“ I think in one of the recent episodes of Strange New Worlds, Pike actually does refer to the ship as the flagship, as does the JJ-verse. To your point though, the flag could be transferred over time. The 1701-A was already outclassed by designs like the Excelsior when it was christened and was... ”
“ A Captain Proton mission with a mission reward of the Captain Proton ray gun would be equally good. I still remember that Star Trek Voyager Elite Force mission where you are in a Captain Proton mission. That could be in black and white; and while we're at it, since Kate Mulgrew is on the hook for... ”