USS Suzerain (NCC-88772)

The USS Suzerain (NCC-88772) is the prototype of the Fleet Carrier in the late 24th century.

The Suzerain was launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards in 2384, and was commissioned in 2385.

Eighth Fleet
The Suzerain is the Suzerain-class vessel constructed by Starfleet Corps of Engineers as part of the Eighth Fleet.

The Suzerain was subsequently assigned to serve as the flagship of Task Force Suzerain, which is the second largest division of the Eighth Fleet, under the overall command of Admiral Thomas Henry.

Deployment
The Suzerain and its task force patrol the area of Federation space in the Beta Quadrant facing the Romulan Neutral Zone and near the Klingon Empire.

As flagship of Task Force Suzerain, it leads 59 other combat-oriented starships during task force formations.

During Condition Green, the Suzerain is always accompanied by a permanently attached escort complement of one Heavy cruiser, one  Assault cruiser, one  Light cruiser, and two  Fast frigates.

During Condition Yellow, the Suzerain serves as lead ship of Mission Group Alpha. And during Condition Red-1 it serves as lead ship of Strike Group One.

Like the rest of its task force, the ship's headquarters and home base is ], which directly faces the Romulan Neutral Zone and the System beyond.