USS Laplace (Saber class)

The USS Laplace was a Federation Starfleet light cruiser starship in service in the late 24th century. In the 2380s, the Laplace was assigned to the Starfleet Corps of Engineers. 

History
In November 2385, the Laplace was assigned to perform a long-term refit of the Corvus Beacon, a subspace telescope in the Beta Quadrant. The repairs were interrupted when the Cytherian-controlled USS Aventine arrived and began firing on the array.

When the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E) arrived to defend Corvus Beacon against the Aventine, Captain Jean-Luc Picard ordered Captain Kwelm to assist. After the Aventine completed its mission at the array, it departed. The Enterprise pursued the rogue while the Laplace remained behind to salvage its repairs of Corvus Beacon.

Weeks later, Admiral William T. Riker watched the events from Laplace's bridge in a holographic simulation to ascertain his mental health. 

Crew manifest

 * commanding officer:
 * Captain Kwelm
 * executive officer:
 * unnamed male Bajoran