Pictured here is a replica of the Federation Nebula class starship, USS Melbourne NCC-62043. Nevertheless, when the Enterprise-D arrived in the system a few hours later, enough of the wreck survived intact and was one of the vessels recognized by Commander Shelby. This class was named for spectacular galactic gas clouds known as nebulae. Officially designated as an explorer, the Nebula ships were also sometimes referred to as cruisers. Lieutenant Gregory Bergan was among the Melbourne's crew at the time. The Nebula-class was a type of Federation starship in use by Starfleet in the 24th century. The burning, lifeless hulk was then rammed by the cube as it pursued the Saratoga. Early in the battle, it and the USS Saratoga engaged the cube, but its shields were quickly drained, and had half its saucer blown away by a cutting beam. Soon after, the Melbourne formed part of the forty-strong Federation task force that stood against an invading Borg cube at the Battle of Wolf 359. While Jean-Luc Picard described her as 'a fine ship,' Riker decided not to pursue the commission at that time, choosing instead to remain aboard the Enterprise-D. In late 2366, William Riker was offered the command of the Melbourne. However, the situation was resolved before the Melbourne was flight-ready. While there, the station's CO, Orfil Quinteros, initiated a rush repair schedule to get the vessel ready for pursuit when the Enterprise was hijacked by a group of Bynars. In 2364, the Melbourne underwent maintenance at Starbase 74, at the same time as three other ships including the USS Enterprise-D. The USS Melbourne (NCC-62043) was a 24th century Federation Nebula-class starship operated by Starfleet.

Eaglemoss EMST0156 Star Trek Nebula Class Starship - USS Melbourne NCC-62043 'The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.'

Nebula class starship model