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USS Achernar (NCC-1732) was a Constitution-class heavy cruiser on active duty in Starfleet during at least the 23rd century. It was the lead ship and prototype for the Achernar-subclass of heavy cruisers. (Star Fleet Technical Manual, Ships of the Star Fleet, vol. 1)

Achernar was flagship of the Starfleet Fourth Fleet, under the command of Admiral T'Pam, in the 2280s.

Captain Ash Parker commanded the Achernar in the 2260s and 2270s. (Star Trek: The Intrepid Adventures)

Captain T'Pam commanded the Achernarin the 2270s. (Star Trek: The Intrepid Adventures)

Nomenclature[]

The ship was named after Achernar, the primary star of a binary consisting of Alpha Eridani A (spectral class B6) and B (spectral class A). The two stars are about 139 light-years from Earth.

Background information[]

Achernar was a Starfleet International chapter ca. 1985. (Starfleet International: Starfleet Communiqué, May 1985) The chapter president was Pamela DuPuy (January 9, 1958-March 5, 2008).

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