For other uses, see USS Defence.

STARSHIP
USS Defence
Class:	Miranda-class light cruiser
Registry:	NCC-1531
Affiliation:	Federation, Starfleet
Launched:	23rd century
Status:	active (2280s)

The USS Defence (NCC-1531) was a 23rd century Federation starship, a Miranda-class cruiser in Starfleet service in the 2280s. In particular, the Defence was outfitted for duty as an advanced light cruiser (NCL+). (TOS video game: Starfleet Command)

No further history or fate is established for this vessel as its name was randomly selected for a starship by the game software.

Ships named Defence
	USS Defence (NCC-1531, Miranda-class) • USS Defence (Norway-class)

Miranda-class class XI medium cruiser/destroyer starships
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