USS Venture

The USS Venture at DS9
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The USS Venture (NCC-71099) was a 24^th century Federation Galaxy-class starship operated by Starfleet.

In 2372, the Venture led a task force under the command of Admiral Hastur to reinforce Deep Space 9 when it was threatened by a Klingon attack. (DS9: "The Way of the Warrior")

The Venture visited DS9 again in 2373. (DS9: "Doctor Bashir, I Presume")

In 2374, the Venture participated in Operation Return, protecting the flank of the USS Defiant. The Venture was one of the first ships to arrive at Deep Space 9 after the Dominion retreat. (DS9: "Sacrifice of Angels") After the battle the Venture picked up Keval ch'Rayya in a Search And Rescue mission after the USS Athena was disabled. Garen Nelis served aboard the Venture as an ensign in the Tactical Department during “Operation Return” before being assigned to planet AR-558 in 2375.

The Venture saw action again later that year when it fought as part of the Federation Alliance fleet that invaded the Chin'toka system. (DS9: "Tears of the Prophets") (Source: Memory Alpha)