USS Douglas

USS Douglas
General Information
Registry	NCC-91685
Class & Type	Constitution III-class Explorer
Affiliation	Starfleet
Status	Active
Assignment
Task Force	Task Force 72
Task Group	Task Group 21
Division	Dragonfly Division
Key Personnel
Commanding Officer	Captain Helena Dread
Executive Officer	Captain Halsey
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“Exploration is wired into our brains. If we can see the horizon, we want to know what’s beyond.”

– Buzz Aldrin

The USS Douglas (NCC-91685) is a Constitution III-class starship currently assigned to the Fourth Fleet, Task Force 72.

Construction and Launch

The original USS Douglas (NCC-1865) was refit to a Constitution II class starship from 2272 to 2275. She completed her own three and five year missions several times over. Much of her history was lost to time. In 2396 the Constitution III design process was complete. Several of the Constitution II ships and other older classes were used in building of the new constructions. The remains of the USS Douglas were located in a mothball yard by one of the intrepid design and construction teams. Elements of the original ship were incorporated into the build of the new USS Douglas (NCC-91685). She was launched on March 15, 2400 and underwent a six month shakedown cruise in which she was returned back to Avalon Yards several times to investigate issues with the systems and construction. She is cleared for duty and assigned to duty in September of 2400.

Naming

The USS Douglas was named after the preceding Constitution-class USS Douglas NCC-1865 which was active in the year 2256 and experienced action in the Federation-Klingon War of 2256-2257.

History

Captain Archie Goldstone took command of the USS Douglas on 9.15.2400 and began an one year mission of exploration and investigation into the farther reaches of the Federation and beyond. They made several unique discoveries and were mostly cut off from the events of Frontier Day. Three officers were partially affected, and killed the first officer in the process before they were subdued and secured. An investigation was ordered and little progress was made. The assimilation process ended once the Borg threat is ended. It was discovered that the Chief Science officer was a changeling as she attempted to take control of the ship when the Borg threat ended. She was killed before she can murder the captain. The decision was made to continue exploration until they were due to return in September of 2400. They return and debrief. In the process, Captain Goldstone retired at the age of 65. The senior staff splits up, and most of the crew requests reassignment. Very few remain.

Captain Wren Walton is assigned to the Douglas on 9.15.2401 and her crew from the USS Daedalus followed her.

Notable Crew

Commanding Officers

9.01.2400 - 9.01.2401: Captain Archie Goldstone

9.15.2401-Present: Captain Helena Dread