The 32nd century's version of the USS Voyager is ... leading to the pathway drive being the new standard for future Starfleet ships. The rollout is still in the early stages, however, as Captain ...

so there do need to be starships, and Kurtzman is discussing with Davies about how one of them should look. The issue is that “Starfleet Academy” is set in the 32nd century, an era so far into ...