1701
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1701 is part of the registry number for Star Trek's numerous U.S.S. Enterprise, and thus widely associated with the ship and franchise itself. This number itself is believed to be a nod to the 1956 science fiction classic Forbidden Planet, notably where the helmsman aboard the C-57D informs the crew that the ship will "reach D.C. [deceleration commencement] point at 17:01."
Due to its aforementioned association, Star Trek expats such as Ronald D. Moore, Bradley Thompson, David Weddle and others have been known to weave in references sparsely:
- Colonial One rescues Gemenon Liner 1701 in the wake of the Fall of the Twelve Colonies (TRS: "Miniseries")
- As an Easter egg by Zoic, the 1966-69 Star Trek's starship Enterprise appears prior to the service for the dead (TRS: "Miniseries"). Consequently, stock footage of this scene is re-used in season one's opening credits.
- One of the gathering places that the Final Four pick to discuss their ever-changing situation is Weapons Locker 1701D, the hatch to which bears the registrations number of the USS Enterprise (NCC 1701-D) from Star Trek: The Next Generation (TRS: "The Ties That Bind").
- The Battle of the Ionian Nebula resulted in the deaths of 1,701 Colonials (TRS: "Revelations").