So, with the date you suggested, I was thinking either a Nova-class for quick exploration type missions or an Intrepid-class as a test bed for what would become standard technology by the end of the decade. If nothing else, there's always the Galaxy-class since it is literally the most versatile ship in the fleet, but also extremely large. Another option is my personal favorite ship, The Akira-class, which can easily be modified to fulfil many roles thanks to it's jumbo sized shuttle bays.<br/><br/>Honestly, like I said before, the Miranda is completely underwhelming in every way by the 2370s thanks in no small part to vessels that serve every possible role it can being built way better, with a maximum warp that far exceeds the Miranda. The inherent problem with designing a ship for battle half way and then redesigning it for a science role I guess. That said, it does serve well as a training vessel if nothing else.