The first starship Enterprise was a Constitution class vehicle 
commissioned in 2245 at StarfleetÕs San Francisco Yards, orbiting Earth. This 
ship, first commanded by Captain Robert April, then by Captain Christopher 
Pike and Captain James Kirk, became a historic figure in StarfleetÕs early 
exploration of deep space.
	This ship was refitted several times, remaining in active service until 
2284 when it was assigned to training duty at Starfleet Academy. It was 
destroyed in 2285 while defending the Mutara sector against a Klingon 
incursion.  Æ