USS Rickover (24th century)

The USS Rickover was a Federation starship in service in the mid-24th century.

In 2353, the Rickover unwittingly crossed over into Tzenkethi territory and were intercepted and attacked by three Tzenkethi escort ships because they thought an invasion was imminent. The Rickover responded in kind to the attack and destroyed two of the attacking escorts. Unfortunately, the Tzenkethi immediately launched an attack on various Federation starbases and outposts and the Tzenkethi War began.