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}}The '''USS ''Paramount'' (NCC-75570)''', is a [[California class|''California''-class]] utility cruiser assigned to [[Task Force 17]]. The Paramount is primarily a deep space resupply ship and it provides humanitarian aid to colonies as well as planets on the frontier of Federation space. It also conducts SAR, and defensive missions whenever needed. The ''Paramount'' is under the command of [[bfms_char:76649|Commander Nitus]], the crew was carried on from her [[USS Kison|previous command]].  
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{{quote|When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go.|''Carol Burnett - Ship's Dedication Quote''}}
 
The '''USS ''Paramount'' (NCC-75570)''' is a [[California Class|''California''-class utility cruiser]] under the command of [[bfms_char:76649|Commander Nitus]], the crew carried over from her [[USS Kison|previous command]]. Commissioned in November 2381, assigned to the [[Fourth Fleet|Fourth Fleet's]] [[Task Force 17]]. After having undergone a major overhaul, she now features the latest in technological innovations and systems.
 
Primarily a deep space resupply ship that provides assistance to colonies and ships on the frontiers of [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] space. It conducts SAR, and defensive missions whenever needed. The ''Paramount'' is well suited to provide logistical support for elements of the task force when required in conjunction with her own exploration duties.  


==Service History==
==Service History==


===Construction & Launch===
===Construction & Launch===
In mid 2379, construction on the ''Paramount'' began at [[ma:Beta_Antares_Ship_Yards|Beta Antares Fleet Yards]] where her keel was laid down and superstructure was completed. The USS ''Paramount'' was commissioned in early 2381 at Beta Antares Fleet Yards in the Antares sector. The ship underwent a shakedown cruise under the command of Captain George Wayne on March 21, 2381.


===Nitus' Command===
===Nitus' Command===


====Maiden Voyage====
====Maiden Voyage====
After completing it's mid-life refit the ''Paramount'' would be sent out to deliver supplies to the Deblin colony. While in the midst of its mission they would be attacked by the a pirate gang known as 'Crimson Fleet'. It would be discovered that the group was being led by Nitus' older half-bother. With the mission of locating something of high importance to him.


====First Mission====
''See '''[https://bravofleet.com/mission/75479/ Helping Hands]''' for the full story.''
 
====Graveyard Shift====
After finishing the repairs it sustained from its engagement with Eldus, the ''Paramount'' would be sent to investigate the truth of reports and rumors of a possibly destroyed Borg Cube near Chaotic Space. If possible, locate the Cube and discover what happened to it. Upon arriving at the cube the crew would work diligently to deactivate the raining [[Borg Collective|Borg]] tech to avoid further Borg advancement into the region.
 
''See '''[https://bravofleet.com/mission/91791/ Graveyard Shift]''' for the full story.''
 
====Trapped Inside====
Upon wrapping a mission where they updated charts and sensor reading. The ''Paramount'' would set a course [[Olympia Station]] for R&R and resupply. While enroute they would detect a gravitational anomaly and would eventually stumble upon an [[Underspace]] aperture and would become stuck inside. Before they eventually being spit out over one million light years away from their previous position.
 
''See '''[https://bravofleet.com/mission/97191/ Trapped Inside]''' for the full story.''
 
====Heated Negotiations====
After exiting and Underspace corridor the ''Paramount'' would emerge in a completely unexplored region of space. They would eventually make first contact with a peaceful yet politically unstable and technologically superior civilization. During first contact negotiations the planet would erupt into a civil war orchestrated by the [[Romulan Free State]] General Merris, the older half-sister of Nitus. Amid the weakening corridors due to [[Cardassian Union|Cardassian]] interference the Paramount would use the corridor they encounter to get her to travel back to where they had left just five days prior.
 
''See '''[https://bravofleet.com/mission/124378/ Heated Negotiations]''' for the full story.''


==Physical Configuration==
==Physical Configuration==
The ''Paramount'' is a ''California''-class utility cruiser largely in the stock configuration for the 2400s.
The ''Paramount'' is a ''California''-class utility cruiser largely in the stock configuration for the 2380s.


With a little over 20 decks, the ship has hundreds of rooms and locations that serve a variety of functions for the crew.
With a little over 20 decks, the ship has hundreds of rooms and locations that serve a variety of functions for the crew.


===Main Bridge===
===Main Bridge===
[[File:USS Paramount Bridge.jpg|thumb|Main Bridge]]
[[File:USS Thunderchild Tadeo D'oria Cutaway.jpg|thumb|Main Bridge in Mid 2401]]
The Main Bridge was located on Deck 01 of the ''Paramount'' alongside the Captain's Ready Room and the Observation Lounge. Her most extraordinary feature is a wide-angled window that fills the forward bulkhead. This window has holographic projectors built into the rim, allowing it to function as a more traditional viewscreen. It can also be used as an emergency evacuation hatch, with force fields being lowered until replaced by a large, external bulkhead.
The Main Bridge is located on Deck 1 of the ''Paramount'' and served as the epicenter for all command decisions made aboard the ship. Like all Starfleet bridge designs, the captain's chair sat in the center of the bridge, to the right sat the executive officer's chair, and to the left an additional command chair usually reserved by the ship's chief counselor, chief medical officer, or any official or dignitary the Captain sees fit. All three command chairs are made of a deep maroon textile and are surrounded by two consoles located directly behind for the tactical and science consoles respectively. Forward of the command chairs in a lowered part of the bridge is the helm and ops positions.
 
At the front of the bridge was a wide-angled window that filled the forward bulkhead. This window has holographic projectors built into the rim, allowing it to function as a more traditional viewscreen. It can also be used as an emergency evacuation hatch, with force fields being lowered until replaced by a large, external bulkhead. Starting on the forward port side of the bridge was theiris an emergency turbolift used to access the medical bay and main engineering. Continuing down the wall is four stations the first of which is communications, science II and III then mission ops I. Moving in to the aft alcove was two doors one leading to a head and the other to the observation lounge. At the rear of the bridge was the master systems display. Further along was the aft starboard alcove which contained two more doors one was another entrance into the observation lounge and the other the doors to a turbolift. The first console  was mission ops II, environmental control, then engineering I and II. Lastly was a door on the front starboard side of the bridge it led to the captain's ready room.
 
=== Captain's Ready Room===
The Captain's ready room was located on the starboard side of the bridge and serves as the captain's private office. The focal point of the room was a sold oak desk that featured a work area and access console, located in the corner furthest from the main entrance door. The room had a single room-wide window to space on the wall directly opposite the entrance door. With shelves integrated into the wall behind the main work desk allowing the captain to display personal belongings such as picture, or personal items.
 
In front of the desk were two armless chairs, the room also bore a replicator, a dark grey loveseat on the wall opposite the window next to the main entrance door. On the same side as the desk in the opposite corner was a small confrence table made out of oak that could seat four people comfortably.
 
===Observation Lounge===
Located aft of the bridge, is the observation lounge aboard the ''Paramount.'' The room usually used as a conference room for the vessel's senior staff. The lounge serves as a space for the senior staff and other officers to collaborate, celebrate, and make plans for the journey ahead. It connected to the bridge through a two doors on the port and starboard side of the lounge. Another door on the starboard side of the room led directly to a turbolift.


Directly aft of this were the helm and ops positions. Dominating the heart of the command center, three command chairs made of beige cloth sit atop a small staircase, surrounded by a wooden handrail that encircled the rear half of the central command area. There was a ramp to the lower levels of the bridge on either side. As is tradition, the center seat and its controls are reserved for the commanding officer, or any directly appointed officer in command during her absence. To her right, the executive officer and, to her 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.
Set into the piano black surface of the confrence table were holographic projectors for holographic projections for displaying images and data on the surface of the table or holographic LCARS panels projected at respective eye levels. The table was surrounded by ten chairs upholstered in a deep maroon textile the same type as was on the bridge.


There were three consoles on each side of the command center, two of them on either side had chairs the others did not. Aft of the bridge, there are two additional consoles behind the command center designated for medical use (starboard) and engineering (port), 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. On the starboard side, there was a door that led to the senior conference room as well as a head.
===The Halo===
The Halo is the primary social space of the Paramount and is located on Deck 10. Most would use the room as a mess hall, a place to grab a drink, talk with friends, and spend their off time. It had a multitude of recreational games including three-dimensional chess as well a a fully stocked bar which carried syntheholic beverages. The replicators were also able to produce other food and drinks for the crew to enjoy in a relaxed social setting. It's large, panoramic windows permitted a staggering view of the ship's passage through space.


=== Captain's Ready Room ===
===The Crest ===
The Captain's Ready Room was located on Deck 01 of the ''Paramount'' alongside the Main Bridge and the Observation Lounge. The Ready Room was accessible via a door on the front port side of the bridge. The room had a single room-wide window to space. The room featured shelving and framing built into the walls, a desk and an armed chair and two armless chairs, a replicator, and a small sofa on the wall opposite the shelves.
The Crest is the captain's lounge and mess located on Deck 04 alongside the captain's quarters, the executive officer's quarters and officer as well as some of the senior staff's quarters. The Crest was an invite only place aboard the ship and as such it was never an overpopulated lace reserved for the exclusive use of the ship's senior officers and their guests. The Crest was designed with a warm, comforting feel appropriate for small gatherings.


=== Observation Lounge ===
===Muldoon's Saloon===
The Observation Lounge was located on Deck 01 of the ''Paramount'' alongside the Main Bridge and the Captain's Ready Room. The observation lounge was located directly aft of the main bridge. The room was usually used as a conference room for the vessel's senior staff. A conference table with seating for seven people was the main feature of the room, with LCARS screens on the bow walls for information displays and retrieval. Holographic emitters embedded within the table could also be used for presenting data.
Muldoon's Saloon was located on Deck 06 of the ''Paramount''.


=== The Halo ===
===Information Center===
The Halo was located on Deck 10 of the ''Paramount''. The Halo served the main socialization hub of the ship. Most times it was used as a mess hall for the crew to eat, talk, and spend their off time. It had a battery of recreational games including three-dimensional chess as well as a fully stocked bar which carried syntheholic beverages. The replicators were also able to produce other food and drinks for the crew to enjoy in a relaxed social setting. Its large, panoramic windows permitted a staggering view of the ship's passage through space.
The Information Center was located on Deck 02 of the ''Paramount''.


=== The Gates Lounge ===
===Security Suite===
The Gates Lounge was located on Deck 04 of the ''Paramount''. The Gates served as the officer's lounge and mess. The Gates 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 maintained by the science division which houses some thirty different species of marine life.
The Security Suite was located on Deck 15 of the ''Paramount''.


==Notable Crew==
==Notable Crew==
{{For|article=[[User:The_Watcher141/Paramount/Character_Map|''Paramount'' Full Roster]]}}
{{For|article=[[User:The_Watcher141/Paramount/Character_Map|''Paramount'' Full Roster]]}}
===Commanding Officers ===
===Commanding Officers===
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/83789/ 2401 - Present]: [[bfms_char:76649|Commander Nitus]]
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/83789/ 2401 - Present]: [[bfms_char:76649|Commander Nitus]]


===Executive Officers===
=== Executive Officers===
*2401 - Present: [[bfms_char:77060|Lieutenant Commander T'Soni]]
*2401 - Present: [[bfms_char:77060|Lieutenant Commander T'Soni]]


== More Information==
==More Information==


*[[User:The Watcher141/Paramount/Character Map|''Paramount'' Crew Manifest]]
*[[User:The Watcher141/Paramount/Character Map|''Paramount'' Crew Manifest]]

Latest revision as of 01:49, 20 August 2024


"When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go."
    —Carol Burnett - Ship's Dedication Quote


The USS Paramount (NCC-75570) is a California-class utility cruiser under the command of Commander Nitus, the crew carried over from her previous command. Commissioned in November 2381, assigned to the Fourth Fleet's Task Force 17. After having undergone a major overhaul, she now features the latest in technological innovations and systems.

Primarily a deep space resupply ship that provides assistance to colonies and ships on the frontiers of Federation space. It conducts SAR, and defensive missions whenever needed. The Paramount is well suited to provide logistical support for elements of the task force when required in conjunction with her own exploration duties.

Service History

Construction & Launch

In mid 2379, construction on the Paramount began at Beta Antares Fleet Yards where her keel was laid down and superstructure was completed. The USS Paramount was commissioned in early 2381 at Beta Antares Fleet Yards in the Antares sector. The ship underwent a shakedown cruise under the command of Captain George Wayne on March 21, 2381.

Nitus' Command

Maiden Voyage

After completing it's mid-life refit the Paramount would be sent out to deliver supplies to the Deblin colony. While in the midst of its mission they would be attacked by the a pirate gang known as 'Crimson Fleet'. It would be discovered that the group was being led by Nitus' older half-bother. With the mission of locating something of high importance to him.

See Helping Hands for the full story.

Graveyard Shift

After finishing the repairs it sustained from its engagement with Eldus, the Paramount would be sent to investigate the truth of reports and rumors of a possibly destroyed Borg Cube near Chaotic Space. If possible, locate the Cube and discover what happened to it. Upon arriving at the cube the crew would work diligently to deactivate the raining Borg tech to avoid further Borg advancement into the region.

See Graveyard Shift for the full story.

Trapped Inside

Upon wrapping a mission where they updated charts and sensor reading. The Paramount would set a course Olympia Station for R&R and resupply. While enroute they would detect a gravitational anomaly and would eventually stumble upon an Underspace aperture and would become stuck inside. Before they eventually being spit out over one million light years away from their previous position.

See Trapped Inside for the full story.

Heated Negotiations

After exiting and Underspace corridor the Paramount would emerge in a completely unexplored region of space. They would eventually make first contact with a peaceful yet politically unstable and technologically superior civilization. During first contact negotiations the planet would erupt into a civil war orchestrated by the Romulan Free State General Merris, the older half-sister of Nitus. Amid the weakening corridors due to Cardassian interference the Paramount would use the corridor they encounter to get her to travel back to where they had left just five days prior.

See Heated Negotiations for the full story.

Physical Configuration

The Paramount is a California-class utility cruiser largely in the stock configuration for the 2380s.

With a little over 20 decks, the ship has hundreds of rooms and locations that serve a variety of functions for the crew.

Main Bridge

Main Bridge in Mid 2401

The Main Bridge is located on Deck 1 of the Paramount and served as the epicenter for all command decisions made aboard the ship. Like all Starfleet bridge designs, the captain's chair sat in the center of the bridge, to the right sat the executive officer's chair, and to the left an additional command chair usually reserved by the ship's chief counselor, chief medical officer, or any official or dignitary the Captain sees fit. All three command chairs are made of a deep maroon textile and are surrounded by two consoles located directly behind for the tactical and science consoles respectively. Forward of the command chairs in a lowered part of the bridge is the helm and ops positions.

At the front of the bridge was a wide-angled window that filled the forward bulkhead. This window has holographic projectors built into the rim, allowing it to function as a more traditional viewscreen. It can also be used as an emergency evacuation hatch, with force fields being lowered until replaced by a large, external bulkhead. Starting on the forward port side of the bridge was theiris an emergency turbolift used to access the medical bay and main engineering. Continuing down the wall is four stations the first of which is communications, science II and III then mission ops I. Moving in to the aft alcove was two doors one leading to a head and the other to the observation lounge. At the rear of the bridge was the master systems display. Further along was the aft starboard alcove which contained two more doors one was another entrance into the observation lounge and the other the doors to a turbolift. The first console was mission ops II, environmental control, then engineering I and II. Lastly was a door on the front starboard side of the bridge it led to the captain's ready room.

Captain's Ready Room

The Captain's ready room was located on the starboard side of the bridge and serves as the captain's private office. The focal point of the room was a sold oak desk that featured a work area and access console, located in the corner furthest from the main entrance door. The room had a single room-wide window to space on the wall directly opposite the entrance door. With shelves integrated into the wall behind the main work desk allowing the captain to display personal belongings such as picture, or personal items.

In front of the desk were two armless chairs, the room also bore a replicator, a dark grey loveseat on the wall opposite the window next to the main entrance door. On the same side as the desk in the opposite corner was a small confrence table made out of oak that could seat four people comfortably.

Observation Lounge

Located aft of the bridge, is the observation lounge aboard the Paramount. The room usually used as a conference room for the vessel's senior staff. The lounge serves as a space for the senior staff and other officers to collaborate, celebrate, and make plans for the journey ahead. It connected to the bridge through a two doors on the port and starboard side of the lounge. Another door on the starboard side of the room led directly to a turbolift.

Set into the piano black surface of the confrence table were holographic projectors for holographic projections for displaying images and data on the surface of the table or holographic LCARS panels projected at respective eye levels. The table was surrounded by ten chairs upholstered in a deep maroon textile the same type as was on the bridge.

The Halo

The Halo is the primary social space of the Paramount and is located on Deck 10. Most would use the room as a mess hall, a place to grab a drink, talk with friends, and spend their off time. It had a multitude of recreational games including three-dimensional chess as well a a fully stocked bar which carried syntheholic beverages. The replicators were also able to produce other food and drinks for the crew to enjoy in a relaxed social setting. It's large, panoramic windows permitted a staggering view of the ship's passage through space.

The Crest

The Crest is the captain's lounge and mess located on Deck 04 alongside the captain's quarters, the executive officer's quarters and officer as well as some of the senior staff's quarters. The Crest was an invite only place aboard the ship and as such it was never an overpopulated lace reserved for the exclusive use of the ship's senior officers and their guests. The Crest was designed with a warm, comforting feel appropriate for small gatherings.

Muldoon's Saloon

Muldoon's Saloon was located on Deck 06 of the Paramount.

Information Center

The Information Center was located on Deck 02 of the Paramount.

Security Suite

The Security Suite was located on Deck 15 of the Paramount.

Notable Crew

For the article, see Paramount Full Roster.

Commanding Officers

Executive Officers

More Information