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The '''USS ''Valiant'' (NCC-74210)''' was a [[Defiant class|''Defiant''-class]] [[starship]] launched from the [[Antares Ship Yards]] in [[2372]]. It was assigned as a [[training vessel|training ship]] for the elite [[cadet]] corps [[Red Squadron]] under the [[CO|command]] of [[Captain]] [[Ramirez (Captain)|Ramirez]].
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The '''USS ''Valiant'' (NCC-74210)''' was a {{ShipClass|Defiant}} [[starship]] launched from the [[Antares Ship Yards]] in [[2372]]. It was assigned as a [[training vessel|training ship]] for the elite [[cadet]] corps [[Red Squadron]] under the [[CO|command]] of [[Captain]] [[Ramirez (Captain)|Ramirez]].
   
 
In late-[[2373]], the ''Valiant'' began a three [[month]] training cruise mission to circumnavigate the entire [[Federation]] before returning home. The plan was for the cadets to run the ship while the [[officer]]s aboard observed and critiqued their performance.
 
In late-[[2373]], the ''Valiant'' began a three [[month]] training cruise mission to circumnavigate the entire [[Federation]] before returning home. The plan was for the cadets to run the ship while the [[officer]]s aboard observed and critiqued their performance.
   
The ship was transiting the [[Kepla Sector]] when the [[Dominion War]] began, and subsequently trapped behind enemy lines after a [[Dominion]] fleet conquered that [[sector]] on the first day. In attempting to return to Federation territory, the ''Valiant'' encountered a [[Cardassian]] [[battle cruiser]] near [[El-Gatark]]. In the first fifteen [[minute]]s, all seven of the regular officers were [[death|killed]] or critically wounded, including the captain. The ''Valiant'' lost main [[energy|power]] and was adrift; fortunately the Cardassian [[cruiser]] was no better off. The cadets got [[weapon]]s and [[impulse engine]]s back on-line within three hours, and were able to destroy that cruiser. The next day, just before Ramirez died, he appointed [[Tim Watters|Cadet Tim Watters]] to the command.
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The ship was transiting the [[Kepla Sector]] when the [[Dominion War]] began, and subsequently trapped behind enemy lines after a [[Dominion]] fleet conquered that [[sector]] on the first day. In attempting to return to Federation territory, the ''Valiant'' encountered a [[Cardassian]] [[battle cruiser]] near [[El-Gatark]]. In the first fifteen [[minute]]s, all seven of the regular officers were killed or critically wounded, including the captain. The ''Valiant'' lost main [[energy|power]] and was adrift; fortunately the Cardassian [[cruiser]] was no better off. The cadets got [[weapon]]s and [[impulse engine]]s back on-line within three hours, and were able to destroy that cruiser. The next day, just before Ramirez died, he appointed Cadet [[Tim Watters]] to the command.
   
Early in the [[war]], Starfleet ordered the ''Valiant'' to track and collect technical data, on a previously unidentified [[Jem'Hadar battleship]] that was believed to be operating in the area. However, because the ''Valiant'' was operating under complete [[radio silence]] and limited to a speed of [[warp factor|Warp 3.2]], Starfleet was unaware that the ship's officers were dead, and Watters decided to undertake the mission.
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Early in the [[war]], Starfleet ordered the ''Valiant'' to track and collect technical data, on a previously unidentified [[Jem'Hadar battleship]] that was believed to be operating in the area. However, because the ''Valiant'' was operating under complete [[radio silence]] and limited to a speed of [[warp factor|warp 3.2]], Starfleet was unaware that the ship's officers were dead, and Watters decided to undertake the mission.
   
Around [[2374|Stardate 51825]], the ''Valiant''’s [[crew]] rescued [[Jake Sisko]] and [[Nog|Ensign Nog]] from the [[runabout]] [[USS Shenandoah|''Shenandoah'']], which was fleeing from a [[Jem'Hadar]] attack on [[Starbase 257]]. Nog assisted the ''Valiant'' crew in repairing their [[warp drive]], and the crew finally managed to catch up to the Dominion [[battleship]] and obtain detailed intelligence concerning the ship's capabilities.
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Around [[2374|Stardate 51825]], the ''Valiant''’s [[crew]] rescued [[Jake Sisko]] and Ensign [[Nog]] from the [[runabout]] [[USS Shenandoah|''Shenandoah'']], which was fleeing from a [[Jem'Hadar]] attack on [[Starbase 257]]. Nog assisted the ''Valiant'' crew in repairing their [[warp drive]], and the crew finally managed to catch up to the Dominion [[battleship]] and obtain detailed intelligence concerning the ship's capabilities.
   
Overconfidence, however, proved to be the ''Valiant'' crew's undoing. Rather than returning the valuable information to Starfleet, “Captain” Watters decided to attempt to destroy the battleship by exploiting a perceived flaw in the warship's construction. Vastly outgunned, the ''Valiant'' was quickly destroyed by the larger battleship after an unsuccessful attempt to destroy its [[antimatter]] storage system primary support braces. Out of a crew of 35 (plus Nog and Jake), only three survived the battle. ({{DS9|Valiant}})
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Overconfidence, however, proved to be the ''Valiant'' crew's undoing. Rather than returning the valuable information to Starfleet, "Captain" Watters decided to attempt to destroy the battleship by exploiting a perceived flaw in the warship's construction. Vastly outgunned, the ''Valiant'' was quickly destroyed by the larger battleship after an unsuccessful attempt to destroy its [[antimatter]] storage system primary support braces. Out of a crew of 35 (plus Nog and Jake), only three survived the battle. ({{DS9|Valiant}})
   
 
==''Valiant'' personnel==
 
==''Valiant'' personnel==
* '''See''': [[USS Valiant personnel|USS ''Valiant'' personnel]].
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* '''See''' [[USS Valiant personnel|USS ''Valiant'' personnel]]
   
 
==Background==
 
==Background==
The ''Valiant'''s motto was ''“We set sail on this new sea because there is new knowledge to be gained and new rights to be won.”'' a quote by [[John F. Kennedy]].
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The ''Valiant'''s motto was "''We set sail on this new sea because there is new knowledge to be gained and new rights to be won''", a quote by [[John F. Kennedy]].
 
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The USS Valiant (NCC-74210) was a Template:ShipClass starship launched from the Antares Ship Yards in 2372. It was assigned as a training ship for the elite cadet corps Red Squadron under the command of Captain Ramirez.

In late-2373, the Valiant began a three month training cruise mission to circumnavigate the entire Federation before returning home. The plan was for the cadets to run the ship while the officers aboard observed and critiqued their performance.

The ship was transiting the Kepla Sector when the Dominion War began, and subsequently trapped behind enemy lines after a Dominion fleet conquered that sector on the first day. In attempting to return to Federation territory, the Valiant encountered a Cardassian battle cruiser near El-Gatark. In the first fifteen minutes, all seven of the regular officers were killed or critically wounded, including the captain. The Valiant lost main power and was adrift; fortunately the Cardassian cruiser was no better off. The cadets got weapons and impulse engines back on-line within three hours, and were able to destroy that cruiser. The next day, just before Ramirez died, he appointed Cadet Tim Watters to the command.

Early in the war, Starfleet ordered the Valiant to track and collect technical data, on a previously unidentified Jem'Hadar battleship that was believed to be operating in the area. However, because the Valiant was operating under complete radio silence and limited to a speed of warp 3.2, Starfleet was unaware that the ship's officers were dead, and Watters decided to undertake the mission.

Around Stardate 51825, the Valiant’s crew rescued Jake Sisko and Ensign Nog from the runabout Shenandoah, which was fleeing from a Jem'Hadar attack on Starbase 257. Nog assisted the Valiant crew in repairing their warp drive, and the crew finally managed to catch up to the Dominion battleship and obtain detailed intelligence concerning the ship's capabilities.

Overconfidence, however, proved to be the Valiant crew's undoing. Rather than returning the valuable information to Starfleet, "Captain" Watters decided to attempt to destroy the battleship by exploiting a perceived flaw in the warship's construction. Vastly outgunned, the Valiant was quickly destroyed by the larger battleship after an unsuccessful attempt to destroy its antimatter storage system primary support braces. Out of a crew of 35 (plus Nog and Jake), only three survived the battle. (DS9: "Valiant")

Valiant personnel

Background

The Valiant's motto was "We set sail on this new sea because there is new knowledge to be gained and new rights to be won", a quote by John F. Kennedy. Template:StarshipValiant Template:DefiantClassStarships