The Interpid Class, USS Bellerophon (NCC 74705) was commissioned in 2378. The class signalled a break with Starfleet's then usual ship-building policy of larger, more powerful ships. In order to correct the trend of falling numbers of smaller ships, as the older classes were decommissioned, the more compact Intrepid Class was created.

Bellerophon was named for the hero of Greek Mythology, who through his skill as an archer, and his courage, slew the Chimaera. His arrogance and pride led to his downfall however, when he attempted to ride the Pegasus to the gods of Mount Olympus. Zeus sent the gadfly to sting pegasus and throw Bellerophon. He survived the fall but was crippled and died alone.

The USS Bellerophon is currently commanded by Captain James Vincent and was previously commanded by Captain M'Rixx of Cait.

The USS Bellerophon is commanded by Captain James Vincent, and many of the former crew of the USS Amon-Re were transferred to the Bellerophon once the Amon-Re was decommission. The Bellerophon is based in the Alpha Quadrant.

SPECIFICATIONS

Name: U.S.S. Bellerophon
Registry No: NCC 74705
Class: Intrepid Class Explorer
Commissioned: April 22, 2378
Construction Site: Utopia Planitia, Mars Fleet Yards
Design Life: 80 years

Dimensions:
Length : 343 m
Beam : 133 m
Height : 66 m
Decks : 15
Mass 700,000 tons

Crew:
150

Armament:
13 x Type VIII Phaser banks
4 x 2nd class photon/quantum torpedo tubes

Warp Speeds:
Normal Cruise : Warp Factor 8
Maximum Cruise : Warp Factor 9.975
Maximum Rated : Warp Factor 9.985 for twelve hours

Refit Cycle:
Minor : 1 year
Standard : 5 years
Major : 20 years