Star Trek Expanded Universe
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The USS Valiant (NCC-1223) was a Lancaster-class Federation starship in the early 23rd century. Valiant was lost at Eminiar VII in 2217. (TOS: "A Taste of Armageddon", The Starfleet Museum)

In the Orion Press continuity, Valiant is a Leonidas-class destroyer. According to the Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 4: Starships of the Original Series Era it was a Ranger-class explorer.

Valiant's commanding officer in 2217 was Captain Soo Chi. (Orion Press: "Alia Volat Propriis", "Return to Xantharus", "Reminiscing")

Nomenclature[]

The ship was named after the SS Valiant, launched in the 2060s. That ship's fate was not known until its recorder-marker was picked up by the USS Enterprise in 2265. (TOS: "Where No Man Has Gone Before")

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