USS Hood (NCC-42296)

The USS Hood (NCC-42296), was a Federation Excelsior class starship in service in the 24th and 25th centuries. The Hood was active from 2354 to 2408.

Service
In 2364, the Hood traveled to Deneb IV to deliver several replacement crew members to the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)

In 2366, the Hood transported Betazoid meditator Tam Elburn to the Enterprise-D so he could investigate the Gomtuu life form.

The Hood participated in several battles over the course of the Dominion War including Operation Return and the First Battle of Chin'toka.

In 2379, the Hood was one of many starships that were sent to intercept the Reman Warbird Scimitar. However, the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E) was barely able to destroy the Scimitar before it could reach sector 1045.

Ultimate end
In 2408, the Hood responded to a distress call from a Constitution class Starship. Upon arrival, the Hood was attacked and destroyed by the Undine, but most of the crew escaped.

In 2409, the Hood was replaced with another Excelsior class USS Hood (NCC-50445).