


This ship was constructed by the Yoyodyne Division at 40 Eridani A Starfleet Construction Yards and commissioned on stardate 40250.5 in 2363.It is the first warp 1 (light speed) capable ship and its initial flight leads to the first contact between humans and an alien species, in this case, the Vulcans.Talk about solar power! They have the capability to change pods.(TNG episode: "The Wounded") In 2367, the Phoenix was under the command of Captain Benjamin Maxwell, former commander of the USS Rutledge. Maxwell suspected Cardassians of rearming, despite a recent peace treaty - until he stood down after the Enterprise-D sent his former officer, Chief O'Brien, … (TNG: \"The Wounded\", \"Redemption II\"… It was commanded by Captain Bryce D.Armaments: Chimera heavy destroyer (Manticore) The Nebula class ship was an offshoot of the Galaxy class. Star Trek The Official Starship Collection U.S.S.Phoenix Experimental Star Cruiser - Technical Orders Vol.1 Dark Designs and Ubergeek Worldwide Industries 1996.
