USS Kongo (NCC-101710)

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IJN Kongo: 1913 - 1944 The Kongo was ordered by Japan as a battle cruiser. The Japanese had already been building their own battleships, but they wanted to study the latest British construction techniques before building sister ships to the Kong in Japan -- the Hiei, Haruna, and Kirishima. The Kongo was to have 14 inch guns, larger and more conveniently arranged than in previous British battle cruisers, where a midships turret had been unable to fire directly fore or aft. By the time of WWII the Kongo and her sisters were too old for the line of battle, but fast enough to escort the aircraft carriers, which they did with success. The IJN Kongo met her end at the hands of the British submarine HMS Sealion II while returning to Japan to repair damage caused by American dive bombers. Among the pilots in the American attack was Lt. Ryan Clark LaSaille. (This is mostly real world historical information --The Author)

USS Kongo (WS-164) Formerly the UES Kongo WS-164, United Earth Ship Kongo. A Sojouner class warp cruiser of the early 22nd century She was the first ship to "offically" enter Starfleet from Earth, and the First ship ever to sail under the UFP banner. NCC numbers where not Introduced until starfleet began to contract for ships to be built.

USS Kongo (NCC-180) A Daedalus class ship built after the Romulan War. It served for 50 years without incident in long term exploration.

USS Kongo</B></I> (NCC 1710) Constution II class ship that served during the 23rd century. She has been restored by her former captain Jerold Ryan LaSaille and stored at The El Nanth Spacedock, fleet dock A 137. The Kongo was launched on June 5, 2251,and served until 2307.

Captian's List:</B><BR> Captain Rodrego Esperato Diaz -- Launch to 2161<BR> Captain Jerold Ryan LaSaille -- 2161 to 2273<BR> Captain Martha Raligh -- 2273 to 2280<BR> Captain T'lur -- 2280 to 2291 As a science ship</I><BR> Captain Vesupi Kalaact -- 2291 to 2307 Starfleet Training Command</I><BR> Venus Reserve Yard -- 2307 to 2310<BR> Stricken from the lists, bought by civilian interests 2310

USS Kongo</B></I> (NCC-10455) An Amabassador class ship later refit to experimental technoligies. The Kongo served through the teeth of the Cardsaaian war. She later did duty as an explorer and protector. She was condemed in 2385 for damage relating to her earlier battle with the Dral,

Captian's List:</B><BR> Captain John Bush -- First captain of the Kongo. A solid man, good for working the kinks out of a new ship. Commanded 2332 to 2341.<BR> Captain Avalai -- First female Deltan Captain in Starfleet. As Admiral she was later instrumental in repealing the discriminating "oath of celibacy" required by Deltans in Starfleet. Rumor has it she actually seduced several high ranking Admirals to prove that sex with Deltans was not destructive on other species. Admiral Avalai, nor any of the supposedly seduced ever made comment on the rumors. 2341 to 2350<BR> Captain Eliza Rutlage -- Captain Rutlage fought the Kongo through the teeth of the Cardassian war. The Kongo was a lucky ship in battle. 2350 to 2363<BR> Captain James Timothy Kirk -- The last captain of the Kongo. Captain Kirk oversaw her refit and was among the chief designers for that refit. 2367 to 2385.

USS Kongo</B></I> (NCC-101710) A "blue" Dolphin class heavy cruiser. Commisioned late 2385 under Fleet Captain James Timothy Kirk. The latest development in disodium powered ships. Her story has yet to be written.