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| name = Sirius Squadron
| name = Sirius Squadron
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| unit = Fourth Fleet Operations
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| headquarters = Gateway Station
| flagship = [[USS Sirius|USS ''Sirius'']]
| flagship = [[USS Sirius|USS ''Sirius'']]
| co = [[bfms_char:12418|Commodore Matt Rourke]]
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| xo = [[Bfms char:89925|Captain Addison Faust]]
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| quadrant = Beta Quadrant
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| mission = Diplomacy, Humanitarian Aid, and Exploration
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}}Sirius Squadron, is a squadron of the [[Fourth Fleet]] centered around the [[Odyssey Class|Odyssey-class]] [[USS Sirius|USS ''Sirius'']] and under the command of [[Bfms char:12418|Commodore Matt Rourke]]. Sirius Squadron is based out of [[Gateway Station]] in the [[Midgard Sector]] on the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation’s]] [[:Category:Beta Quadrant|Beta Quadrant]] frontier. The squadron serves two missions: the secondary mission of supporting the operations of the starbase, and the primary of operating as a rapid deployment force outside of Federation borders.
Frontier Support
}}'''Sirius Expeditionary Squadron''', also known as '''Sirius Squadron''', is a squadron of the [[Fourth Fleet]] centered around the [[Odyssey Class|Odyssey-class]] [[USS Sirius|USS ''Sirius'']] and headquartering at [[Gateway Station]] in the [[Midgard Sector]], on the [[United Federation of Planets|Federation’s]] [[:Category:Beta Quadrant|Beta Quadrant]] frontier. The squadron is led by [[Bfms char:12418|Commodore Matt Rourke]], who reports to the Commander of the Midgard Sector, [[Bfms char:131092|Vice Admiral Owen Morgan]].


In its expeditionary capacity, Sirius Squadron stands ready to deploy beyond Federation territory at short notice to respond to emerging situations across the galaxy. With multiple versatile and powerful ships at its disposal, the squadron is capable of operating independently and without support for extended periods, and is flexible enough to face a range of missions, including under volatile circumstances where objectives and conditions can quickly change.
Sirius Squadron is organized into two specialized formations: the '''Expeditionary Unit''', tasked with operations beyond Federation borders and serving as the primary response unit for emergent threats, and the '''Midgard Sector Operations Unit''', which is dedicated to safeguarding and advancing Federation interests in the Midgard Sector.


Outside of such deployments, the squadron maintains readiness in case of need, and supports Gateway Station’s operations. From its HQ, its ships pursue Starfleet’s mission to maintain regional stability through diplomatic and humanitarian operations and pursue avenues of scientific research and exploration into the former territories of the [[Old Romulan Star Empire]]. Since the escalation of tensions with the [[Klingon Empire]] and their interest in the territory of the fallen Star Empire, Sirius Squadron has been a cornerstone of protecting both the Federation border, and Starfleet's allies in the [[Romulan Republic]].
The Expeditionary Unit stands ready to deploy at a moment's notice to respond to developments across the galaxy. Outside of such events, it is headquartered at Gateway. The unit provides support to Midgard Sector operations, but patrols and explores further outside of Federation territory in former RSE and RNZ regions. At present, the unit also provides substantial aid to the Romulan Republic in reinforcing against possible threat from the Klingon Empire.


Since its formation in 2400, the squadron has been at the forefront of some of the Fourth Fleet's most urgent situations of the 25th century, including the Lost Fleet crisis of 2401. It 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|Admiral Alexander Beckett]] for special assignments.
The Sector Operations Unit is based directly out of Gateway Station and upholds Federation interests and regional stability in the Midgard Sector. This includes diplomatic and humanitarian operations as well as border patrol and law enforcement. Increased colony expansion in, and potentially beyond, the Federation border and the encroaching threat of the Klingon Empire have placed further demands on the unit. The unit also conducts survey and research missions outside of Federation space, with the Neutral Zone and former Romulan territory one of the most under-explored areas of the galaxy within mere light-years of the border.


==Leadership==
Since its formation in 2400, the squadron has been at the forefront of some of the Fourth Fleet's most urgent situations of the 25th century, including the Lost Fleet crisis of 2401. It 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|Admiral Alexander Beckett]] for special assignments.


==Staff and Leadership==
In addition to starship commanders, Sirius Squadron has an established staff of key officers in leadership positions and providing essential squadron support.
* '''Commander, Midgard Sector''': Vice Admiral Owen Morgan
* '''Squadron Commander:''' Commodore Matt Rourke
** '''Deputy Commander''': Fleet Captain Addison Faust
**'''Midgard Unit Commander:''' Fleet Captain Lionel Jericho
** '''Squadron Science Officer''': Captain Elara Galcyon
**'''Squadron Strategic Operations Officer''': Commander Harrian Cal
**'''Squadron Starfleet Corps of Engineers Unit Leader''': Commander Isabela Cortez
**'''Squadron JAG Officer:''' Commander Gabriel Hawthorne
*'''Diplomatic Corps Mission Leader''': Ambassador Sophia Hale
===Command History===
*January 2400 - January 2401: Captain Matt Rourke
*January 2400 - January 2401: Captain Matt Rourke
*January 2401 - March 2401: Fleet Captain Lionel Jericho
*January 2401 - March 2401: Fleet Captain Lionel Jericho
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==Composition==
==Composition==


=== USS ''Sirius'' ===
===Expeditionary Unit===
[[File:Siriuswiki1b.png|thumb]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
'''Flagship''' - [[USS Sirius|USS ''Sirius'']] is an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class heavy explorer]] and the flagship of the squadron, under the command of Commodore Matt Rourke. With her size and self-sufficiency, Sirius is the main hub of all squadron operations, able to support and supply other starships and their crews for an extended duration. When operating in the Midgard Sector, Sirius serves as a forward command post for missions across the region, or is directly responsible for humanitarian, scientific, or strategic duties requiring her vast resources. Whether at the heart of a deployment of the whole squadron or taking primary responsibility for a specific operation, the assigning of the USS ''Sirius'' to a mission demonstrates squadron command takes a matter deeply seriously. Its embarked ''Aquarius''-class escort, the USS ''Alhabor'', provides support for the ''Sirius'' and falls under the nominal command of the ship's XO, [[Bfms char:68948|Commander Zihan Shepherd]].
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| style="vertical-align:middle" |'''[[USS Sirius|USS ''Sirius'']]'''<br />[[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] Heavy Explorer
===Gateway Station ===
| style="vertical-align:middle" |Squadron Flagship
[[File:Gatewaywiki2.png|right|frameless|alt=Gateway Station|300x300px]] '''Squadron Headquarters''' - [[Gateway Station]] is a [[Spacedock Class|''Spacedock''-class space station]], 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. Its strategic significance has only increased with the recent increased aggression from the Klingon Empire, and Gateway is key to protecting Federation interests and allies in the sector.
| style="vertical-align:middle" |[[Bfms char:12418|Commodore Matt Rourke]]<br />''Squadron Commander''
===USS ''Endeavour''===
|-
[[File:Endeavourwiki2.png|right|frameless|alt=USS Endeavour|300x300px]] '''Expeditionary Unit''' - [[USS Endeavour|USS ''Endeavour'']] is a [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class explorer]] commanded by [[Bfms char:19711|Captain Karana Valance]]. ''Endeavour'' acts as the squadron’s expeditionary unit, the first choice to respond to emerging situations within and without the Midgard Sector. These duties may include humanitarian or tactical crises, but also extend to scientific mysteries or entering diplomatic hot-spots, all tasks within the mission profile of such a versatile ship. She is also capable of acting independently for extended periods, should immediate support be unavailable. Outside of such operations, ''Endeavour'' provides diplomatic and exploratory support for Midgard Sector operations.
| style="vertical-align:middle" |'''USS ''Alhabor'''''<br />[[Aquarius Class|''Aquarius''-class]] Escort
 
| style="vertical-align:middle" |Flagship Embarked Escort
=== USS ''Liberty'' ===
| style="vertical-align:middle" |[[Bfms char:68948|Commander Zihan Shepherd]]<br />''Flagship Executive Officer''
[[File:Libertywiki1b.png|thumb]]
|-
'''Deep Space Exploration''' - [[USS Liberty|USS ''Liberty'']] is a [[Sagan Class|''Sagan''-class light explorer]] commanded by [[Bfms char:89825|Captain Taviel Daragon]]. She is responsible for most deep-space exploratory operations into the Midgard Sector and beyond, capable of entering former Romulan Star Empire territory and facing a variety of challenges as Starfleet seeks to chart, survey, and evaluate these vast regions hitherto inaccessible to the Federation. She does not necessarily venture very far from the border, as there is considerable exploration to be conducted close to home, but often acts independently from the rest of the squadron.
| style="vertical-align:middle" |'''[[USS Redemption|USS ''Redemption'']]'''<br />[[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class]] Exploratory Cruiser
 
| style="vertical-align:middle" |Tactical Operations
===USS ''Ranger''===
| style="vertical-align:middle" |[[Bfms char:89925|Fleet Captain Addison Faust]]<br />''Deputy Squadron Commander''
[[File:Rangerwiki1.png|right|frameless|alt=USS Ranger|300x300px]] '''Research and Survey Vessel''' - [[USS Ranger|USS ''Ranger'']] is an [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid''-class light explorer]] under the command of [[bfms_char:83152|Commander Thabo Xhakaza]]. With ''Liberty'' taking point on remote or high-profile exploratory operations, the ''Ranger'' acts on survey missions closer to home or conducts more in-depth research following up the flagship's findings. With Starfleet denied access to the Romulan side of the border for centuries, it has limited knowledge of space even immediately across the border, and the ''Ranger'' and her young crew are charged with in-depth exploration of the local area.
|-
 
|'''[[USS Blackbird|USS ''Blackbird'']]'''<br />[[Osler Class|''Osler''-class]] Scout
===USS ''Redemption''===
| style="vertical-align:middle" | Special Operations & Investigations
[[File:Redemptionwiki4.png|right|frameless|alt=USS Redemption|300x300px]] '''Tactical Operations''' - [[USS Redemption|USS ''Redemption'']] is a [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class exploratory cruiser]] under the command of deputy squadron commander [[Bfms char:89925|Captain Addison Faust]]. After extensive refits to modernise her systems, the ''Redemption'' is a powerful and well-armed ship, and is responsible for the unit’s tactical and strategic operations.  When not responding to emerging threats, ''Redemption'' remains close to the Midgard border to uphold Starfleet’s commitments and interests in Federation and Republic space.
| style="vertical-align:middle" |[[Bfms char:134569|Commander Hal Cassidy]]
|-
| style="vertical-align:middle" |'''[[USS Endeavour|USS ''Endeavour'']]'''<br />[[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class]] Explorer
| style="vertical-align:middle" |Multi-Mission Rapid Response
| style="vertical-align:middle" |[[Bfms char:19711|Captain Karana Valance]]
|-
| style="vertical-align:middle" |'''[[USS Liberty|USS ''Liberty'']]'''<br />[[Sagan Class|''Sagan''-class]] Light Explorer
| style="vertical-align:middle" | Science and Exploration
| style="vertical-align:middle" |[[Bfms char:134567|Captain Elara Galcyon]]<br />''Squadron Science Officer''
|-
| style="vertical-align:middle" |'''[[USS Scylla|USS ''Scylla'']]'''<br />[[Manticore Class|''Manticore''-class]] Heavy Escort
| style="vertical-align:middle" | Interdiction and Escort
| style="vertical-align:middle" |[[Bfms char:131573|Captain Teodor Borodin]]
|-
| style="vertical-align:middle" |'''[[USS Swiftsure|USS ''Swiftsure'']]'''<br />[[Echelon Class|''Echelon''-class]] Light Cruiser
| style="vertical-align:middle" | Engineering Support
| style="vertical-align:middle" |[[Bfms char:70355|Captain T'Varel]]
|-
| style="vertical-align:middle" |'''[[USS Tempest|USS ''Tempest'']]'''<br />[[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class]] Scout
| style="vertical-align:middle" | Reconnaissance
| style="vertical-align:middle" |[[Bfms char:120993|Captain Augustus Tycho]]
|-
| style="vertical-align:middle" |'''[[USS Trafalgar|USS ''Trafalgar'']]'''<br />[[Akira Class|''Akira''-class]] Heavy Cruiser
| style="vertical-align:middle" | Support Carrier
| style="vertical-align:middle" |[[Bfms char:89825|Captain Taviel Daragon]]
|}


===USS ''Swiftsure''===
===Midgard Sector Operations Unit===
[[File:Swiftsurewiki1.png|right|frameless|alt=USS Swiftsure|300x300px]] '''Logistical Support''' - [[USS Swiftsure|USS ''Swiftsure'']] is a [[Echelon Class|''Echelon''-class light cruiser]] under the command of [[Bfms char:60449|Captain Archer Kowalski]]. Her primary duty is the support of other squadron ships and missions, providing extensive logistical and engineering capabilities with her industrial replicators and large complement of smallcraft. She often complements either Gateway Station’s day-to-day support for the Midgard Sector or assists the ''Sirius'' in its front-line operations. Where necessary, she also provides emergency response for humanitarian or medical disasters.
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
 
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===USS ''Tempest''===
| style="vertical-align:middle" |'''[[Gateway Station]]'''<br />[[Spacedock Class|''Spacedock''-class]] Starbase
[[File:Shackleton1.jpg|right|frameless|alt=USS Tempest|300x300px]] '''Scout''' - [[USS Tempest|USS ''Tempest'']] is a [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class scout]]. Fast and versatile, the Tempest works alongside other squadron ships and missions, fulfilling scouting and reconnaissance duties for both tactical and scientific operations. She is often assigned directly in support of the Sirius, acting as escort, courier, or patrol ship as necessary.
| style="vertical-align:middle" | Squadron Headquarters
| style="vertical-align:middle" |[[Bfms char:68761|Fleet Captain Lionel Jericho]]<br />''Unit Commander''
|-
| style="vertical-align:middle" |'''[[USS Asger|USS ''Asger'']]'''<br />[[Norway Class|''Norway''-class]] Light Cruiser
| style="vertical-align:middle" | Diplomacy and Humanitarian Operations
| style="vertical-align:middle" |[[Bfms char:58713|Commander Krish Malhotra]]
|-
| style="vertical-align:middle" |'''[[USS Constantinople|USS ''Constantinople'']]'''<br />[[Steamrunner Class|''Steamrunner''-class]] Light Cruiser
| style="vertical-align:middle" | Patrol
| style="vertical-align:middle" |[[Bfms char:83152|Commander Thabo Xhakaza]]
|-
| style="vertical-align:middle" |'''[[USS Independence|USS ''Independence'']]'''<br />[[Defiant Class|''Defiant''-class]] Escort
| style="vertical-align:middle" |Escort and Patrol
| style="vertical-align:middle" |[[Bfms char:69224|Commander Ramius Vornar]]
|-
| style="vertical-align:middle" |'''[[USS Ranger|USS ''Ranger'']]'''<br />[[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid''-class]] Light Explorer
| style="vertical-align:middle" | Research and Survey Vessel
| style="vertical-align:middle" |[[bfms char:134404|Commander Juliette Yves]]
|}


==History==
==History==


===USS Endeavour (2400)===
*'''December 2399:''' Diplomatic Corps official [[bfms_char:40627|Sophia Hale]] begins a mission to improve Federation relations with factions of the former [[Romulan Neutral Zone]] through local diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and cooperation with major Romulan governments. The [[USS Endeavour (NCC-87507)|USS ''Endeavour'']], ''Manticore''-class, is the chosen Starfleet platform for this mission before her sudden decommissioning.
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.
*'''2400:''' After the commissioning of the USS ''Endeavour'' NCC-91895, joint operations between Starfleet and the Diplomatic Corps resume.
 
**'''June:''' ''Endeavour'' and the Diplomatic Corps participate in shoring up newly-independent Romulan worlds after the collapse of the [[Star Empire of Rator]], participating in Operation: [[Sundered Wings]] in Agarath in the [[Velorum Sector]].
===Squadron Formation (2401)===
**'''December:''' Endeavour Squadron is established as a Starfleet formation under the command of Fleet Captain Jericho, commanding from the [[USS Triumph]]. The USS ''Pathfinder'', ''Nighthawk'', and ''Independence'' are added to the unit.
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.
*'''2401:'''
 
**'''January-February:''' Endeavour Squadron shores up operations on the Romulan border, prioritising defence of Federation territory and interests.
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.
**'''March:''' The [[Dominion]] [[The Lost Fleet|Lost Fleet]] invades the [[Deneb Sector]]. Endeavour Squadron is charged with liberating the [[Izar]] System.
 
***Manipulations of a Changeling infiltrator impersonating ''Independence'' CO Commander Vornar sow dissent among the squadron's command staff.
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.
***After disobeying orders to protect a task unit of the Cardassian Third Order, Captain Rourke (USS ''Endeavour'') is relieved of command and arrested.
 
***Fleet Captain Jericho launches the assault on Izar despite depleted ranks of ships and personnel. The result is calamitous, with the USS ''Nighthawk'' heavily damaged and suffering catastrophic losses.
===The Lost Fleet (2401)===
***Upon uncovering of the Changeling infiltrator, Captain Rourke assumes command of the USS ''Independence'' and reinforcements from the USS ''Pathfinder'' and Cardassian Third Order. Timely arrival at Izar saves the battle and the system is liberated.
In March 2401, the Dominion Lost Fleet launched their attack on the [[Deneb Sector]]. The squadron was charged with the liberation of Izar, the oldest and most populous colony on the frontier, that had fallen early in the invasion to the Dominion. Tensions in the command squad reached a fever pitch throughout the campaign, particularly between Captain Rourke of the USS ''Endeavour'' and Fleet Captain Jericho. The interception of a Jem'Hadar scout by the USS ''Nighthawk'' secured critical intelligence, including the upcoming Breen ambush of a Cardassian strike force sent by the allied Third Order. Rourke argued the Cardassians should be given aid, while Jericho was committed to proceeding to Izar without risking the Dominion realising their plans had been compromised. Despite Jericho's command of the squadron, Rourke ordered ''Endeavour'' to come to the aid of the Cardassians, an act that rescued the strike force but, upon his return, resulted in his arrest.
**'''April:''' An inquiry begins into the command breakdown in Deneb. ''Pathfinder, Nighthawk'' and ''Triumph'' are transferred out of the unit.
 
***Frontier Day disrupts the inquiry at Avalon Fleet Yards and decimates Starfleet's command-level officers. Fleet Captain Jericho assumes responsibility for the disaster at Izar. Cleared of wrong-doing, Matt Rourke is promoted to Commodore and given command of the unit.
With Rourke relieved of command, morale in the squadron hit critical lows. To try to maintain control, Captain Jericho placed one of his senior officers in command of ''Endeavour'', and had Rourke detained aboard the ''Independence'', trusting Commander Vornar to keep a potentially disruptive figure separate. Although the USS ''Pathfinder'' had not yet reached the squadron, Jericho ordered the immediate attack on Izar, adjusting the plan to compensate; ''Independence'' would fulfil ''Pathfinder's'' original plan to split from the unit to destroy early-warning systems, while ''Nighthawk'' would perform ''Independence's'' battle role and their original duty of locating the command centre for Izar's system-wide defence grid.
***Endeavour Squadron is attached to Gateway Station in the Midgard Sector. USS ''Swiftsure'', ''Redemption'' and ''Ranger'' are assigned.
 
**'''June:''' [[We Are the Borg|Resurgent Borg activity]] affects the Midgard Sector, with a Cube breaking up in transwarp, scattering debris across the region. The squadron mobilises to locate debris, shut down the operations of the black market trading Borg technology, and identify the Cube's original mission.
Near-fatal calamity struck quickly. ''Independence'' held back from the fight, taking no action; in her brig, a Changeling infiltrator attempted to murder Captain Rourke. His survival triggered a confrontation on the bridge, which uncovered a second infiltrator who had been impersonating Commander Vornar himself, who fled. Out of the brig, Rourke assumed command of ''Independence'' and directed the ship to join up with the USS ''Pathfinder'' to summon reinforcements from the Cardassian strike force he had saved, and proceed to Izar.
**'''August:''' The disappearance of Chancellor Martok is investigated by the USS ''Endeavour''. Nothing conclusive is found. Squadron commander Matt Rourke, ''Endeavour'' CO Karana Valance, and Ambassador Sophia Hale are present on Qo'noS when Toral, son of Duras, ascends to the Chancellorship.
 
***The USS ''Sirius'' is assigned to the squadron, serving as Commodore Rourke's flagship. With the new lead ship, the unit is redesignated 'Sirius Squadron.' The USS ''Liberty'' and ''Tempest'' are also assigned.
Without it, the battle would have been lost. At Izar, the ''Nighthawk'' was disabled early in the fighting. ''Triumph'' engaged in the thickest combat, but with the fighting turning against Starfleet, Fleet Captain Jericho ordered ''Endeavour'' to try to rescue any Starfleet survivors, complete ''Nighthawk's'' mission so a future assault would know the location of the command centre, then withdraw. As ''Triumph'' was disabled by a Breen energy-dampening weapon, Commander Malhotra panicked and ordered ''Endeavour's'' premature withdrawal, only for strategic operations officer Commander Harrian to relieve him of duty and assume command in turn. While Harrian began to salvage this withdrawal, only the timely arrival of Rourke's reinforcements turned the tide.
**'''September:''' [[Underspace]] tunnels across the galaxy [[Labyrinth|open]]. Sirius Squadron responds to the crisis.
 
***''Endeavour'' is pulled through Underspace and stranded in the Delta Quadrant, engaging Hirogen hunters.
With ''Triumph'' disabled, Rourke assumed command of the battle. Heroic efforts by the ''Nighthawk's'' surviving crew allowed them to complete their mission, and the support wing of fighters and runabouts under ''Endeavour'' XO Commander Shepherd allowed a landing party to seize control of the command centre, and the system-wide defence grid. Despite heavy losses, the squadron snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.
***''Sirius'' and ''Liberty'' undertake rescue and exploration operations. ''Liberty'' ultimately locates and rescues the missing ''Endeavour''. ''Sirius'' encounters a Cardassian operation to close Underspace, but is unsuccessful in stymying their efforts.
 
**'''November:''' ''Asger, Blackbird, Constantinople, Scylla,'' and ''Trafalgar'' are assigned to the squadron.
With Izar liberated, Fleet Captain Jericho reassumed command and focused the squadron's efforts to the planet's relief. He placed Captain Rourke again under arrest, as well as Commander Harrian, but once squadron operations at Izar were finished surrendered himself to a Starfleet inquiry into the whole Izar campaign. Despite the definite manipulations of the Changeling impersonating Commander Vornar, there had been a breakdown of command. Before this, however, he ordered ''Endeavour'' to proceed to [[Farpoint Station]] to aid in the defence against the Lost Fleet's final push, placing her under the only command-level officer still qualified to captain her: ''Pathfinder's'' Karana Valance. ''Endeavour'' fought with distinction in the final Battle of Farpoint.
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===Midgard Sector ===
The inquiry took some time. Commander Valance was ordered to proceed to Gateway Station, on the Romulan-Federation border, with both ''Endeavour'' and ''Pathfinder''. There, she was informed of the restructuring of the squadron due to take place. ''Triumph'' and Captain Jericho's futures were uncertain. Both ''Independence'' and ''Nighthawk'' had lost their commanders, ''Independence'' to Changeling plot and ''Nighthawk'' to the battle, Commander Kosst sacrificing herself to save her crew. Both were reassigned elsewhere in the Fourth Fleet, requiring a complete restructuring of crews. ''Pathfinder'' was earmarked for a deep-space exploratory mission, and Valance chose instead not to remain in command, but to accept a different offer: captaining ''Endeavour''. While some crew moved on, many of the squadron remained in their original posts or at new assignments.
 
With the inquiry's resolution, Matt Rourke was cleared to return to active duty. The fallout of Frontier Day and its impact on the command officers of Starfleet led to a greater need for experienced officers. Rourke was thus, despite the dent to his reputation, advanced to the rank of commodore and assigned as the new squadron commander.
 
For some months, Rourke led the squadron from Gateway Station. But after the disappearance of Chancellor Martok and the rise to power of Toral, son of Duras, the Klingon Empire turned its eye increasingly to Romulan territory. Several border houses launched raids and invasions into former holdings of the Star Empire, including into the Republic. Recognising the increased strategic significance of the Midgard Sector, both for protecting the Federation's borders and meeting commitments to allies in the Romulan Republic, the squadron was expanded. This expansion included the assignment of the USS ''Sirius'', Commodore Rourke's new command and flagship. In addition to increased capabilities, the assignment of the ''Sirius'' renders squadron command, and thus the unit as a whole, more mobile and able to take on challenges beyond the Midgard Sector more immediately.{{clear}}

Latest revision as of 13:27, 25 October 2024

Sirius Expeditionary Squadron, also known as Sirius Squadron, is a squadron of the Fourth Fleet centered around the Odyssey-class USS Sirius and headquartering at Gateway Station in the Midgard Sector, on the Federation’s Beta Quadrant frontier. The squadron is led by Commodore Matt Rourke, who reports to the Commander of the Midgard Sector, Vice Admiral Owen Morgan.

Sirius Squadron is organized into two specialized formations: the Expeditionary Unit, tasked with operations beyond Federation borders and serving as the primary response unit for emergent threats, and the Midgard Sector Operations Unit, which is dedicated to safeguarding and advancing Federation interests in the Midgard Sector.

The Expeditionary Unit stands ready to deploy at a moment's notice to respond to developments across the galaxy. Outside of such events, it is headquartered at Gateway. The unit provides support to Midgard Sector operations, but patrols and explores further outside of Federation territory in former RSE and RNZ regions. At present, the unit also provides substantial aid to the Romulan Republic in reinforcing against possible threat from the Klingon Empire.

The Sector Operations Unit is based directly out of Gateway Station and upholds Federation interests and regional stability in the Midgard Sector. This includes diplomatic and humanitarian operations as well as border patrol and law enforcement. Increased colony expansion in, and potentially beyond, the Federation border and the encroaching threat of the Klingon Empire have placed further demands on the unit. The unit also conducts survey and research missions outside of Federation space, with the Neutral Zone and former Romulan territory one of the most under-explored areas of the galaxy within mere light-years of the border.

Since its formation in 2400, the squadron has been at the forefront of some of the Fourth Fleet's most urgent situations of the 25th century, including the Lost Fleet crisis of 2401. It 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 Admiral Alexander Beckett for special assignments.

Staff and Leadership

In addition to starship commanders, Sirius Squadron has an established staff of key officers in leadership positions and providing essential squadron support.

  • Commander, Midgard Sector: Vice Admiral Owen Morgan
  • Squadron Commander: Commodore Matt Rourke
    • Deputy Commander: Fleet Captain Addison Faust
    • Midgard Unit Commander: Fleet Captain Lionel Jericho
    • Squadron Science Officer: Captain Elara Galcyon
    • Squadron Strategic Operations Officer: Commander Harrian Cal
    • Squadron Starfleet Corps of Engineers Unit Leader: Commander Isabela Cortez
    • Squadron JAG Officer: Commander Gabriel Hawthorne
  • Diplomatic Corps Mission Leader: Ambassador Sophia Hale

Command History

  • January 2400 - January 2401: Captain Matt Rourke
  • January 2401 - March 2401: Fleet Captain Lionel Jericho
  • March 2401 - Present: Commodore Matt Rourke

Composition

Expeditionary Unit

USS Sirius
Odyssey-class Heavy Explorer 		Squadron Flagship Commodore Matt Rourke
Squadron Commander
USS Alhabor
Aquarius-class Escort 		Flagship Embarked Escort Commander Zihan Shepherd
Flagship Executive Officer
USS Redemption
Sovereign-class Exploratory Cruiser 		Tactical Operations Fleet Captain Addison Faust
Deputy Squadron Commander
USS Blackbird
Osler-class Scout 		Special Operations & Investigations Commander Hal Cassidy
USS Endeavour
Constitution III-class Explorer 		Multi-Mission Rapid Response Captain Karana Valance
USS Liberty
Sagan-class Light Explorer 		Science and Exploration Captain Elara Galcyon
Squadron Science Officer
USS Scylla
Manticore-class Heavy Escort 		Interdiction and Escort Captain Teodor Borodin
USS Swiftsure
Echelon-class Light Cruiser 		Engineering Support Captain T'Varel
USS Tempest
Rhode Island-class Scout 		Reconnaissance Captain Augustus Tycho
USS Trafalgar
Akira-class Heavy Cruiser 		Support Carrier Captain Taviel Daragon

Midgard Sector Operations Unit

Gateway Station
Spacedock-class Starbase 		Squadron Headquarters Fleet Captain Lionel Jericho
Unit Commander
USS Asger
Norway-class Light Cruiser 		Diplomacy and Humanitarian Operations Commander Krish Malhotra
USS Constantinople
Steamrunner-class Light Cruiser 		Patrol Commander Thabo Xhakaza
USS Independence
Defiant-class Escort 		Escort and Patrol Commander Ramius Vornar
USS Ranger
Intrepid-class Light Explorer 		Research and Survey Vessel Commander Juliette Yves

History

  • December 2399: Diplomatic Corps official Sophia Hale begins a mission to improve Federation relations with factions of the former Romulan Neutral Zone through local diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and cooperation with major Romulan governments. The USS Endeavour, Manticore-class, is the chosen Starfleet platform for this mission before her sudden decommissioning.
  • 2400: After the commissioning of the USS Endeavour NCC-91895, joint operations between Starfleet and the Diplomatic Corps resume.
    • June: Endeavour and the Diplomatic Corps participate in shoring up newly-independent Romulan worlds after the collapse of the Star Empire of Rator, participating in Operation: Sundered Wings in Agarath in the Velorum Sector.
    • December: Endeavour Squadron is established as a Starfleet formation under the command of Fleet Captain Jericho, commanding from the USS Triumph. The USS Pathfinder, Nighthawk, and Independence are added to the unit.
  • 2401:
    • January-February: Endeavour Squadron shores up operations on the Romulan border, prioritising defence of Federation territory and interests.
    • March: The Dominion Lost Fleet invades the Deneb Sector. Endeavour Squadron is charged with liberating the Izar System.
      • Manipulations of a Changeling infiltrator impersonating Independence CO Commander Vornar sow dissent among the squadron's command staff.
      • After disobeying orders to protect a task unit of the Cardassian Third Order, Captain Rourke (USS Endeavour) is relieved of command and arrested.
      • Fleet Captain Jericho launches the assault on Izar despite depleted ranks of ships and personnel. The result is calamitous, with the USS Nighthawk heavily damaged and suffering catastrophic losses.
      • Upon uncovering of the Changeling infiltrator, Captain Rourke assumes command of the USS Independence and reinforcements from the USS Pathfinder and Cardassian Third Order. Timely arrival at Izar saves the battle and the system is liberated.
    • April: An inquiry begins into the command breakdown in Deneb. Pathfinder, Nighthawk and Triumph are transferred out of the unit.
      • Frontier Day disrupts the inquiry at Avalon Fleet Yards and decimates Starfleet's command-level officers. Fleet Captain Jericho assumes responsibility for the disaster at Izar. Cleared of wrong-doing, Matt Rourke is promoted to Commodore and given command of the unit.
      • Endeavour Squadron is attached to Gateway Station in the Midgard Sector. USS Swiftsure, Redemption and Ranger are assigned.
    • June: Resurgent Borg activity affects the Midgard Sector, with a Cube breaking up in transwarp, scattering debris across the region. The squadron mobilises to locate debris, shut down the operations of the black market trading Borg technology, and identify the Cube's original mission.
    • August: The disappearance of Chancellor Martok is investigated by the USS Endeavour. Nothing conclusive is found. Squadron commander Matt Rourke, Endeavour CO Karana Valance, and Ambassador Sophia Hale are present on Qo'noS when Toral, son of Duras, ascends to the Chancellorship.
      • The USS Sirius is assigned to the squadron, serving as Commodore Rourke's flagship. With the new lead ship, the unit is redesignated 'Sirius Squadron.' The USS Liberty and Tempest are also assigned.
    • September: Underspace tunnels across the galaxy open. Sirius Squadron responds to the crisis.
      • Endeavour is pulled through Underspace and stranded in the Delta Quadrant, engaging Hirogen hunters.
      • Sirius and Liberty undertake rescue and exploration operations. Liberty ultimately locates and rescues the missing Endeavour. Sirius encounters a Cardassian operation to close Underspace, but is unsuccessful in stymying their efforts.
    • November: Asger, Blackbird, Constantinople, Scylla, and Trafalgar are assigned to the squadron.
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