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Balthasar (NX-08) -- USS Balthasar (NCC-08) after 2161 -- was a Columbia-class explorer in Earth Starfleet, then Federation Starfleet, service during the 22nd century.

Balthasar Logo

Ship logo worn on crew uniforms

The Balthasar commanding officer was Fleet Captain Bob Van Tuinen with his son Colonel Rob Van Tuinen acting as first officer.

The 8th MACO SOU was station aboard the Balthasar and was headed by Lt. April "Ape" Victorine. They were colloquially known as the Crazy 8's.

After the establishment of the Federation, Balthasar was deployed to the Starfleet Fourth Fleet.

Alternate continuities[]

Live by the Code[]

In the continuity of Christopher L. Bennett's Rise of the Federation novels, NCC-08 was assigned to the Columbia-class USS Buran.

Fan organization[]

The Balthasar was the name of a Starfleet International chapter based in Modesto, California. Her current (2021) chapter president is Bob van Tuinen.

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