USS Shepherd

The USS Shepherd was an Federation starship in service with Starfleet around the turn of the 24th century.

At this time, the Shepherd was on a scientific mission to observe a supernova at Te Fiti when its engines were destroyed by an unexpected solar flare. A distress call was sent out which was answered by the USS Excelsior (NCC-2000) and all crew were beamed off to safety.