MarsGuard Boone Class Fire-support Cruiser Class History The Boone class ships were proposed refits of the EA's two Q-wagons, which were mothballed in 2259 after only eight years in service. Both ships would have lost most of their weapons systems, but would have retained the missile launchers and jump engine. EarthGov contemplated donating the ships, but wound up giving other aid to Mars. Boone Class SCS