USS Lionheart

The USS Lionheart is a Tactical Frigate in service with Starfleet and the Federation during the late 24th century.

The Lionheart was launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards in 2384, and was commissioned in 2385, together with all the other starships that were built during that period for attachment to Vanguard Command.

The Lionheart was assigned as companion ship to the Command Battleship USS Dauntless. When not deployed, it is docked on the underside of the dorsal superstructure of the Dauntless. It is paired with the Fast Frigate USS Resilient, which is the only companion ship of the Dauntless that do not dock with it. Both companion ships are supported by two Tactical Corvettes, the USS Dagger and the USS Machete.

Unlike its sister ships in Vanguard Command, the Lionheart is commanded by a Captain, instead of a Commander. Captain Charles Otieno and Captain Stareck alternate commanding the Lionheart when deployed.