USS Charleston (NCC-42285)

The USS Charleston (NCC-42285) was an Excelsior-class Starfleet starship in service during the mid- to late-24th century.

The Charleston completed a mission to Arloff IX and then transported three human cryonics satellite survivors back to Earth in 2364. 

In early 2367, the Charleston was on a deep space exploration mission in Sector 22055. 

Participating in the blockade of the Klingon-Romulan border during the Klingon Civil War in early 2368, the Charleston was near the USS Tian An Men, USS Hornet and USS Merrimac. 

By 2376, the Charleston was a part of Starfleet Thirteenth Fleet, Cruiser Wing 1.