USS Republic (NCC-1371)

The USS Republic (NCC-1371) was a Constitution-class Federation starship in service in the 23rd century. By 2251, the Republic was serving as a Starfleet Academy training vessel and was commanded by Captain Rollin Bannock.

In late 2251, the Republic was assigned a two week patrol of the Klingon Neutral Zone, as well as being assigned a top-secret mission to deliver forcefield barriers and surveillance equipment to a planet containing the Klingon rebels, the M'tachtar. After delivering the equipment, the Republic was redirected to the Beta Bora system so they could represent the Federation at the signing of the peace treaty between the two warring factions on Heir'tzan. An assassination attempt was later foiled by Cadets James T. Kirk, Gary Mitchell, and Phelana Yudrin ensured that the peace initiative was successful. (TOS novel: My Brother's Keeper: Constitution).

In 2269, the Republic, now under the command of Captain Manchu, was dispatched to the Altair system following an attack by an unknown vessel on Outpost Hadrian. (TOS short story: "The Sleeping God").