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The USS Madison was a Federation Galaxy-class explorer 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 - Invasion! novel: 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 were assigned to escort the ancient Jibetian starship Nibix to Deep Space 9 so it could be protected under Federation jurisdiction. (DS9 novel: The Long Night)
