USS Tesla

The USS Tesla was a federation Nova class Starship launched in 2372. Its registry number was NCC-58312.In its first operational year, while orbiting the planet Kirax 3, It recieved the distress signal of an Akira class federation starship that was being attacked by a Romulan Valdore. When it dropped out of warp, it was disabled from a hit by a photon torpedo. The Akira was destroyed, but the Tesla was salvaged. In 2377, It discovered an ancient Tholian temple on Vyron 5, along with several priceless ancient Tholian artifacts. In 2381, it was suposedly destroyed by a Klingon Bird-of-Prey, but was found in 2383.