USS Frontier (Frontier-Class)

USS Frontier (Frontier-Class)
The USS Frontier (NCC-74700) is the first of the Frontier-Class, a new line of exploration-oriented vessels, commissioned in 2376 from the Utopia Planetia Fleet Yards. Commanded by Captain Taylor Ayrton Cato, its lead designer, the vessel contains numerous labs and scientific consoles for various disciplines of space exploration, including astrometrics, stellar cartography, biological, chemical, medicinal, horticultural, and engineering facilities to examine materials and test new systems and configurations.

Initial Vision

The initial vision of the vessel came about as then-Commander Taylor Cato found the opportunity to construct a new science-oriented vessel at Utopia Planetia. While the winning design eventually became the Intrepid-Class, the Frontier-Class was pressed into construction as a result of the Dominion War.

Construction

Pre-Exploration Service

Launch