The 27th century starship (also known as alien ship) was a Federation starship of unknown class staffed by 27th century historians. The ship, under the command of Amila Thon, traveled back in time to late 2366 and early 2367 to witness the Battle of Wolf 359. Thon went so far as to send six historians to the Borg cube for surveillance purposes. The 27th century starship then disappeared. (Star Trek: The Prospect Chronicles: "The Burnt Child")