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The USS Sutherland (NCC-72015) was a Nebula-class Federation starship in service during the 24th century. It was built at the San Francisco Fleet Yards orbiting Earth and completed in 2367, on stardate 44820.5. Her propulsion systems were constructed by the Yoyodyne Division.

In 2368, while undergoing repairs at a drydock facility at Starbase 234, the Sutherland was assigned to be part of Captain Picard's attempt to interdict the supply lines between the Romulan Star Empire and the House of Duras during the Klingon Civil War. For the duration of that mission, the Sutherland was temporarily commanded by Lieutenant Commander Data, with Lieutenant Commander Christopher Hobson as his first officer. (TNG: "Redemption II")

In 2374 Captain Shelby commanded the Sutherland. (DS9: "You Are Cordially Invited")

This may or may not have been Elizabeth Shelby.

In 2383, the Sutherland, assigned to the Starfleet Eighth Fleet, participated in the Battle of Minark and was subsequently damaged, losing a nacelle in an exchange with so'jan battleships. (STP: "Torment and Woe")

Star Trek: Pendragon[]

After the blockade, Commander Hobson was reassigned, and the Sutherland was finally launched in March under the command of Captain Timothy Barranco.

Under Barranco's command, the Sutherland made eight first contacts, mapped the Algotha Cluster, and helped prevent the assassination of the Magna Roman Senate. (PDN: "Honor of the Sword")

The Sutherland returned to Spacedock in 2371 for refit, and Captain Barranco was reassigned to Starfleet Command.

Pendragon timeline[]

After Captain Barranco opposed Vice Admiral Leyton's coup on Earth in 2372, he and several other officers stole the Sutherland from Spacedock and led a fleet of ships in running the blockade of Sector 001.

The Sutherland fought with the patriots during the Federation Civil War and participated in several major engagements, including the Second Battle of Deep Space 9. She was severely damaged in 2373 and most of her crew were reassigned to the USS Dauntless.

The Sutherland was inactive for the rest of the war, undergoing a complete overhaul. She was relaunched in mid-2375.

Star Trek: Sutherland[]

Captain Elizabeth Shelby took command of the USS Sutherland in late 2371 with Commander Christopher Hobson serving as first officer. The characters and events that took place in Peter David's Star Trek: New Frontier series of novels are assumed to have not taken place within this continuity.

The Sutherland served with distinction in both the Bajor and Argossian sectors prior to and during the Dominion War, earning honors for captain and crew. Following the Dominion War, the Sutherland served in a variety of capacities within the Bajoran and other nearby sectors. (Star Trek: Sutherland)

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