Captained by the "outrageous" Okona, this small ship's cargo holds were empty when it encountered the Enterprise-D in 2365. With its guidance system malfunctioning, Enterprise came to the Erstwhile's aid, towing it via tractor beam and allowing its captain to board.

A Class-9 vessel and interplanetary cargo ship, the Erstwhile made runs between the Madena planets and is armed with lasers only.