She was outfitted with an experimental interspatial warp drive (noticeable by the modified warp nacelles), and was under the command of Marcus Brennan, a seasoned veteran of the fleet. Her XO was Commander Patrick Cates. After launch, she was testing her engines near the Titan System. Upon entering orbit of Rkar N'ra, Captain Brennan led an away party to the surface and discovered an ancient transphasic pulse generator.