USS Zhukov

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USS Zhukov
Class:	Ambassador-class
Registry:	NCC-26136
Affiliation:	Federation/Starfleet
Status:	Active (2368)

The USS Zhukov (NCC-26136) was a 24th century Federation starship of the Ambassador-class under the command of Captain Gleason.

Reginald Barclay served on the Zhukov prior to his transfer to the USS Enterprise-D in 2366. (TNG: "Hollow Pursuits")

In early 2367, the Zhukov conducted a cultural observation mission on Alpha Laputa IV. (TNG: "Brothers")

Later that year, the Zhukov rendezvoused with the Enterprise-D in order to transfer Federation ambassador T'Pel to the ship. (TNG: "Data's Day")

In 2368, the Zhukov transfered several science teams to the Enterprise-D in preparation for its mission to the Phoenix Cluster. (TNG: "The Game")

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[edit] Background

The Zhukov was seen only in "Data's Day." In that appearance, the registry on the hull was given as NCC-62136 and its name was misspelled as "Zuhkov." These markings were not visible on screen and were later determined to be production flubs.

A corrected registry of NCC-26136 appeared in an okudagram displayed in the observation lounge starting around TNG Season 4. This information appeared on the Starship Mission Status screen.

The ship may be named for the Soviet war hero General Georgy Zhukov. However, it is at least equally likely to have been named for another, later Zhukov.

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In the game Star Trek: Bridge Commander, the Zhukov is assigned to Starbase 12 as support ship. It tows the USS Sovereign back to Starbase 12, after the latter suffered a breakdown of the warp systems. It can be later choosed to assist the player in a tactical attack at the Alioth system. It's commanded by the Andorian captain Milus Verata.

Ambassador-class starships
USS Enterprise-C • USS Excalibur • USS Horatio • USS Yamaguchi • USS Zhukov