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What NCC Really Means In The Star Trek Franchise

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Story by staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold)
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The mysterious NCC designation on Star Trek spaceships finally gets the deep dive it deserves, unveiling the franchise's intricate world-building.
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  • The NCC prefix is an acronym for 'Naval Construction Contract', signifying that the starship is a commissioned vessel of the United Federation of Planets' Starfleet.
  • Fans will be surprised to learn that the specific NCC numbers (like NCC-1701 for the USS Enterprise) are unique registries that identify each individual ship, providing a level of detail that enriches the franchise's expansive universe.
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United Federation of Planets, Starfleet, Star Trek
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