The USS Olympia was a Federation starship in service in the 24th century. It is best remembered for its historic voyage in the Beta Quadrant. It was commanded by Captain Lisa Cusak, with another crewmember being Commander Gatsby. The Olympia left Federation territory in 2363 and spent eight years in the Beta Quadrant before returning home in 2371. When Captain Cusak sent a distress call from one of the Olympia's escape pods, the energy barrier sent the signal into the future, where it was detected by the crew of the USS Defiant.