The Eighth Fleet was a numbered fleet in the Federation Starfleet that was active during at least the 24th century. The fleet was one of many that participated in the Dominion War.
Star Trek: Swiftfire
Prior to Operation Return the Eighth Fleet reinforced the Fifth Fleet along the Vulcan border. (Star Trek: Swiftfire: "Pressure Points")
The Dominion War Sourcebook: The Fires of Armageddon
The Eighth was commanded by Admiral Orben Sel during the conflict. For two-thirds of the war the fleet was assigned to the defence of Andoria. In the final third of the war the fleet was transferred to the front. (LUG RPG: The Dominion War Sourcebook: The Fires of Armageddon)
Fleet elements
Notable ships
Background
The Eighth Fleet was also the nickname for Starfleet International chapters in Region 8 — Africa and the Middle East. (Starfleet International: Vessel Registry, 0801.07 revision)
External link
- Starfleet 8th Fleet article at Memory Beta, the non-canon Star Trek wiki.