In 2370, the Vetar was ordered to perform a survey of Dorvan V ahead of the planet's entry into Cardassian space following the signing of the Federation-Cardassian Treaty of 2370. (TNG episode: "Journey's End") Shortly after, the Vetar was attacked by Maquis raiders in the Demilitarized Zone, and had to be rescued by the USS Enterprise-D. (TNG episode: "Preemptive Strike")