USS Baldwin (NCC-2013)

The USS Baldwin (NCC-2013) was a Federation Miranda-class starship in service during the 24th century. The original purpose remains unclear, but apparently a Romulan Cloaking device was placed aboard before its disappearance. When the Baldwin reappeared above Aloran IV in the Cardassian DMZ and was discovered by Commander Richie Kennedy, Mr. Kennedy was given command. Because, in part, of the Cloaking device was found on the Baldwin, The Romulans and the Federation reevaluated, and eventually rescinded, the section of the treaty barring use of cloaks by the Federation. After amending the agreement with the Romulans, an experimental phasing cloak was installed (Meet the Baldwin 2).

When Refitted for its return to service towards the end of 2373, her capacity was set at 96. Deck 9 was retrofitted with a kitchen, mess hall, and six holodecks. (Thanksgiving 2). The warp drive was also tweaked to make the Baldwin capable of travelling at least warp 9.9 safely (Wartime Producations 3)

Captain Kennedy also installed a special program which activates the phasing cloak and utilized holo-technology to fool another ship into thinking it has been destroyed. The Baldwin utilized this feature in a confrontation with the Tien An Men, under control of Khan Noonian Singh, when Khan utilized a prefix code on the Baldwin. Upon realizing the deception, Khan retaliated by stealing the DNA of many of the Baldwin's crew ("The Return of Khan").

The Baldwin was seriously disabled during a skirmish. It required two weeks in drydock. During the time, Richie created a prototype strategy room on the Baldwin which was activated on stardate 52162. ("Determined Warrior"). The "war room" was successful in detecting an enemy ambush, which was successfully neutralized ("Danger Zone"). The war room was a very desirable target for Dominion troops, and was the target of an attack on Stardate 52299.8. The USS Ticonderoga intervened, even though she had taken serious damage herself. The Baldwin towed the Ticonderoga back to Starbase 375. ("Bullseye")

The Baldwin led the counter-attack of the Breen forces on Earth ("Trouble in Paradise") and subsequently stayed near earth to help develop a countermeasure of the Breen weapon. ("Resolution")