Evolution (Star Trek: The Next Generation) actions almost leading to the destruction of the ship. Evolution (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "Evolution" is the first episode of the of the syndicated American science fiction television series "", the 49th episode overall, first airing on September 25, 1989. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Federation starship "Enterprise". In this episode, escaped nanites threaten the "Enterprise" as well as its critical research mission. The Federation starship "Enterprise", under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart), approaches the binary star system to perform astrophysics research under the guidance of
Star Trek: The Next Generation U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D Blueprints Star Trek: The Next Generation U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D Blueprints Created by Rick Sternbach, this publication contains a collection of large-format blueprints of the interior and exterior of the USS "Enterprise"-D. They catalog every deck of the ship, and also including exterior views and a side-view cutaway. A booklet discussing the blueprints is also included. Rick Sternbach said that his team used several methods to create the blueprints. First they had to gather material, so they went to the archives of the "" art department, where they found plans and drawings of the various sets created for the show. They also