USS Independence (NCC-70459)

The USS Independence (NCC-70459) was a Federation starship from the 24th century. Her commanding officer was Captain Barbara Hessman. (🇸🇹)

In 2378, the Independence assisted the USS Pioneer (NCC-1084) in the rescue of President Ba'l from Ka'al. ("The Removal, Part 1")

In 2381, the Independence retrieve the Velosian Ambassador from Velos and brought him to the Deep Space Five. Following the terrorist attack by Tyson Calok during the Oralian Peace Conference, Admiral Harold Anton ordered the ship to portal the Tealuian-Federation border to look for traces of Calok. ("Unresolved Matters", "Aftermath")