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| displayName = '''''Spacedock II'' Class'''
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| name = Spacedock II
| mandate = Border Operations
| affiliation = [[United Federation of Planets]]
| headquarters = [[Starbase 86]]
| operator = [[Starfleet]]
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| status = Active
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| role = *Starship Construction Facility
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}}Based out of [[Starbase 86]] and bordering the unclaimed [[The Triangle|Triangle]] region of the Beta Quadrant, T'''ask Force 86''' has a mandate of maintaining local stability and security. They operate in regions beset by insurgency or criminal forces, primarily through cooperation and support of local governments and civilian populations.
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* 16 Shuttle Bays (Internal)
* 16 Shuttle Bays (External)
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* 8 Shuttle Bays
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}}'''''Spacedock II''-class stations''' are extremely large facilities, which for over half a century were the largest structures in the Federation. A scaled-up version of the same core design of original [[ma:Spacedock (Earth)|Earth Spacedock]] built in the 23rd century, the ''Spacedock II''-class is a much larger design that was developed when Starfleet realized that the internal hanger of the original that served Constitution-class vessels and the other starships derived from her technology would barely handle the then-new ''Excelsior''. Dozens of these stations were built between 2327 and 2380, but the class was succeed in production by the even larger [[Probert Class|''Probert''-class spacedock]].


These stations are generally found in core areas of the Federation and anchoring important border sectors. They are important shipbuilding, commercial, and defensive installations, as well as being a symbol of the Federation's engineering prowess.
==Objectives ==
*'''Manage''' Starfleet’s border defence and counterinsurgency operations.
*'''Monitor''' criminal organisations operating within the Triangle region.
*'''Develop''' relationships with local governments and communities.
*'''Assist''' those local governments to push back against criminal elements already established and prevent footholds being established.


== Layout ==
==Overview==
''Spacedock II''-class stations have often been compared to gigantic mushrooms, as they have both a wide cap-shaped top and a long stalk. The station's design consists of six major modules, with additional smaller modules attached above and below. Like her smaller cousin, the ''[[Aurora Class|Aurora]]'' and her successor, the ''Guardian'', the ''Spacedock II'' class has a central travel core that runs from the top of the station to the bottom, with long-distance trams and turbolifts. Most stations use letters to the sections of their station: A for the Administrative Levels, B for the Spacedock, etc., in addition to the standard deck numbers, often also with color codes.
Following the synth attack on Mars in 2385, the Federation consolidated her borders and pulled back on her exploratory missions to focus on protecting Federation worlds and citizens. This action caused power vacuums to arise in several areas, allowing criminal organisations to fill those vacuums.


=== Administrative Levels (Sector A) ===
Operating out of a Starbase on the edge of the [[Azure Nebula]], Task Force 86 is charged with border defence and counterinsurgency operations throughout the Federation.  From its Headquarters on [[Starbase 86]], the Task Force manages and co-ordinates patrols of the Federation’s borders with her neighbours and responds to incursions, monitors criminal activity within Federation space, works with local governments and communities to push back against and disrupt that criminal activity.
Dotted with sensor and short-range communications spires, the administration levels are located above the spacedock, and consist of several modular towers above a disk-shaped module which houses diplomatic facilities, quarters for senior officers and VIPs, and the station's main infirmary. The towers are largely used by sector administration personnel, various Starfleet offices, and other non-station-critical operations. Stations built in the 2370s, such as [[ma:Douglas Station|Douglas Station]], have a slightly different layout, with the administration module raised above the spacedock module with a narrower footprint, as advances in shield and computer systems allowed for miniaturization.  


=== Spacedock (Sector B) ===
One particular area of concern for the Federation is The Triangle, an unaligned region between the borders of the Federation, the Romulan Republic and the Klingon Empire. The Triangle has always been a hotbed of criminal activity but the Federation’s shift in focus over the past fifteen years allowed several criminal groups to expand their operations and threaten the stability of worlds throughout the Federation.
The spacedock is the largest module of the station, a stretched disk-shaped structure that is open on the inside. It is accessible through four space doors which lead to a cavernous interior dominated by the central docking spire, which has berths for up to sixteen starships. Inside the bay on the tower are sixteen bays for [[Auxiliary Craft|small craft such as shuttles and runabouts]]. On the exterior of this module are a further sixteen shuttle bays in bands of four between the space doors. The center of each of these bands has an operations complex, one of which serves as station operations: the station's primary command center. The lowest levels of the spacedock is occupied by cargo bays and the facilities to construct starships.


=== Commercial Module (Sector C) ===
==Task Force Assets and Headquarters==
Commercial traffic is handled through a barrel-shaped module that connects the spacedock to the dome-shape arboretum module. This facility includes eight more shuttle bays and two small drydocks reserved for civilian traffic. This area is also where most of the station's civilian quarters are located, as well as additional cargo bays.
With the Triangle a particular area of interest to Task Force 86 and its remit, headquarters along with flagship [[USS Majestic|USS ''Majestic'']] are located near the border at [[Starbase 86]]. A smaller outpost, it provides support and resupply to Starfleet vessels heading to the chaotic, unclaimed region, and for many, is the last stop before the end of civilisation.


=== Arboretum Module (Sector D) ===
=== Task Force Composition ===
The second-largest module on the ''Spacedock'' class is the arboretum module, which contains a simulated class-M environment that's nearly two kilometers across, rising eight hundred meters through most of the bulk of this section. The interior of the dome projects the illusion of being on a terrestrial surface, with the central travel core rising through the center of the area. With over three square kilometers of varied terrain, plants, and park space, this area is popular for recreation and relaxation. The station's promenade runs around the perimeter of the arboretum, providing hundreds of restaurants, bars, and shops. In addition, there are a further twelve shuttle bays in this area.


=== Habitat Module (Sector E) ===
==== Task Group 25 ====
The next cylindrical module under the arboretum module is the habitat module, which contains most of the quarters for the station's 60,000 crewmembers. Stations built in the 2360s and 2370s have a slightly larger habitat module with a conical cross-section to allow for greater volume.


=== Support Module (Sector F) ===
*[[USS Chico|USS ''Chico'']], a [[California Class|''California''-class utility cruiser]]
The support module is the smallest module on the station, and consists of contingency crew quarters, the station's hospital, and the station's laboratory facilities.
*[[USS Sovereign |USS ''Sovereign'']], a [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class exploratory cruiser]]
*[[USS Neptune|USS ''Neptune'']], a [[Vesta Class|''Vesta''-class explorer]]
*[[Starbase 415]], a [[Narendra Class|''Narendra''-class outpost]]
*[[USS Erigone|USS ''Erigone'']], a [[Raven Class|''Raven''-class corvette]]
*[[USS Liris|USS ''Liris'']], a [[Raven Class|''Raven''-class corvette]]
*[[USS Yudhisthira|USS ''Yudhisthira'']], a [[New Orleans Class|''New Orleans''-class frigate]]
*[[USS Los Angeles|USS ''Los Angeles'']], a [[New Orleans Class|''New Orleans''-class frigate]]
*[[USS Brontes|USS ''Brontes'']], a [[Raven Class|''Raven''-class corvette]]


=== Reactor Module (Sector G) ===
====Task Group 64====
The sphere-shaped reactor module contains the station's eight massive fusion reactors, which provide main power for the entire station. It is largely uninhabitable.


=== Communications Array (Sector H) ===
*[[USS Vostok|USS ''Vostock'']], an [[Aquarius Class|''Aquarius''-class escort]]
The communications towers dominate the lowest levels of the station, providing sufficient power and bandwidth to coordinate an entire sector.
*[[Lafayette Squadron]]
**[[USS Lafayette|USS ''Lafayette'']], a [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class exploratory cruiser]]
**[[USS Alita|USS ''Alita'']], an [[Alita Class|''Alita''-class heavy cruiser]]
*[[USS Falstaff|USS ''Falstaff'']], a [[Reliant Class|''Reliant''-class frigate]]
*[[USS Resolute|USS ''Resolute'']], a [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class scout]]
*[[USS Solstice|USS ''Solstice'']], a [[Nova Class|''Nova''-class surveyor]]
*[[Valhalla Squadron]]
**[[USS Valhalla|USS ''Valhalla'']], a [[Prometheus Class|''Prometheus''-class heavy escort]]
**[[USS Andromeda|USS ''Andromeda'']], an [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid''-class light explorer]]
*[[USS Mariner|USS ''Mariner'']], a [[Pathfinder Class|''Pathfinder''-class long-range science vessel]]
*[[USS Jaxartes|USS ''Jaxartes'']], a [[Raven Class|''Raven''-class corvette]]


== Engineering ==
==Task Force History==
First designed over a century ago, the ''Spacedock II''-class design has nevertheless stood the test of time thanks to incremental upgrades over the years. While they do not have the bleeding-edge technologies found aboard the newest stations and starships, they are still more than capable of serving an important part in Starfleet's logistics chain. Computer systems use the latest LCARs touch panels and many stations have now been upgraded to include holographic interfaces in the most important command spaces, alongside station-wide holographic projectors.
Task Force 86 has had along and illustrious career as one of the longest serving Task Forces in the Fourth Fleet's history. In 2399, when Starfleet tasked the Fourth Fleet to return to space they also knew it was vitally important that their backyard was watched just as much what laid beyond. As a result, Task Force 86 was designated with the task of border patrol and security. One area that had become a further hotbed of criminal insurgency since the Attack on Mars was around the Azure Nebula in the region known as the [[The Triangle]]. Task Force 86 was assigned to setup its headquarters in this region as a starting point.  


The station's massive fusion reactors are located in the spherical module at the end of the station's 'stalk', eight of them in total that are each larger than most starships. This power is channeled into inertial dampening systems and an array of 128 maneuvering thrusters located all around the station to keep it in position or to change its orbit. Indeed, these stations are also capable of moving under their own power within a star system, should the need arise, though this is rarely done.  
===The Archanis Campaign ===
Task Force 86's mandate was put to the test in 2399 when the [[Archanis Sector]] was attacked by the [[Hunters of D'Ghor]]. The Fourth Fleet sent a large presence into the sector to defend the border and remove the threat to the Federation colonists and other important assets. Along with other task forces, starships from Task Force 86 responding immediately to the invasion and were able to eventually push the rogue faction out of Federation territory. Working in tandem with other ships, the border was eventually secured from further raids by the Hunters, however the clean-up operation would require a lot of effort. While [[Task Force 93]] led on helping with repairs, rebuilding and recovery operations among the Federation colonies, it would be Task Force 86 that would be required to ensure the border was secure. Thanks to help from [[Task Force 17]], who had built a brand new sensor array near to the border, Task Force 86 were able to monitor and defend the border from any further attacks. After several months of heavy patrolling and the instalment of new defence grids (or upgrades to existing ones), Task Force 86 was able to pull some of its forces from the area after it appeared that the tension along the border had returned to the status quo.  


The station's communications facilities are its most advanced system. As with the ''Aurora''-class spacedock, they have been kept at the forefront of technological trends because of the important role they play in the [[Subspace Relay Network]].
=== The Echoes of the Tkon===
During the end of 2399, every single ship across Starfleet was placed on high alert after multiple sightings of the [[Omega molecule]] were reported. Task Force 86 was given the simple order: secure the border. During this crisis, it was vitally important for the Federation's territory to be defended. Orders were issued to all Task Force 86 ships and bases to patrol various borders, incase local neighbours decided to take advantage of the situation. Captains were ordered to do whatever it took to ensure Federation security was maintained, such a harsh approach was a surprise to many crews however when it came apparent that Omega was a genuine threat across the entire galaxy, it was down to Task Force 86 to maintain order and prevent chaos from creeping into Federation space. Along with patrols, Task Force 86 ships provided escort to convoys of ships evacuating from affected areas or responded to those who needed help.  


== Docking & Cargo Facilities ==
===The Stormbreaker Campaign ===
As the name suggests, ''Spacedock''-class stations are designed to service large amounts of starship and small craft traffic. The main docking bay--usually just called the spacedock--is capable of accommodating sixteen starships at its central docking tower, and as many moored within the bay but not docked directly to the station. Unlike either the ''Guardian'' or ''Aurora''-class spacedocks, the ''Spacedock-''class does not have external docking ports; starships must either enter the spacedock or orbit the station. Four large arms extend from the tower, with several extendable gangways which can hold two small or medium-sized starships per side, or one explorer-type ship. The base of this tower contains numerous hangers for runabouts and shuttles. Starships are constructed in the lower levels of the docking bay, where they won't impede traffic to the tower while under construction. On the exterior of the main docking bay are sixteen large hangers, which service both shuttles and runabouts.  
In early 2400, the [[Century Storm]] hit the [[ma:Paulson Nebula|Paulson Nebula]] and the surrounding region. This phenomenon severely affected those ships, stations and colonies that existed in this area, causing huge disruption to communication and placing lives on the line. To prevent millions from being killed, the Federation government ordered an immediate evacuation of the area. Elements from Task Force 86 responded to the distress calls of those in need but also aided in preventing criminal organisations from taking advantage of the innocent who were attempting to flee affected areas.  


The lower modules are dotted with twenty-two additional shuttle bays and two small drydocks in the commercial module, which are capable of handling freighters and small starships. Cargo bays are similarly spread throughout the station, concentrated in the commercial module and in the lower levels of the spacedock.  
====Sundered Wings====
Having so many ships and stations based near to the shared border with the Romulans, Task Force 86 found itself once again having to monitor the border and prevent local crime syndicates from interfering when the [[Star Empire of Rator]] collapsed and the [[Velorum Sector]] declared its independence before seeking assistance from the Federation. This massive political upheaval caused a high level of tension between the Federation and the various Romulan Factions. Task Force 86 ships were ordered to track any ships crossing the border and causing more strife that was not needed.  Those ships involved prevent some pirate ships from launching raids against civilian targets and halting any Romulan warlords from gaining resources from the black market. The Velorum Sector eventually opted to join the Romulan Republic once a majority of their worlds were stabilised, thanks to the efforts of Starfleet and a meditated deal led by the Federation.


The station's auxiliary craft fleet is large, with a hundred shuttles and two dozen runabouts in its standard complement, alongside innumerable work bees and light duty tugs. The station can also host four squadrons of sixteen fighters, but these are typically only found on stations in vulnerable areas. <gallery>
=== Command History ===
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== Defensive Capabilities ==
*Early 2399: Rear Admiral Arjaal Taam
''Spacedock II''-class stations mount both phasers and torpedo launchers, with their weapons arranged into several bands that provide coverage for the full height of the station, with a total of 84 banks and 24 torpedo launchers. The primary weapons bands have eight torpedo turrets and eight phaser banks spaced out at 22.5 degree intervals, located on the dorsal surface of the spacedock and the arboretum module, and in the central trench of the reactor module. Secondary weapons bands are phasers-only, with eight phasers at 45 degree intervals on the dorsal surface of the arboretum module, the upper end of the habitat module, and the upper end of the reactor module. The rim of the spacedock has an additional thirty-six phaser banks at 10 degree intervals. Each individual bank is concealed beneath the hull when not in use, and has four Type-XII arrays mounted on semi-spherical turrets.
*Early 2399: Rear Admiral T'Vrell
*Mid-2399:Commodore Maxwell Stafford
*Early 2400: Fleet Captain Erill'Yun Mek
*Mid 2400: Fleet Captain Brodie Lewis
*Late 2400: Commodore Jaret Taila*
*Early 2401: Captain Ryoko Takato
*Early 2401: Captain Theo Barrington


The station is most vulnerable from the bottom, but its weapons' ranges are long enough that it's very difficult for enemy vessels to get into such an attack vector. With some of the most powerful sensors in Starfleet, threats are detected long before they arrive, which gives the station's support craft time to get into position to defend it. In addition, it's very rare that there would be no visiting starships who wouldn't participate in the defense as well.
''<sup>* denotes Interim Commander</sup>''
 
The station's primary shield generators are located in four domes under the arboretum module, providing exceptional performance and the ability to resist all but the most sustained attacks. They use graviton shielding, but options are being considered to upgrade them to regenerative shielding.
 
== Population & Stationboard Life ==
Truly cities in space, ''Spacedock II''-class stations often house civilian populations of 40,000 or more.  Along with their standard Starfleet crew complement of 60,000, they have a maximum complement of 150,000. Despite having less mass than the ''Guardian''-class, they have the same minimum crew requirements, because their older systems require more maintenance. Stations closer to the frontier often house lots of civilians intending to strike out as settlers, so they have a large turn-over, but stations closer to the heart of the Federation tend to house many civilian Federation employees or the families of their crew.
 
Civilians are mostly housed in the commercial module between the arboretum and the spacedock, where smaller civilian vessels are also accommodated. This keeps them within the defensive coverage of the station's primary weapons and close to commercial areas. Starfleet crew are housed lower in the station in the habitat module under the arboretum, so they must rely on the travel core to commute to work. Accommodations are spacious, with most crewmembers having their own quarters. There are dozens of holodecks and holosuites, as well as other recreational areas. The main place for rest and relaxation on the station is its arboretum deck, which provides lots of parkland and freestanding structures. The promenade rings promenade under the terrain, with several kilometers worth of shops, bars, and other entertainments.
 
The station's hospital is located in the module above the reactor, and is one of the largest spaceborne hospitals in the galaxy, with four thousand patient beds in both wards and private rooms. As with other large stations, infirmaries are spread throughout the station as well.
 
== Class History ==
For many years Starfleet depended on single-ship orbital platform facilities for the construction and maintenance of its starships. However, the rapid expansion of the Federation during the late 22nd and early 23rd centuries was fueling an increase in the size of Starfleet and the existing platforms were becoming unable to cope. By 2264 Starfleet was petitioning for a major new orbital facility to be built, and in 2266 it was decided to proceed with this project. The requirement was for a space station which would put all the refining, processing, manufacturing and assembly facilities required for manufacture and maintenance of starships into one place. When finished in 2278 the station was essentially a small city, dedicated to Starship production. This enabled Starfleet to eliminate much of the transportation requirements previously involved in starship construction, the resources saved by this centralization covered the initial outlay for ''Spacedock''  within ten years.
 
Once it was realized that such efficiency savings could be achieved, it was decided to proceed with further stations in other major systems. Starfleet ordered two dozen more stations. Though the initial design for Earth Spacedock was highly successful, as early of 2289 there were concerns that the design was already too small for newer starship classes, with the ''Excelsior''-class barely fitting through the space doors. The ''Spacedock'' stations needed considerable redesign and refit of their main docking area in order to accommodate larger ships.
 
Several options were considered, including external docking cradles (which defeated the purpose of a centralized interior hanger) or simply making the doors larger, but it was decided instead to scale the design up significantly. The design process took until the beginning of the 24th century, when the smaller ''Aurora''-class was already being built. The first of the ''Spacedock II''-class stations to was completed in 2327, and by 2380 there were dozens more spread across the Federation. In 2380, the ''Spacedock II''-class stations then under construction were converted to the new Probert-class standard which had been developed to replace the original ''Spacedock'' over Earth.
 
=== Gallery ===
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== The ''Spacedock'' In-Play ==
 
* One of the largest plot holes created by ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' was the fact that the Enterprise-D seemed to fit through doors on Starbase 74 which were identical to the ones used by the original Enterprise. This is because the footage of the larger ship was super-imposed over the smaller one to save money. Fans have posited that this meant that ''Earth Spacedock'' was enlarged to handle bigger ships. We have taken the point of view that these are actually two different classes. This point was proven in Star Trek: Picard, when the Enterprise-D had to be housed in a special bay lower on the station. ''Spacedock II''-class stations were inspired by ''Earth Spacedock'' but are a much larger type station.
* ''Spacedock II''-class stations are surpassed only by the ''Guardian'' and ''Probert''-class spacedocks in size. They're massive. DS9 is less than a rest stop compared to the city-in-space that you find here. That's why they're not available for member-controlled stations.
* The character of a base like this is sedate and cosmopolitan, not rough and dangerous like DS9 was.
* A station of this class could comfortably house dozens of starships all at once.
 
=== Notable Fourth Fleet ''Spacedock''-class stations ===
Currently, [[Starbase 72]], is the only Spacedock-class station in the Fourth Fleet. It is the headquarters of [[Task Force 72]], and is currently the largest station on the Federation-Cardassian border, second only in important to Deep Space 9.
 
[[Category:Specifications]]
[[Category:Starbase classes]]
[[Category:Federation Space Station Classes]]

Revision as of 04:32, 17 June 2023

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Task Force 86
Mandate

Border Operations

Headquarters

Starbase 86

Leadership
Commander

CAPT Theo Barrington

Deputy Commander

CAPT Timothy Vadney

Links
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Based out of Starbase 86 and bordering the unclaimed Triangle region of the Beta Quadrant, Task Force 86 has a mandate of maintaining local stability and security. They operate in regions beset by insurgency or criminal forces, primarily through cooperation and support of local governments and civilian populations.

Objectives

  • Manage Starfleet’s border defence and counterinsurgency operations.
  • Monitor criminal organisations operating within the Triangle region.
  • Develop relationships with local governments and communities.
  • Assist those local governments to push back against criminal elements already established and prevent footholds being established.

Overview

Following the synth attack on Mars in 2385, the Federation consolidated her borders and pulled back on her exploratory missions to focus on protecting Federation worlds and citizens. This action caused power vacuums to arise in several areas, allowing criminal organisations to fill those vacuums.

Operating out of a Starbase on the edge of the Azure Nebula, Task Force 86 is charged with border defence and counterinsurgency operations throughout the Federation. From its Headquarters on Starbase 86, the Task Force manages and co-ordinates patrols of the Federation’s borders with her neighbours and responds to incursions, monitors criminal activity within Federation space, works with local governments and communities to push back against and disrupt that criminal activity.

One particular area of concern for the Federation is The Triangle, an unaligned region between the borders of the Federation, the Romulan Republic and the Klingon Empire. The Triangle has always been a hotbed of criminal activity but the Federation’s shift in focus over the past fifteen years allowed several criminal groups to expand their operations and threaten the stability of worlds throughout the Federation.

Task Force Assets and Headquarters

With the Triangle a particular area of interest to Task Force 86 and its remit, headquarters along with flagship USS Majestic are located near the border at Starbase 86. A smaller outpost, it provides support and resupply to Starfleet vessels heading to the chaotic, unclaimed region, and for many, is the last stop before the end of civilisation.

Task Force Composition

Task Group 25

Task Group 64

Task Force History

Task Force 86 has had along and illustrious career as one of the longest serving Task Forces in the Fourth Fleet's history. In 2399, when Starfleet tasked the Fourth Fleet to return to space they also knew it was vitally important that their backyard was watched just as much what laid beyond. As a result, Task Force 86 was designated with the task of border patrol and security. One area that had become a further hotbed of criminal insurgency since the Attack on Mars was around the Azure Nebula in the region known as the The Triangle. Task Force 86 was assigned to setup its headquarters in this region as a starting point.

The Archanis Campaign

Task Force 86's mandate was put to the test in 2399 when the Archanis Sector was attacked by the Hunters of D'Ghor. The Fourth Fleet sent a large presence into the sector to defend the border and remove the threat to the Federation colonists and other important assets. Along with other task forces, starships from Task Force 86 responding immediately to the invasion and were able to eventually push the rogue faction out of Federation territory. Working in tandem with other ships, the border was eventually secured from further raids by the Hunters, however the clean-up operation would require a lot of effort. While Task Force 93 led on helping with repairs, rebuilding and recovery operations among the Federation colonies, it would be Task Force 86 that would be required to ensure the border was secure. Thanks to help from Task Force 17, who had built a brand new sensor array near to the border, Task Force 86 were able to monitor and defend the border from any further attacks. After several months of heavy patrolling and the instalment of new defence grids (or upgrades to existing ones), Task Force 86 was able to pull some of its forces from the area after it appeared that the tension along the border had returned to the status quo.

The Echoes of the Tkon

During the end of 2399, every single ship across Starfleet was placed on high alert after multiple sightings of the Omega molecule were reported. Task Force 86 was given the simple order: secure the border. During this crisis, it was vitally important for the Federation's territory to be defended. Orders were issued to all Task Force 86 ships and bases to patrol various borders, incase local neighbours decided to take advantage of the situation. Captains were ordered to do whatever it took to ensure Federation security was maintained, such a harsh approach was a surprise to many crews however when it came apparent that Omega was a genuine threat across the entire galaxy, it was down to Task Force 86 to maintain order and prevent chaos from creeping into Federation space. Along with patrols, Task Force 86 ships provided escort to convoys of ships evacuating from affected areas or responded to those who needed help.

The Stormbreaker Campaign

In early 2400, the Century Storm hit the Paulson Nebula and the surrounding region. This phenomenon severely affected those ships, stations and colonies that existed in this area, causing huge disruption to communication and placing lives on the line. To prevent millions from being killed, the Federation government ordered an immediate evacuation of the area. Elements from Task Force 86 responded to the distress calls of those in need but also aided in preventing criminal organisations from taking advantage of the innocent who were attempting to flee affected areas.

Sundered Wings

Having so many ships and stations based near to the shared border with the Romulans, Task Force 86 found itself once again having to monitor the border and prevent local crime syndicates from interfering when the Star Empire of Rator collapsed and the Velorum Sector declared its independence before seeking assistance from the Federation. This massive political upheaval caused a high level of tension between the Federation and the various Romulan Factions. Task Force 86 ships were ordered to track any ships crossing the border and causing more strife that was not needed. Those ships involved prevent some pirate ships from launching raids against civilian targets and halting any Romulan warlords from gaining resources from the black market. The Velorum Sector eventually opted to join the Romulan Republic once a majority of their worlds were stabilised, thanks to the efforts of Starfleet and a meditated deal led by the Federation.

Command History

  • Early 2399: Rear Admiral Arjaal Taam
  • Early 2399: Rear Admiral T'Vrell
  • Mid-2399:Commodore Maxwell Stafford
  • Early 2400: Fleet Captain Erill'Yun Mek
  • Mid 2400: Fleet Captain Brodie Lewis
  • Late 2400: Commodore Jaret Taila*
  • Early 2401: Captain Ryoko Takato
  • Early 2401: Captain Theo Barrington

* denotes Interim Commander

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