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| registry = NCC-14935
| registry = NCC-14935
| class = Excelsior II
| class = Excelsior II
| type = heavy cruiser
| type = Heavy Cruiser
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
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| status = Active
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| role = Heavy Cruiser
| role = Heavy Cruiser
| co = [[bfms char:52884|Captain Ambrose Harris]]
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'''USS ''Mackenzie''''' is an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior II''-class heavy cruiser]] assigned to the Fourth Fleet under the command of [[bfms char:52884|Captain Ambrose Harris]].
'''USS ''Mackenzie''''' is an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior II''-class heavy cruiser]] assigned to the Fourth Fleet.


=== Ship History ===
=== Construction and Launch ===
The USS Mackenzie began construction in February of 2392 and was completed in December of 2394.  Her shakedown cruise was on January 15th, 2395 and she was certified a month later on February 15th, 2395. She is named after Alexander Slidell MacKenzie, an officer in the United States Navy during the American Civil War. Many ships over the years have carried the name in honor of Mackenzie and his legacy.  Her story has just begun.
The ''USS Mackenzie'' was a long serving Excelsior class and was approved to be upgraded to the Excelsior II class in January of 2392. Construction in February of 2392 and was completed in December of 2394.  Her shakedown cruise was on January 15th, 2395, and she was certified a month later on February 15th, 2395. The USS ''Mackenzie'' was assigned to [[Task Force 47]] in October 2400 and operated in the [[Thomar Expanse]]. In February 2400, she was assigned to [[Task Force 72|Task Force 72.]]


=== Design and Layout ===
==== Naming ====
The Mackenzie was built to be a force for good in whatever theatre she was assigned.  Her bridge is designed to function as a flagship for a higher ranked officer if needed but also serve the day to day functions needed.
She was named after [[wikipedia:Alexander_Mackenzie_(explorer)|'''Sir Alexander Mackenzie''']], a Scottish explorer and fur trader known for accomplishing the first crossing of North America in 1793.
[[File:Tadeo-d-oria-c6-01.jpg|left|thumb|224x224px|The Helm and Tactical Station]]


==== The Bridge ====
==== Design and Layout ====
The bridge of the USS Mackenzie has been refit once in 2400 by Chief Engineer Katsumi Okada at the direction of Captain Harris.  Two consoles were installed in the secondary command chairs and the lighting and carpet colors were changed.  All chairs on the bridge are equipped with the latest restraints to ensure safety during turbulent situations.
The ''Mackenzie'' was built to be a force for good in whatever theatre she was assigned.  Her bridge is designed to function as a flagship for a higher-ranked officer and serve the day-to-day functions needed.  The ship was able to engage in saucer separation mode with a smaller more intimate battle bridge available for use.  
[[File:Tadeo-d-oria-c5-01.jpg|left|thumb|228x228px|The three rear Tactical stations]]
The helm and tactical stations are at the front of the bridge to allow for concentrated efforts between the two departments.  The chairs are able to smoothly shift as need.


The three consoles in the rear of the bridge behind the center command chairs are additional tactical stations that are manned during Red Alert scenarios where Battle Stations have been called.
==== History ====
 
The ''Mackenzie'' has been to the Delta Quadrant twice. Once to face the Devore Imperium, and twice to track and trace the activity of a Borg Sphere.  The second outing resulted in the death of the Chief Engineer in 2401.  The ship and its crew has built a reputation of not backing down from a fight. The ship has been through challenging adventures - facing the the lost Dominion fleet in extraordinary fashion. The ship was nearly crashed into the Janoor Colony by Janoor Cult members and a rouge Starfleet officer. She is often referred to by long time crew as "The Mack". As of 2401, Mackenzie has had three captains.
=== Operational History ===
The USS Mackenzie was assigned the Task Force 47 in October 2400 and operated in the [[Thomar Expanse]].
 
==== Back to Work ====
The newly promoted Captain Harris and his crew [https://bravofleet.com/mission/64966 picked up various missions] from 10.16.2400 to 10.31.2400 when they are briefed on the impending mission to the [[Delta Quadrant]].
 
==== Blood Dilithium ====
During the events of the [[Blood Dilithium]] situation in the [[Delta Quadrant]], the Mackenzie was assigned to assist and support the sector from '''11.1.2400 to 12.1.2400.''' Their missions are contained with the "[https://bravofleet.com/stories?_mission=64941 Wayward Sons]" mission file.  During this time the Mackenzie and her crew experienced first hand the brutality of the [[Delta Quadrant]] from The [[Devore Imperium]], the Voth, and more.
 
==== The Island of the Damned ====
The crew is asked to assist the Palasa Transport Group with a situation that has them concerned enough to reach out to Starfleet. [https://bravofleet.com/mission/68365 This mission is currently ongoing.]
 
=== Crew ===
TBA


=== Support Craft ===
=== Support Craft ===
TBA
The ''Mackenzie'' is equipped in the following fashion.
 
{| class="wikitable"
|Shuttlebays
|2
|-
|Shuttles
|10
|-
|Runabouts
|2
|}
===Notable Crew===
===Notable Crew===
====Commanding Officers====
====Commanding Officers====
*2.15.2395-4.20.2400: '''Captain Alexandra "The Hammer" Pantuso'''  
*2.15.2395-4.20.2400: '''Captain Alexandra "The Hammer" Pantuso'''  
**At the age of 65, she was given the chance to work on identifying weaknesses in the design for improvement in the model. She considered her work completed and retired from Starfleet at the age of 70 on April 20th, 2400.
**At age 65, she was given the chance to work on identifying weaknesses in the design for improvement in the model. She considered her work completed and retired from Starfleet at the age of 70 on April 20th, 2400.
*10.16.2400 - Present: [[bfms char:52884|'''Captain Ambrose Harris''']]
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/64916 10.16.2400 - 02.05.2401]: [[bfms char:52884|'''Captain Ambrose Harris''']]
**Promoted to Captain and reassigned from the USS Edinburgh.
**Promoted to Captain and reassigned from the USS ''Edinburgh.'' Dies on 02.05.2401, murdered by Devore Imperium Officer Pantheon.
 
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/64916 02.06.2401 - 9.15.2401] : '''[[bfms_char:76187/|Captain Wren Walton]]'''
{{clear}}
**Transferred from Starfleet Command

Latest revision as of 03:36, 2 June 2024


USS Mackenzie is an Excelsior II-class heavy cruiser assigned to the Fourth Fleet.

Construction and Launch

The USS Mackenzie was a long serving Excelsior class and was approved to be upgraded to the Excelsior II class in January of 2392. Construction in February of 2392 and was completed in December of 2394. Her shakedown cruise was on January 15th, 2395, and she was certified a month later on February 15th, 2395. The USS Mackenzie was assigned to Task Force 47 in October 2400 and operated in the Thomar Expanse. In February 2400, she was assigned to Task Force 72.

Naming

She was named after Sir Alexander Mackenzie, a Scottish explorer and fur trader known for accomplishing the first crossing of North America in 1793.

Design and Layout

The Mackenzie was built to be a force for good in whatever theatre she was assigned. Her bridge is designed to function as a flagship for a higher-ranked officer and serve the day-to-day functions needed. The ship was able to engage in saucer separation mode with a smaller more intimate battle bridge available for use.

History

The Mackenzie has been to the Delta Quadrant twice. Once to face the Devore Imperium, and twice to track and trace the activity of a Borg Sphere. The second outing resulted in the death of the Chief Engineer in 2401. The ship and its crew has built a reputation of not backing down from a fight. The ship has been through challenging adventures - facing the the lost Dominion fleet in extraordinary fashion. The ship was nearly crashed into the Janoor Colony by Janoor Cult members and a rouge Starfleet officer. She is often referred to by long time crew as "The Mack". As of 2401, Mackenzie has had three captains.

Support Craft

The Mackenzie is equipped in the following fashion.

Shuttlebays 2
Shuttles 10
Runabouts 2

Notable Crew

Commanding Officers

  • 2.15.2395-4.20.2400: Captain Alexandra "The Hammer" Pantuso
    • At age 65, she was given the chance to work on identifying weaknesses in the design for improvement in the model. She considered her work completed and retired from Starfleet at the age of 70 on April 20th, 2400.
  • 10.16.2400 - 02.05.2401: Captain Ambrose Harris
    • Promoted to Captain and reassigned from the USS Edinburgh. Dies on 02.05.2401, murdered by Devore Imperium Officer Pantheon.
  • 02.06.2401 - 9.15.2401 : Captain Wren Walton
    • Transferred from Starfleet Command
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