USS Escort

The companion vessel of the USS Explorer. The Escort is actually a pre-owned (Starfleet doesn't like the term "used") vessel and has been in service for about 30 years. It's spaceframe is that of a Peregrine-class fighter, but it has extra decks, giving it room for 30-40 officers and men. It has a VERY small shuttle bay, a cramped bridge, and a tiny mess hall. The captain's readyroom and quarters are combined, thanks to the advent of the futon. Since the Escort joined the Explorer in 2376, it has been crashed and demolished in just about every way possible (first appearance "The Honeymoon's Over" [VEX]).