The USS Shinano (NCC-1642) was a 23rd century Federation starship, a Nimitz-class battlecruiser in Starfleet service in the 2250s decade. The Shinano took part in the Federation-Klingon War of 2256-2257. (STO - Task Force Operation mission: "Operation Riposte")
Service history[]
The Shinano at Priors World in 2256.
A few weeks following the Battle of the Binary Stars in May 2256, the USS Shinano participated in Operation Riposte, an early Starfleet offensive in the war. Coordinated by Captain Gabriel Lorca and Lieutenant Commander Amna Patel of the USS Buran, the Shinano was among the ships taking position near the Zenith class space stations aboave Priors World. The ships battled incoming Klingon warships and used their tractor beams to hold captured House Mo'Kai DaSpu-class troop transports. During the counter-offensive by Aakar, the task force also fought, and captured, the IKS Akaar's Dreadnought. The Shinano suffered battle damage but was swiftly repaired. STO - Task Force Operation mission: "Operation Riposte")
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| Nimitz-class starships | |||
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| Federation Starfleet (primary universe) |
standard configuration | Dana (simulated) • Europa • Europa (II) • Pacifica • Shinano • Ticonderoga |  
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| variant configurations | Europa-subclass: Europa • Phobos | ||
| Terran Empire Starfleet (mirror universe) |
standard configuration | ISS Europa | 
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Appearances[]
- STO - Task Force Operation mission: "Operation Riposte" (first appearance)
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Background[]
| This section is written from the Real World point of view. |
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- The Shinano may be named for the Japanese aircraft carrier ShinanoWP or the Shinano ProvinceWP of Japan.
- During the original release of Mirror of Discovery, the Shinano carried the registry number NCC-1648.