USS Cygnus (NCC-617) was the lead class and prototype for the Cygnus-subclass couriers of the Hermes-class scouts. These were on active duty in Starfleet during the 23rd century. (Star Fleet Technical Manual) In the early 2260s, Alisü Godibatz was a lieutenant junior grade assigned to Cygnus as a security officer. At this time, Cygnus 's patrol assignment was along the Federation/Klingon border. (Starfleet Supplemental Communiqué 1:9)