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STARSHIP
USS Lexington
Class:	Constitution-class
Registry:	NCC-1709
Affiliation:	Federation Starfleet
Launched:	2240s
Status:	active (2285)

The USS Lexington (registry NCC-1709, sometimes referred to as NCC-1703 or NCC-1704) was a Federation Constitution-class heavy cruiser in service to Starfleet in the 23rd century. (TOS episode: "The Ultimate Computer")

One of the original batch of thirteen Constitution-class built, the Lexington was commissioned and launched on reference stardate 1/8912, having been authorized for construction on stardate 0965. (TOS reference: Star Fleet Technical Manual; FASA RPG module: Federation Ship Recognition Manual)

The TOS reference: Star Fleet Technical Manual gives the Lexington's registry number as NCC-1703, whilst TOS - The Yesterday Saga novel: Yesterday's Son gives it as NCC-1704.

The TOS reference: Star Fleet Technical Manual referred to Lexington as a "class I" "mk-IX" ship with registry number of "NCC-1703". Later FASA RPG publications identified it as "class XI" "mk I", with registry set at NCC-1709.

Contents 1 USS Lexington service history 2 Crew Manifest 3 Appendices 3.1 Connections 3.2 External link

USS Lexington service historyEdit

In the late 2240s, the Lexington was under the command of Captain Korolev. The Lexington had shore leave at Risa and her officers had regaled Elisa Corso with tales of their own academy experiences. She had been the only applicant accepted from Risa that year. Specialists from every department had run a spin on their departments advantages. Korolev even let her sit in the center seat. (TOS novel: Academy: Collision Course)

In the early 2250s, the Lexington, along with the USS Potemkin, were en route to join the USS Enterprise, the USS Excalibur, and the USS Hood to reenforce the fleet due to the gathering crisis over the destruction of Starbase 18. TOS novel: The Children of Kings)

The Lexington completed two five-year missions (2248-2253 and 2253-2257), before Captain Mark Rousseau assumed command in 2258. Rousseau commanded the Lexington until 2264, when he retired from Starfleet, and allowed Commodore Robert Wesley to assume command. (TOS novel: The Better Man)

On reference stardate 2/0304, the Lexington was refit as a mk III Achernar-subclass starship. (FASA RPG module: Federation Ship Recognition Manual)

On reference stardate 2/0702, the Lexington was reported as being lost, her whereabouts unknown. (FASA RPG module: Federation Ship Recognition Manual)

The FASA continuity indicates that this Lexington remained missing and eventually replaced with a new Enterprise-subclass Lexington with the same registry in the 2280s. However, the Lexington's appearance in subsequent episodes and media following this date could indicate that the Lexington was eventually recovered, possibly, explaining why she was undergoing repairs in TOS episode: "Court Martial".

In 2267, the Lexington was one of several starships undergoing repairs at Starbase 11. (TOS episode: "Court Martial"). A few months later, the Lexington rendezvoused with the USS Enterprise, so that they could transport Ambassador Robert Fox to Eminiar VII. (SCE novel: Foundations, Book Two)

In mid 2267 the Lexington led a fleet to Organia that included the USS Enterprise, USS Constitution, eight other unnamed Constitution-class starships, two Miranda-class ships, a few Icarus-class starships and various cargo and support vessels. (TOS episode: "Errand of Mercy"; TOS - Errand of Fury novel: Sacrifices of War)

In late 2267, the Lexington was assigned a diplomatic mission with the Rithrim. Because of the possible language problems, the Enterprise's Lieutenant Nyota Uhura was temporarily assigned aboard. The Lexington succeeded in its mission with the Rithrim and assisted the Enterprise in stopping raiders from attacking colonies in the Xaridian system. (TOS novel: The Disinherited)

In late 2267, the Lexington and the USS Excalibur came to the aid of the Enterprise, when she was left powerless after sling-shotting through a star when attempting to escape Adrik Thorsen and his allies. (ST novel: Federation)

Also in 2267, the Lexington encountered the ChR Revoth after crossing the Neutral Zone in order to rescue a ship in distress. Fortunately, Commodore Wesley was able to avoid combat and both ships went on their way. (ST novella: The First Peer)

In 2268, the Lexington led war games against the Enterprise to assess the capabilities of the M-5 multitronic computer, along with the USS Excalibur, USS Hood, and the USS Potemkin. The war games became a real war when the M-5 went insane and started attacking the fleet with full weapons. The Enterprise crew was able to stop the computer, but not before the entire crew of the Excalibur was killed. Lexington herself was severely damaged, with 53 members of her crew dying in the attack. (TOS episode: "The Ultimate Computer")

Later that year, the Lexington escorted a damaged Enterprise back to the Wagner Outpost after she had suffered an attack by the Ravens. (TOS novel: Dreams of the Raven)

Sometime prior to 2269, Commodore Wesley retired from Starfleet and accepted the governorship of Mantilles colony. (TAS episode & novelization: One of Our Planets is Missing) By the later part of 2269, Wesley had returned to Starfleet, and was once again in command of the Lexington when that vessel responded to a distress call from the USS Lovell in the Delta Triangle region. (SCE eBook: Where Time Stands Still)

In late 2269, the Lexington along with the USS Intrepid rendezvoused with the Enterprise delivering Ambassador Richard Jourdan and Secretary of Protocol Kim Li Wing of the Federation Council of Intercultural Affairs to open diplomatic affairs with the Patrian Republic. The Lexington later returned to pick up Ambassador Jourdan and Secretary Wing. (TOS novel: The Patrian Transgression)

As of 2270, the Lexington was assigned to Sector 90.4 to defend the planet Gateway and the Guardian of Forever located on the planets surface. Shortly after, the Lexington, with assistance from Captain Kirk and the Enterprise, fought off a Romulan attack on Gateway, led by Commander Tal. (TOS - The Yesterday Saga novel: Yesterday's Son)

In 2285, the Lexington was a part of the Federation fleet led by the USS Christopher Pike to stop an invasion from the Mirror Universe, but greeted the USS Excelsior instead. The Lexington escorted the Excelsior to Spacedock. (TOS - The Mirror Universe Saga comic: "Homecoming")

Sometime during the Lexington's service life, she was commanded by Captain William C. Perinal. During his command, the Lexington discovered the homeworld of the mysterious race known as "the Preservers". (TOS comic: "Who's Who in Star Trek, Issue 2")

Prior to her being refitted, both the Lexington and the Enterprise defend a Federation colony from attack by Klingon battlecruisers. (ST reference: Ships of the Line)

After being refitted, both the Lexington and the Enterprise were ordered by Starfleet Intelligence to rendezvous in an asteroid field near the Federation-Klingon border. (ST reference: Ships of the Line)

Tyler Garth served aboard the Lexington at some point in his career. (TOS video game: Judgment Rites)

Crew ManifestEdit

• Commanding Officer:
  • Captain Korolev (2240s ?)
  • Captain Mark Rousseau (2258-2264)
  • Commodore Robert Wesley (2264-c.2268, c.2270)
  • Captain William C. Perinal (unknown)
• Executive Officer:
  • Wynn Samuels (2260s)
  • Lieutenant Commander Tivra Ivari (2270s)
• Chief Engineer:
  • Lieutenant Commander Tivra Ivari (2260s)
• Chief Medical officer:
  • Peder Coss (2260s)
• Communications:
  • Lieutenant Baila (2260s)
  • Lieutenant Nyota Uhura (2267)
• Helmsman:
  • Lieutenant Lee Kelso
  • Berriman (2267)
• Navigator
  • Ito (2267)

AppendicesEdit

ConnectionsEdit

Ships named Lexington
	USS Lexington (Daedalus-class) • USS Lexington (Constitution-class) • USS Lexington (Lexington-class) • USS Lexington (Excelsior-class) • USS Lexington (Nebula-class) • USS Lexington (Steamrunner-class) • USS Lexington (Galaxy-class)

Early series of Constitution-class class I/class XI heavy cruiser starships
Federation Starfleet (primary universe)	built to mk I specifications	Constellation • Constitution • Defiant • Endeavor • Enterprise • Excalibur • Exeter • Farragut • Hood • Intrepid • Kongo • Lexington • Potemkin • Republic • Valiant (I) • Yorktown
	various specifications	Alexander • Asimov • Brahe • Confederate • Enterprise (Vardaine copy) • Glory • Indomitable • Isshasshte • Jefferson • John F. Kennedy • Nautilus • Olympus Mons • Ortisei • Pathfinder • Surak • Tao Feng • Trojan • Venture • Zimbabwe • unnamed Constitution-class starships • 24th century Exeter-subclass: Kirk
Terran Empire Starfleet (mirror universe)		Carnage • Banshee • Defiant • Enterprise • Excalibur • Hood • Kodos • Lexington • Nobunaga • Potemkin
See also the later subclasses: Bonhomme Richard-subclass (mk II) • Achernar-subclass (mk III) • Tikopai-subclass (mk IV) • Enterprise-subclasses (mk I-III refits) • other Constitution variants

Achernar-subclass (Constitution-class mk III class I/class XI cruiser/heavy cruiser starships)
Refit with mk III engines	Bismark • Bonhomme Richard • Challenger • Constellation • Constitution • Defiant • Eagle • El Dorado • Endeavour • Enterprise • Essex • Excalibur • Exeter • Farragut • Hood • Hornet • Intrepid • Kent • Kongo • Lexington • Potemkin • Republic • Saratoga • Valiant II • Yamato • Yorktown
Built to mk III specifications	Akagi • Ark Royal • Caspan • Chikuma • Discovery • Forrestal • Kaga • Kitty Hawk • Langley • Littorio • Marseille • Radetsky • Richelieu • Rivoli • Santissima Trinidad • Sirius • Ticonderoga • Victory
Authorized for construction	Achernar • Ahzdar • Alam'ak • Alferaz • Alfr • Androcus • Annobon • Astrad • Behr'ak • Czar'ak • Ekinus • Elohim • Esabl • Eskiis • Galina • Ghar • Ghondr • Hajj • Hiemdal • Horok • Jassan • Jenshahn • Jupiter • Kars • Kasimar • Kep Salu • Kestral • Ketoi • Maat • Mazda • Mengen • Mirazh • Mondoloy • Mongo • Ndele • Oblik • Oomaru • Paegan • Pari • Pelione • Phardos • Pilar • Procyon • Proxima • Qizan • Qual'at • Quindar • Rigil Kentaurus • Salayna • Samaara • Shaandra • Shahr • Sinuiji • Sol • Tajarhi • Tali • Temir • Thelonii • Tholus • Tulan • Tutakai • Xanthii • Yaan • Za'faran • Zaahm • Zindar

External linkEdit

• USS Lexington (NCC-1709) article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.