Defiant history

The name Defiant had a longstanding history as a ship name, starting as early as the 18th century and lasting at least into the 24th century.
==History==
The was a noted sailing ship of the British Royal Navy from the 18th century. ()
The was a starship of the 23rd century. ()
The was the prototype starship of the , famous for its service under Benjamin Sisko in the Dominion War from 2370 until its destruction at the Second Battle of Chin'toka in 2375. (; )
The was another Defiant-class starship in service during 24th century. Originally named the USS Sao Paulo, it was recommissioned as the new Defiant in 2375 and remained in service until at least 2384. By 2401, the Defiant had been retired from active service and was placed on display at the Fleet Museum orbiting Athan Prime. (; ; )
File:HMS Defiant.jpg|HMS Defiant
File:USS Defiant, NCC-1764.jpg|USS Defiant (NCC-1764)
File:USS Defiant (NX-74205), quarter view.jpg|USS Defiant (NX-74205)
File:Defiant class.jpg|USS Defiant (2375)
== Alternate timelines and realities ==
=== Mirror universe ===
The ISS Defiant (NX-74205) was a Defiant-class warship that was in service to the Terran Resistance Forces in the latter half of the 24th century. ()
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