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The Monoceros sub-class scout is an integral part of major fleet deployments, working both as outriders and as so-called fleet coordination ships.^[1]

The Class F1 'Heavy Lander' remains a common shuttle on most frontline vessels.^[3]

early decade: All remaining Larson destroyers are gradually brought to full phaser VII standard, equipped with duotronic systems, and upgraded with other technologies.^[4]

The last 10 Roanoke class transports (retained as navigation training vessels) are starting to be retired (thru 2279).^[5]

The Mojave sub-class light cruisers are tasked with an intense hunt for Orion pirates and slave traders.^[7]

mid-decade: The decommissioning of the Bering class cargo drone begins.^[8]

mid-decade: Civilian freighters begin a series of convoy exercises with Starfleet in preparation for such operations.^[9]

The remaining San Francisco class cutters (formerly Lincoln class frigates) are retired and scrapped.^[10]

Some decommissioned Independences are turned into commercial cargo drones.^[9]

Large interstellar ‘berserker machines’ and malevolent and extremely resilient spaceborne lifeforms, against which standard cruiser armament is impotent, are encountered for the first time.^[11]

The various civilian Hubble class runabout variants remain popular with those unable to afford the latest technology.^[12]

A modern sublight cargo drone is introduced, sporting full impulse engines and atmospheric and rough-field capabilities.^[13]

Throughout the decade, the Constitution/Bonhomme Richard class heavy cruisers receive technology upgrades.^[14]

A few Constitution class heavy cruisers start demonstrating individual external markings.^[14]

The five Anton class light cruisers are stricken from the Reserve Register.^[15]

late decade: President McLaren orders the reduction of Star Fleet's exploration budget. Fleet Admiral Heiharchio Nogura, veteran of the prolonged Klingon conflict and strong proponent of the Constitution exploration program, resigns in protest.^[14]

Per present awareness of Presidential administrations, McLaren assumed office in 2269.

late decade: President McLaren backs off of the previous order, and agrees to fund the extensive Constitution refit project.^[14]

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+* '''early decade''': All remaining ''Larson'' destroyers are gradually brought to full phaser VII standard, equipped with duotronic systems, and upgraded with other technologies.<ref name=Larson>[[Guide: Larson]]</ref>
 * The last 10 ''Roanoke'' class transports (retained as navigation training vessels) are starting to be retired (thru [[2279]]).<ref name=Roanoke>[[Guide: Roanoke]]</ref>