The USS Kyushu (NCC-65491) was a 24th century Federation New Orleans-class starship operated by Starfleet. In 2363 (stardate 40402), the crew of the Kyushu were almost trapped in a temporal Mobius loop after an ancient artifact excavated from Vemlar IV enabled them to communicate with their near-future selves. The crew learned to stop second-guessing themselves, thereby breaking the loop. The artifact was later secured by the Department of Temporal Investigations and safely stored in the Eridian Vault on Eris.

In 2367, the Kyushu participated in the Battle of Wolf 359. It was destroyed, along with 38 other starships.

The Kyushu had been deployed by Admiral J.P. Hanson, along with the USS Gage and the USS Melbourne, against the Borg. The Kyushu was destroyed before the USS Saratoga.

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Dimensions:
Length: 5-inches

Release Date: May 2017

Historical Account: "The Battle of Wolf 359" - The Battle of Wolf 359 took place in 2367 in the Wolf 359 system, roughly eight light years from Earth, between the forces of the United Federation of Planets and the Borg Collective. It is recorded as one of the most destructive battles in Federation history prior to the Dominion War.

In 2367, around stardate 44002.3, the cube entered the Wolf 359 system. Locutus hailed the assembled fleet, ordering the ships therein to disarm and escort the cube to the Sol system. Immediately thereafter, the fleet engaged the Borg.

"Resistance is futile. You will disarm your weapons and escort us to Sector 001. If you attempt to intervene, we will destroy you.file info"

The Excelsior-class USS Melbourne was among the first ships destroyed, with its saucer section partially vaporized while approaching. The Miranda-class USS Saratoga was quickly neutralized, thereafter. When the Ambassador-class USS Yamaguchi and the Nebula-class USS Bellerophon rushed to rescue their trapped sister ships, they, too, were destroyed, along with numerous other starships entering the combat zone. Their valiant efforts notwithstanding did not prevent the eventual destruction of the USS Saratoga and the USS Bonestell.

Locutus, armed with the assimilated tactical knowledge of Picard, directed the battle from the Borg side. After bare minutes of combat, the fleet was faced with utter defeat. Admiral Hanson attempted to rally the remaining ships to launch a last-ditch assault, but his ship was destroyed shortly thereafter. His final words were to Captain Riker of the Enterprise, whom he contacted briefly during the course of the battle:

"Fight does not go well, Enterprise. We're attempting to withdraw and regroup. Rendezvous at -- "

Communications were cut off in the midst of this transmission, and no further transmissions were received.

Ultimately, thirty-nine starships were lost, with a total loss of nearly 11,000 lives. Many people were assimilated. By the time that the Enterprise arrived, there were no life signs or power readings from the remaining hulks.

At least one civilian transport craft was caught in the battle. The ship was heavily damaged and had to evacuate its crew and passengers via their escape pods. The mother of one Starfleet officer was on board. The rest of the craft's passengers were most likely assimilated, though it is unknown if Locutus' ship did this, or if they were assimilated at a later date.