U.S.S. Akagi NCC-62158

Rigel class (LUG-25100)

A Rigel class Federation starship,^[4] the Akagi was a heavy scout vessel.^[6]

The Akagi served as part of a tachyon detection grid during the Federation blockade against Romulan interference during the Klingon civil war in 2368.^[1] Nagurski transferred from the Akagi to the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D.^[2]

In 2374, the Akagi was part of the Ninth Fleet, headquartered at Deep Space Nine.^[3] Following a battle with Dominion forces, the Akagi reported that Captain Leslie Wong had been killed, and 18 crew members were missing in action. The MIA crew members were Matata Kimya, Lieutenant Alan Kobayashi, Beverly Kurts, Jay Laprade, Lester Levesconte, Faith Levesconte, Rose Limli, Mindy Long, Tom Mahoney, Marian McAllum, Kathy McCammon, Jon Monson, David Nemzek, Donna Nemzek, Dorit Oberman, Lori Oberscheven, Larry Ohlson, and Nancy Ohlson.^[5]

Named for the Japanese aircraft carrier that fought the American vessel U.S.S. Hornet in the Battle of Midway during Earth’s Second World War.

1. “Redemption, Part II.” Star Trek: The Next Generation, Episode 201. Television. 23 September 1991.
2. “Wet Behind the Ears.” Star Trek: The Next Generation, Volume 2 Issue 32. Comic Book. June 1992.
3. “You Are Cordially Invited.” Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Episode 531. Television. 19 November 1997.
4. The Star Trek Encyclopedia. Book. 1997 (rev. ed.). Pocket Books.
5. “Image in the Sand.” Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Episode 551. Television. 28 September 1998.
6. “The Price of Freedom.” Star Trek: The Next Generation Roleplaying Game, Supplement 25100. Game. February 1999.

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