USS Akagi (NCC-62158)

The USS Akagi (NCC-62158) was a Rigel-class Federation starship in service in the late 24th century.

In 2368, the Ajax was one of 23 starships that formed part of a tachyon detection network, when Captain Jean-Luc Picard established the network along the Klingon-Romulan border in order to expose the Romulan's involvement in the Klingon Civil War. (TNG episode: "Redemption, Part II"). Nagurski transferred from the Akagi to the USS Enterprise-D. (TNG Comic: Wet Behind the Ears)

In 2373, Crewman 1st Class Joseph Kirby was assigned to the Akagi. (game Star Trek: Starship Creator: Warp)

In 2374, the Akagi was part of the Starfleet 9th Fleet headquartered at Deep Space Nine. (DS9 episode You are Cordially Invited...) Later that year after a battle with the Dominion Forces, the Akagi reported 20 MIA and 1 KIA. (DS9 episode In the Pale Moonlight)