USS Rutledge

From Hidden Frontier

The USS Rutledge was a New Orleans-class frigate in service during the latter part of the 24th Century.

Operational History

During the Federation-Cardassian War, Captain Benjamin Maxwell commanded the Rutledge. The vessel was one of the closest ships to render aid to Setlik III, a Federation colony under attack from Cardassian forces. They arrived too late to save Maxwell's own family from being slaughtered during the fighting, and several of their own crew perished in ground assaults. At the time, the Rutledge was a state-of-the-art vessel. Maxwell eventually moved on to command the Nebula-class USS Phoenix. (TNG 4.12 - "The Wounded")

In 2373, the Rutledge and the USS Tecumseh led the Starfleet counterattack into the Archanis sector during the Federation-Klingon War. (DS9 5.04 - "Nor the Battle to the Strong")

By 2375, the ship was part of the allied forces at the Battle of Lapolis. Whilst pursuing two Dominion vessels that had broken away from the main battle, the Rutledge was attacked by the Grey Confederacy. The entire crew was abducted with the exception of a Betazoid Lieutenant, Myra Elbrey. Elbrey was rescued by the USS Devonshire before the Rutledge was destroyed in a second attack by the Grey. (HF 1.01 - "Enemy Unknown, Part 1")

Appearances

EPISODE LIST Series/Episode Episode Title HF 1.01 "Enemy Unknown, Part 1"