USS Centaur (NCC-42043)

The USS Centaur (NCC-42042) was a Federation starship from the 24th century.

The Centaur was the prototype and first vessel of its class. (TNG Novel, Articles of the Federation)

The vessel was still in service during the Dominion War and was under the command of Captain Charlie Reynolds. The ship was assigned to the Fifth fleet as part of the 59th Tactical Wing. The Centaur joined the fleet that took part in Operation Return. Following the recapture of Deep Space 9 the ship was transferred to Taskforce 59.