USS Paladin

The USS Paladin (NCC-88769) is the third starship built of the Yamato class Federation Heavy Battleship in the late 24th century. The Paladin was launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards in 2384, along with most of the starships attached to the Vanguard Fleet, and was commissioned in 2385 under the command of one-star Rear-Admiral William Riker.

The Paladin was immediately assigned to serve as the flagship of Task Force Paladin. As such, she leads fifty-four (54) combat oriented starships during task force formations. Outside of task force formations, she is always accompanied by a permanently attached escort complement of one Akira class heavy cruiser, one Prometheus class assault cruiser, one Intrepid class Scout, and two Saber class Frigates.