U.S.S. Challenger

The U.S.S. Challenger is a Galaxy Class Cruiser commanded by Captain Geordi La Forge, former chief engineer of the U.S.S. Enterprise-E and designer of the "Jellyfish" prototype that Ambassador Spock piloted to the Hobus System.

History

 * 2378: The Challenger is part of a Starfleet task force sent to counter an imminent Borg attack, but instead witnesses the return of the USS Voyager to the Alpha Quadrant.
 * 2397: Captain Geordi La Forge assumes command of the Challenger.

Crew

 * Captain Geordi La Forge
 * Ensign N'vall

Missions involved

 * : The Challenger is part of a battle group that warps in to assist the player against an Undine Tethys Bio-Dreadnought.
 * : While escaping Penal Colony 47, the player is confronted by a Federation blockade led by the Challenger.
 * : While investigating the loss of contact with the USS Madison, which had been near the Nexus investigating a distress signal from the long-lost USS Forrestal, the Challenger is disabled by an energy blast. Its crew is able to make repairs and assist the player's ship in defeating the Forrestal, whose crew members are being mind-controlled by Khaj'Buur.
 * : The Challenger, with the aid of the and the player, studies unusual anomalies present in the Dranuur System. Later, the Challenger aids the player in repelling a Tzenkethi attack on the joint Lukari/Kentari colony being established there.
 * : The ship joins the player in the defense of Bajor.

Other involvement

 * "New Featured Episode: 'Beyond the Nexus'": The Challenger is docked at Earth Spacedock, where its crew have been enjoying shore leave. Ensign N’vall brings Captain La Forge new orders to investigate the Nexus.