USS Hornet (NCC-45231)

The USS Hornet (NCC-45231) was a Federation starship in service during the late 24th century.

In 2368, the Hornet was part of the task force that blockaded the Klingon-Romulan border during the Klingon Civil War. During the initial deployment of the tachyon detection grid, the Hornet was linked to the USS, USS, USS and USS.

During an attempt to lure the Romulans through the detection grid, Picard decided that the USS should withdraw from the formation with feigned engine troubles, forcing the Hornet and USS to be repositioned. In doing so, this would open up a small gap in the detection net for the Romulans to attempt to pass through. The ploy, however, failed when the Romulans disrupted the network near the Hornet, forcing it and the rest of the fleet to withdraw and regroup at Gamma Eridon. 

In 2375, the Hornet put in for repairs at Deep Space 9 during the Dominion War. 

In 2377, the Hornet was assigned to transport additional supplies from Pharos Station to the archaeological dig on Nordsk Prime. En route, the Hornet rendezvoused with the USS and transported Dr. James Maxwell to the planet. (: "Relics")