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{{Squadron|name=Challenger Squadron|unit=Fourth Fleet Operations|flagship=[[USS Challenger | USS ''Challenger'']]|co=[[bfms_char:30476| FCAPT Thomas Forrester]]|xo=[[bfms_char:82982| Captain Sofia Vestri]]|quadrant=Gamma Quadrant|mission=Deep Space Exploration}}
{{Squadron|name=Challenger Squadron|unit=Fourth Fleet Operations|flagship=[[USS Challenger | USS ''Challenger'']]|co=[[bfms_char:91105| CDRE Elizabeth Wyatt]]|xo=[[bfms_char:82982| FCAPT Sofia Vestri]]|quadrant=[[Gamma Quadrant]]|mission=Deep Space Exploration|headquarters=}}


'''Challenger Squadron''' is a formation commanded by [[bfms_char:30476/|Fleet Captain Thomas Forrester]] operating within [[Fourth Fleet Operations]]. Challenger Squadron's early history is marked by bureaucratic indecision and upheaval, but after spending the Frontier Day celebrations at Coltar IV, Challenger Squadron was finally dispatched on the mission for which it was formed; exploration of formerly [[Dominion]] occupied territories in the [[Gamma Quadrant]].
'''Challenger Squadron''' is a formation commanded by [[bfms_char:91105/|Commodore Elizabeth Wyatt]] operating within [[Fourth Fleet Operations]]. Challenger Squadron's early history is marked by bureaucratic indecision and upheaval, but after spending the Frontier Day celebrations at Coltar IV, Challenger Squadron was finally dispatched on the mission for which it was formed; exploration of formerly [[Dominion]] occupied territories in the [[Gamma Quadrant]]. Challenger Squadron was recalled to Federation space in September 2401.


== History ==
== History ==


=== Fourth Fleet Operations (2401 - Present) ===
* '''2401'''
Challenger Squadron was formed in January 2401 with the [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class heavy explorer]] [[USS Challenger|USS ''Challenger'']] as the core. The [[USS Inverness|USS ''Inverness'']], an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior II''-class heavy cruiser]], and the [[USS Higgs|USS ''Higgs'']]'','' a ''[[Nova Class|Nova]]''[[Nova Class|-class surveyor]], were also assigned to the Squadron.
** January: Challenger Squadron is formed under the command of newly promoted [[bfms_char:30476/|Fleet Captain Thomas Forrester]] with the [[USS Challenger|USS ''Challenger'']] as the flagship. The [[USS Inverness|USS ''Inverness'']] and [[USS Higgs|USS ''Higgs'']] are also assigned to the unit with orders to prepare for long term exploration of the Gamma Quadrant.
 
** February - March: Starfleet Command delays the squadron's mission to the [[Gamma Quadrant]] several times.
The original plan for Challenger Squadron was to travel to the Gamma Quadrant where it would begin to explore areas that had recently opened up to Starfleet due to the withdrawal of the [[Dominion]] in the previous decade. However, their departure was almost immediately delayed for a week while [[Fourth Fleet Command]] argued with Starfleet Command. The departure date slipped further before the mission was put on hold indefinitely.
** March: Challenger Squadron is dispatched to the [[Deneb Sector]] following reports of attacks by a [[The Lost Fleet|Dominion fleet]] thought lost in the Bajoran Wormhole a quarter of a century earlier.  
 
*** ''Challenger'' and ''Inverness'' assist in the defence and evacuation of a small colony near the Federation/Breen border.
With the Squadron's mission scrubbed, the ''Inverness'' was removed and reassigned to operations along the Federation/Cardassian border, while the Challenger was assigned to various diplomatic tasks and the ''Higgs'' focused on operations within the Paulson Nebula. Challenger Squadron was dispatched to the [[Deneb Sector]] in March 2401 following reports of attacks by a [[The Lost Fleet|Dominion fleet]] thought lost in the Bajoran Wormhole a quarter of a century earlier. The ''Challenger'' assisted in the evacuation and defence of a small colony near the Federation/Breen border and the ''Higgs'' was assigned to transport parts and engineers to Galadkail Minor. During it's journey, the ''Higgs'' was intercepted by a trio of Jem'Hadar fighters. While they were able to fend off the attack, it came with a heavy price; the death of the ''Higgs''<nowiki/>' Captain, [[bfms_char:68762/|Anastasia Matheson]]. Later, Challenger Squadron would be present at the [[The Lost Fleet|Battle of Farpoint]], which saw the remnants of the Dominion Fleet defeated.
*** The USS ''Higgs'' is assigned to transport parts and engineers to [[Galadkail Minor]]''.'' Enroute, she comes under attack from a trio of Jem'Hadar fighters. The ''Higgs'' manages to fend of the attack, but Captain Anastasia Matheson dies in the attempt.
 
*** ''Challenger'' takes part in the [https://wiki.bravofleet.com/index.php?title=The_Lost_Fleet#Battle_of_Farpoint Battle of Farpoint], which sees the remnants of the Dominion Fleet defeated.
Due to the damage sustained during the Deneb Campaign, the ''Higgs'' would have to spend the next few months undergoing repairs. Fourth Fleet Command replaced her with the [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid''-class]] [[USS Toronto|USS ''Toronto'']] while at the same time adding the [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class]] [[USS Endurance|USS ''Endurance'']] to the Squadron in preparation for them to finally embark on their mission to the Gamma Quadrant. Only one thing stood between Challenger Squadron and the Gamma Quadrant; the Frontier Day celebrations at Coltar IV, which Fleet Captain Forrester had promised the colony's Governor.
** April: Challenger Squadron returns to [[Avalon Fleet Yards]] in the wake of the Deneb campaign.
*** ''Inverness'' and ''Higgs'' are reassigned, due to the damage sustained during the Deneb campaign.
*** Starfleet assigns the [[USS Toronto|USS ''Toronto'']] and [[USS Endurance|USS ''Endurance'']] to Challenger Squadron
*** At the request of the colony's Governor, Challenger Squadron is sent to Coltar IV to take part in the planet's Frontier Day celebrations. The ships are protected from the Borg signal due to interference from the [[Paulson Nebula]].
*** Challenger Squadron enters the Bajoran Wormhole in late April and travels to [[New Bajor]].
** May: After months of delays, Challenger Squadron begins its exploration of the Riada Sector.
*** Fleet Captain Forrester leads a small team to Janea II to track down a fugitive a the behest of Darox III's Prime Minister. During the mission, his team is ambushed and Forrester disappears without a trace.
*** Challenger Squadron spends the rest of the month searching for Fleet Captain Forrester, without success.
** June: [[bfms_char:91105/|Commodore Elizabeth Wyatt]] arrives in the Gamma Quadrant and assumes command of Challenger Squadron. She ends the search for Fleet Captain Forrester. Starfleet Command lists Forrester as missing, presumed dead.
** September: In the wake of rising tensions with both the Klingons and Cardassians, Challenger Squadron is ordered to return to the Alpha Quadrant.
*** [[USS Cygnus|USS ''Cygnus'']] and [[USS Manchester|USS ''Manchester'']] are added to the squadron.
** November: Challenger Squadron is enlarged once more when the [[USS Ark Royal|USS ''Ark Royal'']] and [[USS Horatio]] are assigned.
*** ''Ark Royal'' is assigned to a patrol of the Romulan border with orders to put the newly repaired and upgraded ship through it's paces.
*'''2402'''
**January: The [[USS Cernan]] is reassigned, replaced by the [[USS Chaffee|USS ''Chaffee'']] and [[USS Spitfire|USS ''Spitfire'']]. The [[USS Trident|USS ''Trident'']] is also assigned. Challenger Squadron is organised into three divisions based around ''[[USS Ark Royal|Ark Royal]]'', ''[[USS Cygnus|Cygnus]]'' and ''[[USS Trident|Trident]]''.
**May: The ''[[USS Trident|Trident]] and [[USS Spitfire|Spitfire]]'' are reassigned. [[Bastion Station]] is designated as the squadron's headquarters. The [[USS Nightingale|USS ''Nightingale'']] joins Cygnus Division while the [[USS Midway|USS ''Midway'']] is assigned to Ark Royal Division''.''


== Leadership ==
== Leadership ==


=== 2401 - 2401 ===
* January 2401 - June 2401: [[bfms_char:30476/|Fleet Captain Thomas Forrester]]
 
* June 2401 - Present: [[bfms_char:91105/|Commodore Elizabeth Wyatt]]
* [[bfms_char:30476/|Fleet Captain Thomas Forrester]] - Commander
* [[bfms_char:69212/|Captain Everett Ashford]] - Deputy Commander
 
=== 2401 - 2401 ===
 
* [[bfms_char:30476/|Fleet Captain Thomas Forrester]] - Commander
* [[bfms_char:68762/|Captain Anastasia Matheson]] - Deputy Commander
 
=== 2401 - Present ===
 
* [[bfms_char:30476/|Fleet Captain Thomas Forrester]] - Commander
* TBD - Deputy Commander
 
== Current Composition ==
Challenger Squadron is currently composed of four starships.


* [[USS Challenger|USS ''Challenger'']] ''- [[Odyssey Class|Odyssey]]''[[Odyssey Class|-class heavy explorer]] - ''Challenger'' is the flagship, tasked with the bulk of the diplomatic work the squadron will take on. For this reason it's diplomatic detachment has recently been beefed up under the command of [[bfms_char:38696/|Commander Matthias Bentley]]. With it's extensive medical facilities, the ''Challenger'' also provides medical and counselling support to the rest of the squadron. In addition to commanding Challenger Squadron, [[bfms_char:30476/|Fleet Captain Forrester]] has also commanded the ''Challenger'' herself since January 2401.
== Squadron Staff ==
**[[USS Cernan|USS ''Cernan'']] - [[Aquarius Class|''Aquarius''-class escort]] - Embarked on the newly constructed USS ''Challenger'', the USS ''Cernan'' supports the work of her mothership and allowed for greater flexibility both in combat and in the flagship's scientific endeavours.
* Commander: Commodore Elizabeth Wyatt
* [[USS Toronto|USS ''Toronto'']] - [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid''-class light explorer]] - The Toronto's role within the Squadron leans into her scientific abilities, acting as the Squadron's science vessel. [[bfms_char:82982/|Captain Sofia Vestri]] is a career science officer and is the perfect choice to lead the ''Toronto'' and her crew on their exploration of the Gamma Quadrant. Captain Vestri is also the Squadron's Deputy Commander.
*Deputy Commander: Captain Sofia Vestri
* [[USS Endurance|USS ''Endurance'']] - [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class scout]] - Thanks to her advanced sensors and tactical abilities, the ''Endurance'' has been assigned to act as Challenger Squadron's scout with a focus on tactical analysis of the regions of the Gamma Quadrant that have until recently been under Dominion occupation. [[bfms_char:76529/|Commander Theodore Dalton]] has recently been assigned to command the ''Endurance'', following the retirement of her previous commander, Captain Nikita Antonov.
*Chief of Staff: Captain Victor Axelrod
*Strategic Operations Officer: Commander Selina Callahan
*Command Judge-Advocate: Simon Lightford


== Former Components ==
== '''Current Composition''' ==
{| class="wikitable"
| colspan="4" |'''Squadron Headquarters'''
|-
|[[Bastion Station]]
|[[Aurora Class|''Aurora''-class]] Starbase
|Squadron Headquarters
|[[bfms_char:82982/|Fleet Captain Sofia Vestri]]
|-
|[[USS Horatio|USS ''Horatio'']]
|[[Reliant Class|''Reliant''-class]] Frigate
|Bastion Station Support
|[[bfms_char:89649/|Commander Jeren Navik]]
|-
| colspan="4" |'''Independent Units'''
|-
|[[USS Challenger|USS ''Challenger'']]
|[[Odyssey Class|O''dyssey''-class]] Heavy Explorer
|Squadron Flagship
|[[bfms_char:69054/|Captain Tarven Rix]]
|-
| colspan="4" |'''Ark Royal Division'''
|-
|[[USS Ark Royal|USS ''Ark Royal'']]
|[[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class]] Exploratory Cruiser
|Division Flagship
|[[bfms_char:98531/|Captain Arlo Henris]]
|-
|[[USS Endurance|USS ''Endurance'']]
|[[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class]] Scout
|Scout
|[[bfms_char:76529/|Captain Theodore Dalton]]
|-
|[[USS Midway|USS ''Midway'']]
|[[Akira Class|''Akira''-class]] Heavy Cruiser
|Tactical Support
|[[bfms_char:97986/|Captain Taro Niya]]
|-
| colspan="4" |'''Cygnus Division'''
|-
|[[USS Cygnus|USS ''Cygnus'']]
|[[Nebula Class|''Nebula''-class]] Exploratory Cruiser
|Division Flagship
|[[bfms_char:69618/|Captain Allegra Rosetti]]
|-
|[[USS Manchester|USS ''Manchester'']]
|[[Parliament Class|Parliament-class]] Utility Cruiser
|Engineering Support
|Captain Shriya Rethis
|-
|[[USS Nightingale|USS ''Nightingale'']]
|[[Olympic Class|''Olympic''-class]] Medical Frigate
|Medical Support
|[[bfms_char:169828/|Captain Alistair Montague]]
|}


* USS ''Inverness'' - ''Excelsior II-''class heavy cruiser - The ''Inverness'' was due to act as the Squadron's logistical support, providing a regular link between the Gamma Quadrant based Squadron and the Alpha Quadrant. Captain Everett Ashford commanded the ''Inverness'' until 2401.
== '''Former Components''' ==
* [[USS Higgs|USS ''Higgs'']] - [[Nova Class|''Nova-''class surveyor]] - The primary role of the ''Higgs'' was to be undertaking long term, in-depth surveys of the star systems in the Gamma Quadrant. Sadly due to bureaucratic infighting and the actions of the Dominion's Lost Fleet, it would never get to fulfil that mission. [[bfms_char:68762/|Captain Anastasia Matheson]] commanded the ''Higgs'' between December 2400 until her death in March 2401.
{| class="wikitable"
|[[USS Inverness|USS ''Inverness'']]
|[[Excelsior II Class|Excelsior II-class]] Heavy Cruiser
|-
|[[USS Higgs|USS ''Higgs'']]
|[[Nova Class|''Nova''-class]] Surveyor
|-
|[[USS Cernan|USS ''Cernan'']]
|[[Aquarius Class|''Aquarius''-class]] Escort
|-
|[[USS Trident|USS ''Trident'']]
|[[Galaxy Class|''Galaxy''-class]] Explorer
|-
|[[USS Spitfire|USS ''Spitfire'']]
|[[Defiant Class|''Defiant''-class]] Escort
|-
|[[USS Chaffee|USS ''Chaffee'']]
|[[Saber Class|Saber-class]] Frigate
|}

Latest revision as of 12:24, 11 October 2025


Challenger Squadron is a formation commanded by Commodore Elizabeth Wyatt operating within Fourth Fleet Operations. Challenger Squadron's early history is marked by bureaucratic indecision and upheaval, but after spending the Frontier Day celebrations at Coltar IV, Challenger Squadron was finally dispatched on the mission for which it was formed; exploration of formerly Dominion occupied territories in the Gamma Quadrant. Challenger Squadron was recalled to Federation space in September 2401.

History

  • 2401
    • January: Challenger Squadron is formed under the command of newly promoted Fleet Captain Thomas Forrester with the USS Challenger as the flagship. The USS Inverness and USS Higgs are also assigned to the unit with orders to prepare for long term exploration of the Gamma Quadrant.
    • February - March: Starfleet Command delays the squadron's mission to the Gamma Quadrant several times.
    • March: Challenger Squadron is dispatched to the Deneb Sector following reports of attacks by a Dominion fleet thought lost in the Bajoran Wormhole a quarter of a century earlier.
      • Challenger and Inverness assist in the defence and evacuation of a small colony near the Federation/Breen border.
      • The USS Higgs is assigned to transport parts and engineers to Galadkail Minor. Enroute, she comes under attack from a trio of Jem'Hadar fighters. The Higgs manages to fend of the attack, but Captain Anastasia Matheson dies in the attempt.
      • Challenger takes part in the Battle of Farpoint, which sees the remnants of the Dominion Fleet defeated.
    • April: Challenger Squadron returns to Avalon Fleet Yards in the wake of the Deneb campaign.
      • Inverness and Higgs are reassigned, due to the damage sustained during the Deneb campaign.
      • Starfleet assigns the USS Toronto and USS Endurance to Challenger Squadron
      • At the request of the colony's Governor, Challenger Squadron is sent to Coltar IV to take part in the planet's Frontier Day celebrations. The ships are protected from the Borg signal due to interference from the Paulson Nebula.
      • Challenger Squadron enters the Bajoran Wormhole in late April and travels to New Bajor.
    • May: After months of delays, Challenger Squadron begins its exploration of the Riada Sector.
      • Fleet Captain Forrester leads a small team to Janea II to track down a fugitive a the behest of Darox III's Prime Minister. During the mission, his team is ambushed and Forrester disappears without a trace.
      • Challenger Squadron spends the rest of the month searching for Fleet Captain Forrester, without success.
    • June: Commodore Elizabeth Wyatt arrives in the Gamma Quadrant and assumes command of Challenger Squadron. She ends the search for Fleet Captain Forrester. Starfleet Command lists Forrester as missing, presumed dead.
    • September: In the wake of rising tensions with both the Klingons and Cardassians, Challenger Squadron is ordered to return to the Alpha Quadrant.
    • November: Challenger Squadron is enlarged once more when the USS Ark Royal and USS Horatio are assigned.
      • Ark Royal is assigned to a patrol of the Romulan border with orders to put the newly repaired and upgraded ship through it's paces.
  • 2402

Leadership

Squadron Staff

  • Commander: Commodore Elizabeth Wyatt
  • Deputy Commander: Captain Sofia Vestri
  • Chief of Staff: Captain Victor Axelrod
  • Strategic Operations Officer: Commander Selina Callahan
  • Command Judge-Advocate: Simon Lightford

Current Composition

Squadron Headquarters
Bastion Station Aurora-class Starbase Squadron Headquarters Fleet Captain Sofia Vestri
USS Horatio Reliant-class Frigate Bastion Station Support Commander Jeren Navik
Independent Units
USS Challenger Odyssey-class Heavy Explorer Squadron Flagship Captain Tarven Rix
Ark Royal Division
USS Ark Royal Sovereign-class Exploratory Cruiser Division Flagship Captain Arlo Henris
USS Endurance Rhode Island-class Scout Scout Captain Theodore Dalton
USS Midway Akira-class Heavy Cruiser Tactical Support Captain Taro Niya
Cygnus Division
USS Cygnus Nebula-class Exploratory Cruiser Division Flagship Captain Allegra Rosetti
USS Manchester Parliament-class Utility Cruiser Engineering Support Captain Shriya Rethis
USS Nightingale Olympic-class Medical Frigate Medical Support Captain Alistair Montague

Former Components

USS Inverness Excelsior II-class Heavy Cruiser
USS Higgs Nova-class Surveyor
USS Cernan Aquarius-class Escort
USS Trident Galaxy-class Explorer
USS Spitfire Defiant-class Escort
USS Chaffee Saber-class Frigate
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