In 2419, the last class of Starfleet ships was born with the comissioning of the USS Pathfinder (NX 62342). In an era when the Federation has been challenged by every major power, the Pathfinder class was designed to be the last defence. Highly maneuverable, the ship is equipped with unique shielding, weaponry and propulsion systems. In addition, the ships are the first to have A.I. The highly advanced computer core is a sentiant brain, with complex sensory inputs.

Named for the first Mars exploration programme, the USS Pathfinder is the first ship to bare the name. She has had only one commander, Captain Maou Chang-Kai.

The USS Pathfinder arrived in the Delta Quadrant from the future. In a time when Starfleet and the Federation has fallen to it enemies, the Pathfinder's crew chose to ignore the temporal prime directive and travelled over a quarter of a century back in time in an attempt to prevent the course of history as they know it. However, instead of arriving at sector 001, they became trapped in the Delta Quadrant. Her crew has now pledged to help the Fleet until such time as she can return to Earth.

SPECIFICATIONS

Name: U.S.S. Pathfinder
Registry No: NX-62342
Class: Pathfinder Class Explorer
Commissioned: July 4, 2419
Construction Site: Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards, Mars
Design Life: 100 years

Dimensions:
Length : 465 m
Beam : 163 m
Height : 77 m
Decks : 21
Mass 950,000 tons

Crew:
450

Armament:
10 x Type XVII Phaser banks
4 x Type XX+ Phaser banks
2 x Type XVIIB Phaser turrets
7 x Type VI Quantum torpedo tubes
1 x Mark II Advance Tactical Tri-quad torpdos (AT3)

Warp Speeds:
Normal Cruise : Warp Factor 8
Maximum Cruise : Warp Factor 9.987
Maximum Rated : Warp Factor 9.99975 for twelve hours

Refit Cycle:
Minor : 1 year
Standard : 3 years
Major : 12 years

The Pathfinder is cataloged as an artificial intelligence. With an advanced Heuristic Interface Matrix, the ship can be interacted with in the same was any crew member. In theory, the ship is capable of self-command in the event that the crew is incapacitated, although this has never been proven. The ship also has regenerative torpedo stock, ablative armour, F.S.A.A sensor array, which facilitates tracking of even the smallest particles within a 150 light year radius. Despite the ship's heavy armament, it is also comfortable with additional recreational facilities.