USS Venture (NCC-71854)

The USS Venture (NCC-71854) was a Galaxy-class Federation starship in service during the late 24th Century. The ship saw heavy action during the Dominion War, and later was often called upon to serve as the transport of choice for the President of the United Federation of Planets.

In 2372, the Venture led a task force to Starbase Deep Space 9 to protect the station after it came under attack from the Klingon Defense Force during the opening volleys of the brief Federation-Klingon War of 2372-2373. ("The Way of the Warrior" [DS9].)

Two years later, the Venture participated in Operation Return, the epic battle to recapture Deep Space 9 from the Dominion. She was amongst the first ships to arrave at the station after the Dominion retreat. ("The Sacrifice of Angels" [DS9].) The Venture participated in the First Battle of Chin'toka in December of 2374, helping the Allied forces capture that system. ("Tears of the Prophets" [DS9].)

In March of 2380, the Venture escorted the first Trinni/ek delegation to Earth, for an upcoming state dinner at the Roth Dining Room in the Palais de la Concorde. Nine months later, she was transported the President Nanietta Bacco to the world of the Koa for their induction into the Federation. (Articles of the Federation.)