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"It's strange to think how badly we treated the sea for so long. Being out here makes me glad we came to our senses." --Margrave

As larger portions of the Earth were designated as nature reserves in the mid-to-late 3rd millennium, the role of the UN's environmental protection commissions was expanded. They became responsible for the protection and maintenance of almost 90% of the Earth's surface, necessitating a dramatic increase in resources and assets.

The Oceans Protection Commission deployed a mid-size fleet of endurance cruisers to conduct perpetual maritime patrols. These vessels were designed to accommodate both scientific research and ranger duties, with a minimal environmental impact.

The Stevenson-class of 18 ships was launched in the 28th century. Their improvements over the earlier Attenborough-class were primarily related to modernisation of internal systems, as the overall design was considered completely adequate for their low-intensity duties. Like most previous OPC cruisers, they were armed only for deterrence of illegal exploiters and polluters, and were otherwise considered to be research and conservation platforms.

Description
"It's strange to think how badly we treated the sea for so long. Being out here makes me glad we came to our senses." --Margrave

As larger portions of the Earth were designated as nature reserves in the mid-to-late 3rd millennium, the role of the UN's environmental protection commissions was expanded. They became responsible for the protection and maintenance of almost 90% of the Earth's surface, necessitating a dramatic increase in resources and assets.

The Oceans Protection Commission deployed a mid-size fleet of endurance cruisers to conduct perpetual maritime patrols. These vessels were designed to accommodate both scientific research and ranger duties, with a minimal environmental impact.

The Stevenson-class of 18 ships was launched in the 28th century. Their improvements over the earlier Attenborough-class were primarily related to modernisation of internal systems, as the overall design was considered completely adequate for their low-intensity duties. Like most previous OPC cruisers, they were armed only for deterrence of illegal exploiters and polluters, and were otherwise considered to be research and conservation platforms.