USS Valiant (2217)

The USS Valiant was a 23rd century Federation star cruiser operated by Starfleet. ()
== History ==
In 2217, USS Valiant was lost while exploring star cluster NGC 321. The ship made first contact with the principal planet of the Eminiar system, Eminiar VII. While in orbit, the Valiant was warned to leave the system, but was "attacked" and subsequently declared a casualty in the interplanetary war with neighboring Vendikar. The Valiant and the Earth expedition making the report failed to return from its mission. The ship's disposition was listed as "missing in space". 
In 2267, on stardate 3192.1, the was sent on a similar mission, only this time to open diplomatic relations with Eminiar VII. It was at this time that the fate of the Valiant was discovered. (; display graphic)
== Appendices ==
=== Background information ===
It should be noted that the designation "star cruiser" was one given by Anan 7 of the Eminian High Council in dialogue and then in reference to the USS Enterprise only. It was therefore assumed that Valiant was likewise designated by his predecessors.
According to the reference book Star Trek Spaceflight Chronology (p. 152), USS Valiant had the registry NCC-1102, whereas the listed the registry of the Valiant as NCC-1223. The prior 1997 edition of the Encyclopedia stated that Valiant was a starship, but that note was removed from later editions presumably due to the fact that, in , Data mentioned that Daedalus-class vessels were taken from service years before the Valiants mission to NGC 321. The first, 1994 edition of the Encyclopedia made no mention of class or registry at all, merely mentioning it as a "Federation starship" (p. 363).
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