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USS Saladin (NCC-500) was the lead ship and prototype for the Saladin-class destroyers that were on active duty in Starfleet during the 23rd century. (Star Fleet Technical Manual)

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The Saladin, a Class-1 Destroyer, was the first of the destroyers upgraded from the older ''Avery'' Class of Destroyers, having no secondary hull but retaining the same external configuration as the older vessels design.

Launched in 2239, the Saladin served in the defense of Federation borders and was engaged in several confrontations in the early years of service. Saladin was a less expensive, more streamlined and more advanced version of her older predecessors, and employed the innovative Doppelganger warp drive unit.

In 2240 the Saladin underwent a major refit during which her design was changed completely. The changes were so great that Starfleet Command ordered her to become the first of a new class of vessels: the Saladin class.

One of Saladin's early commanders was Commander John Russell, who was eventually promoted to full Captain, and given command of the USS Hood just prior to the M-5 incident.

Saladin's missions are primarily centered around the area of space in the junction point of the Klingon and Romulan Empires and the Federation, including such world's as Sherman's Planet and Nimbus III as well as the Rigel System which is near this disputed area known unofficially as the Triangle. The Saladin spends a lot of its time fending off Orion Pirate attacks on trade convoys, as well as conducting law-enforcement missions and intelligence gathering on foreign military and outlaw civilian operations.

in 2269, the Saladin, responding to a distress call, made first contact with the peaceful tripedal Edosians and a hostile race called the Lycans. As part of a cultural exchange program after helping to save the ship during a battle with the Lycans, Arex joined the crew . Arex later transferred to the Enterprise.

Saladin assisted the USS Tamerlane after a dangerous entity boarded the vessel, severely crippling it. See "The Champion" comic series at the Tamerlane Official Website for the upcoming adventure chronicle.

In 2268, the Saladin and the Enterprise under command of Lt. Sulu, joined forces in combat with a Klingon invasion force while Captain James T. Kirk and Lt. Cmdr. Spock were on the planet Organia. Saladin was one of the ships temporarily disabled over the planet by the Organians. (See the forthcoming: "Starship Saladin: Invasion")

Saladin diverted to Outpost 4 as part of the Starfleet force responding to the crisis in October 2287. (Star Trek: Avenger: "By Honor Bound")

The Saladin had a distinguished career until disappearing with all hands while on a top secret mission in 2291. Ship and crew are listed as 'missing in action.'

Command crew of the USS Saladin: (as of 2291):

Commanding Officer: Captain Ray Martin

First Officer/Science Officer: Lt. Cmdr. Xonac

Junior Science Officer: Lt. J.G. Mei Ling

Chief Medical Officer: Dr.D'vin Thelev

Chief Engineer: Lt. Cmdr. James Singh

Chief Helmsman: Lt. Diana Palmer

Navigators: Lt. Cmdr. John Farrell, Lt. J.G. Arex, Lt. J.G. Ilia

Communications Officers: Lt. J.G. Lisa Randall, Ens. Sha'Ress

Head Nurse: Lt. Rebecca Leach

MACO/Chief of Security: Lt. Colonel Robert Shea

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