USS Prometheus (NX-59650)

The USS Prometheus (NX-59650) was the prototype of the Prometheus-class 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 Nebula-class, 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").