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The conflicts toward the end of the 24th Century changed that. Beginning with the massive loss of life and ships at Wolf 359 and later with the attrition during the Dominion War, Starfleet had neither the time nor resources to build brand new ships of war and opted to upgrade many of those still in service – including the aging ''Miranda'' class. | The conflicts toward the end of the 24th Century changed that. Beginning with the massive loss of life and ships at Wolf 359 and later with the attrition during the Dominion War, Starfleet had neither the time nor resources to build brand new ships of war and opted to upgrade many of those still in service – including the aging ''Miranda'' class. | ||
A slew of upgrades saw the Drake moved from a science vessel to an escort; a more powerful warp core, heavier weapons and more robust shields returning her once again to the front line. The upgrades did not always mesh well with the older technologies aboard and since their implementation, the ''Drake'' has been politely referred to as a ship “with character”. Less diplomatic individuals have called it a “buggy, unreliable wreck” and pointed out that even with its upgraded tactical systems, the ''Drake'' is a far cry from a ship of war, evenly matched with Intrepid class vessels in simulations. | A slew of upgrades saw the ''Drake'' moved from a science vessel to an escort; a more powerful warp core, heavier weapons and more robust shields returning her once again to the front line. The upgrades did not always mesh well with the older technologies aboard and since their implementation, the ''Drake'' has been politely referred to as a ship “with character”. Less diplomatic individuals have called it a “buggy, unreliable wreck” and pointed out that even with its upgraded tactical systems, the ''Drake'' is a far cry from a ship of war, evenly matched with Intrepid class vessels in simulations. | ||
Thus, the ''Drake'' has fallen into the no-man's land of the multi-purpose vessel. Neither a warship or a science vessel, lacking the facilities for pure diplomacy and the internal space for cargo haulage, the Drake teeters on the knife-edge of usefulness and liability. Not yet willing to retire her, Starfleet is searching for the place – and crew – that can get the best out of the veteran ship. | Thus, the ''Drake'' has fallen into the no-man's land of the multi-purpose vessel. Neither a warship or a science vessel, lacking the facilities for pure diplomacy and the internal space for cargo haulage, the ''Drake'' teeters on the knife-edge of usefulness and liability. Not yet willing to retire her, Starfleet is searching for the place – and crew – that can get the best out of the veteran ship. | ||