Star Trek: Ranking The Main Bridges (2025)

4. USS Protostar NX-76884/USS Prodigy NCC-81084

The USS Protostar was the first of its class and, for a time, looked like it would be the only one of its class. The overall ship design originated from John Eaves, though director Ben Hibon and Art Director Gia Nguyen pivoted away from his designs, opting for something fresh and different from what had come before.

Star Trek: Prodigy may be in a state of limbo at the moment, but the bridge is still standing. It is bright, spacious, and although the Protostar itself may no longer be with us, the USS Prodigy - also Protostar-class - is currently commanded by Captain Gwyn, along with First Officer Dal. This also reflects the one change between Protostar and Prodigy - the single Captain's chair from Chakotay's ship has gained a partner for Gwyn's.

The consoles use blue LCARs, based on Mike Okuda's designs. There is no viewscreen, but a holographic display can pop up to allow the crew to speak to others. Speaking of holograms, the Protostar bridge can change its appearance. In All The World's A Stage, Matt Jefferies's Original Series design was overlayed on the Protostar, wowing several Enderprizians and more than a few members of the audience.

This holographic technology is something we would very much like to see in the long-gestating third season of Star Trek: Prodigy.