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}}'''Endeavour Squadron''' is a formation | }}'''Endeavour Squadron''' is a formation based out of [[Gateway Station]], on the Federation's [[Beta Quadrant]] border. Its primary duty is to support Gateway's mission in the [[Midgard Sector]] of maintaining regional stability through diplomatic and humanitarian operations, and pursuing avenues of scientific research and exploration into the former territories of the [[Old Romulan Star Empire]]. Its commanding officer keeps their flag aboard the USS ''Endeavour'', which leads exploratory and diplomatic missions, and is the first ship sent on operations beyond the Midgard Sector. The squadron is assigned directly to [[Fourth Fleet]] Operations and not one of the fleet's task forces, though is often favoured by Director of Fourth Fleet Intelligence [[bfms_char:16756|Vice Admiral Alexander Beckett]] for special assignments. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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In late 2399, Diplomatic Corps official [[bfms_char:40627|Sophia Hale]] began a mission to improve Federation relationships with the factions of the former [[Romulan Neutral Zone]] through local diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and cooperation with the interested major Romulan governments. The USS ''Endeavour'' was chosen as the Starfleet platform for this mission, First Secretary Hale working alongside Captain Rourke on multiple operations to improve conditions in the volatile region. These operations were massively disrupted by the collapse of the [[Star Empire of Rator]], with Starfleet resources subsequently redirected to mitigate the fallout. | In late 2399, Diplomatic Corps official [[bfms_char:40627|Sophia Hale]] began a mission to improve Federation relationships with the factions of the former [[Romulan Neutral Zone]] through local diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and cooperation with the interested major Romulan governments. The USS ''Endeavour'' was chosen as the Starfleet platform for this mission, First Secretary Hale working alongside Captain Rourke on multiple operations to improve conditions in the volatile region. These operations were massively disrupted by the collapse of the [[Star Empire of Rator]], with Starfleet resources subsequently redirected to mitigate the fallout. | ||
=== Squadron Formation (2401) === | ===Squadron Formation (2401)=== | ||
As the dust settled on the Star Empire of Rator's collapse, the Federation began considering its long-term future in the region. Closer ties to the Romulan Republic and greater potential volatility gave Starfleet more of a vested interest to get involved, and had opened up new opportunities to explore territories to which the Star Empire would never have granted them access. First Secretary Hale initially received orders in late 2400 to resume her mission, but the USS ''Endeavour'' was in the Delta Quadrant at the time, and thus the diplomatic undertaking was delayed. | As the dust settled on the Star Empire of Rator's collapse, the Federation began considering its long-term future in the region. Closer ties to the Romulan Republic and greater potential volatility gave Starfleet more of a vested interest to get involved, and had opened up new opportunities to explore territories to which the Star Empire would never have granted them access. First Secretary Hale initially received orders in late 2400 to resume her mission, but the USS ''Endeavour'' was in the Delta Quadrant at the time, and thus the diplomatic undertaking was delayed. | ||
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The USS ''Endeavour'' was retained and listed as the lead ship, largely so Starfleet could reap the benefits of their good relations in the area. But a security-focused task group led by Fleet Captain Jericho of the USS ''Triumph'' and including the ''Independence'' and ''Nighthawk'' were integrated into the squadron, with Jericho assigned as squadron commander. First Secretary Hale and her diplomatic mission remained part of the squadron, now based on the USS ''Triumph'' to work more closely with the leadership. | The USS ''Endeavour'' was retained and listed as the lead ship, largely so Starfleet could reap the benefits of their good relations in the area. But a security-focused task group led by Fleet Captain Jericho of the USS ''Triumph'' and including the ''Independence'' and ''Nighthawk'' were integrated into the squadron, with Jericho assigned as squadron commander. First Secretary Hale and her diplomatic mission remained part of the squadron, now based on the USS ''Triumph'' to work more closely with the leadership. | ||
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=== Gateway Station === | |||
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*[[File: | *[[File:Endeavourwiki2.png|right|frameless|alt=|225x225px]][[USS Endeavour|USS ''Endeavour'']] - [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class explorer]] — The flagship of the squadron, ''Endeavour'' is a powerful platform for the unit's exploratory operations. While based out of Gateway Station and taking point on diplomatic missions across the Romulan border, the fall of the RSE has granted Starfleet access to previously-unknown regions of space. ''Endeavour'' is charged with its exploration, and with securing even greater access to territories beyond Federation borders through negotiation and cooperation with local factions. | ||
*[[File: | *[[File:Pathfinder_Rescue_01.jpeg|right|frameless|link=Special:FilePath/Pathfinder_Rescue01.jpeg|alt=|225x225px]][[USS Pathfinder|USS ''Pathfinder'']] - [[Pathfinder Class|''Pathfinder''-class long-range science vessel]] — ''Pathfinder'' is charged with the squadron's scientific operations, and so usually operates independently. In a region rife with upheaval, stellar sciences are only her secondary priority, and the research crew are primarily archaeologists, historians, and anthropologists. ''Pathfinder's'' responsibilities on the Romulan frontier combine exploring new opportunities for scientific discovery opened by the changing political landscape and supporting often dispossessed and forcibly relocated populations in recovering, restoring, and maintaining connections their history. | ||
*[[ | *[[Gateway Station]] - [[Canopus Class|''Canopus''-class multi-purpose station]] — Gateway Station is the centre for Federation operations in the Midgard Sector, and the headquarters of the squadron. Standing at the border to what was once the Romulan Neutral Zone and Star Empire and is now a wilderness of independent factions, Gateway is charged with maintaining regional stability and providing diplomatic outreach. | ||
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Revision as of 16:13, 18 June 2023
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Endeavour Squadron is a formation based out of Gateway Station, on the Federation's Beta Quadrant border. Its primary duty is to support Gateway's mission in the Midgard Sector of maintaining regional stability through diplomatic and humanitarian operations, and pursuing avenues of scientific research and exploration into the former territories of the Old Romulan Star Empire. Its commanding officer keeps their flag aboard the USS Endeavour, which leads exploratory and diplomatic missions, and is the first ship sent on operations beyond the Midgard Sector. The squadron is assigned directly to Fourth Fleet Operations and not one of the fleet's task forces, though is often favoured by Director of Fourth Fleet Intelligence Vice Admiral Alexander Beckett for special assignments.
History
USS Endeavour (2400)
In late 2399, Diplomatic Corps official Sophia Hale began a mission to improve Federation relationships with the factions of the former Romulan Neutral Zone through local diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and cooperation with the interested major Romulan governments. The USS Endeavour was chosen as the Starfleet platform for this mission, First Secretary Hale working alongside Captain Rourke on multiple operations to improve conditions in the volatile region. These operations were massively disrupted by the collapse of the Star Empire of Rator, with Starfleet resources subsequently redirected to mitigate the fallout.
Squadron Formation (2401)
As the dust settled on the Star Empire of Rator's collapse, the Federation began considering its long-term future in the region. Closer ties to the Romulan Republic and greater potential volatility gave Starfleet more of a vested interest to get involved, and had opened up new opportunities to explore territories to which the Star Empire would never have granted them access. First Secretary Hale initially received orders in late 2400 to resume her mission, but the USS Endeavour was in the Delta Quadrant at the time, and thus the diplomatic undertaking was delayed.
In late 2400, fresh disruptions in worlds along the spinward Romulan border and coreward borders of the Klingon Empire altered strategic concerns. Increased raids from pirates based in The Triangle were joined by political upheaval from Klingon residents of Federation border territories, all suspected to be backed by the House of Mo'Kai. With the Neutral Zone still unstable, Starfleet decided to take a heavier approach than the primarily diplomatic mission of First Secretary Hale, and formed a new squadron to face these challenges.
The USS Endeavour was retained and listed as the lead ship, largely so Starfleet could reap the benefits of their good relations in the area. But a security-focused task group led by Fleet Captain Jericho of the USS Triumph and including the Independence and Nighthawk were integrated into the squadron, with Jericho assigned as squadron commander. First Secretary Hale and her diplomatic mission remained part of the squadron, now based on the USS Triumph to work more closely with the leadership.
The Lost Fleet (2401)
Gateway Station
Composition
- USS Endeavour - Constitution III-class explorer — The flagship of the squadron, Endeavour is a powerful platform for the unit's exploratory operations. While based out of Gateway Station and taking point on diplomatic missions across the Romulan border, the fall of the RSE has granted Starfleet access to previously-unknown regions of space. Endeavour is charged with its exploration, and with securing even greater access to territories beyond Federation borders through negotiation and cooperation with local factions.
- USS Pathfinder - Pathfinder-class long-range science vessel — Pathfinder is charged with the squadron's scientific operations, and so usually operates independently. In a region rife with upheaval, stellar sciences are only her secondary priority, and the research crew are primarily archaeologists, historians, and anthropologists. Pathfinder's responsibilities on the Romulan frontier combine exploring new opportunities for scientific discovery opened by the changing political landscape and supporting often dispossessed and forcibly relocated populations in recovering, restoring, and maintaining connections their history.
- Gateway Station - Canopus-class multi-purpose station — Gateway Station is the centre for Federation operations in the Midgard Sector, and the headquarters of the squadron. Standing at the border to what was once the Romulan Neutral Zone and Star Empire and is now a wilderness of independent factions, Gateway is charged with maintaining regional stability and providing diplomatic outreach.