The USS Pontiac (NCC-532) was a Saladin-class destroyer in service in the mid to late 23rd century. (Star Fleet Technical Manual) Julienne Cochrane had her midshipman's cruise aboard the USS Pontiac in 2255-2256. (Tamerlane) During the Kelvan War in 2285, Pontiac was assigned to Task Force One. (Orion Press: In Harm's Way) In late 2294, Pontiac, commanded by Captain Ra'pas, was one of many Federation vessels that engaged Tholian forces in the Alpha Tucanae system. She was destroyed. (Orion Press: Chekov's Enterprise)