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USS Republic (NCC-1371)
The USS Republic (NCC-1371, sometimes registered as NCC-1373) was a Federation class I/class XI heavy cruiser/cruiser starship in service to Starfleet in the 23rd century. 

Service history
The Republic was one of the original thirteen vessels that were authorized for construction by Starfleet appropriation on stardate 0965. She later entered service on reference stardate 1/8805 (ca. mid-2240s). 

The Republic was later refitted to mk III specifications and re-entered service around stardate 2/0309 (ca. early 2260s).