U.S.S. Centaur NCC-42043

U.S.S. Centaur (DS9-525)

Prototype vessel of the Centaur class.^[2] In 2374, the Centaur, commanded by Captain Charles Reynolds, encountered a Jem’Hadar attack ship that had been captured by Captain Benjamin Sisko and his crew on a secret mission deep inside Cardassian space. Not knowing the ship was piloted by Starfleet personnel, Reynolds engaged the ship, causing it some damage.^[1]

U.S.S. Centaur (STO)

The Centaur was one of several ships that were heavily damaged while defending Outpost Sierra 2 from a Romulan raiding force in 2409.^[3]

Named for a creature in Greek mythology that had the head and torso of a human joined to the body of a horse.

1. “A Time to Stand.” Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Episode 525. Television. 29 September 1997.
2. “Articles of the Federation.” Star Trek (Uncategorized). Novel (Unnumbered). Pocket Books. June 2005.
3. “Minefield.” Star Trek Online. Game. Cryptic Studios. February 2010.

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