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{{Starship
| name = Proxima
| name = Hathaway
| prefix = USS
| prefix = USS
| image = [[Image:Proxima.jpg]]
| image = [[File:Hathaway.png]]
| registry = NCC-75503
| registry = NCC-92904
| class = Sovereign
| class = Sagan
| type = Explorer
| type = Light Explorer
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| status = Active
| status = Active
| commission = 2386
| commission = 2401
| decommission =  
| decommission =  
| destroyed =  
| destroyed =  
| unit =  
| unit =  
| taskforce = Task Force 17
| taskforce =
| taskgroup = Task Group 9
| taskgroup =
| role = Deep Space Exploratory Cruiser
| squadron =
| co = [[bfms_char:49898|Captain Vasoch Gor]]
| role = Deep Space Exploration
| xo = [[bfms_char:68737|Commander Giarvar Kauhn]]
| co = [[bfms_char:45331|Captain Romaes Anjin]]
| dedication =
| xo = [[bfms_char:98268|Commander Jinaril Miller]]
| dedication = [[File:Hathawayplaque.png]]
}}
}}
{{quote|Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.|'''Jennifer Lee - ''Ship's Dedication Quote'''''}}
{{quote|Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.|'''Jennifer Lee - ''Ship's Dedication Quote'''''}}
Fourth in the lineage of vessels to bear the name, the '''USS ''Proxima'' NCC-75503''' ([[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class]]) is a highly versatile exploration vessel widely considered to be one of the most advanced starships in the service of the Federation. The immediate successor to the [[Nebula Class|''Nebula''-class]] USS ''Proxima'' lost during exploration operations in the Gamma Quadrant, the current iteration has served for some fifteen years and is currently assigned to [[Task Force 17]] under the command of [[bfms_char:49898|Captain Vasoch Gor]].
Third in the lineage of vessels to bear the name, the '''USS ''Hathaway'' NCC-92904''' ([[Sagan Class|''Sagan''-class]]) is a highly versatile, state-of-the-art exploration vessel widely considered to be one of the most advanced starships in the service of the Federation. The immediate successor to the [[Cheyenne Class|''Cheyenne''-class]] USS ''Hathaway'' lost during the Dominion War of the 2370's, the current iteration is fresh out of the shipyards at [[Starbase Bravo]] following her role in the Deneb conflict and is currently under the command of [[bfms_char:45331|Captain Romaes Anjin]].


Looking to make a name for themselves in the annals of history, the crew are fresh from a number of more mundane activities at the turn of the century and have now embarked upon a new mission of exploration, with the ship currently operating out of [[Deep Space 17]] in the [[Typhon Frontier]], an area ripe for scientific exploration.
Looking to make a name for themselves in the annals of history, the crew are a mixture of fresh-faced youngsters excelling in their fields of study, and wily veterans looking for an opportunity to cement their legacies. With the ship currently operating out of [[Deep Space 17]] in the [[Typhon Frontier]], she is tasked with exploring an area of space ripe for scientific exploration and missions of a first-contact nature.
 
===Mission Objectives===
A multi-purpose starship well into its second decade of service, ''Proxima'' has completed a wide variety of tasks and missions assigned to it over the years. Some of its core duties, commensurate with the [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class]] as a whole, include:
* Performing a wide range of duties linked to research projects both scientific and explorative in nature.
* Replacing ageing starships as the primary instrument of Federation deep-space defence and along all borders.
* Operating autonomously under the command of the commanding officer, providing the full capability to execute Federation defensive, cultural, scientific, and explorative policy in deep space or along border territories.
* Providing frontline support during times of war or crisis, such as the [[Century Storm]] and [[Blood Dilithium]] situations.
* Functioning as a mobile platform for the testing and implementation of new technologies, as mandated by Starfleet Command, above and beyond mission-specific parameters.


=Into the Expanse=
=Into the Expanse=
==2400 - The 25th Century Awaits==
After an arduous fourteen years of service under four different commanding officers, Starfleet finally deemed it necessary to bring the ''Proxima'' up to modern standards. In mid-2400, Proxima arrived at [[Starbase Bravo]] to undergo a six-month overhaul, during which her commanding officer would be reassigned. Upon the refit's completion, the internal structure of the ship, and many of her systems, had been significantly updated. There had been several new additions, too, with holo communications, three-dimensional displays in different locations, a brand new Strategic Operations suite (StratOps) and an entirely new bridge module, the first of its design in service.
==2401 - Into the Expanse==
==2401 - Into the Expanse==
With her refit complete, a skeleton crew transferred ''Proxima'' to [[Deep Space 17]], where a new commanding officer was appointed by [[bfms_char:45331|CAPT Romaes Anjin]], TFXO for TF17. After a hiatus which saw him take leave on multiple worlds, a chance encounter saw the Tellarite, [[bfms_char:49898|Vasoch Gor]], re-evaluate his choice to leave Starfleet. Negotiations with Romaes saw the man rewarded for his years of dedication and experience with his first permanent command aboard ''Proxima''. With a new executive officer under his command, Gor began the task of forming a new command team for the ship.
With her construction and subsequent shakedown cruise complete, a skeleton crew transferred ''Hathaway'' from [[Starbase Bravo]] to [[Deep Space 17]], where a new commanding officer was appointed by [[bfms_char:45331|CAPT Romaes Anjin]], TFXO for TF17. After a hiatus which saw him take leave on multiple worlds, a chance encounter saw the Tellarite, [[bfms_char:49898|Vasoch Gor]], re-evaluate his choice to leave Starfleet. Negotiations with Romaes saw the man rewarded for his years of dedication and experience with his first permanent command aboard ''Hathaway''.


==Commanding Officer Lineage==
However, a number of weeks into this new assignment, conflict broke out in the [[Deneb Sector]], and ''Hathaway'' participated in five different counterstrikes on enemy forces throughout the region. Her actions threatened to come back to haunt her, however, when lingering engine trouble resulted in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a Dominion attack wing. Having suffered through four attacks, Captain Gor revealed the 'damage' sustained by the ship was simply a plot to lull in the Jem'Hadar and allow ''Hathaway'''s Borg advanced sensors to get incredibly up-to-date readings of the enemy ships. The timely appearance of the Inquiry-class USS Nogura from TG-514 deterred the attack wing and provided respite for the ''Hathaway'' crew. Under Nogura’s careful watch, and with additional personnel loaned to them, repairs began in earnest.
In the time since her construction, and prior to the assignment of Captain Gor, ''Proxima'' has been privileged to have three commanding officers overseeing her tours of duty, and one Captain of Engineering overseeing her construction.


* 2386 - 2389: Captain Nilani Azulas, ''(Trill Female)''
Whilst ''Hathaway'' underwent repairs, [[bfms_char:43418|Captain Keziah Nazir]] was transported aboard from the ''Nogura'', and immediately stirred up trouble. Presenting orders from SFC, Nazir relieved Captain Gor of his duties and assumed command of ''Hathaway'', with the Tellarite immediately beaming to the Nogura for reassignment.
* 2389 - 2390: Captain Mitchell Hanson, ''(Human Male)''
* 2390 - 2395: Captain Colby Drayton, ''(Human Male)''
* 2395 - 2401: Captain Leandra Nunez, ''(Human Female)''
* [https://bravofleet.com/command/59411/ 2401 - Present]: [[bfms_char:49898|Captain Vasoch Gor]],  ''(Tellarite Male)''


=Technical Configuration=
Some months later, and after being heavily involved in the Deneb conflict with the Dominion and Breen alliance, [[bfms_char:45331|Captain Romaes Anjin]] assumed command during her repair schedule. Upon completion, the ship was ordered back to the Deneb sector.
''Main Article: [[Sovereign Class|Sovereign-class Explorer]]''


Placed on the drawing board of the Advanced Starship Design Bureau (ASDB) after the Borg incursion of 2366, the [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class Project]] was one of three proposed starship designs to take advantage of new defensive technologies initially intended for use against the Borg. Initial production of the class began at Utopia Planitia on Mars, with the construction of new ships moving to the San Francisco Fleet Yards, Earth (among others) following the Synth attack on Mars in 2385. ''Proxima'', along with ships such as ''Venture'', was one of the first of her class to be constructed after the tragedy on Mars, and carries a dedication plaque to the memory of all involved in Sovereign production who were lost in the attack. While her external framework remained the same, her internal design and systems have been significantly adapted over the years.
==Namesakes==
Like many starships in the Federation fleet, the ''Hathaway'' name can be traced back to Earth's distant past, where it is believed she is named after Anne Hathaway, the wife of one of England's finest playwrights, William Shakespeare. Hathaway was born in 1556 and died in 1623. The ''Hathaway'' name first appears in the Starfleet archive with the construction of the Constellation-class starship of the same name. Perhaps most interestingly is the knowledge that all starships to carry the name ''Hathaway'' have had four nacelles.


Heavily armed from the beginning, it is easy to see that the design philosophy for the class, originally shaped by the discovery of the Borg, has been influenced by the changing times and threats that have emerged in the decades since. ''Proxima'' utilises some of the most up-to-date technologies available. Every ship in her class to date has pushed the envelope as far as possible when it comes to computer power, her shield grid, armaments and other systems capabilities, but ''Proxima'' continues to push the boundaries further. She combines all of the creature comforts associated with the larger [[Galaxy Class|Galaxy-class]] vessels with the tactical power of vessels such as the [[Prometheus Class|Prometheus]] and [[Inquiry Class|Inquiry]] class starships, whilst harnessing technological improvements such as holographic communications and three-dimensional computer displays - although these are limited to engineering, sickbay and the science facilities at present.
* USS ''Hathaway'' — ''Constellation''-class heavy cruiser — NCC-2593
** 2285—2360 (Reactivated and returned to service 2365-2368)
* USS ''Hathaway'' — ''Cheyenne''-class light cruiser — NCC-71605
** 2369—2374 (Destroyed)
* [https://bravofleet.com/command/76417/ USS ''Hathaway''] — ''Sagan''-class light explorer — NCC-92904
** 2398—Present (In Service)


Eight rapid-fire torpedo launchers - mounted in a configuration of three forward and five aft - are coupled with a single forward rapid-fire turret mounted on the ventral saucer section. With an incredible firing arc and the capability of variable-geometry fire, the turret is capable of firing torpedoes quickly enough to turn the entire forward arc of the ship into a kill zone. Accompanying her impressive torpedo complement, sixteen of the most powerful phaser arrays to be installed aboard a Federation Starship to date ensure ''Proxima'' is capable of delivering crippling blows to enemy shields and armor when required. But as ever, discretion is always the better part of valor.
==Commanding Officer Lineage==
In the time since her construction, and prior to the assignment of Captain Gor, ''Hathaway'' had only a single commanding officer, with Captain of Engineering Leandra Nunez overseeing the ship's construction.


Drawing upon a sophisticated warp drive, ''Proxima'' can match ships such as the Prometheus, Inquiry and even [[Intrepid Class|Intrepid-class]] for top speed, but her cruising speed is reduced due to her size and hull geometry. At impulse speeds, her impulse engines are unparalleled when it comes to their raw ability to accelerate and turn a massive starship, meaning she is deceptively agile in combat. This superb performance comes at a cost; her engineering team requires many specialists in their respective fields to keep her systems functioning at peak performance, meaning engineers make up a large proportion of the personnel manifest.
* 2398 - 2401: Captain Leandra Nunez, ''(Human Female)''
* [https://bravofleet.com/command/59411/ 2401]: [[bfms_char:49898|Captain Vasoch Gor]], ''(Tellarite Male)''
* [https://bravofleet.com/command/76417/ 2401]: [[bfms_char:43418|Captain Keziah Nazir]], ''(Trill Female)''
* [https://bravofleet.com/command/98767/ 2401]: [[bfms_char:45331|Captain Romaes Anjin]], ''(Bajoran Male)''


As one of the fleet’s premier explorers, ''Proxima'' enjoys state-of-the-art resources and facilities dedicated for exploration and scientific research purposes for every scientific discipline operating aboard ship, making the ship less of a specialist research or exploration vessel and more of a general all-rounder. She does boast an impressive sensor suite capable of analysing most nebulae and performing micrometre-scale orbital scans, and which has also proven to be more than a match for most older cloaking devices.


In contrast to her brief as a deep space explorer, it is a surprise to note the lack of dedicated facilities for diplomatic functions compared to other dedicated diplomatic platforms such as the Obena and Odyssey classes. ''Proxima'' has only three VIP staterooms, albeit luxurious and spacious ones, but these facilities are located away from the main lounge and holodecks which would normally play host to diplomatic gatherings. Her tactical capabilities and status as the closest thing to a Federation battleship might not fit the profile of a diplomatic cruiser, but it is those very capabilities that mean ''Proxima'' is more than ideal for transporting dignitaries through potentially hostile territories or to tense negotiations.
=Technical Configuration=
 
''Main Article: [[Sagan Class|Sagan-class Light Explorer]]''
Although not as spacious as some of her contemporaries, and even successors such as the [[Odyssey Class|Odyssey-class]], ''Proxima'' would still be considered a very comfortable posting among fleet personnel, with competition for postings high and applications usually numbering in the hundreds for every vacancy. For those lucky enough to serve, a wide variety of housing arrangements provide her crew with ample opportunities to integrate, whilst senior officers benefit from staterooms and spacious suites as rank dictates. Access to a range of shipboard amenities allows the crew to eat, socialise and unwind however they see fit, with holodecks, mess facilities, a theatre, an auditorium, gymnasiums and arboretums among facilities available to all.


=Key Location Data=
=Key Location Data=
*''Main Article: [[User:Kai1701E/Proxima/Deck_Listing|''Proxima'' deck listing]]
*''Main Article: [[User:Kai1701E/Hathaway/Deck_Listing|''Hathaway'' deck listing]]
*''Main Article: [[User:Kai1701E/Proxima/Tour|Tour of the ''Proxima'' ]]
*''Main Article: [[User:Kai1701E/Hathaway/Tour|Tour of the ''Hathaway'' ]]
With 24 decks, the ship has hundreds of rooms and locations that serve a variety of purposes for the crew. Some of the more notable locations include:
With 24 decks, the ship has hundreds of rooms and locations that serve a variety of purposes for the crew. Some of the more notable locations include:


==Bridge==
==Bridge==
[[File:Proxima1.jpg|right|thumb|Main Bridge; command center for the USS ''Proxima'']]
[[File:Saganbridge.jpg|right|thumb|Main Bridge; command center for the USS ''Hathaway''.]]
Consisting of an amalgamation of successful features from both the [[Galaxy Class|Galaxy]] and [[Sovereign Class|Sovereign]] lineages, ''Proxima'' has one of the more unique bridge modules in the fleet. Importantly, it makes the most of a variety of technological advancements, such as holoprojectors, holographic communications, in-built weapons lockers and three-dimensional computer displays wherever possible.
A reflection of the time period she was created, the [[Sagan Class|''Sagan''-class]] polished steel and cool metal fixtures of the bridge aesthetics bring back memories of years gone by, her design blending modern technological advancements with the nostalgia of eras long gone. It is a functional, yet aesthetically pleasing facility designed in a similar vein to the rest of the ship. Her greatest feature is a wide-angled window which fills the forward bulkhead. This window has holographic projectors built into the rim, giving it the ability to function as a more traditional viewscreen. It can also be used as an emergency evacuation hatch, with forcefields being lowered until replaced by a large, external bulkhead.
 
Dominating the heart of the command center, three command chairs made of red leather sit atop the central platform, colloquially known as the 'Command Deck', surrounded by rails and steps to the lower levels of the bridge. As is tradition, the center seat and its controls are reserved for the commanding officer, or any directly appointed officer in command during his absence. To his right, the executive officer and, to his left, a third seat is generally reserved for the use of the ship's Counsellor, Chief Medical Officer or any official or dignitary the Captain sees fit. All three of the chairs have built-in controls on the armrests, enabling the occupying officers to conduct their duties with unprecedented access to a wide variety of ship systems.
[[File:Saganbridge2.jpg|left|thumb|Red Alert on the USS ''Hathaway''.]]
At the foot of the stairs directly ahead (or to the side) of the command deck, the 'Flight Deck' consists of two angled consoles serving as duty stations for operations (port) and flight operations (starboard). A few feet from each, two stand-alone consoles provide auxiliary station access for any purpose required (such as communications, environmental control, mission operations etc). Ascending the stairs on either side of the command deck, the port side bulkhead is home to three large stations dedicated to tactical operations, providing access to the ship's defensive and offensive systems, whilst the starboard bulkhead is dedicated to the various science departments on the ship.
[[File:Saganobservation.jpg|right|thumb|Observation Lounge; a meeting place and workspace.]]
Aft of the bridge, there are two additional consoles behind the command area designated for medical use (port) and engineering (starboard), allowing the engineer on duty access to the same engineering systems as in main engineering itself, including access to environmental controls, propulsion systems and the warp core. Central to the aft bulkhead, open access is granted to the observation lounge, which is sealable by emergency bulkheads and forcefields.
[[File:Saganobservation2.jpg|left|thumb|Observation Lounge; a meeting place and workspace.]]
 
==Observation Lounge==
A beautifully designed room, the observation lounge matches the aesthetic of the rest of the ship, with polished alloys and cool metals as the material of choice during construction. The room is dominated by a large table with holographic controls which is particularly useful for briefings and has seating for up to 10 officers. The Captain traditionally sits closest to the wall-mounted display on the starboard bulkhead. There are several shelves with ornaments and models of previous ships called ''Hathaway'', as well as the original [[Constellation Class|''Constellation''-class]] ship plaque. An additional door provides access from the port bulkhead.
 
The observation lounge operates an open-door policy and, in the absence of a more traditional ready room attached to the bridge, the Captain often uses the observation lounge as a workspace so that they do not have to return to their quarters.
 
==Starlight Lounge==
[[File:Starlightlounge.jpg|right|thumb|A beautiful recreational facility used for a variety of occasions.]]
Perhaps the most spacious of all recreational facilities aboard ''Hathaway'', the Starlight Lounge is built across two levels and is the most spacious facility on the ship. With dozens of seating areas across both levels, with varying degrees of comfort and privacy, the room is a constant hive of activity for anyone and everyone aboard the ship. People come to work in a relaxed, but active environment, or they may come to sit and read while people mill about and conduct their business. Food is obtained from several replicators around the room, while bar snacks and beverages are available at the bar which is manned around the clock. The room's most exquisite feature is the large, floor-to-ceiling aquarium tank which is maintained by the science division and houses some thirty different species of marine life.


A unique design feature of the ''Proxima'' bridge module is the desire to have as many stations as possible facing a single focal point at the heart of the command center. This focal point is the United Federation of Planets logo proudly displayed on the carpeted deck plating, but this is not for purely decorative reasons. The logo actually serves as a holo-communications platform at the center of the bridge, capable of displaying holoprojections of people lightyears away. Surrounding the holo-platform is the standard tri-seat command pit, with seats for the Captain, Executive Officer (starboard) and a third seat (port), reserved for the use of the ship's Counsellor, Chief Medical Officer or any official or dignitary the Captain sees fit to permit on the bridge. Each seat has independent computer controls allowing access to a wide variety of ship systems.
=Auxiliary Craft=
[[File:Proxima2.jpg|left|thumb|Forward view, including holocommunications platform]]
[[File:Hellhounds.png|thumb|150px|right|]]
Directly port and starboard of the command chairs are the inward-facing duty stations for tactical operations (port) and science (starboard). On the perimeter of the bridge there are countless other additional stations designed to support mission operations. Behind the main science station on the starboard bulkhead, additional science and medical consoles are available, as well as access to life support. Adjacent to them on the starboard bulkhead, strategic operations, intelligence and security deployment stations are the focus. Directly behind the command chairs is a large console entirely configurable for the needs of any department, but with dedicated access to engineering functions if required, allowing the Chief Engineer (or any assigned officer) unparalleled access to engineering systems outside of the engineering bay itself. On the aft bulkhead, the obligatory Master Systems Display (MSD) is present, but this is a fully customisable display, capable of hundreds of functions, including operating as a reduced viewscreen for mission operations.
*''Main Article: [[User:Kai1701E/Hathaway/Auxiliary_Craft|Auxiliary craft deployment aboard ''Hathaway'' ]]


Directly ahead of the command pit, at the bottom of the ramp and between the commanding officer and the holographic viewscreen, two curved consoles serve as duty stations for Operations (port) and Flight Operations (starboard).
As a Sagan-class starship with four shuttlebays of varying size, ''Hathaway'' is capable of housing a large contingent of auxiliary craft. The deployment and organisation of such craft has always been at the discretion of the commanding officer, and as such, Captain Gor has used ''Hathaway's'' mission profile to reduce the number of personnel shuttles and runabouts to make room for a squadron of [[Starfighters#Valkyrie-class_fighter|Valkyrie-class Starfighters]] in the lower shuttlebays. Codenamed the ''Hellhounds'', this small squadron is capable of conducting a range of operations in support of ''Hathaway's'' main mission objectives.
[[File:Proxima3.jpg|right|thumb|Main bridge under red alert conditions]]
Around the command center, four doors provide access to and from the bridge. On the forward port bulkhead, access is available to the commanding officer's ready room, and adjacent to it, the observation lounge and strategic operations suite. Aft of the bridge, both doors provide access to turbo lifts which enable the crew to access the command center from the rest of the bridge. Either may be overridden for priority access to key locations around the ship.


Most notably, and a further move away from more recent trends, the bridge module is very well-lit, with the colours and tones in the room complimenting each other nicely and creating a warm aesthetic that is pleasing on the eye. During red alert, however, the bridge lights are dimmed and largely replaced by dozens of strip lights (visible along the floor and walls) that flash five times at the initial call for red alert, and then remain stationary until the alert is cancelled.
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==Strategic Operations Suite or ''StratOps'', Deck 1==
=Notable Crew=
[[File:Stratops.png|thumb|left|StratOps, center for strategic coordination and intel gathering.]]
==Commanding Officers==
Accessible from the bridge, the new Strategic Operations suite (known colloquially as StratOps) is an exciting new addition designed to enhance the strategic capabilities of ''Proxima'' during longer-term missions and large-scale engagements. Facilities in this room allow the crew to deal with any scenario that may arise in their mission, without the need to access more specialised facilities around the ship unless absolutely necessary or appropriate. Missions are routinely monitored here, and additional personnel from across the ship may be assigned on a needs basis, such as additional medical or science personnel when evacuating a colony or dealing with an anomaly; security may be beefed up from here in the event of a tactical scenario such as an intruder alert or boarding action; intelligence, strategic operations and command analysts are likely to use the space to provide relevant departments with up to date information in ever-changing scenarios. Interestingly, it is the preference of Captain Gor to hold senior staff briefings in the StratOps suite, with the lack of chairs allowing for a more fluid dynamic in the room where anyone can access the consoles, move around, discuss and form ideas.
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/76417 2401] : [[bfms_char:43418|Captain Keziah Nazir]]
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/98767/ 2401 - Present]: [[bfms_char:45331|Captain Romaes Anjin]]

Latest revision as of 19:21, 8 May 2024


"Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire."
    —Jennifer Lee - Ship's Dedication Quote

Third in the lineage of vessels to bear the name, the USS Hathaway NCC-92904 (Sagan-class) is a highly versatile, state-of-the-art exploration vessel widely considered to be one of the most advanced starships in the service of the Federation. The immediate successor to the Cheyenne-class USS Hathaway lost during the Dominion War of the 2370's, the current iteration is fresh out of the shipyards at Starbase Bravo following her role in the Deneb conflict and is currently under the command of Captain Romaes Anjin.

Looking to make a name for themselves in the annals of history, the crew are a mixture of fresh-faced youngsters excelling in their fields of study, and wily veterans looking for an opportunity to cement their legacies. With the ship currently operating out of Deep Space 17 in the Typhon Frontier, she is tasked with exploring an area of space ripe for scientific exploration and missions of a first-contact nature.

Into the Expanse

2401 - Into the Expanse

With her construction and subsequent shakedown cruise complete, a skeleton crew transferred Hathaway from Starbase Bravo to Deep Space 17, where a new commanding officer was appointed by CAPT Romaes Anjin, TFXO for TF17. After a hiatus which saw him take leave on multiple worlds, a chance encounter saw the Tellarite, Vasoch Gor, re-evaluate his choice to leave Starfleet. Negotiations with Romaes saw the man rewarded for his years of dedication and experience with his first permanent command aboard Hathaway.

However, a number of weeks into this new assignment, conflict broke out in the Deneb Sector, and Hathaway participated in five different counterstrikes on enemy forces throughout the region. Her actions threatened to come back to haunt her, however, when lingering engine trouble resulted in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a Dominion attack wing. Having suffered through four attacks, Captain Gor revealed the 'damage' sustained by the ship was simply a plot to lull in the Jem'Hadar and allow Hathaway's Borg advanced sensors to get incredibly up-to-date readings of the enemy ships. The timely appearance of the Inquiry-class USS Nogura from TG-514 deterred the attack wing and provided respite for the Hathaway crew. Under Nogura’s careful watch, and with additional personnel loaned to them, repairs began in earnest.

Whilst Hathaway underwent repairs, Captain Keziah Nazir was transported aboard from the Nogura, and immediately stirred up trouble. Presenting orders from SFC, Nazir relieved Captain Gor of his duties and assumed command of Hathaway, with the Tellarite immediately beaming to the Nogura for reassignment.

Some months later, and after being heavily involved in the Deneb conflict with the Dominion and Breen alliance, Captain Romaes Anjin assumed command during her repair schedule. Upon completion, the ship was ordered back to the Deneb sector.

Namesakes

Like many starships in the Federation fleet, the Hathaway name can be traced back to Earth's distant past, where it is believed she is named after Anne Hathaway, the wife of one of England's finest playwrights, William Shakespeare. Hathaway was born in 1556 and died in 1623. The Hathaway name first appears in the Starfleet archive with the construction of the Constellation-class starship of the same name. Perhaps most interestingly is the knowledge that all starships to carry the name Hathaway have had four nacelles.

  • USS HathawayConstellation-class heavy cruiser — NCC-2593
    • 2285—2360 (Reactivated and returned to service 2365-2368)
  • USS HathawayCheyenne-class light cruiser — NCC-71605
    • 2369—2374 (Destroyed)
  • USS HathawaySagan-class light explorer — NCC-92904
    • 2398—Present (In Service)

Commanding Officer Lineage

In the time since her construction, and prior to the assignment of Captain Gor, Hathaway had only a single commanding officer, with Captain of Engineering Leandra Nunez overseeing the ship's construction.


Technical Configuration

Main Article: Sagan-class Light Explorer

Key Location Data

With 24 decks, the ship has hundreds of rooms and locations that serve a variety of purposes for the crew. Some of the more notable locations include:

Bridge

Main Bridge; command center for the USS Hathaway.

A reflection of the time period she was created, the Sagan-class polished steel and cool metal fixtures of the bridge aesthetics bring back memories of years gone by, her design blending modern technological advancements with the nostalgia of eras long gone. It is a functional, yet aesthetically pleasing facility designed in a similar vein to the rest of the ship. Her greatest feature is a wide-angled window which fills the forward bulkhead. This window has holographic projectors built into the rim, giving it the ability to function as a more traditional viewscreen. It can also be used as an emergency evacuation hatch, with forcefields being lowered until replaced by a large, external bulkhead.

Dominating the heart of the command center, three command chairs made of red leather sit atop the central platform, colloquially known as the 'Command Deck', surrounded by rails and steps to the lower levels of the bridge. As is tradition, the center seat and its controls are reserved for the commanding officer, or any directly appointed officer in command during his absence. To his right, the executive officer and, to his left, a third seat is generally reserved for the use of the ship's Counsellor, Chief Medical Officer or any official or dignitary the Captain sees fit. All three of the chairs have built-in controls on the armrests, enabling the occupying officers to conduct their duties with unprecedented access to a wide variety of ship systems.

Red Alert on the USS Hathaway.

At the foot of the stairs directly ahead (or to the side) of the command deck, the 'Flight Deck' consists of two angled consoles serving as duty stations for operations (port) and flight operations (starboard). A few feet from each, two stand-alone consoles provide auxiliary station access for any purpose required (such as communications, environmental control, mission operations etc). Ascending the stairs on either side of the command deck, the port side bulkhead is home to three large stations dedicated to tactical operations, providing access to the ship's defensive and offensive systems, whilst the starboard bulkhead is dedicated to the various science departments on the ship.

Observation Lounge; a meeting place and workspace.

Aft of the bridge, there are two additional consoles behind the command area designated for medical use (port) and engineering (starboard), allowing the engineer on duty access to the same engineering systems as in main engineering itself, including access to environmental controls, propulsion systems and the warp core. Central to the aft bulkhead, open access is granted to the observation lounge, which is sealable by emergency bulkheads and forcefields.

Observation Lounge; a meeting place and workspace.

Observation Lounge

A beautifully designed room, the observation lounge matches the aesthetic of the rest of the ship, with polished alloys and cool metals as the material of choice during construction. The room is dominated by a large table with holographic controls which is particularly useful for briefings and has seating for up to 10 officers. The Captain traditionally sits closest to the wall-mounted display on the starboard bulkhead. There are several shelves with ornaments and models of previous ships called Hathaway, as well as the original Constellation-class ship plaque. An additional door provides access from the port bulkhead.

The observation lounge operates an open-door policy and, in the absence of a more traditional ready room attached to the bridge, the Captain often uses the observation lounge as a workspace so that they do not have to return to their quarters.

Starlight Lounge

A beautiful recreational facility used for a variety of occasions.

Perhaps the most spacious of all recreational facilities aboard Hathaway, the Starlight Lounge is built across two levels and is the most spacious facility on the ship. With dozens of seating areas across both levels, with varying degrees of comfort and privacy, the room is a constant hive of activity for anyone and everyone aboard the ship. People come to work in a relaxed, but active environment, or they may come to sit and read while people mill about and conduct their business. Food is obtained from several replicators around the room, while bar snacks and beverages are available at the bar which is manned around the clock. The room's most exquisite feature is the large, floor-to-ceiling aquarium tank which is maintained by the science division and houses some thirty different species of marine life.

Auxiliary Craft

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As a Sagan-class starship with four shuttlebays of varying size, Hathaway is capable of housing a large contingent of auxiliary craft. The deployment and organisation of such craft has always been at the discretion of the commanding officer, and as such, Captain Gor has used Hathaway's mission profile to reduce the number of personnel shuttles and runabouts to make room for a squadron of Valkyrie-class Starfighters in the lower shuttlebays. Codenamed the Hellhounds, this small squadron is capable of conducting a range of operations in support of Hathaway's main mission objectives.

Notable Crew

Commanding Officers