Nose art was a form of military art conceived to change the visual appearance of armed vehicles. It originated with historical dogfighters on Earth. (STO - Legacy mission: "Welcome to Earth Spacedock")
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Aircraft in close-combat during Earth's 20th century included nose-art. (STO - Legacy mission: "Welcome to Earth Spacedock", Zen Store description)
In the 22nd century, the Orion Syndicate painted blood-like art on the bow and forward-facing wingtips on their Orion interceptors. In addition, sharp-toothed maws decorated the top of each wing. Ships of this type were active in the 2150s decade. (The Official Starships Collection Issue 163: "Orion Interceptor")
In the year 2154, the Earth vessel Enterprise NX-01 was raided by a pair of Orion interceptors. (ENT episode: "Borderland")
Following the Battle of Excalbia on stardate 84999.22[1] in early 2411, which saw the prominent involvement of hero ships from the Federation's past and present, the Defiant-class was among the tactical escort classes that received a refit to legendary starship qualifications. (STO - Legacy missions: "Measure of Morality (Part 2)", "Welcome to Earth Spacedock")
Defiant-class design patch.
The Starfleet Corps of Engineers at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards were inspired by historical dogfighters and the Defiant-class development patch of the 2370s to add nose art to the refitted Defiant-class legendary pilot warships. The central nose art consisted of cartoon-like eyes and maw with sharp teeth, imitating the development patch. The USS Defiant received this nose art. STO website: 10th Anniversary Legendary Starship Bundles : Legendary Pilot Warship)
Defiant-class nose art in 2411.
The other four styles referenced wars and conflicts the Defiant class had taken part in during the early 25th century, including the Federation-Klingon War of 2405-2410, the invasion of the 2800 rogue Dominion ships in 2409, the resurgence of the Borg Collective, and the Iconian War of 2410. (STO - Legacy mission: "Welcome to Earth Spacedock")
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- Defiant Legendary Pilot Warship article at The Star Trek Online Wiki.