- For other uses, see Ardent.
The USS Ardent (NCC-26231) was a Miranda-class starship in service in the late 23rd century. (FASA RPG module: Federation Ship Recognition Manual)
It was classed as a light cruiser.
On reference stardate 2/1705, the Ardent stopped for supplies at the neutral planet Ectair. While here, it discovered a squadron of Romulan vessels that had gone around the Romulan Neutral Zone via the Outback. Though the Romulans were only there to trade and explore, the Ardent's hot-headed captain challenged the Romulans, nearly starting a major diplomatic incident. Ectair's leader, Emerak Mozinphar, stepped in to mediate the dispute, which eventually led to the Treaty of Ectair. (FASA RPG modules: A Doomsday Like Any Other, Star Trek IV Sourcebook Update)
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| Federation, Starfleet | USS Ardent (2250s) • USS Ardent (NCC-26231, Miranda-class) |  
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| Klingon Empire, Klingon Defense Force | IKV Ardent (Qud-class F5 class frigate bird-of-prey) | 
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| Galactic Commonwealth, Starfleet | Ardent (free starship) | 
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