USS Quazar

Ths USS Quazar was a Miranda-Class vessel in service with Starfleet from 2350-2380 PLF. It was used during a massive battle between the Federation and the Cardassians, during which it was heavily damaged. The conflict began when the Cardassian battle fleet decided to prematurely strike the unsuspecting Federation fleet, ending a period of nearly 20 years of peace. This attack was unprovoked, but was met with fierce resistance, and the Cardassians had suffered heavy losses before the majority of the Federation fleet had even arrived.

The USS Quazar was the first ship to be attacked by the Cardassians as it attempted to make contact with the fleet. Its crew quickly raised the shields and armed most of the weapons before sending a signal to Starfleet, warning them about the attack. This act saved thousands of lives as it allowed Starfleet to prepare for the Cardassian attack whilst the Quazar (and what few other ships could assist) attempted to hold the Cardassians off for as long as possible. Despite a valiant effort, the Quazar was severely damaged by the Cardassians and the majority of the saucer section was torn apart by their phasers, leaving few alive on the ship by the time it was salvaged. The Quazar did buy enough time for larger and more powerful ships like te USS Enterprise and the USS Excelsior to arrive and crush the Cardassian attack.

The commanding officers of the ship were posthumously awarded a medal for bravery and the survivors were all commended for their quick thinking and resourcefulness. It is commonly believed that, thanks to the Quazar, the Federation was saved from a much more bloody and bitter conflict with the Cardassians.