Federation Rigel Class

STARSHIP NAME REGISTRY NUMBER   INFO
U.S.S. Akagi NCC-62158 The Akagi served in Picard's armada to blockade Romulan supply ships supplying the Duras family forces during the Klingon civil war in 2368.
TNG "Redemption, Part II"
In 2374, the Akagi was a part of the Ninth Fleet headquartered at starbase Deep Space 9.
DS9 "You Are Cordially Invited"
The Akagi was named for the Japanese carrier that fought the American warship U.S.S. Hornet in the bitter Battle of Midway in World War II. Episode writer Ron Moore thought it fitting that in Star Trek's future, the Akagi would be serving alongside the Hornet.
Star Trek Encyclopedia II , III
After a battle against the Dominion in 2374, the Akagi reported 20 crewmembers MIA and 1 crewmember KIA.
DS9 "In The Pale Moonlight"
U.S.S. Tolstoy NCC-62095   The Tolstoy was destroyed by the Borg at the battle of Wolf 359 in2367.
TNG "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II"
The Tolstoy was named for the Russian author Leo Tolstoy, who wrote War and Peace.
Star Trek Encyclopedia II

History:
Conjectural designation for a type of Federation ship. The U.S.S. Tolstoy, destroyed in the battle of Wolf 359, was a Rigel-class starship (TNG "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II"), as was the U.S.S. Akagi (TNG "Redemption, Part II").
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