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{{Squadron|co=[[bfms_char:69|Fleet Admiral Allison Reyes]]|xo=[[bfms_char:12201|Fleet Captain Gérard Devreux]]|flagship=[[USS Polaris|USS ''Polaris'']]|name=Polaris Squadron|taskforce=Fourth Fleet Operations|quadrant=[[Alpha Quadrant|Alpha]] and [[Beta Quadrant|Beta]]|mission=Advanced Science, Technology and Research Activity}}'''Polaris Squadron''' is a mission unit under the command of [[bfms_char:69|Fleet Admiral Allison Reyes]] within [[Fourth Fleet Operations]].
{{Squadron
|co = [[bfms_char:69|Fleet Admiral Allison Reyes]]
|xo = [[bfms_char:86591|Rear Admiral Alex Grayson]]
|flagship = [[USS Polaris|USS ''Polaris'']]
|headquarters=Archanis Station
|name = Polaris Squadron
|taskforce = Fourth Fleet Operations
|quadrant = [[Alpha Quadrant|Alpha]] and [[Beta Quadrant|Beta]]
|mission = 1. Mobile Research Unit<br/>2. [[Archanis Sector]] Operations
}}'''Polaris Squadron''' is a multi-mission unit within [[Fourth Fleet Operations]] under the command of [[bfms_char:69|Fleet Admiral Allison Reyes]] <span style="color:#777">(Director, Advanced Science, Technology and Research Activity)</span> and [[bfms_char:86591|Rear Admiral Alex Grayson]] <span style="color:#777">(Commander, Archanis Sector Operations)</span>.


Polaris Squadron supports the work of the '''Advanced Science, Technology and Research Activity (ASTRA)''', a specialized, cross-functional unit intended to fuel Starfleet’s innovation engine through discovery, investigations and interactions on the frontier, and it also provides rapid response for critical non-traditional events, from biological threats to spacetime anomalies, where the experience of ASTRA’s scientists, engineers and analysts are particularly suited.
The flagship of Polaris Squadron is the '''[[USS Polaris]]''', an [[Odyssey_Class|Odyssey-class]] heavy explorer that hosts the Advanced Science, Technology and Research Activity, and the headquarters of Polaris Squadron is '''[[Archanis Station]]''', a [[Canopus_Class|Canopus-class]] starbase from whence sector operations of the Archanis Sector are managed.  


The flagship of Polaris Squadron is the [[USS Polaris]].
==Mandate==


===Mandate===
====Advanced Science, Technology and Research Activity====


The primary mandate of Polaris Squadron is the '''Advanced Science, Technology and Research Activity (ASTRA)'''. The current Director of ASTRA is [[bfms char:69|Fleet Admiral Allison Reyes]], and the unit is comprised of four specialized science and research units that dramatically extend beyond the scope of research departments found on typical Starfleet vessels:
The '''Advanced Science, Technology and Research Activity (ASTRA)''' is a specialized, cross-functional unit intended to fuel Starfleet’s innovation engine through discovery, investigations and interactions on the frontier; additionally, it provides rapid response support for critical non-traditional events from biological threats to spacetime anomalies where its specialized compliment of scientists, engineers and analysts may be particularly suited. ASTRA's primary operations are based off the [[USS Polaris]], and ASTRA also maintains facilities on the smaller [[USS Ingenuity]] for situations where the Polaris is otherwise occupied or less suited. Additionally, a fixed laboratory on [[Archanis Station]] provides support for long-term research activities.


*'''Astrophysics and Exotic Sciences Unit''', led by [[bfms char:3790|Commander Luke Lockwood, Ph.D.]], is responsible for research related to stellar and planetary phenomena, including astrophysics, subspace mechanics, temporal mechanics, stellar cartography, geochemistry, minerology, seismology, etc.
[[bfms_char:69|Fleet Admiral Allison Reyes]] serves as the current Director of the Advanced, Science, Technology and Research Activity, which is then further divided into four research units:
*'''Medical and Biological Sciences Unit''', led by [[bfms char:29336|James Henderson, M.D., M.P.H.]], is responsible for research related to alien species, including ecology, biology, zoology, botany, etymology, medicine, anatomy, pathology, toxicology, bacteriology, etc.
*'''Cultural and Psychological Research Unit''', led by [[bfms char:2897|Lieutenant Lisa Hall, Ph.D.]], is responsible for research related to the development, culture and perspectives of alien species, including anthropology, archaeology, agronomy, psychology, negotiation, historiology, etc.
*'''Technology and Engineering Research Unit''', led by [[bfms char:78734|Commander Cora Lee]], is responsible for research related to Federation and foreign technologies, including propulsion, weapons, shields, sensors, communications, digital systems, synthetic lifeforms, etc.


Additionally, due to the fact that Fleet Admiral Allison Reyes is one of few flag officers permanently stationed on a frontier explorer, Polaris Squadron also frequently responds to first contact opportunities, diplomatic missions, and rapidly developing crises on the frontier.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
|-
| style="width: 300px"| '''Astrophysics and Exotic Sciences Unit'''<br/>''Unit Lead: [[bfms char:3790|Commander Luke Lockwood, Ph.D.]]''
| style=""| Research related to stellar and planetary phenomena, including astrophysics, subspace mechanics, temporal mechanics, stellar cartography, geochemistry, minerology, seismology, etc.
|-
| style="width: 300px"| '''Medical and Biological Sciences Unit'''<br/>''Unit Lead: [[bfms char:29336|James Henderson, M.D., M.P.H.]]''
| style=""| Research related to humanoid and non-humanoid life, including ecology, biology, zoology, botany, etymology, medicine, anatomy, pathology, toxicology, bacteriology, etc.
|-
| style="width: 300px"| '''Cultural and Psychological Research Unit'''<br/>''Unit Lead: [[bfms char:2897|Lieutenant Lisa Hall, Ph.D.]]''
| style=""| Research related to the development, culture and perspectives of alien species, including anthropology, archaeology, agronomy, psychology, negotiation, historiology, etc.
|-
| style="width: 300px"| '''Technology and Engineering Research Unit'''<br/>''Unit Lead: [[bfms char:78734|Commander Cora Lee]]''
| style=""| Research related to Federation and foreign technologies, including propulsion, weapons, shields, sensors, communications, digital systems, synthetic lifeforms, etc.
|}


===Composition===
====Archanis Sector Operations Command====
As of April 2401, Polaris Squadron is composed of four starships:
*'''[[USS Polaris]]''', an [[Odyssey Class|Odyssey class]] heavy explorer serving as squadron flagship and base of operations for ASTRA;
*'''[[USS Diligent]]''', an [[Alita Class|Alita class]] heavy escort providing tactical interdiction support for the squadron;
*'''[[USS Serenity]]''', a [[Duderstadt Class|Duderstadt class]] light cruiser providing surveillance and rapid response capabilities to the squadron; and
*'''[[USS Ingenuity]]''', a [[Pathfinder Class|Pathfinder class]] research vessel providing additional scientific research capabilities to the squadron.
And since July 2401, Polaris Squadron has used [[Archanis Station]] as its base of operations.


===Command History===
The '''Archanis Sector Operations Command''' is a logistics and support unit tasked with providing operational, diplomatic and engineering services to the [[Archanis Sector]]. The headquarters for sector operations is [[Archanis Station]], a [[Canopus_Class|Canopus-class]] starbase in orbit of Gorion VII in the Meronia Cluster, and the [[USS Pacific Palisades]] provides a cruiser-scale mobile platform for the Corps of Engineers detachment.
 
[[bfms_char:86591|Rear Admiral Alex Grayson]] serves as the current Commander of Archanis Sector Operations, which is then further subdivided into several units tasked with specific purposes as it relates to Starfleet's renewed investment in the sector:
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
|-
| style="width: 300px"| '''Headquarters Command'''<br/>''Commander: [[bfms char:83697|Captain Elsie Drake]]''
| style="vertical-align:middle"| Responsible for logistical support and coordination of assets operating within the Archanis Sector.
|-
| style="width: 300px"| '''Archanis Corps of Engineering Detachment'''<br/>''Commander: [[bfms char:95441|Commodore Amit Agarwal]]''
| style="vertical-align:middle"| Responsible for the sector revitalization and infrastructure build out within the Archanis Sector.
|-
| style="width: 300px;"| '''Archanis Diplomatic Mission'''<br/>''Charge d'affaires: [[bfms char:4368|Ambassador Michael Drake]]''
| style="vertical-align:middle"| Responsible for diplomatic affairs with colonies in the sector and with neighboring powers.
|}
 
==History==
 
====Lost Fleet Crisis====
In the early days of [https://bravofleet.com/mission/76499 the Lost Fleet crisis], the [[Nasera System]] fell to the [[Dominion]]. A key industrial center and one of the oldest Federation colonies in the [[Deneb Sector]], the [[USS Polaris]] was led the counter-offensive to retake Nasera. It was joined by, among other ships, the [[USS Ingenuity]] and [[USS Diligent]], which would go on to become part of Polaris Squadron. Following the recapture of Nasera, members of Polaris Squadron then transferred to the [[USS Serenity]] to lead a series of hit-and-run attacks that culminated with the Battle of the Ciatar Nebula.
 
''See [https://bravofleet.com/mission/77205 Infiltrate & Liberate] for the story of the recapture of Nasera, and [https://bravofleet.com/mission/80905 The Voices of Deneb] for stories from the squadron later in the conflict.''
 
====Frontier Day====
Following the Lost Fleet crisis, members of Polaris Squadron, still aboard the [[USS Serenity]], travelled to Earth to investigate why Starfleet hadn't committed more resources to repel the [[Dominion]]. They unearth a conspiracy within Starfleet, which they ultimately trace back to the Changelings, but it's too little and too late to stop the events of [[ma:Frontier Day|Frontier Day]] from happening, and the USS Serenity is ultimately overtaken by the [[Borg]] via the [[ma:Fleet Formation|Fleet Formation]] technology
 
''See [https://bravofleet.com/mission/82649 Troubles on the Homefromt] for the story of Frontier Day.''
 
====Borg Crisis====
 
''Coming soon...''
 
==Composition==
====Mobile Research Element====
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
|-
! style=""|Name
! style=""|Class
! style=""|Role
! style=""|Commanding Officer
|-
| style=""|'''[[USS Polaris]]'''
| style=""|[[Odyssey Class|Odyssey-class]] Heavy Explorer
| style=""|Flagship
| style=""|[[bfms char:12201|Fleet Captain Gérard Devreux]]
|-
| style=""|'''[[USS Ingenuity]]'''
| style=""|[[Pathfinder Class|Pathfinder-class]] Science Vessel
| style=""|Mobile Research Platform
| style=""|[[bfms char:78734|Commander Cora Lee]]
|-
| style=""|'''[[USS Diligent]]'''
| style=""|[[Alita Class|Alita-class]] Heavy Escort
| style=""|Tactical Interdiction Support
| style=""|[[bfms char:78732|Captain Dorian Vox]]
|-
| style=""|'''[[USS Serenity]]'''
| style=""|[[Duderstadt Class|Duderstadt-class]] Science Vessel
| style=""|Surveillance and Rapid Response Support
| style=""|[[bfms char:255|Captain Jake Lewis]]
|}
 
====Sector Operational Element====
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
|-
! style=""|Name
! style=""|Class
! style=""|Role
! style=""|Commanding Officer
|-
| style=""|'''[[Archanis Station]]'''
| style=""|[[Canopus Class|Canopus-class]] Starbase
| style=""|Headquarters
| style=""|[[bfms char:83697|Captain Elsie Drake]]
|-
| style=""|'''[[USS Pacific Palisades]]'''
| style=""|[[California Class|California-class]] Utility Vessel
| style=""|Corps of Engineers Support Ship
| style=""|[[bfms char:95441|Commodore Amit Agarwal]]
|}
 
==Senior Leadership Team==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
|-
! style=""|Squadron Role
! style=""|Current Holder
|-
| style=""|'''Squadron Commander'''
| style=""|[[bfms char:69|Fleet Admiral Allison Reyes]]
|-
| style=""|'''Squadron Deputy Commander, Headquarters Element'''
| style=""|[[bfms char:86591|Rear Admiral Alex Grayson]]
|-
| style=""|'''Squadron Deputy Commander, Mobile Element'''
| style=""|[[bfms char:12201|Fleet Captain Gérard Devreux]]
|-
| style=""|'''Squadron Strategic Operations Officer'''
| style=""|[[bfms char:78732|Captain Dorian Vox]]
|-
| style=""|'''Squadron Intelligence Officer'''
| style=""|[[bfms char:255|Captain Jake Lewis]]
|-
| style=""|'''Squadron Engineering Officer'''
| style=""|[[bfms char:78734|Commander Cora Lee]]
|-
| style=""|'''Squadron JAG Officer'''
| style=""|[[bfms char:272|Commander Robert Drake]]
|}
 
==Command History==
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/35496/ April 2401 - Present]: [[bfms char:69|Fleet Admiral Allison Reyes]]
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/35496/ April 2401 - Present]: [[bfms char:69|Fleet Admiral Allison Reyes]]

Revision as of 16:51, 8 June 2024

Polaris Squadron is a multi-mission unit within Fourth Fleet Operations under the command of Fleet Admiral Allison Reyes (Director, Advanced Science, Technology and Research Activity) and Rear Admiral Alex Grayson (Commander, Archanis Sector Operations).

The flagship of Polaris Squadron is the USS Polaris, an Odyssey-class heavy explorer that hosts the Advanced Science, Technology and Research Activity, and the headquarters of Polaris Squadron is Archanis Station, a Canopus-class starbase from whence sector operations of the Archanis Sector are managed.

Mandate

Advanced Science, Technology and Research Activity

The Advanced Science, Technology and Research Activity (ASTRA) is a specialized, cross-functional unit intended to fuel Starfleet’s innovation engine through discovery, investigations and interactions on the frontier; additionally, it provides rapid response support for critical non-traditional events from biological threats to spacetime anomalies where its specialized compliment of scientists, engineers and analysts may be particularly suited. ASTRA's primary operations are based off the USS Polaris, and ASTRA also maintains facilities on the smaller USS Ingenuity for situations where the Polaris is otherwise occupied or less suited. Additionally, a fixed laboratory on Archanis Station provides support for long-term research activities.

Fleet Admiral Allison Reyes serves as the current Director of the Advanced, Science, Technology and Research Activity, which is then further divided into four research units:

Astrophysics and Exotic Sciences Unit
Unit Lead: Commander Luke Lockwood, Ph.D. 		Research related to stellar and planetary phenomena, including astrophysics, subspace mechanics, temporal mechanics, stellar cartography, geochemistry, minerology, seismology, etc.
Medical and Biological Sciences Unit
Unit Lead: James Henderson, M.D., M.P.H. 		Research related to humanoid and non-humanoid life, including ecology, biology, zoology, botany, etymology, medicine, anatomy, pathology, toxicology, bacteriology, etc.
Cultural and Psychological Research Unit
Unit Lead: Lieutenant Lisa Hall, Ph.D. 		Research related to the development, culture and perspectives of alien species, including anthropology, archaeology, agronomy, psychology, negotiation, historiology, etc.
Technology and Engineering Research Unit
Unit Lead: Commander Cora Lee 		Research related to Federation and foreign technologies, including propulsion, weapons, shields, sensors, communications, digital systems, synthetic lifeforms, etc.

Archanis Sector Operations Command

The Archanis Sector Operations Command is a logistics and support unit tasked with providing operational, diplomatic and engineering services to the Archanis Sector. The headquarters for sector operations is Archanis Station, a Canopus-class starbase in orbit of Gorion VII in the Meronia Cluster, and the USS Pacific Palisades provides a cruiser-scale mobile platform for the Corps of Engineers detachment.

Rear Admiral Alex Grayson serves as the current Commander of Archanis Sector Operations, which is then further subdivided into several units tasked with specific purposes as it relates to Starfleet's renewed investment in the sector:

Headquarters Command
Commander: Captain Elsie Drake 		Responsible for logistical support and coordination of assets operating within the Archanis Sector.
Archanis Corps of Engineering Detachment
Commander: Commodore Amit Agarwal 		Responsible for the sector revitalization and infrastructure build out within the Archanis Sector.
Archanis Diplomatic Mission
Charge d'affaires: Ambassador Michael Drake 		Responsible for diplomatic affairs with colonies in the sector and with neighboring powers.

History

Lost Fleet Crisis

In the early days of the Lost Fleet crisis, the Nasera System fell to the Dominion. A key industrial center and one of the oldest Federation colonies in the Deneb Sector, the USS Polaris was led the counter-offensive to retake Nasera. It was joined by, among other ships, the USS Ingenuity and USS Diligent, which would go on to become part of Polaris Squadron. Following the recapture of Nasera, members of Polaris Squadron then transferred to the USS Serenity to lead a series of hit-and-run attacks that culminated with the Battle of the Ciatar Nebula.

See Infiltrate & Liberate for the story of the recapture of Nasera, and The Voices of Deneb for stories from the squadron later in the conflict.

Frontier Day

Following the Lost Fleet crisis, members of Polaris Squadron, still aboard the USS Serenity, travelled to Earth to investigate why Starfleet hadn't committed more resources to repel the Dominion. They unearth a conspiracy within Starfleet, which they ultimately trace back to the Changelings, but it's too little and too late to stop the events of Frontier Day from happening, and the USS Serenity is ultimately overtaken by the Borg via the Fleet Formation technology

See Troubles on the Homefromt for the story of Frontier Day.

Borg Crisis

Coming soon...

Composition

Mobile Research Element

Name Class Role Commanding Officer
USS Polaris Odyssey-class Heavy Explorer Flagship Fleet Captain Gérard Devreux
USS Ingenuity Pathfinder-class Science Vessel Mobile Research Platform Commander Cora Lee
USS Diligent Alita-class Heavy Escort Tactical Interdiction Support Captain Dorian Vox
USS Serenity Duderstadt-class Science Vessel Surveillance and Rapid Response Support Captain Jake Lewis

Sector Operational Element

Name Class Role Commanding Officer
Archanis Station Canopus-class Starbase Headquarters Captain Elsie Drake
USS Pacific Palisades California-class Utility Vessel Corps of Engineers Support Ship Commodore Amit Agarwal

Senior Leadership Team

Squadron Role Current Holder
Squadron Commander Fleet Admiral Allison Reyes
Squadron Deputy Commander, Headquarters Element Rear Admiral Alex Grayson
Squadron Deputy Commander, Mobile Element Fleet Captain Gérard Devreux
Squadron Strategic Operations Officer Captain Dorian Vox
Squadron Intelligence Officer Captain Jake Lewis
Squadron Engineering Officer Commander Cora Lee
Squadron JAG Officer Commander Robert Drake

Command History

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