The USS Hope (NCC-57371) was a New Orleans-class starship in service during the mid- to late-24th century. Kari Eriksson served as operations manager aboard the Hope before her transfer to the USS Prospect in 2367. (Star Trek: The Prospect Chronicles: "The Burnt Child") She returned to serve as the ship's first officer after the Jem'Hadar severely damaged the USS Prospect-A in 2372. (Star Trek: The Prospect Chronicles: "Directive")