In 2376, the Providence saw action in the war against the Borg when the Collective invaded the Alpha Quadrant to assimilate the Federation and acquire an Omega particle. (TNG video game: Armada) On stardate 54566.1 (July 26th, 2377), the Providence was at Starbase 176 when the sector was invaded by Borg forces. The ship was left derelict, it's crew either killed or assimilated. A task force led by the USS Enterprise recovered the Providence and the other abandoned ships. When the Borg attacked a second time, the rebuilt fleet defeated them. (TNG video game: Armada II mission: "Recovery")