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Historical Events

• By: Most (but not all) of the Canopus class survey cruisers have been retired.

• The first of the Burke, Aldrin and Magellan subclass frigates (and scout cruisers) start receiving transporter system upgrades.

• USS Byrd (first of her class), on the return leg of her 25-year voyage, re-enters communications range.

• The final Class B2 inspection pod is removed from service with Starfleet.

• USS Republic (NCC-1371, Constitution) is deactivated (mothballed).

She will be re-activated for training purposes in the late 2280s.

• The 2255 upgrade period for the Miranda and Surya heavy frigates completes.

New Technology

• Class J Structural Integrity Field

• Mark IV Food Processor System

• Mark 4.68 Warp Nacelles

• Mark 5.6A Warp Nacelles

• Mark IV Emergency Transporter System

• Type I Phaser

• Type II Phaser

• Type III Phaser

• Class Zero Auto-Phaser Interlocks

References

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