USS Challenger (NCC-84857)

The USS Challenger is an Intrepid class Scout in service with Starfleet and the Federation during the late 24th century.

The Challenger was launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards in 2384, and was commissioned in 2385, together with all the other starships that were built during that period for attachment to Vanguard Command. She was placed under the command of Captain Geordi LaForge.

The Challenger was immediately assigned to serve as the scoutship of 67-starship strong Task Force Invincible commanded by Rear Admiral (upper grade) Jean-Luc Picard.