The USS Forester (NCC-85273) was an Excelsior-class starship in service during the 24th century under the command of Captain Gerald Marks. As of 2378, the Forester was part of the Starfleet Third Fleet. (Star Trek: Pioneer) In 2378, the Forester accompanied the USS Victory to Tealu to assist the USS Pioneer during the abduction of Commander Connor Burt, Lieutenant Norman Craig, and Ensign Tracy Carson by Xojo Manjala. ("The Caverns of Eden, Part 2")