The USS Rutledge was a New Orleans class frigate serving in Starfleet during the 24th century.
She spent the majority of her career along the Federation-Cardassian border.
She was on the frontlines of the Federation-Cardassian War, and was the first vessel to respond to the Setlik III Massacre.
In 2372 she was transferred to the Second Fleet due to hostilities with the Klingon Empire, and along with the USS Tecumseh she spearheaded Starfleet's efforts to retake the Archanis Sector in 2373.
The frigate was back with the Sixth Fleet at the outbreak of the Dominion War.
Crew Members[]
Benjaim Maxwell - Commanding Officer - 2340's
Miles O'Brian - Tactical Crewman/Non-Commissioned Officer - 2346
Will Kayden - 2346