USS Fearless (NCC-14598)

The USS Fearless (NCC-14598) was an Excelsior-class Federation starship in service during the 24th century.

The Fearless was Michael Owens' first assignment out of Starfleet Academy. He became flight control officer in 2356 at which time the starship and its crew had garnered a reputation as being one of the best in the fleet. A posting on the Fearless was considered a great honor and a guarantee to be part of great discoveries.

In 2361 Fearless discovered the planet Tenaria during a deep space survey mission. Then Lieutenant Owens was chosen to stay behind to cultivate relations with the cordial Tenarians.

The Fearless would eventually return to Federation space and receive a warp drive upgrade in 2364.

In 2367 the vessel conducted a planetary mapping mission in the Beta Mahoga system.