The Accipiter was commanded by Commander Rokan during the Battle of Romulus. Rokan was one of several Romulans commanders who sided with the Federation against the Romulan Star Empire.

The Accipiter helped the Potemkin protect the struggling Trafalgar while Prax transferred over to take command.

Rokan appeared in command of the Accipiter again when the 'Tem was waiting on the edge of the Neutral Zone for permission to cross Romulan space on their way to the antimatter anomaly. Rokan was able to convince the Praetor to let the 'Tem pass and allow the Accipiter to accompany the Federation vessel.