The original USS Enterprise, the iconic starship from the 1960s "Star Trek" series, was designed by Matt Jefferies with a unique look that avoided rockets or jets. Instead, he drew inspiration from classic sci-fi works like "Buck Rogers" and "Flash Gordon," resulting in the now-famous saucer and warp nacelle configuration. This design has remained a cultural touchstone for over six decades, appearing in various "Star Trek" spin-offs, including "Strange New Worlds." The Galileo shuttlecraft, introduced in the first season, is also a timeless design, with later shuttlecraft variations following its blueprint. For "Star Trek: The Motion Picture," the Enterprise underwent a major redesign by Andrew Probert, who gave it a sleeker, more squared-off look. This version was destroyed in "The Search for Spock," but the NCC-1701-A, its successor, used the same design. In "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," the USS Reliant was introduced with a similar saucer section but moved the warp nacelles under the main hull, a configuration that would later appear in "The Next Generation" era. Romulan Birds of Prey, originally featured in the original "Star Trek" series, were meant to be the main antagonists in "The Search for Spock" but were replaced by Klingon ships. However, the Bird of Prey design became prominent in later movies and "The Next Generation" era. These ships are known for their "Star Wars"-style rugged appearance, powerful weaponry, and movable wings. The whale probe from "The Voyage Home" is another memorable design, combining a giant log, an energy beam, and a floating ball. Its minimalistic and mysterious look made it both eerie and unforgettable. The USS Enterprise-D, the flagship of "The Next Generation," was designed to be more approachable, with a large saucer section and a curvy secondary hull. Romulan ships in this era took on a creepy, green appearance inspired by the helmets from "Battlestar Galactica." The Borg Cube, a uniform and intimidating design, is known for its lack of distinct features and its ability to self-repair and move through transwarp conduits. The Cardassian Galor Class, seen in "Deep Space Nine," has a distinctive, invertebrate-like shape and a reverse-looking design. The USS Defiant, introduced in "Deep Space Nine," was a small but tough ship with ablative armor and a cloaking device. It was later renamed after the USS Sao Paulo following the destruction of the original. The USS Voyager, unlike the Enterprises, was not intended to be a flagship but is widely considered one of the most visually appealing ships in the fleet, with nacelles that move before a warp jump. The USS Enterprise-E, introduced after the Enterprise-D's crash, was designed to be more practical and battle-ready, with a flatter profile and a longer saucer section. The Phoenix, used by Zefram Cochrane to break the lightspeed barrier, was built from a nuclear missile and featured extendable warp nacelles, making it a crucial ship in the franchise's lore. Lastly, Species 8472, introduced in the "Voyager" episode "Scorpion," brought a new design with squid-like ships capable of firing powerful energy blasts.