USS Huang Zhong

The USS Huang Zhong was an science vessel in service to the Federation Starfleet in the 2260s. Its home port was Starbase 23 near the Romulan Neutral Zone in Beta Quadrant. 

Service history
In 2269, the Huang Zhong was reassigned from its patrol mission to investigate a spatial rift near planet Dolysia in the Kondaii star system. Despite being outfitted with enhanced sensor arrays, it was no match for the scientific capabilities of a starship, and was to be relieved by the USS Enterprise.

While undertaking scans, the Huang Zhong triggered an ancient defense system which caused the ship to crash land on the planetoid, Gralafi, on the other side of the rift. Most of the crew, including Captain Ronald Arens, were killed in the crash. Among the senior officers, only science officer Lieutenant Samuel Boma survived. 

Personnel

 * Commanding officer, Captain Ronald Arens
 * First officer, Commander April Hebert
 * Chief science officer, Lieutenant Samuel Boma
 * Helmsman, Lieutenant T'Vrel