A courier was an individual who served as a messenger for various important deliveries. In starship classification, a courier vessel functioned in a similar capacity, often as a specialized transport rendezvousing with other ships in deep space or at space stations.
People 
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Klaang was a courier for the Klingon High Command in 2151 when his scoutship crashed on Earth. (ENT: "Broken Bow")
Morn was given the task of being the courier that delivered a message to Starfleet that the Dominion was about to bring down the minefield blocking the Bajoran wormhole. (DS9: "Favor the Bold")
Ships Edit
Long range shuttles were used as couriers during the 23rd century. (Star Trek: The Motion Picture)
The USS Hera was on a routine courier mission when it disappeared in 2370. (TNG: "Interface")
The Maquis utilized modified support couriers in their attacks on the Cardassians in the DMZ. (DS9: "The Maquis, Part I")
In 2371 Rom requested that a special relief shipment he ordered on behalf of Zek be sent by high warp courier. (DS9: "Prophet Motive")
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External link Edit
- Courier at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- Courier at Wikipedia
