USS Madison (NCC-71808)

The USS Madison was an Galaxy-class Federation starship in service during the 24th century. By 2367, Captain Paul Higginbotham commanded the Madison. (DS9 novel: Saratoga).

In 2369, the Madison and the USS Idaho were assigned as part of a small task force of Starfleet and Klingon vessels to assist the USS Enterprise-D in meeting the second invasion of the Furies. (TNG novel: Invasion! #2: The Soldiers of Fear).

In 2370, the Madison and the Idaho, docked at Deep Space 9 and helped prevent a second war between the Federation and the Cardassian Union after a disruption to the First Annual Deep Space Nine Poker Tournament by the Ghost Riders of Espiritu. (DS9 novel: The Big Game).

In 2371, the Madison, Idaho, and USS Bosewell are assigned to escort the ancient Jibetian starship, Nibix, to Deep Space 9 so it can be protected under Federation jurisdiction. (DS9 novel: The Long Night).