"There's one thing I don't understand, Captain. This mission will take us farther into the Gamma Quadrant than any Federation expedition has been-- Why did you insist on the Intrepid against Admiral Tuvok's recommendation of a Pathfinder-class vessel?"

"I think the Pathfinder-class hasn't been around long enough to shake out all the design wrinkles and Intrepid-class ships have repeatedly proven their space-worthiness for extended missions. But to be completely honest? Intrepid-class ships just feel more like home."