Many variations of the LCARS 47 "Combadge" have emerged throughout the development—some of which, rather promising. It was eventually decided that the solid curve design, which was previously used as a graphic in an old hull decal would be the one to represent the project. Since the final release of LCARS codenamed version 6 (also version VI and 47.6) began, the task of designing the icons, logos, and motifs began. I never thought that a Starfleet-esque mission patch like the iconic ones Mike Okuda so wonderfully created would really be needed, until Michael Wilde (beta) suggested it. "It is a development project, after all," he said. Now, it's been decided that it will also front the whole design theme.
