[[Image:DefiantClassLightCruiser.JPG|thumb|150px|right|Defiant Class Light Cruiser]]

The '''Defiant Class Light Cruiser''' is a variant of the [[Endeavour Class Light Cruiser]], in this case its [[weapons batteries]] being replaced by flight decks. The Defiant is used as an escort for larger ships, and or as a convoy strike craft carrier. The Defiant is a capable carrier, but too vulnerable to operate without support, as it has no significant defensive capabilities. It is often seen alongside its sister variants, the Endeavour and [[Endurance Class Light Cruiser]].¹