USS Gan De (NCC-9918)

The USS Gan De (NCC-9918) was an Oberth-class survey vessel operated by the Federation Starfleet in the 23rd and 24th centuries.

In 2338, it conducted the first in depth geological survey of the Ivex system and discovered significant deposits of dilithium ore within the system.

In 2339, it was assigned to conduct stellar mapping in the Japori Sector, near the Ivex system. While the USS Tempest (NCC-10535) was addressing political tensions between neighboring Federation and Klingon dilithium mines, the Gan De was available to assist if needed, though it did not end up providing any assistance. (1.4: Incident at Ivex)

The Gan De was named for the ancient Chinese astronomer of the same name, one of the first people in Earth's history recorded by name to compile a star catalogue.

Current Status
The Gan De is continuing its extended stellar and planetary mapping mission in the Japori Sector.