USS Neptune (NCC-86555)

The USS Neptune is a Assault cruiser in active service in the late 24th century.

In 2385, the Neptune was designated as flagship of the station defense task force attached to Station Deep Space 9, which is the headquarters of Denorios Command, and which is under the flag command of Rear Admiral Benjamin Sisko.

The ship is directly supervised and frequently commanded by Captain Ro Laren, but is under the overall command of Commodore Kira Nerys

As flagship of the Denorios Command's Station Defense Task Force, it leads, two Tactical Frigates, five  Tactical Corvettes and one wing or 36  Advanced Tactical Fighters.

On its own, the Neptune serves as flagship of Admiral Sisko when he is not traveling with Task Force Belligerent. It is also alternately used by Commodore Kira as her flagship when Admiral Sisko is traveling on his Admiral's Yacht or with Task Force Belligerent.