The VanGuard Launches a New Generation of Starship

In the 02350s the VanGuard determined it was time to commission a new generation of exploratory cruiser.  The Vigilant class was the result with the third example of the vessel taking on the storied name of the Venture VI in honor of the previous Terran ships of that name.  The new Vigilants were larger and more capable than any class ever designed by Terran engineers and would serve as the primary military and exploration units during the second half of the 02300s.

The vessels in the Vigilant class became a the widely revered type of starship and served the TransFed for several decades in exploratory and combat capacities.

The Vigilant class was designed by a consortium of Terran and Promedian engineering firms to be the apex combat starship in the known worlds while still retaining exploration capabilities.  The first four to be commissioned were manufactured by the Free Aries Shipyards before all subsequent construction was transferred to the distant Forge Starworks facility for reasons of TransFederacy security.

Federacy starships had established a reputation for exceptional combat prowess and scientific accomplishments, but the new Vigilant series went far beyond even what was expected of them.  They would be the primary line ship for the Federacy until the beginning of the 02400s.