To give you the basics, I'll have to break it down a little for you.
Firstly, Inextirpable NCC-6783. Taken straight from the dictionary, Inextirpable means "Difficult or impossible to eradicate or destroy." That's the kind of ship I want. Can stand up to any amount of firepower that you can throw at it and still survive. Might be a bit impractical, nay, impossible, but it's the thought that counts, right? As for the rest, that's just the ship's designation number.
Secondly, the wolf. Wolves have always been my totem animal, a creature I feel a connection to. You might not be aware, but the wolf silhouette is imposed over a full moon, something else I have a connection with. The guy who designed this for me figured it was a good way to incorporate a bit of who I am into the design.
Thirdly, the Star Trek symbol with the Stars inside. The Stars are arranged as the Southern Cross, often seen in the Southern Hemisphere. In Australia these stars are somewhat significant and are shown on our national flag. This was put in there as a shout-out to my Aussie heritage and to all the other Aussies I will hopefully meet in the game.
Finally, the runes are significant to my Viking heritage, way back into the fog of time. The runes, reading from left to right, read as follows - Horse, Gift, Odin, Joy - Sun, Tyr, Ride, Torch. Sounds weird, right? The good thing about runes is the symbols that they represent.
On the left side: A Horse is more than just an animal. It is strength (horsepower) and travel. Giving a gift is more than you think too. By giving to someone else we also give to ourselves - happiness and love are the best gifts you can receive when you give of yourself. Odin, the Chief God of Norse mythology, is closely connected with shape-shifting and battle - together combining me and the Inextirpable within the same rune. Joy - the joy of discovery, battle, survival... Joy is represented here in many guises, all of which can be boiled down to one major representation - the joy of life.
On the right side: The Sun. Mystical giver of life. Also a rune of power, relating to the reactions within the sun granting heat and light. Tyr, the god of single combat, is also represented, giving luck to those who meet on the field of battle in honour. The next run, designated "Ride", is another run of travel, more to do with exploration and diplomacy in it's usage here. As a ship of the Knights Templar fleet, the Inextirpable will see more diplomatic and exploratory missions than usual in an attempt to keep the Federation safe. Finally, the Torch. Useful for light, the Torch can also be a weapon or a beacon in differing situations.
So there you have it, my interpretation of the Insignia of the Inextirpable of the Federations Knights Templar Fleet. Many thanks to Dru_mcd of the Knight Templar for designing the insignia for me. You've done better than I could have wished for.
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