This is a full-sized, polyresin replica (14 inches wide by 10.5 inches tall) of the dedication plaque for the U.S.S. Defiant. It was on the bridge of the ship just to the right of the turbolift doors.

The original plaque was designed by Star Trek scenic artist Mike Okuda who supplied us with the instructions he gave to the prop shop. We used them to create this version, which is designed to be hung on a wall. Eaglemoss made a much smaller version of the plaque. To our knowledge this is the first time a full-size version has ever been available.

The plaque confirms that the Defiant was the first starship in its class and was launched from the Antares ship yards on Stardate 47538.5. As an in-joke, the names of the people who worked on the ship are actually members of the crew that made Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

The U.S.S. Defiant NCC-74205 was Starfleet’s first true warship. It was originally developed to counter the threat from the Borg, but it was considered to be overpowered and unstable, so the project was abandoned. It was revived after Benjamin Sisko made first contact with the Dominion and realized how dangerous they were. The Defiant was assigned to Deep Space 9 and, thanks to an agreement with the Romulans, it was fitted with a cloaking device. The model is part of Master Replicas Starship Library – a new range of 4 to 5-inch long models – and is accompanied by a 48-page book that includes a profile of the ship with annotated plan views and in-depth information about the design of the Defiant and the creation of the Dominion.  The book features in-depth interviews with Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s creators and rare behind-the-scenes photography and production art.

This is a light-up replica of the Master Systems Display (MSD) on the U.S.S. Defiant. The panels are designed to be hung on a wall or displayed on a shelf. They light up at the press of a button just like the displays on a starship. Even when they are off, the artwork is clearly visible, allowing you to study the ship’s systems in depth.

The light panel is 31.5" (80 cm) long and 10.25" (26 cm) high. It works in a very similar way to the real displays used on the show with backlit film.