Commission Plaque

== Commission Plaque: A starship's commission plaque is a special honor, similar to a person's diploma from a school like Starfleet Academy. Generally, it lists the Ship's name and registration number (Naval Construction Contract number or NAR, NAval Civilian Research Vessel number), launch date, the personnel involved in her design and construction, place of construction, and perhaps her commanding officer and a memorable quote from Starfleet regulations, literature or music, appropriate to the ship's name or function. Such a plaque may be crafted of rare metals such as gold, silver, or latinum, and is usually hung on the starship's bridge in a place of honor. ==