S.S. Lucas

The Chameleon Class is one of the ubiquitous tramp freighters and independant scouts found all over the United Federation of Planets. It is used for a wide variety of purposes, from its designed rôle of scout/trader to tramp freighter to safari ship to private yacht. The class has been in service for over 120 years and shows no sign of being phased out despite the fact that none have been built in 85 years.

The Chameleon Class served with Starfleet as a light transport from 2260 to 2295. In some ways the Chameleon Class can be compared to the Douglas DC-3 Dakota (C-47 Skytrain) aircraft of Earth's mid-20^th century. It is robust, in wide supply, and seems destined to continue in service well into the next century.