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[[Image:Velaracolony.png|right]]The Velara Colony was founded in 2387 by the United Federation of Planets in a small previously explored area of territory. Located in the Alpha Quadrant near the Pleiades's Cluster, surrounded by the Exploratory Frontier, Velara was established for the eventual expansion of Federation Space to continue their mission of peace and exploration.
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[[Image:Vesta.png|right]]The '''USS ''Vesta'' (NX-94200)''' is a {{Class|Vesta}} starship commissioned in 2386 under the command of [[Captain]] [[Emily Quinn]]. She is the first starship to bear the name, as well as the first ship of her class. The ''Vesta'' was designed in response to the [[Quantum Slipstream Drive|quantum slipstream drive]] brought back by the '''USS ''Voyager'' ''' in 2377.
  
Velara's original intentions were for colonization but soon grew into one of the leading research facilities for oceanic and atmospheric studies. With masses such as the Pleiades's Cluster and the Taurus Dark Cloud nearby, science doesn't end in space.
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Following the end of the [[Dominion War]], devastating ship losses required Starfleet to recuperate.  Instead of rebuilding the fleet with aging designs, Starfleet R&D instead focused on the introduction of new designs, expanding on the existing technology.  But the new design push also spread to development of new technology.  The return of the '''USS ''Voyager'' ''' in 2377 brought a treasure trove of new technology, most of it barely tested.  The [[Quantum Slipstream Drive|quantum slipstream drive]], discovered by the ''Voyager'' in 2374 and tested early the next year proved to be unstable. Starfleet engineers studied the slipstream data and attempted to improve on the design.  While early trials and simulations seemed promising, the only way to prove the design worked was to incorporate it into a complete testbed vessel.
  
The colonists on Velara initially depend on a monthly supply transports for food and unavailable resources that the planet did not offer, at least until new crops take hold in the rich soils of the planet. While wildlife is not overly abundant, the majority of the planet's surface is covered in ocean water that is brimming with sea life as one food source.
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This led to the development of the {{Class|Vesta}} starship.  The first of her class, the '''USS ''Vesta'' (NX-94200)''', was herald as the '''Next Great Experiment''', similar to the '''USS ''Excelsior'' ''' from a century before.  Similar in size to the {{Class|Sovereign}}, the ''Vesta'' was a [[Ship-of-the-Line]], capable of performing a multitude of different missions.  Following initial shakedowns, the ''Vesta'' was assigned to the [[Eleventh Fleet]]. There she resupplied at [[Starbase 332]], and under the supervision of [[Commodore]] [[Emily Quinn]] began [[Quantum Slipstream Drive|slipstream]] trials away from civilized areas.
  
As this new colony and it's residents continue to grow and develop further, the quaint shores of Velara grows more and more popular with Starfleet crews as they participate in shore leave. The colony itself has nine standalone holosuites for residents and visitors to use for personal entertainment when not reserved by personnel for training exercises. The coastal shores offer activities such as sailing, swimming, and other water activities. More inland, just past the fields of growing farmland, is the Lanai Forest which is home to local fauna and wildlife, great for hiking and an overnight camping trip.
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The USS Vesta (NX-94200) is a Vesta-class starship commissioned in 2386 under the command of Captain Emily Quinn. She is the first starship to bear the name, as well as the first ship of her class. The Vesta was designed in response to the quantum slipstream drive brought back by the USS Voyager in 2377.

Following the end of the Dominion War, devastating ship losses required Starfleet to recuperate. Instead of rebuilding the fleet with aging designs, Starfleet R&D instead focused on the introduction of new designs, expanding on the existing technology. But the new design push also spread to development of new technology. The return of the USS Voyager in 2377 brought a treasure trove of new technology, most of it barely tested. The quantum slipstream drive, discovered by the Voyager in 2374 and tested early the next year proved to be unstable. Starfleet engineers studied the slipstream data and attempted to improve on the design. While early trials and simulations seemed promising, the only way to prove the design worked was to incorporate it into a complete testbed vessel.

This led to the development of the Vesta-class starship. The first of her class, the USS Vesta (NX-94200), was herald as the Next Great Experiment, similar to the USS Excelsior from a century before. Similar in size to the Sovereign-class, the Vesta was a Ship-of-the-Line, capable of performing a multitude of different missions. Following initial shakedowns, the Vesta was assigned to the Eleventh Fleet. There she resupplied at Starbase 332, and under the supervision of Commodore Emily Quinn began slipstream trials away from civilized areas.

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