What class of ship is the Defiant?
This is the subject of heated debate amongst loyal fans in some newsgroups. Some people believe that it’s Defiant Class, because it’s a prototype and classes of ship are named after the prototype (usually). Others believe that it’s Valiant Class. A quick reference to the Star Trek Encyclopaedia says that it’s Defiant Class – and the Encyclopaedia is the “official” word.
