The Babcock-class was a Federation class XI frigate starship in Starfleet service in the 23rd century, becoming active on reference stardate 2/1709. The Babcock was created in the late 23rd century as a mark II spaceframe design that crewed 360 officers and crew, with room for up to 10 passengers and 250 combat troops. With the mark V refit of stardate 2/2002, the Babcock vessels had their crew capacity increased to 368. Additionally, the Babcock could carry 30,000 metric tons of cargo, rated at 600 SCU (standard cargo units). The mark II vessels weighed 170,900 metric tons, measured 355 meters in length, 150 meters in width and 60 meters in height. The mark V Babcock increased the vessel weight to 173,750 tons. The Babcock had eight standard (6 person) personnel transporters, eight 20-per