Lakota Squadron

Lakota Squadron
Task Force	Task Force 17
Task Group	Task Group 9
Flagship	USS Lakota
Leadership
Commanding Officer	Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir
Executive Officer	Captain Kelvan Voss
Assignment
Headquarters	Deep Space 11
Mission	Diplomacy, Humanitarian Aid, and Exploration
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Lakota Heavy Cruiser Squadron, or, informally, Lakota Squadron, is a squadron of the Fourth Fleet's Task Force 17, centered on the USS Lakota, under the command of Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir. Based out of Deep Space 11 in the northern frontier, the squadron boasts the ability to deal with a wide range of mission profiles, from basic patrol duties and engineering repairs to rapid response and amazing scientific discoveries.

Squadron Composition

Formed in the aftermath of Frontier Day 2401, Lakota Squadron is composed of four starships capable of carrying out the various roles and responsibilities dictated by the mandate of the United Federation of Planets. The composition of vessels assigned to the squadron is such that virtually any objective can be completed, whether within the confines of Federation space, or far from safety in far-flung areas of the known galaxy.

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USS Lakota

USS Lakota is an Excelsior II-class starship commanded by Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir. As flagship of the squadron, Lakota is by far the most well-known vessel in the unit, often found operating around Federation space responding to different crises, patrolling space lanes, ferrying diplomats and hosting negotiations between implacable enemies. Her proud name and reputation often see her involved in missions where larger, more capable vessels might excel, flying the flag for the squadron, and the Task Force.

USS Hypatia

USS Hypatia is a Sutherland-class starship commanded by Captain Giarvar Kauhn. Scientific research and exploration is the mandate for Hypatia as she provides unparalleled insight into the universe thanks to her impressive sensor suite and dozens of specialist scientific departments. Hypatia most notably excels at the study of planets, celestial bodies and anomalies, often responding to requests for further study from other vessels in the squadron and wider Task Force.

USS Proteus

USS Proteus is an Echelon-class starship commanded by Captain Elara Quinn. A new and formidable vessel, Proteus adds logistical support to the squadron's many mission profiles. Capable of rapidly responding to a wide variety of humanitarian and engineering assignments, she is also no slouch when it comes to protecting Starfleet and Federation assets across the quadrant. Led by her veteran commander, the Proteus crew is largely made up of young officers seeking to atone for the tragedies of Frontier Day.

USS Proxima

Deep Space 11 is a Copernicus-class starbase commanded by Captain Kelvan Voss. On the border of Kzinti space, DS-11 serves as a border patrol hub for vessels observing the enigmatic Patriarchy, whilst offering a diplomatic olive branch whenever an opportunity arises. With dangerous locals such as the Ryton system and the Typhon Expanse on their doorstep, the station also serves as a staging point for exploratory operations beyond the northernmost border of Federation space. Most recently, the station has become the headquarters for the Fourth Fleet’s Lakota Squadron, under the command of Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir, whilst becoming an additional asset at the disposal of Task Force 17.

Leadership

• 2401 - Present: Fleet Captain Keziah Nazir, Squadron Commander

History

Initially created in the aftermath of The Lost Fleet crisis of 2401, Lakota Squadron has taken on many different assets, but her flagship has remained steadfast and resolute at the heart of the group's continuing mission. Initially consisting of Lakota, Buran and Osiris, the unit was significantly bolstered after the Borg incursions later that year. Replacing the aging Buran and the frigate Osiris, the state-of-the-art Sutherland-class research cruiser Hypatia expanded the unit's scientific and exploration caabilities, while the Sovereign-class exploratory cruiser Proxima added some much needed tactical and strategic capabilities to the squadron. The final addition to the team was an untested crew of youngsters eager to make amends for their part in the Frontier Day massacre, aboard the Echelon-class light cruiser Proteus, adding humanitarian relief, high priority engineering assignments and rapid response efforts to the squadron's mission profile.