USS Venture (NCC-71854)

The USS Venture (NCC-71854) was a Galaxy-class Federation starship in service during the late 24th century.

In 2368, the Venture docked at Luxor IV due to a baffle plate malfunction. (TNG novel: The Devil's Heart).

In 2370, the Venture was sent to help in the clean up of the New Bajor colony after it was destroyed by the Dominion. (novel: The Brave and the Bold.)

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. (DS9 episode and novelization: The Way of the Warrior)

In 2373, the Venture took part in a scientific expedition to the Holaren Nebula under the command of Captain Benjamin Dawson. (computer game: Dominion Wars). Later that year, under the command of Captain Stanley, the Venture went to the planet Xhaldia to tow the Draa'kon vessel Connharakt to Starbase Deep Space 7. (TNG novel: Planet X)

The ship saw heavy action during the Dominion War. In 2374, the Venture participated in Operation Return, the epic battle to recapture Deep Space 9 from the Dominion. She was amongst the first ships to arrive at the station after the Dominion retreat. (DS9 episode: "Sacrifice of Angels")

The Venture participated in the First Battle of Chin'toka in December of 2374, helping the allied forces capture that system. (DS9 episode: "Tears of the Prophets")

After the war, the Venture battled Legate Matan’s renegade forces, and was heavily damaged in the battle. (computer game: Star Trek: Bridge Commander).

In March of 2380 the Venture was commanded by Captain Henderson. He 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 transported President Nanietta Bacco to the world of the Koa for their induction into the Federation. (novel: Articles of the Federation.)

Olivia Bolaji served on the Venture prior to her assignment on the USS Titan in 2379. (ST:T novel: Taking Wing)

Command Crew

 * Admiral Hastur (2372)
 * Captain Benjamin Dawson (2373-2374)
 * Captain Stanley (2374-2380)
 * Captain Henderson (2380)