Ceres (class)

• Medium cruiser
• History
  • Initial prototype design begins: 2162, USS Ceres (ENT Novel: Live by the Code)
    • Intended hybrid of Daedalus- and NX-class using Vulcan, Andorian, and Tellarite technology, akin to Columbia-class (ENT Novel: Live by the Code)
    • Registry block 301-310 reserved 2165
      • Resembles a flattened Daedalus-class vessel (ENT Novel: Patterns of Interference)
      • Meant to replace aging Daedalus-class in practice (ENT Novel: Live by the Code)
    • Launched January 2163 (ENT Novel: Live by the Code)
    • Practical testing continues through July 2165 (ENT Novel: Live by the Code)
  • Mid-2165 Admiralty starts internal debate on necessity of class development following proven continued viability of Daedalus-class in practice (ENT Novel: Live by the Code)
    • Increased pressure begins towards refocusing construction focus on Poseidon-class (ENT Novel: Live by the Code)

Known ships

Ceres-class

Name	Registry	Service Begin	Service End
USS Ceres	NCC-300	2163
USS Pallas	NCC-301	2166
USS Vesta	NCC-302	2166