- For other uses, see USS Gryphon.
The USS Gryphon was an Akira-class Federation starship in service in the late 24th century. (DS9 novel: Avatar).
In April 2376, the Gryphon, commanded by Captain Elaine Mello, delivered the USS Defiant's replacement warhead module.
In May, the Gryphon assisted in the evacuation of Europa Nova during the Iconian gateway crisis. (DS9 - Gateways novel: Demons of Air and Darkness)
From June, the Gryphon was assigned to Deep Space 9, standing in for the Defiant while that ship was exploring the Gamma Quadrant for three months. (DS9 - Mission Gamma novel: Twilight)
In August, Alejandro Montenegro, who had been inhabited by a parasite, seized control of the Gryphon and attempted to use it to to attack Trill. Kira Nerys was able to stop Montenegro and regain control of the Gryphon. (DS9 - Mission Gamma novel: Lesser Evil)
The Gryphon soon returned to Deep Space 9. (DS9 novel: Unity)
In 2382, the Gryphon docked at Deep Space 9 to allow the crew rest and relaxation. (ST - Typhon Pact novel: Plagues of Night)
Crew
- Command division
- Captain Elaine Mello (-2376 KIA), commanding officer
- Commander Kira Nerys (2376), commanding officer
- Commander Alejandro Montenegro (-2376 KIA), First officer
- Security chief
- Chief engineer
- Chief medical officer
- Chief of operations
- Lieutenant Grigoryeva
- Science officer
