USS Prometheus (prototype)

The USS Prometheus (NX-59650/NX-74913) was a late 24th century Starfleet tactical cruiser, prototype of the, considered the state-of-the-art in starship tactical design when it launched in early 2374. Romulans briefly hijacked the Prometheus during its shakedown cruise, a plot foiled with help from USS Voyager's EMH.

Prometheus, along with other ships, escorted Voyager's return to Earth in 2378. 

The Prometheus was assigned to Captain Robert Styles in 2373 for a six month shakedown cruise. Both Styles and his Chief Engineer, Lieutenant Commander Susana Flores, were said to be pleased with the ship's performance to the point where such minor issues as getting the correct registry number painted on the ship's hull were included in the Engineer's reports. (: "Messages From Home")

In 2376, the Prometheus participated in defending Earth from the Vendoth during the Battle of Sol. (: "United We Stand")