USS Akira
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| STARSHIP | |
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| USS Akira | |
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| Class: | Akira-class |
| Registry: | NX-62497 NCC-62497 |
| Affiliation: | Federation Starfleet |
| Launched: | 2368 |
The USS Akira (NX-62497, later NCC-62497) was a Federation Akira-class heavy cruiser in service to Starfleet in the late 24th century. When she was commissioned in 2368, the Akira was the prototype for a new class of heavy cruisers. (ST reference: Starship Spotter; ST roleplay module: Starships)
The hull configuration was based on the design as a homage to some of the earliest Starfleet exploratory vessels, such as the NX-class. The Akira was also designed to perform border defense duties, which many vessels did during the brief conflict between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. (ST:CCG: Second Edition)
- This starship was named after the anime film Akira. (ST reference: Star Trek Encyclopedia)
