USS Ark Royal

The USS Ark Royal was a Federation starship, launched in 2374. It was placed under the command of then Vice Admiral Maximus Hunter and was designated as the flagship of the First Fleet.

Vanguard Command
In 2385, at the request of its former flag officer, the USS Ark Royal was assigned as the second Battle cruiser in Task Force Invincible, the primary task force of the Vanguard Fleet.