USS Excalibur

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USS Excalibur
Affiliation:	Starfleet
Registry:	NCC-92363
Type:	Battle Carrier
Class:	Ark Royal
CO:	Bob Martens
First Appearence:	Home Again
Status:	Active
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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Stationed Fighter Squadrons 3 History 3.1 NCC-100001 (2403 - 2409) 3.2 NX-100000 (2388 - 2388) 3.3 NCC-91363 (2383 - 2386) 3.4 NCC-26517-A (2376 - 2385) 3.5 NCC-26517 (2350 - 2376) 3.6 NCC-2004 (2396 - 2349) 3.7 NCC-1711 (2278 - 2296) 3.8 NCC-1664 (2256 - 2268)

Introduction

The ninth vessel to bear the name Excalibur in Starfleet, the Ark Royal Class USS Excalibur was originally slated to be named the USS Invincible, but was renamed during construction after the destruction of the USS Excalibur NCC-100001. She was launched as only the second Ark Royal Class battle carrier and the lead ship of the second carrier group in the Federation.

Her crew is tasked with heading to the fringes of the Federation and establishing contact with former allies, taking care of problems, and helping with humanitarian efforts all without the help of the rest of Starfleet.

Stationed Fighter Squadrons

The Excalibur houses four squadrons of Valkyrie class fighters. Currently the following squadrons call the Excalibur their home:

• SFS-03 Jolly Rogers
• SFS-05 Ghost Riders
• SFS-09 Crimson Aces
• SFS-10 Vigilantes

History

NCC-100001 (2403 - 2409)

Excalibur Class vessel, and the second to carry the name Excalibur, was launched in 2403 to little fanfare after the loss of the first experimental Excalibur. Was lost in 2409 with all hands. Signaled the end of the Excalibur program.

NX-100000 (2388 - 2388)

Excalibur Class vessel that disappeared on its maiden voyage while testing the experimental Quantum Slipstream Drive. All information around the disappearance is classified, even though rumors persist that the vessel was found and destroyed some years later.

NCC-91363 (2383 - 2386)

Defiant Class vessel under command of Captain Richard Winters from 2383 to 2386. Mainly served as a frontline warship during the initial stages of the Borg War until the vessel was lost in the Battle of Ferenginar. All hands were lost as the vessel sacrificed itself in an attempt to halt the Borg advance.

NCC-26517-A (2376 - 2385)

Galaxy Class starship under the command of Captain Mackenzie Calhoun from 2376 to 2382. Vessel was lost in the Battle of Botulus along with all hands aboard.

NCC-26517 (2350 - 2376)

Ambassador Class starship which served many commanding officers from the mid-24th century until 2376 when it was destroyed.

NCC-2004 (2396 - 2349)

Excelsior Class vessel which served many commanding officers from the late-23rd to mid-24th centuries. It was mothballed and replaced after many years of service.

NCC-1711 (2278 - 2296)

Constitution Refit Class vessel that replaced its predecessor. Was in service during the late 23rd century and was mothballed and replaced after a few years of service.

NCC-1664 (2256 - 2268)

Constitution Class cruiser under the command of Captain Anton Harris in the 2260s. Took part in the M-5 wargames where it was destroyed in 2268 by the USS Enterprise after it (the Enterprise) had been taken over by the M-5 computer. All hands were lost.