Vulcan science vessel

In the alternate reality created by Nero, the Vulcan science vessel was a Federation science vessel in service to the Vulcan Space Council. 

History
In 2259, Ambassador and his followers disguised themselves as crewmembers of the rogue Romulan starship  Narada and raided the  Vulcan science vessel in the 40 Eridani A star system. They stole the red matter recovered by the Vulcan scientists from the former location of planet. The Starfleet starship USS Enterprise arrived to lend aid the science vessel, prompting Sarek's scout ship to escape into Romulan space. 

Crew manifest

 * scientists:
 * unnamed Vulcans