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}}The '''USS ''Achilles''''' is a Federation [[Echelon Class|'' | }}The '''USS ''Achilles''''' is a Federation [[Echelon Class|''Echelon''-class light cruiser]] assigned to [[Arcturus Squadron]] of Starfleet's Fourth Fleet. She has been under the command of Captain Akintoye Okusanya since her launch in 2401. The ''Achilles'' is presently assigned to support duties near the Talvath Cluster. | ||
== Namesake == | |||
In Greek mythology, Achilles was the best of the Greek warriors at Troy ("aristos achaion") and his refusal to enter battle, his fued with his compatriots, and his rage at the death of his companion Patroklos are at the core of the ''Iliad''.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/topic/Achilles-Greek-mythology</ref> On Earth, ten vessels of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy bore the name<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Achilles</ref> and one vessel of the Royal New Zealand Navy.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMNZS_Achilles_(70)</ref> Four previous Federation starships have borne the name ''Achilles'': | |||
* USS ''Achilles'' — ''Saladin''-class frigate — NCC-551<ref>https://memory-beta.fandom.com/wiki/USS_Achilles_(NCC-551)</ref> | |||
** 2261—2280 (Upcycled into NCC-5510) | |||
* USS ''Achilles'' — ''Akula''-class frigate — NCC-5510 | |||
** 2280—2340 (Retired) | |||
* [https://bravofleet.com/command/44894 USS ''Achilles''] — ''Ambassador''-class heavy cruiser — NCC-28410 | |||
** 2343—2370 (Retired) | |||
* USS ''Achilles'' — ''Akira''-class heavy cruiser —NCC-77024 | |||
** 2370—2399 (Retired) | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 00:37, 1 May 2023
The USS Achilles is a Federation Echelon-class light cruiser assigned to Arcturus Squadron of Starfleet's Fourth Fleet. She has been under the command of Captain Akintoye Okusanya since her launch in 2401. The Achilles is presently assigned to support duties near the Talvath Cluster.
Namesake
In Greek mythology, Achilles was the best of the Greek warriors at Troy ("aristos achaion") and his refusal to enter battle, his fued with his compatriots, and his rage at the death of his companion Patroklos are at the core of the Iliad.[1] On Earth, ten vessels of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy bore the name[2] and one vessel of the Royal New Zealand Navy.[3] Four previous Federation starships have borne the name Achilles:
- USS Achilles — Saladin-class frigate — NCC-551[4]
- 2261—2280 (Upcycled into NCC-5510)
- USS Achilles — Akula-class frigate — NCC-5510
- 2280—2340 (Retired)
- USS Achilles — Ambassador-class heavy cruiser — NCC-28410
- 2343—2370 (Retired)
- USS Achilles — Akira-class heavy cruiser —NCC-77024
- 2370—2399 (Retired)
History
Achilles was launched in 2401 and placed under the command of Captain Akintoye Okusanya, due to her engineering expertise and experience with Arcturus Squadron.