return in the final scenes of Star Trek Generations.
100% agree. Not sure what it is about it that is so appealing.
@@TriAngulumAudioStudios And a kickbutt one as well.
She is 1 of my top 10 favorite Starfleet designs. I love my Eaglemoss Nebula models in the XL size with tons of details.
I love the look of the Nebula class. Compact , maneuverable , and versatile 🖖
You and me both :)
It has max thrusting capability.
She could be a lamb, or a lion based on how she was pushed. I have always loved this class. The one I have in STO I named ROBERT BALLARD. Thanks for a great video as always!!
Thanks for sharing and you're most welcome :)
ROBERT BALLARD….?
Great name for your Nebula class ship.
I have all variations of Ships in STO
76 fully mastered Starships.
Mine is named the Apollo Norm after the Andromeda carrier variant. I fly it in a modified Phoenix or the Sutherland/Monitor with flight pod.
Personnally i Love this ship i would rather command this ship class rather then the Galaxy class i think the Nebula Class was the better ship =)
Im a fan of both designs tbh... However I think I do like the Nebula Class more then the Galaxy... Even if it's just a little ;)
Me too!
I was thinking the same...the galaxy class was my favorite and first trek ship I've seen period but I feel like the Nebula Class was the only true success of the project galaxy story. The galaxy class while pretty good overall really just had the enterprise and USS Galaxy itself held that class up mostly
The new Galaxy Hatchback, with roof-rack as standard...
The modern (I'm 45, lol) take on the Galaxy class, and will always be a favorite of mine due to it's take on the Miranda class. Fabulous video, thank you so much!
I used to hate the 'squashed' look of the Nebula, but I've grown up since and saw it's charm and I appreciate it's fit-for-purpose design.
I also really love how you come up with a lot of this contextual information, it's nerdy Star Trek creativity at it's best.
I always liked this class. It is such a cool design that uses the Galaxy-class elements. I'm glad that you finally gave this ship appropriate impulse engines!
In my head, I always wondered, in-universe, if the Nebula-class was a cost-effective compromise after what had to be a very expensive Galaxy-class. Still top-of-the-line but uses less resources to construct and maybe cranked out in shorter times and in larger numbers. And that replaceable mission pod had to be considered a bonus. Need a larger science package with more labs and sensors? Done at a starbase. Need something with more punch? Here's our pod with more shield generators, torpedo launchers, phasers and maybe a ECM suite. Need more cargo space? Here ya go!
I loved the Nebula class for its amazing versatility. The swappable mission pod makes it ideal for everything from long range surveillance, border patrol, and combat, to medical and civilian evacuation.
I wouldn't mind seeing more video's like this one
Lol, noted! ;)
I'm sure I speak for all that we are well pleased for the advance in the schedule.
I've always liked the idea of the Main Cruiser and a compact 'Little Sister' such as the Miranda and Centaur classes. Along the lines of the Heir and a Spare concept from the Constitution/Pyotr Velikiy pair from the Starfleet Museum fan site- most of the function of the main without the bulk.
I always felt the Nebula was the ship that I wanted to see more of. Would love a Trek show to feature one as the hero ship
If I had a Federation ship, the Nebula is my go-to. No question. Klingon K'Vort class battlecruiser FTW.❤
I've always loved the Nebula class.
Chunky battle wagon when it's allowed to be
LOL Very descriptive :P
I've always liked the Nebula class. I feel it has often got more hate than it deserved and I'm glad to see it getting some love in the comments. It made sense as a design. Much of the same spaceframe and many of the same components as the Galaxy, with the New Orleans class as a testbed. I like that the pod could be fabricated or swapped for mission-specific. Sensor pod, weapon suite, diplomacy and admin, cargo or shuttle support. Even though we only saw 2 designs on screen, the concept was there. Keeping those practical design elements from Constitution / Miranda. Galaxy / Nebulae. I recently found one for the Apollo Class which is the compact equivalent for the Ambassador, another great design that makes sense in lore. Some designs are so well made and yet don't feel like Star Trek. Great vid as always.
I have to say I always loved the nebula class, also when you combine the nebula sensor pod with starfleet ability to read cadrassian ships transponder codes they code track any ship they wanted.
Absolutely phenomenal. What a spectacular design right there. Fantastic stuff.👍
Glad you like it! :)
Generations was the best beuty shot of the Nebula class it was epic.
I like your explanation for the 20-year construction timeline from the TNG Technical Manual.
Nebula class with all it's difference dish is the AWACS of SD/UFP. I adore all her classes looks.
She's a beautiful design!
Great content Tri as usual!
Thank you so much :)
You could tell me I'll be able to pick any ships in Gene Roddenberrys Star Trek and this, this one right here is the one I'll pick anytime and any day. Love this little ship.
I always thought they should have made a small ship to fit on the top of this ship, something for independent planetary surveys and for anti piracy action.
Or a Defiant class escort
It has a captains yacht
The Nebula-class has the same relationship to the Galaxy-class as the Miranda-class does to the Constitution-class.
I love this truth or myth beta cannon.. I'd really love to see your take on non federation vessels
The Nebula-class is one of my favorite canon ships. It's not as disproportioned as the Galaxy-class.
It's certainly a great design :)
These are so good. Thanks for the fun. I have a weird soft spot for both the New Orleans and Nebulas.
Nebula class: The rich man's Miranda
LOL
good lore, many thanks for this video!
You're very welcome!
Would've liked to have seen this class on screen more (also more SF ships in general). A good looking ship and one I would not mind commanding. LLAP
Great vid. What is the scale of the Saucer of the Nebula and Galaxy vs the Cheyenne or New Orleans?
Great ship and love these videos!
Glad you like them! (And the ships too of course ;) )
My favorite starship class.
When TNG came onto TV I wasn't wild about the Galaxy class. I got used to it kinda but never fell in love. The Nebula is cool. You write better Trek than the "pros".
Thank you very much for this Awesome! Truth OR Myth BETA- The Nebula Class. WOW Awesome Modell
I always liked it from the moment I saw it. We finally saw a Galaxy variant in detail. Aesthetically, it does look crowded at the bottom, I would have preferred the nacelles to be a bit further apart and lower. On the other hand, it did give the impression of a lot of ship in 'relatively' compact warp bubble suggesting high performance. The Galaxy development was a long process with smaller ships leading to ever larger and more advanced ones as the technology was tested, refined and improved as new tech was developed. To me, it made sense that the New Orleans class saw action in the Cardassian War, but the Nebula Class either didn't take part or was an unknown element for the Cardassians. Clearly the Cardassians were to be surprised by its capabilities.
What with that huge sensor module, it ought to have taken the job of the Oberth? Too much ship for a routine utility job is probably why it didn't? It's probable that Starfleet is, or was, mostly made up of smaller ships with only a relative handful of the large and colossal scaled ships. Many of those smaller ships remaining older designs that new ships couldn't soon replace?
Doubtlessly, the Nebula suffered from the 'apartment building in space' issue as the Galaxy did. Designed for being a pleasant workspace as much as its utility and trying to avoid being seen as a 'warship'. Still, even after the Battle of 359, the Nebula would remain a prestige heavy cruiser of Starfleet until the new cruisers and battleships were brought out which would have been some years. Even afterwards, upgraded versions still being able to pack a punch and having great utility support while newer, more tactical, ships took the forefront in battle. The Nebula might be more salvageable in an advanced tactical Starfleet than the Galaxy for its compact design and modules.
I chopped and glued one of the original micro machines enterprises into a nebula class. The one before generations that didn't separate. Still have it sitting next to the Farragut from the generations set
Niice :)
@@TriAngulumAudioStudios little did 9 year old me know the movie would be out in a few years and the actual ship. C'est la vie
The must be such a dull assignment puts me right off getting one
I have the DayStrom ship. Well I like all Federation ships. But if I remember correctly, my ship is named Winter's Wrath.
The Nebula grew on me over the years.
I love this but now I have a question, when the Galaxy Class was replaced by the Sovereign Class, did Star Fleet ever create a variant of the Nebula class in the Sovereign design?
The Galaxy Class was never replaced by the Sovereign... The Sovereign was created to work along side classes like the Galaxy Class... As to a Sovereign Variant in the Nebula Style... As of yet, Canon has not shown one... BUT it's probably just a matter of time!
Love this ship, I would love to see the three warp version.I 😀
You and me both!~ Unfortunately, though I looked like crazy, there were no 3D Models that had the 3rd Nacelle :( Guess we'll just have to continue looking at the only proof of the Nacelle Pods existence in Unification Part 1 :(
Uneven numbers of nacelles have always bothered me. 1 or 3 doesn't sit well with me.
Me too! I was excited for a moment when he said that he was using a new skin and updates, had really hoped that included the 3rd nacelle version... But, sadly no such luck. 😭
Yes a new skin... Im not a 3D modeler, sadly, creating new 3D assets is beyond my ability! A Skin could never add a new Nacelle :P
I always viewed the nebula as the successor to the Miranda.
The nebula is in my top ten of starfleet ships.
Powerful. Modular.
Can fight. Can science.
A ship second only to a galaxy if you wanted to meet new people and or maintain friendly relations.
I thought of the Galaxy "Hatchback" variant 😊
Great update from your old video if i was in Star Fleet the Nebula Class ship would be the ship i like to comand my favorite Star Fleet ship excellent video live long and prosper 🖖
The Nebula is my favorite. From the first time I saw it it caught my imagination and I love the way it is shaped. I do wonder about the length/width measurements that are on record because it is wider than longer if you measure any model. I wonder if that is the sensor versus weapons pod which is longer.
saw a video a few days ago that showed a Excelsior class ship named the USS Kira Nerys, would you be able to tell me if this was a real ship or just a fan that named it that. Thank you and I love your videos.
That Sutherland class is one good looking lady. I wouldn't mind captaining one If they were real.
I said it once, I'll say it again the nebula class should've been the new enterprise. The profile just say "move get out the way!!" Nice one!
I really like the design, but disagree that it should be an Enterprise. Enterprises have always had a certain look, and the Nebula Class doesnt follow that look...
Agree with TriAngulum, I love the Nebula Class too but Enterprise needs to have that classic design element. I think if the NX class had been given the secondary Hull, even mid-show, it would have helped popularity and fan loyalty to the show.
Ok I give you that one. I didn't like the Enterprise D with that short squat secondary hull compared to the saucer section. The Nebula I know has the same parts but with them slung under the saucer, it just looks right that way. Big but compact, elegant but deadly like a Nobel scientist with 2 MAC 10's strapped to each hip.
@@jamesabernethy7896 I think the plan was to have that secondary hull on the NX done in season six. A shame Enterprise it was just a late bloomer and a victim of the fan schism.
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The Nebula-class could-have, if not Should-have been more powerful than the Galaxy-class was. Both from the terms of firepower with the torpedo/phaser/sensor rollbar, and then the more compact design to enable the Nebula-classes' greater resiliency from less area to cover than the Galaxy-class in a battle situation. It may have been slightly slower, fractionally perhaps than the Galaxy-class, but far better in a firefight than the standard Galaxy-class vessel could do.
Love the update to the video, I’m also subscribed to his deviantart page.
Thank you, and that's great! :)
@@TriAngulumAudioStudios Do you plan on doing the rest of the ships that were at the battle of the binary star?
David, I have answered this question already... So hold your horses and stop asking every video!
Lets face it, we were ALL deeply affected by the ... events of WOLF359.
Just for the heck of it how would this class go in the Yesterday Enterprise War?
Ben Maxwell knows how to use that ship like it is supposed to be used
Know if you’ll do any of the Star Trek Online Ships that are now considered canon because of Picard?
Of course I will! I already have 2 3D models out of the 4... The Gagarin and Sutherland Classes!
Amazing!
The nebula class was the 24th century version of the Miranda class .
No, not really... From the outset the Miranda Class was a light cruiser, with a workhorse mission profile... The Nebula Class on the other hand was a Scientific Heavy Explorer Class, very different from the Miranda Class!
If the Galaxy Class is a Mustang GT the Nebula is the cheaper V6 version
It's survival into the 26th century is one of the best reasons why the nebula class is one of the coolest starship classes ever... ... ...
Oh one more thing I think you left out the cargo pod from the list because I picked up from somewhere that one of the removable pods could be an entire cargo bay but I could be wrong at the same time. Just thought I'd mention it though 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂.
There is no Cargo Pod in Alpha or Beta Canon... You must have gotten that from wishful thinking fans... :P
@@TriAngulumAudioStudios Maybe or maybe from an Alpha Cannon source I don't really remember where but yeah I picked it up from somewhere 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 just thought I would mention it... ... ...
What I didn't know about the nebula class was the hybrid pod I didn't even know that type of technology existed in Starfleet ships interesting thanks for making me aware of the hybrid pod it's a nice addition to the nebula class starship design... ... ...
Well Alpha Canon is only what is seen on screen in episode or movie form, branded as Trek by the owners of Trek. And I can assure you there is NO Cargo pod in Alpha Canon. I think you mean Beta Canon... BUT Ive thoroughly researched that too, and there's nothing there either! The Nebula Class was never intended to be a Cargo Vessel, thus it's existing Cargo Facilities were more then adequate ;) So it MUST have been a fans imagination!
And you're very welcome! The Hybrid pod figures prominently in Beta Canon!
@@TriAngulumAudioStudios yeah that's probably right but in any case I still think it's cool for things like medical supply transport or something like that (and you're right about fans imagination too) I've seen pictures of the nebula class (online) that have a pod with the medical symbols on them witch I think is also a very nice addition to the ideas for the class I think it was a hospital pod you should Google it for the nebula class it looks really cool
Personally, Im a firm believer in a starship Class being designed and utilized for specific mission profiles... We've seen other Medical Ships in Trek, so for me Im in the "Keep it as it is in Canon" camp ;)
I’d argue it’s more heavily armed than a galaxy class with the pod. It actually makes sense to have a missel boat
Im not sure why youd have to argue that?
Why did you set the other Nebula Class Truth or Myth videos to private? They disappeared from my Nebula playlist.
I would like to have had more focus on the tactical pod. Great video.
Well you can't please everyone I guess :P
@@TriAngulumAudioStudios It wasn't a criticism or expression of displeasure. You asked for comments below on what we'd like to see more of. The video was great, as said in my comment 🙂
And to add to your comment that pleasing everyone is impossible, pissing everyone off is easy 😂
And it wasnt a complaint about your comment, merely an observation as evidenced by the " :P " LOL
The nebula class starship is a faster much more maneuverable and as lethal version of the Galaxy class and we all know it
Theres No Canon evidence of this :P Also why did you like your own comment?
don't think I've ever heard some one say " class" so many times in such a short time, lol
Nebula Class saucer is the same general size as the Galaxy class so it can't be 318m wide. It is 470m wide and 460m long.
Sorry you are incorrect memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/Nebula_class and maybe next time, do a simple google search before commenting, as EVERY site and source confirms my numbers 😉