U.S.S. Patton (UFP150)
| Class | Marshall |
| Commissioned | 2156 2106 |
| Status | Decommissioned (2215); Recommissioned and refit (2235) Destroyed: RSD 1/0610.14 |
On Reference Stardate 1/0610.14 (14 October 2156), the United Earth Starship Patton, a brand-new Marshall class destroyer commanded by Captain Joseph Spadora, is on picket duty near Eta Leonis VI when three Romulan U-15 class cruisers close. While decelerating, the Romulan ships open fire. The Romulans' intentions are clear, and war is declared.[1][2][3] In this unprecedented action, the Coalition moves against an enemy whose planetary holdings and bases, political structure, aims and philosophies, and even appearance are completely unknown. Intercepted and translated subspace radio communications are analyzed to help understand their foe.[1][4][2][3]
Following the destruction of the S.S. Castro in 2223, the Asteroid Prospectors Association desperately sought increased protection from Starfleet Command. To bolster its forces in the face of this additional task, Starfleet recalled and refitted several older vessels that had been decommissioned, including the Marshall class starships Patton and Eisenhower, which had been part of the fleet that defended the Sol system during the Romulan War. The ships were assigned to patrol the disputed area between Federation and Klingon space, including the Donatu system, which consisted of seven planets. Although none were Class M, Donatu V had proved to be rich in dilithium, and a prospecting station had been established.[5]
In 2242, three Klingon vessels under the command of Captain Klaar attacked the system, seeking to remove the Federation presence. The Patton, commanded by Lieutenant Commander Matthew Decker, and the Eisenhower, commanded by Commander Jose Mendez, responded, though both commanders knew their ships were severely outmatched. The two ships used an ingenious hit-and-run strategy devised by Decker to buy time until two Baton Rouge class cruisers could reach the system. As the Starfleet reinforcements neared, the Klingons withdrew, resulting in an unexpected Federation victory in what came to be known as the Battle of Donatu V.[5]
FASA Timeline
On Reference Stardate 1/0610.14 (14 October 2106), the Federation Starship Patton, a brand-new Marshall class destroyer commanded by Captain Joseph Spadora, is on picket duty near Eta Leonis VI when three Romulan U-15 class cruisers close. While decelerating, the Romulan ships open fire. Captain Spadora is able to make a single transmission before a Romulan cruiser launches a "star-bomb" guided missile. The torpedo hits the Patton, completely destroying it. Spadora's message is received by other vessels in the area and relayed throughout the Federation. The Romulans' intentions are clear, and war is declared. In this unprecedented action, the Federation moves against an enemy whose planetary holdings and bases, political structure, aims and philosophies, and even appearance are completely unknown. Intercepted and translated subspace radio communications are analyzed to help the Federation understand their foe.[1][4][2][3]
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Goldstein, Stan et al (Authors). Spaceflight Chronology. Star Trek. Book. Wallaby Books. 1980.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 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.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 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.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 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.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Goodman, David A. Federation: The First 150 Years. Titan Books, October 2013.
