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{{Squadron
{{Starship
| name = Arcturus Squadron
| name = Nestus
| seal = [[File:ArcturusSquadron.png]]
| prefix = USS
| unit = Fourth Fleet Operations
| image = [[File:AerieClass.jpg]]
| taskforce =  
| registry = NCC-88014
| taskgroup =  
| class = Raven
| headquarters = Overwatch Station
| type =
| flagship = [[USS Arcturus|USS ''Arcturus'']]
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| co = Vacant
| status = Active
| xo = [[bfms_char:14961|CAPT Michael Lancaster]]
| commission = 2389
| quadrant =  
| decommission =  
| mission =  
| destroyed =  
}}'''Arcturus Squadron''' is a formation centered around the starship ''Arcturus'', an ''Odyssey''-class heavy explorer. The ships in this squadron are currently assigned to explore the area of space in and around the [[Talvath Cluster]] and spent the majority of 2399 and 2400 in the Delta Quadrant. This [[:Category:Squadrons|squadron]] is assigned directly to [[Fourth Fleet]] Operations and not one of the fleet's task forces. The starships assigned to this squadron complement and support one another, but generally operate several days away from each other at high warp at the closest.  
| taskforce = Task Force 72
| taskgroup = Task Group 21
| role = Muilti-Mission Light Starship
| co = [[bfms char:55265|LCDR Maine]]
| xo =  
| dedication =  
}}The '''USS ''Nestus''''' is a [[Raven Class|''Raven''-class]] corvette assigned to the [[Fourth Fleet]], operating out of [[Starbase 72]].  Specialist social sciences teams from the starbase are rotated onto the ''Nestus'' on a mission-by-mission basis.  Equipped to venture on missions of a month or less, the ''Nestus'' comfortably accommodates a variable crew of 10 to 20. With an etymology dating back to a mythological river god, the USS ''Nestus'' serves as a winding link between lakes of mystery and the oceanic depths of undiscovered knowledge.  Be it missions of exploration, research or diplomacy, the crew of ''Nestus'' seeks out the undefined bonds that hold civilizations together.


==History==
=== Operational History ===


===Task Forces 38 & 9 (2399)===
==== Storm in a Teacup ====
Arcturus Squadron was first constituted on the commissioning of the USS ''Arcturus'', under the command of then-Commodore Elizabeth Hayden in 2399. Initially assigned to Task Force 38, the squadron performed initial surveys of the [[Nacene Reach]]. When returning to the Alpha Quadrant for debriefing later that year, the squadron participated in the [[Battle of Barzan II]], during which the Breen killed Vice Admiral Jonathan Knox and sparked renewed border tensions between the two powers.
From late 2399 to early 2400, the ''Nestus'' and her interim crews were commanded by [[bfms_char:48362/|Commander Taes]] on archaeology and anthropology missions.  


Commodore Hayden was promoted to Rear Admiral and ordered to lead a newly reformed Task Force 9 in interdiction and frontier security efforts, with Arcturus Squadron continuing to serve as her vanguard.
On her first mission in 2400, the USS ''Nestus'' conducted an anthropological study into Federation emergency management through the experiences of Eldflaugar lunar colonists, who were displaced from their homes by the [[Century Storm]].  ''Nestus'' experienced a harrowing flight through the edge of one those ion storm en route to her mission.  The colonists were relocated to the planet Haven by the USS ''Gheryzan'' and the crew of the ''Nestus'' embedded in the ''Gheryzan''<nowiki/>'s relief efforts to begin observations of the survivors of Eldflaugar.  As survivors were canvassed for their informed consent to participate in the study, the crew's anthropologists began ethnographic interviews to understand the survivors current and ancestral experiences of coping through disasters.


===Fourth Fleet Operations (2399 to Present) ===
Mission logs from the ''Nestus'' note several irregularities to the mission, including the discovery of leading questions in the ethnographic interview and Commander Taes taking the Eldflaugar leaders on an orbit of Haven in one of the ''Gheryzan''<nowiki/>'s shuttles without a documented flight plan. Following a thorough audit of the study, the crew of the ''Nestus'' was able to complete their anthropological survey with the blessing of the Eldflaugar.  All of the gathered data was delivered to a science team on [[Starbase Bravo]] for further study.  ''Nestus'' experienced warp engine troubles due to her flight through the ion storm and required repairs on Starbase 72.  By the time ''Nestus'' was repaired to flight-ready status, Commander Taes had been assigned a starship command of her own.
Starting in mid-2399, Arcturus Squadron was assigned directly to the Headquarters Division of Fourth Fleet Operations and participated in both the [[Archanis Campaign|Archanis]] and [[Echoes of the Tkon|Tkon-Omega]] Campaigns. For the first half of 2400, Admiral Hayden was teaching at Starfleet Academy, and the squadron was temporarily led by the flagship's captain, Captain Michael Lancaster, during its participation in the [[Century Storm]] Campaign, though she returned by the time of the [[Blood Dilithium|Blood Dilithium Campaign]] at the end of that year.  


Overall command of the squadron and the station were transferred to Commodore Brett Logan, effective Stardate 2401.1, as Vice Admiral Hayden took her post as commandant of the Fourth Fleet's Academy. Arcturus Squadron was assigned to commence detailed surveys of the Talvath Expanse coreward of the [[Romulan Free State]], with the addition of the ''Antares'' and ''Achilles'' to accompany ''Arcturus'' and ''Apollo,'' with their operations coordinated through [[Deep Space 17]]. Commodore Logan was relieved on Stardate 2401.2, with a permanent replacement not named before Arcturus Squadron was committed to the Lost Fleet campaign.
=== Deck Layout ===
 
==Leadership==
 
* [[bfms_char:15254|Commodore/Rear Admiral Elizabeth Hayden]] — Stardate 2399.1—Stardate 2401.1
*[[bfms_char:41378|Commodore Brett Logan]] — Stardate 2401.1—Stardate 2401.2
 
==Composition==
As of 2401, Arcturus Squadron is currently composed of five starships, a heavy explorer supported by two light cruisers, a light explorer, and her own embarked escort. The composition of the squadron is optimized for general exploratory duties, with specific emphasis on long-range reconnaissance to help the Federation find new allies and identify potential threats beyond its borders. <gallery mode="packed">
File:ArcturusSeal.png
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File:AchillesSeal.png
File:AntaresSeal.png
File:ApolloSealDuderstadt.png
 
</gallery>
 
=== USS ''Arcturus'' ===
[[File:Arcturus.jpg|alt=USS Arcturus|right|frameless]][[USS Arcturus|USS ''Arcturus'']] is an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class heavy explorer]] and flagship of the squadron. ''Arcturus'' is equipped to resupply her squadron-mates for extended periods of time, while also providing recreation and medical support for their crews, which further enhances their collective range. ''Arcturus'' also regularly launches runabout and shuttle missions. ''Arcturus'' is under the command of [[bfms_char:14961|Captain Michael Lancaster]].
 
==== USS ''Hokule'a'' ====
[[File:USSHokulea.jpg|right|frameless|alt=]][[USS Hokule'a|USS ''Hokule'a'']] is an [[Aquarius Class|''Aquarius''-class escort]]. ''Hokule'a'' is attached directly to ''Arcturus'' in a quite literal sense as the flagship's embarked escort. She is used for short-duration independent survey operations and has frequently been used as a planet-side base for scientific surveys.
 
=== USS ''Achilles'' ===
[[File:USSAchilles.jpg|alt=|right|frameless]][[USS Achilles|USS ''Achilles'']] is an [[Echelon Class|''Echelon''-class light cruiser]]. Providing engineering support to the squadron, the ''Achilles'' carries a Starfleet Corps of Engineering team. The ''Achilles'' is under the command of [[bfms_char:16177|Captain Akintoye Okusanya]].
 
=== USS ''Apollo'' ===
[[File:USSApolloII.jpeg|right|frameless|180x180px|alt=]][[USS Apollo|USS ''Apollo'']] is a [[Duderstadt Class|''Duderstadt''-class light cruiser]]. Configured as a scout-cruiser, ''Apollo'' performs adds exceptional long-range sensors to the squadron, performing both reconnaissance and scientific functions. She is currently under the command of [[bfms_char:15320|Captain Sean Gaudain]], who also commanded her predecessor.
 
=== USS ''Antares'' ===
[[File:Intrepidclass.png|right|frameless|178x178px|alt=]][[USS Antares|USS ''Antares'']] is an [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid''-class light explorer]]. ''Antares'' serves a variety of functions within the squadron, as she is equipped both to scout out systems in advance of ''Arcturus'' or to perform first contact missions with civilizations identified by ''Apollo''. She is currently under the command of [[bfms_char:44744|Captain Noah Armstrong]] and was assigned to the squadron in early 2401 following an extensive mid-life refit.
===Former Elements===
Before March 2401, Overwatch Station and the ex-USS ''Apollo'' were both components of Arcturus Squadron. The Rhode Island-class scout ''Apollo'' was replaced by a new ''Duderstadt''-class light cruiser bearing the same name, and the squadron's mission shifted to make a fixed port of call unnecessary.<gallery mode="packed">
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File:ApolloSeal.png
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==== Ex-USS ''Apollo'' ====
[[File:RhodeIslandBeauty.jpg|right|frameless|180x180px|alt=]][[USS Apollo (NCC-82789)|USS ''Apollo'']] was a [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class scout]] assigned to the squadron from 2399 through 2401. ''Apollo'' scouted ahead of the squadron, using her high top speed and powerful sensors to identify possible first contact opportunities and catalog threats. Generally, she did not conduct first contacts herself, but standard squadron doctrine was to assign the ''Apollo'' to first contacts where peaceful intent could not be established in advance, since she had the smallest crew within the squadron. She was under the command of [[bfms_char:15320|Captain Sean Gaudain]]. She was decommissioned in 2401.
 
==== Overwatch Station ====
[[File:OverwatchStation.png|right|frameless|180x180px|alt=]][[Overwatch Station]] was briefly under the auspices of Arcturus Squadron in 2401. This scientific facility provides long-range reconnaissance data, and one of the squadron's secondary responsibilities was protecting this unarmed station. There is a regular stream of freighters from deeper in Federation space bringing materials for the ongoing construction of the Daren Subspace Radio Telescope, but this is generally a quite isolated outpost.


* '''Deck 1''': Communications Array, Engineering (Level 1), Deuterium Storage, Aft Sensor Array, Graviton Generator
* '''Deck 2''': Bridge, Briefing Room, Airlock, Transporter Room, Dining Room, Upper Computer Core, Sickbay, Crew Quarters, Upper Holodeck, Engineering (Level 2), Primary Sensor Array, Observation Lounge
* '''Deck 3''': Main Deflector Emitter, Torpedo Launcher, Environmental Control, Lower Computer Core, Science Labs, Lower Holodeck, Engineering (Level 3), Nacelle Control Room, Escape Pods, Shuttle Bay
* '''Deck 4''': Airlock, Escape Hatch, Cargo Bay, Equipment Storage, Antimatter Storage, Antimatter Injector, Subspace Field Amplifier, Tractor Beam Emitter, Landing Legs


===Notable Crew===
====Commanding Officers====
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/55268/ 2400 - Present]: [[bfms char:55265|Lieutenant Commander Maine]]
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/48364/ 2400 - 2400]: [[bfms_char:48362|Commander Taes]]


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Revision as of 00:02, 20 May 2023

AerieClass.jpg
USS Nestus
General Information
Registry NCC-88014
Class & Type Raven-class
Affiliation Starfleet
Status Active
Commissioned 2389
Assignment
Task Force Task Force 72
Task Group Task Group 21
Role Muilti-Mission Light Starship
Key Personnel
Commanding Officer LCDR Maine
Template:Starship

The USS Nestus is a Raven-class corvette assigned to the Fourth Fleet, operating out of Starbase 72. Specialist social sciences teams from the starbase are rotated onto the Nestus on a mission-by-mission basis. Equipped to venture on missions of a month or less, the Nestus comfortably accommodates a variable crew of 10 to 20. With an etymology dating back to a mythological river god, the USS Nestus serves as a winding link between lakes of mystery and the oceanic depths of undiscovered knowledge. Be it missions of exploration, research or diplomacy, the crew of Nestus seeks out the undefined bonds that hold civilizations together.

Operational History

Storm in a Teacup

From late 2399 to early 2400, the Nestus and her interim crews were commanded by Commander Taes on archaeology and anthropology missions.

On her first mission in 2400, the USS Nestus conducted an anthropological study into Federation emergency management through the experiences of Eldflaugar lunar colonists, who were displaced from their homes by the Century Storm. Nestus experienced a harrowing flight through the edge of one those ion storm en route to her mission. The colonists were relocated to the planet Haven by the USS Gheryzan and the crew of the Nestus embedded in the Gheryzan's relief efforts to begin observations of the survivors of Eldflaugar. As survivors were canvassed for their informed consent to participate in the study, the crew's anthropologists began ethnographic interviews to understand the survivors current and ancestral experiences of coping through disasters.

Mission logs from the Nestus note several irregularities to the mission, including the discovery of leading questions in the ethnographic interview and Commander Taes taking the Eldflaugar leaders on an orbit of Haven in one of the Gheryzan's shuttles without a documented flight plan. Following a thorough audit of the study, the crew of the Nestus was able to complete their anthropological survey with the blessing of the Eldflaugar. All of the gathered data was delivered to a science team on Starbase Bravo for further study. Nestus experienced warp engine troubles due to her flight through the ion storm and required repairs on Starbase 72. By the time Nestus was repaired to flight-ready status, Commander Taes had been assigned a starship command of her own.

Deck Layout

  • Deck 1: Communications Array, Engineering (Level 1), Deuterium Storage, Aft Sensor Array, Graviton Generator
  • Deck 2: Bridge, Briefing Room, Airlock, Transporter Room, Dining Room, Upper Computer Core, Sickbay, Crew Quarters, Upper Holodeck, Engineering (Level 2), Primary Sensor Array, Observation Lounge
  • Deck 3: Main Deflector Emitter, Torpedo Launcher, Environmental Control, Lower Computer Core, Science Labs, Lower Holodeck, Engineering (Level 3), Nacelle Control Room, Escape Pods, Shuttle Bay
  • Deck 4: Airlock, Escape Hatch, Cargo Bay, Equipment Storage, Antimatter Storage, Antimatter Injector, Subspace Field Amplifier, Tractor Beam Emitter, Landing Legs

Notable Crew

Commanding Officers