. The ship was first commanded by Captain Rasputin Cherkov and then by Commander Manuel Guerra. The SSV Antietam was constructed at the Arcturus Shipyard near the in early-2185 CE. The ship first saw action during the Siege of Logasiri in late-2185. It led 'wolf-pack flotilla' formations of other frigates and fighters into battle against cruisers and space stations in the world's orbit. During these engagements, the SSV Antietam gained major fame as did it's crew but in 2187, the ship would nearly be destroyed and several crewmembers would be lost, including Captain Cherkov. operating near the