USS Nova

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The USS Nova NCC 73515 was originally a Nova Class starship when she was launched in 2376 however by 2392 she had been upgraded to the Nova Refit Class specifications. She was named to honour the first Nova and prototype for the class which was lost in the opening days of the Dominion War in 2374.

The Nova was assigned on a scientific mission in 2379 along the Romulan border when it recieved word to rendevouz with the USS Archer and head to sector 1045 to rendevouz with Battle Group Omega. The Battle Group was assembled to meet up with the USS Enterprise NCC 1701 – E to counter a possible Reman invasion against Earth.

By 2393 the ship was ordered to be refitted at the Oakland Shipyards to the new specifications being used by the USS Rhode Island. The ship was assigned to the First Fleet in 2400 under the command of Captain Ben Nash.