USS Prometheus (NX-59650)

The USS Prometheus (NX-59650) was the prototype of the of Federation starships launched in 2374.

Around Stardate 51462, the Prometheus was hijacked by a group of Romulans who wanted to return the ship to Romulus so that the Tal Shiar could learn the latest Starfleet tactical secrets. Using the vessel's multi-vector assault mode the Prometheus was able to overcome the USS Bonchune, and the hijack appeared to have been successful.

Fortunately, the Doctor from the USS Voyager had been transmitted to the Prometheus via a relay network from the Delta Quadrant. With help from the Prometheus 's Emergency Medical Hologram, they were able to slow down the Romulans by venting a knock-out gas into the ship's life support systems, and hold off a Romulan assault until a relief force of Federation starships arrived. (VOY episode: "Message in a Bottle").

In 2381, the USS Prometheus was part of a fourty ship fleet defending Vulcan from the Borg. In the battle, it was one of the four surviving ships including the USS Exeter, USS Atlas, and USS Keasarge. It promptly destroyed the Borg over Vulcan with the other surviving ships.