Ceres (class)

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  • Medium cruiser
  • History
    • Initial prototype design begins: 2162, USS Ceres (ENT Novel: Live by the Code)
      • Intended hybrid of Daedalus- and NX-class using Vulcan, Andorian, and Tellarite technology, akin to Columbia-class (ENT Novel: Live by the Code)
      • Registry block 301-310 reserved 2165
        • Resembles a flattened Daedalus-class vessel (ENT Novel: Patterns of Interference)
        • Meant to replace aging Daedalus-class in practice (ENT Novel: Live by the Code)
      • Launched January 2163 (ENT Novel: Live by the Code)
      • Practical testing continues through July 2165 (ENT Novel: Live by the Code)
    • Mid-2165 Admiralty starts internal debate on necessity of class development following proven continued viability of Daedalus-class in practice (ENT Novel: Live by the Code)
      • Increased pressure begins towards refocusing construction focus on Poseidon-class (ENT Novel: Live by the Code)

Known ships

Ceres-class
Name Registry Service Begin Service End
USS Ceres NCC-300 2163
USS Pallas NCC-301 2166
USS Vesta NCC-302 2166