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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ace: [QB] It's always nice to name ships after people, places, etc., but I've noticed that certain ships that are destoryed in Star Trek are named after people and things that either died or failed. For example: USS Grissom, Oberth-Class "Named for Virgil Grissom killed in the Apollo 1 fire" Ship destroyed by Klingons. USS Odyssey, Galaxy-Class "Named for Apollo 13 command module" Ship destroyed by Dominion. USS Malinche, Excelsior-Class "Named for Mexican princess 'offered' to Spanish conquistadors " Ship disabled by Maquis. One notable exception is the USS Challenger. Perhaps the event is too sensitive? Anyway, I find it odd and a little disrespectful, even a little sick, with this type of name choosing. If the Odyssey was named for the original naval ship that the Apollo 13 module was named after, I'd understand but TPTB specifically state it was named after the module. Perhaps the greatest disrespect is to Virgil Grissom. Name a ship after him just to blow it up? Thoughts? [/QB][/QUOTE]
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