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{{Squadron
{{Starship
| name = Arcturus Squadron
| name = Denver
| seal = [[File:ArcturusSquadron.png]]
| prefix = USS
| unit = Fourth Fleet Operations
| image = [[File:Den6.png]]
| taskforce =  
| registry = NCC-72016
| taskgroup =  
| class = Nebula
| headquarters = Overwatch Station
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| flagship = [[USS Arcturus|USS ''Arcturus'']]
| status = Active
| co = Vacant
| commission = 47760.3
| xo = [[bfms_char:14961|CAPT Michael Lancaster]]
| decommission =  
| quadrant =  
| destroyed =  
| mission =
| taskforce =
}}'''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.
| quadrant = [[Alpha Quadrant]]
| role = Heavy Cruiser
| co = [[bfms_char:44596|Captain Rebecca Talon]]
| xo = [[bfms_char:45560|Commander Cheon Kyo]]
| dedication = [[File:Dedication plaque Denver.png]]<br>
[[File:denver-patch.png]]
}}
{{quote|A good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guarantee of peace.|'''Theodore Roosevelt - ''Ship's Dedication Plaque''}}


==History==
The '''USS ''Denver''''' is a [[Nebula Class|''Nebula''-class]] heavy cruiser which has seen decades of Starfleet service. During the [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Dominion_War?so=search Dominion War] ''Denver''  saw action with the Seventh Fleet under the command of Captain [[bfms_char:44596/|Rebecca Talon]].


===Task Forces 38 & 9 (2399)===
== History ==
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.


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.
=== Construction ===
The USS ''Denver'' was launched from the [[ma:Utopia_Planitia_Fleet_Yards|Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards]] on stardate 47760.3 (October 5, 2370) under the command of [[bfms_char:76029|Captain Micah Fitzpatrick]]. Fitzpatrick oversaw the final construction of the ship. During the shakedown cruise to Deep Space 7 the warp core developed hairline fractures along the reaction chamber necessitating ejecting the core.  The [[USS Crazy Horse]] was dispatched to tow the ''Denver'' to the nearest starbase for repairs. The damage was minimal but a new core was needed and ''Denver'' remained in dry dock for the next four months.  


===Fourth Fleet Operations (2399 to Present) ===
Following the initial shakedown cruise the ''Denver'' was assigned to the [[Romulan Neutral Zone]]. For the next three years this assignment was mostly uneventful. Despite this Starfleet still considered it a success. A notable exception being an incident in which two Romulan warbirds crossed the Neutral Zone under suspicion of a build up of Starfleet ships. Captain Fitzpatrick was able to negotiate a stand-down and he was awarded the [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Christopher_Pike_Medal_of_Valor?so=search Christopher Pike Medal of Valor].  
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.  
=== 2372-2373 ===
The ''Denver'' saw considerable action during the [[ma:Federation-Klingon_War_(2372-73)|Federation-Klingon War]] of 2372-2373.  It was during this conflict Commander Rebecca Talon was recalled to active duty and assigned to the ship as first officer.  ''Denver'' took part in several campaigns including the Organia Offensive and the Ardana Massacre.  


==Leadership==
=== 2374-2375 ===
At the breakout of hostilities with the [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Dominion?so=search Dominion] ''Denver'' was assigned to the 7th Fleet.  On February 10, 2374 the Seventh Fleet was assigned to attack the Dominion fleet at the Tyra System.<ref>[https://bravofleet.com/mission/45293 Mission 1: Flight of the Valkyries] </ref> Of the 114 Federation ships assigned to the offensive the ''Denver'' was one of only twelve ships to return to Federation space. Unfortunately Captain Fitzpatrick did not survive<ref>[https://bravofleet.com/story/46791 Captain Fitzpatrick dies]</ref> and Commander Talon was promoted to Captain.<ref>[https://bravofleet.com/story/47935 Rebecca and Cheon are promoted] </ref>


* [[bfms_char:15254|Commodore/Rear Admiral Elizabeth Hayden]] — Stardate 2399.1—Stardate 2401.1
Following extensive repairs at Starbase 76<ref>[https://bravofleet.com/mission/45297 Mission 2: Valhalla] </ref> the ''Denver'' was assigned to escort the SS ''Mariposa'' in March of 2374.  At an intersection of several major shipping lanes a Cardassian led fleet attacked the convoy. The USS ''Tigris'' and three other Starfleet ships responded destroying several ships, and the capture of several prisoners. The battle would later be coined "The Battle of the Crossroads".<ref>[https://bravofleet.com/mission/49882 Mission 3: War is War]</ref>
*[[bfms_char:41378|Commodore Brett Logan]] — Stardate 2401.1—Stardate 2401.2


==Composition==
During the summer of 2374 the ''Denver'' was assigned to [[ma:Sector_001|Sector 001]] to protect Earth. The bulk of Starfleet was assembled to regain control of Deep Space Nine in what would be called [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Operation_Return?so=search Operation Return].  
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
File:HokuleaSeal.png
File:AchillesSeal.png
File:AntaresSeal.png
File:ApolloSealDuderstadt.png


</gallery>
While on Earth the crew uncovers a plot by their alternate universe counterparts to use the Dominion War to take control of Starfleet and the Federation in hopes of forming a Terran Empire.  It was ultimately the betrayal of Bellitor's daughter and trusted officer that lead the ''Denver'' crew to their secret base in Montana where they were defeated. <ref>[https://bravofleet.com/mission/46841 Mission 4: Can't Come Home Again]</ref>  


=== USS ''Arcturus'' ===
In late 2375 as part of a task force to hold the Chin'toka System the ''Denver'' took part in the [[ma:Second_Battle_of_Chin'toka|Second Battle of Chin'toka]].  The battle was a major set back in the war with the Dominion and their new Breen allies. The ''Denver,'' like all the other Federation ships was disabled by the Breen weapon. Despite being heavily damaged ''Denver'' was salvaged a few months later at the conclusion of the war.  The space frame spent two years at McKinley Station for repairs and refit.  
[[File:Arcturus.jpg|alt=USS Arcturus|right|frameless|178x178px]][[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. Commodore Logan and his staff are embarked aboard ''Arcturus'', while the ship itself is under the command of [[bfms_char:14961|Captain Michael Lancaster]].


==== USS ''Hokule'a'' ====
== Ships Named ''Denver'' ==
[[File:Aquarius1.jpg|right|frameless|123x123px|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'' ===
# [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Denver_(CL-16) USS ''Denver'' (CL-16):] was a cruiser with the US Navy commissioned from 1904 to 1931.
[[File:USSAchilles.jpg|alt=|right|frameless|180x180px]][[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]].
# [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Denver_(CL-58) USS ''Denver'' (CL-58):] was a light cruiser with the US Navy during World War II commissioned from 1942 to 1947.
# [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Denver_(LPD-9) USS ''Denver'' (LPD-9):] was an amphibious transport dock with the US Navy commissioned from 1968 to 2014.
# [[File:Jess91481 elevation view drawing of USS Denver SSN-851 Was a Se 19d1d90d-03e4-4a1d-8244-ea2e03dee2ce.png|thumb|USS Denver (SSN-851)]]'''USS ''Denver'' (SSN-851):''' Was a Seattle-class nuclear fast attack submarine commissioned with the US Navy between 2053 and 2089.
# '''''Denver'' (NCC-207)''' was a Poseidon-class starship with Earth Starfleet during the [[Earth-Romulan War|Earth-Romulan War.]]
# [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/USS_Denver?so=search USS ''Denver'' (NCC-54927)]'':'' was a Yorkshire-class transport with Starfleet that was lost on stardate 45587.9.  


=== USS ''Apollo'' ===
== Timeline of the Dominion War ==
[[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.
[[File:Dominion War Timeline.png|center|frameless|900x900px]]


=== USS ''Antares'' ===
== Links ==
[[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.
[https://bravofleet.com/missions?_command=44599 Missions]
===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">
File:OverwatchPatch.png
File:ApolloSeal.png
</gallery>
 
==== 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.


[[USS Zebulon Pike]]


===Notable Crew===
====Commanding Officers====
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/44599/ 2370 - 2374] : [[bfms_char:76029|Captain Micah Fitzpatrick]]
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/44599/ 2374 - 2375] : [[bfms_char:44596|Captain Rebecca Talon]]


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<references group="Mission 4: Can't Come Home Again" />

Revision as of 03:45, 17 June 2023

Den6.png
USS Denver
General Information
Registry NCC-72016
Class & Type Nebula-class
Affiliation Starfleet
Status Active
Commissioned 47760.3
Assignment
Role Heavy Cruiser
Key Personnel
Commanding Officer Captain Rebecca Talon
Executive Officer Commander Cheon Kyo
Dedication plaque Denver.png

Denver-patch.png

Template:Starship
"A good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guarantee of peace."
    —Theodore Roosevelt - Ship's Dedication Plaque


The USS Denver is a Nebula-class heavy cruiser which has seen decades of Starfleet service. During the Dominion War Denver saw action with the Seventh Fleet under the command of Captain Rebecca Talon.

History

Construction

The USS Denver was launched from the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards on stardate 47760.3 (October 5, 2370) under the command of Captain Micah Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick oversaw the final construction of the ship. During the shakedown cruise to Deep Space 7 the warp core developed hairline fractures along the reaction chamber necessitating ejecting the core. The USS Crazy Horse was dispatched to tow the Denver to the nearest starbase for repairs. The damage was minimal but a new core was needed and Denver remained in dry dock for the next four months.

Following the initial shakedown cruise the Denver was assigned to the Romulan Neutral Zone. For the next three years this assignment was mostly uneventful. Despite this Starfleet still considered it a success. A notable exception being an incident in which two Romulan warbirds crossed the Neutral Zone under suspicion of a build up of Starfleet ships. Captain Fitzpatrick was able to negotiate a stand-down and he was awarded the Christopher Pike Medal of Valor.

2372-2373

The Denver saw considerable action during the Federation-Klingon War of 2372-2373. It was during this conflict Commander Rebecca Talon was recalled to active duty and assigned to the ship as first officer. Denver took part in several campaigns including the Organia Offensive and the Ardana Massacre.

2374-2375

At the breakout of hostilities with the Dominion Denver was assigned to the 7th Fleet. On February 10, 2374 the Seventh Fleet was assigned to attack the Dominion fleet at the Tyra System.[1] Of the 114 Federation ships assigned to the offensive the Denver was one of only twelve ships to return to Federation space. Unfortunately Captain Fitzpatrick did not survive[2] and Commander Talon was promoted to Captain.[3]

Following extensive repairs at Starbase 76[4] the Denver was assigned to escort the SS Mariposa in March of 2374. At an intersection of several major shipping lanes a Cardassian led fleet attacked the convoy. The USS Tigris and three other Starfleet ships responded destroying several ships, and the capture of several prisoners. The battle would later be coined "The Battle of the Crossroads".[5]

During the summer of 2374 the Denver was assigned to Sector 001 to protect Earth. The bulk of Starfleet was assembled to regain control of Deep Space Nine in what would be called Operation Return.

While on Earth the crew uncovers a plot by their alternate universe counterparts to use the Dominion War to take control of Starfleet and the Federation in hopes of forming a Terran Empire. It was ultimately the betrayal of Bellitor's daughter and trusted officer that lead the Denver crew to their secret base in Montana where they were defeated. [6]

In late 2375 as part of a task force to hold the Chin'toka System the Denver took part in the Second Battle of Chin'toka. The battle was a major set back in the war with the Dominion and their new Breen allies. The Denver, like all the other Federation ships was disabled by the Breen weapon. Despite being heavily damaged Denver was salvaged a few months later at the conclusion of the war. The space frame spent two years at McKinley Station for repairs and refit.

Ships Named Denver

  1. USS Denver (CL-16): was a cruiser with the US Navy commissioned from 1904 to 1931.
  2. USS Denver (CL-58): was a light cruiser with the US Navy during World War II commissioned from 1942 to 1947.
  3. USS Denver (LPD-9): was an amphibious transport dock with the US Navy commissioned from 1968 to 2014.
  4. USS Denver (SSN-851)
    USS Denver (SSN-851): Was a Seattle-class nuclear fast attack submarine commissioned with the US Navy between 2053 and 2089.
  5. Denver (NCC-207) was a Poseidon-class starship with Earth Starfleet during the Earth-Romulan War.
  6. USS Denver (NCC-54927): was a Yorkshire-class transport with Starfleet that was lost on stardate 45587.9.

Timeline of the Dominion War

Dominion War Timeline.png

Links

Missions

USS Zebulon Pike

Notable Crew

Commanding Officers


  1. ↑ Mission 1: Flight of the Valkyries
  2. ↑ Captain Fitzpatrick dies
  3. ↑ Rebecca and Cheon are promoted
  4. ↑ Mission 2: Valhalla
  5. ↑ Mission 3: War is War
  6. ↑ Mission 4: Can't Come Home Again
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