USS Max Plank

The USS Max Plank (NCC-28573) was a Federation starship that was in service with Starfleet in the mid-24th century. In 2364, this starship was commanded by Asenath Hammond.

In that year, prior to stardate 41775, this ship, along with the USS Tranquillity Base, patrolled the Neutral Zone. While on patrol, these ships received an order from Commodore Joshua Jae of Starfleet Mission Operations Division. According to that order, both ships were to modify their defensive coverage of the zone by increasing sensor drone surveillance in the sectors 045 to 052 while decreasing it in sectors 004 to 010. In these latter sectors, active patrol duty required approval by the Commodore’s office.

At the end of that year, Data read this order received by these ships and several others to investigate claims of a conspiracy among the highest members of Starfleet Command.