U.S.S. Buran NCC-57580

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U.S.S. Buran
U.S.S. Buran (SSColl)

U.S.S. Buran (SSColl)
Registry NCC-57580
Class Challenger
Status Destroyed (2366, Battle of Wolf 359)
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The Challenger class[1] Starship Buran was one of 39 starships destroyed by the Borg in the Battle of Wolf 359.[2] Named for the Russian space shuttle, which was in turn named for the Russian word for "snowstorm."

Notes and References

  1. Okuda, Michael and Denise Okuda (Authors). The Star Trek Encyclopedia. Star Trek. Book, Second Edition. Illustrations by Doug Drexler. Photo Editing by Margaret Clark. Research Consulting by Robert H. Justman, Greg Jein, and Bjo Trimble. Additional Research by Curt Danhauser and S.J. Casey Bernay. First Edition with Debbie Mirek. Pocket Books. December 1997.
  2. Roddenberry, Gene et al (Executive Producers). "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II". Star Trek: The Next Generation, season 4, episode 1 (Production number 175). Directed by Cliff Bole. Written by Michael Piller. Paramount Pictures. 24 September 1990.