J class starship



The J-class was a type of freighter that was mainly operated by Earth-bond companies in the 22nd and 23rd centuries.

In the early 22nd century, the Earth Cargo Service was largely dependent on J-class freighters, but they were later superceded by the larger and faster, Y class. (ENT episode: "Horizon").

Although most J-class were decommissioned and scrapped by the 23rd century, some still remained in service into the 2260s. In 2266, Harcourt Fenton Mudd possessed a J-class freighter, until it was destroyed in an asteroid belt after being pursued by the USS Enterprise. (TOS episode: "Mudd's Women").

Starfleet also used a J-class freighter for Starfleet Academy training missions in the 2260s. In late 2266, Fleet Captain Christopher Pike accompanied a group of cadets out on a mission, and following an accident with a malfunctioning baffle plate, Pike became severely crippled by radiation. (TOS episode: "The Menagerie, Part I").

Known Vessels

 * ECS Horizon