Chapter 31 - Fan Debate: How long does it take to build a starship in Star Trek? (Patreon)

Have to admit, I kind of spitballed this one, when I said it would normally take 6-9 months to build a ship like the new FT.  If you guys feel like my number is bullshit, too low or too high, let's talk about it in the comments.  How long do you guys think it would take in the Star Trek universe in a traditional shipyard?

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"First off, wow, I had no idea your many talents included starship design and this design is very advanced and innovative, I can tell that just from a glance. It’s interesting that you chose a Federation design aesthetic. Second, when you said you were redesigning and upgrading your ship, I thought maybe you'd be making it a bit bigger since it's only slightly larger than a runabout now, maybe upgrade the engine speed or weapons. This is way, way beyond what I thought you were talking about. It’s an entirely new ship! These dimensions put it close to an Intrepid-class ship!" Dax exclaimed, taken aback at how big this ship was. "How do you possibly plan to build something like this with just us? A starship like this would require a dedicated shipyard with hundreds of workers, a ton of raw materials, and probably 6 to 9 months to build."