USS Potemkin (NCC-1657)

In 2261, Ens. Nyota Uhura was assigned to the vessel. (Starship Creator: Deluxe) Lt Takeshewada served on the vessel. (novel: The Brave and the Bold book one) In 2268, the Potemkin took part in the disastrous M-Five tests. (TOS episode: "The Ultimate Computer") Later that year, the Potemkin was to rendezvous with the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), at the Beta Aurigae System, but the Enterprise was diverted elsewhere. (TOS episode: "Turnabout Intruder") In 2269, under the command of Capt Callas, the Potemkin relieved the Enterprise at Parath’aa. (TOS novel: The Disinherited). The Potemkin was scheduled to survey Perry’s Planet until diverted elsewhere. (TOS novel: Perry's Planet).

In 2270, the Potemkin greeted the Enterprise, when the Enterprise came back from testing the inversion drive. (TOS novel: The Wounded Sky). The Potemkin was under the command of Capt Tutakai. The Potemkin was sent to meet with the USS Pompeii and the USS Enterprise to retake the stolen USS Star Empire. The Potemkin was damaged in the battle, especially when the Enterprise switched sides. The Potemkin surrendered after the Pompeii was destroyed. (TOS novel: Dreadnought!). The Potemkin was under the command of Capt Konstantin. The Potemkin was sent to Nador with Federation Troops, but was called off by Capt James T. Kirk. (TOS novel: Gemini). The Republic and the Potemkin were sent to assist the Enterprise in the Romulan Neutral Zone and later to help with the Tomariians. (TOS novel: Black Fire). Matt Cleary was previously assigned to the vessel. (TOS novel: Ex Machina).

In 2293, the Potemkin was on a scientific survey. The Potemkin was considered for Operation Retrieve. (movie: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country) Capt. Armstrong served on the Potemkin as an ensign. The Potemkin had a crew complement of over 400. (TNG novel: Relics Novelization). Daniel Paris served on the vessel. (STA novel: Progenitor).

Ship Commanders

 * Captain Callas (?-2270)
 * Captain Tutakai (2270)
 * Captain Konstantin (2270-?)

Appearances and References

 * The Disinherited (TOS novel)
 * The Brave and the Bold: Book One (Crossover novel)
 * Progenitor (STA novel)
 * Relics Novelization (TNG novel)
 * (movie: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
 * Ex Machina (TOS novel)
 * Black Fire (TOS novel)
 * Dreadnought!(TOS novel)
 * Gemini (TOS novel)
 * The Wounded Sky (TOS novel)
 * Turnabout Intruder (TOS episode)
 * The Ultimate Computer (TOS episode)