Difference between revisions of "USS Redemption"

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The USS Redemption (NCC-78240) is a Sovereign-class exploratory cruiser assigned to the Fourth Fleet under the command of Fleet Captain Addison Faust. Part of Sirius Squadron, she heads up the unit's Operations and Outreach Division, charged with regional security and support across and beyond Federation borders. After extensive refits to modernise her systems, the Redemption is a powerful and well-armed ship, and acts as both the command ship for the division and leads the tactical response against serious opposition. While no longer the combat juggernaut the Sovereign once was, the Redemption sends the message that the division will uphold and help regions in need, but with a clear eye on the security of Federation territory and interests. Where the USS Mercury focuses on day-to-day diplomatic matters and provides logistical and engineering support to the division, Redemption leads the line, waving the flag and venturing to the most important or dangerous areas in need.

Design and Layout

As part of the wave of Sovereign-class ships built after the Dominion War, the Redemption has received multiple upgrades and refits over the course of her quarter-century of service. These improvements have kept her on a competitive footing with more modern ships. She has, however, retained most of the same aesthetics she held when originally built: decks are carpeted, the upholstery and fixtures retain rich, warm colours, though she does not share the outright opulence of larger explorers such as the Galaxy or Odyssey-class, with a more utilitarian presentation. Her captains have, over the decades, sought to preserve this appearance; once, it represented the height of Starfleet's power, while now it remains symbolic of a bygone golden era.

Bridge

Bridge of the USS Redemption

The Redemption retains the same bridge layout and design she bore upon launch. The design moves away from the tactical arch made popular by the Galaxy-class, with the command chairs positioned independently in the centre, the commanding officer's at a slight elevation. The seat to the captain's right is reserved for the executive officer, while the left is for guests and mission advisers. While previous bridges had many consoles, if not most, flush with the bulkhead, the Redemption has the most key positions at stand-alone workstations, including Science and Tactical.

Notable Crew

Commanding Officers

2396 - 2401: Captain Taviel Daragon
2401 - Present: Captain Addison Faust

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 | name = Redemption
 | prefix = USS
-| image = [[File:Redemptionwiki1.png]]
+| image = [[File:Redemptionwiki4.png]]
 | registry = NCC-78240
 | class = Sovereign
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 | taskforce = Fourth Fleet Operations
 | taskgroup =
-| squadron = Endeavour Squadron
+| squadron = Sirius Squadron
+| division = Redemption Operations and Outreach Division
 | mothership =
 | homeport =
 | role = Command and Tactical
-| co = [[bfms_char:89825|Captain Taviel Daragon]]
+| co = [[bfms_char:89925|Fleet Captain Addison Faust]]
-| xo = [[bfms_char:68937|Commander Tiarith Ranicus]]
+| xo = [[bfms_char:90004|Commander Donal Garec]]
 | dedication =
 }}
-The '''USS ''Redemption'' (NCC-78240)''' is a Sovereign-class exploratory cruiser assigned to the Fourth Fleet under the command of [[bfms_char:89825|Captain Taviel Daragon]]. Part of [[Endeavour Squadron]], operating out of [[Gateway Station]] in the [[Midgard Sector]], the ''Redemption'' is the designated Tactical and Command ship of the formation. In practice, as a decades-old workhorse cruiser, she is responsible for much of the ‘flying the flag’ operations in the Midgard Sector, conducting outreach to local powers and offering humanitarian support. Her mere presence is enough to dissuade most local troublemakers, who could not begin to challenge the might of a ''Sovereign''-class, and her tactical value is otherwise reserved for crisis situations or a Starfleet intervention into aggression by a nearby warlord. As a well-rounded and powerful ship, she is the designated flagship if squadron leader [[bfms_char:12418/|Commodore Rourke]] takes the field, and otherwise remains close to the frontier to demonstrate Starfleet’s commitment to the interests of both sides of the border.
+The '''USS ''Redemption'' (NCC-78240)''' is a [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class]] exploratory cruiser assigned to the Fourth Fleet under the command of [[bfms_char:89925|Fleet Captain Addison Faust]]. Part of [[Sirius Squadron]], she heads up the unit's Operations and Outreach Division, charged with regional security and support across and beyond [[Federation]] borders. After extensive refits to modernise her systems, the ''Redemption'' is a powerful and well-armed ship, and acts as both the command ship for the division and leads the tactical response against serious opposition. While no longer the combat juggernaut the ''Sovereign'' once was, the ''Redemption'' sends the message that the division will uphold and help regions in need, but with a clear eye on the security of Federation territory and interests. Where the [[USS Mercury|USS ''Mercury'']] focuses on day-to-day diplomatic matters and provides logistical and engineering support to the division, ''Redemption'' leads the line, waving the flag and venturing to the most important or dangerous areas in need.
+==Design and Layout==
+As part of the wave of ''Sovereign''-class ships built after the Dominion War, the ''Redemption'' has received multiple upgrades and refits over the course of her quarter-century of service. These improvements have kept her on a competitive footing with more modern ships. She has, however, retained most of the same aesthetics she held when originally built: decks are carpeted, the upholstery and fixtures retain rich, warm colours, though she does not share the outright opulence of larger explorers such as the ''[[Galaxy Class|Galaxy]]'' or [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]], with a more utilitarian presentation. Her captains have, over the decades, sought to preserve this appearance; once, it represented the height of Starfleet's power, while now it remains symbolic of a bygone golden era.
+===Bridge===
+[[File:Redemptionbridge1.png|thumb|Bridge of the USS ''Redemption'']]
+The ''Redemption'' retains the same bridge layout and design she bore upon launch. The design moves away from the tactical arch made popular by the ''Galaxy''-class, with the command chairs positioned independently in the centre, the commanding officer's at a slight elevation. The seat to the captain's right is reserved for the executive officer, while the left is for guests and mission advisers. While previous bridges had many consoles, if not most, flush with the bulkhead, the ''Redemption'' has the most key positions at stand-alone workstations, including Science and Tactical.
 ==Notable Crew==
 ===Commanding Officers===
-*[https://bravofleet.com/command/89886 2401 - Present]: Captain [[bfms_char:89825|Taviel Daragon]]
+*2396 - 2401: [[Bfms char:89825|Captain Taviel Daragon]]
+*[https://bravofleet.com/command/89886 2401 - Present]: [[bfms_char:89925|Captain Addison Faust]]
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