In general, a courier is an individual who serves as a messenger for various important deliveries.
Klaang was a courier on a mission 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")
In starship classification, a courier vessel functions in a similar capacity, often a specialized transport rendezvousing with other ships in deep space or at space stations.
The Vulcans would use long range shuttles as couriers during the 23rd century.
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")
Types of couriers
- United Federation of Planets
Also see
- Courier Code 59