USS Helena (NCC-1789)

The USS Helena (NCC-7898) was an Starship used in the 24th century and is commanded by Captain Marcia Taylor, and then commanded by Captain John Martin. (Star Trek: Helena)

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Construction began on the USS Helena in the late 2360s at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards along with her sister-ships, USS Intrepid, USS Bellerophon and USS Pathfinder, under the direction of Admiral Patterson Yorktown was the second ship of the class built after the Intrepid herself, and in early 2370, Helena was launched, and command was handed over to Captain Marcia Taylor.

Following the launching ceremony, Captain Marcia Taylor took Helena on a shakedown cruise to the area bordering the Demilitarized Zone. During the voyage, the starship's bio-neural gel packs malfunctioned and left Helena stranded in space. The USS Hood (NCC-42296), under Robert DeSoto, rushed to Helena's aid, and she was towed back to Utopia Planitia for repairs.