U.S.S. Patton (FASA)
On Reference Stardate 1/0610.14 (14 October 2106), the Federation Starship Patton, a brand-new Marshall class destroyer commanded by Captain Joseph Spadora, was on picket duty near Eta Leonis VI when three Romulan U-15 class cruisers closed. While decelerating, the Romulan ships opened fire. Captain Spadora was able to make a single transmission before a Romulan cruiser launched a "star-bomb" guided missile. The torpedo hit the Patton, completely destroying it. Spadora's message was received by other vessels in the area and relayed throughout the Federation. The Romulans' intentions were clear, and war was declared. In this unprecedented action, the Federation moved against an enemy whose planetary holdings and bases, political structure, aims and philosophies, and even appearance were completely unknown. Intercepted and translated subspace radio communications were analyzed to help the Federation understand their foe.[1][2][3][4]
Ships Named Patton
FASA Timeline
U.S.S. Patton (Marshall class) • U.S.S. Patton NCC-50032 (Wellington class)
UFP150 Timeline
Marshall class vessels
FASA Timeline
U.S.S. Hannibal • U.S.S. Marshall • U.S.S. Patton
UFP150 Timeline
Notes and References
- ↑ Goldstein, Stan et al (Authors). Spaceflight Chronology. Star Trek. Book. Wallaby Books. 1980.
- ↑ Wheeler, Wm. John et al (Authors). Cadet's Orientation Sourcebook. Star Trek: The Role Playing Game. Book 2004A, Second Edition. Cover art by Rowena. Graphics and layout by Dana Knutson and Jordan Weisman. FASA Corporation. 1983.
- ↑ Tepool, David F. et al (Authors). The Romulans: Star Fleet Intelligence Manual. Star Trek: The Role Playing Game. Book 2005A. Graphics and layout by Dana Knutson, Todd Marsh, and Jordan Weisman. Illustrations by Norman Miller, Dana Knutson, Todd Marsh, and William H. Keith Jr.. FASA Corporation. 1984.
- ↑ Theisen, John A. (Author). The Romulan War. Star Trek: The Role Playing Game. Book 2221A . Cover art by Dana Knutson. Illustrations by Cliff Van Meter and Dana Knutson. FASA Corporation. 1986.
