Task Force 93

Task Force 93 is the Fourth Fleet's designated humanitarian operations unit. Based out of Starbase 93 on the border to the old Romulan Neutral Zone, this task force is tasked with providing humanitarian support and protection to struggling regions of the galaxy. While this includes protection from predatory factions, Task Force 93 aids worlds devastated by natural disasters or violence, and treats with local and major powers to coordinate this assistance.

Objectives

Assist the rebuilding of cultures ravaged by natural or political disasters
Protect isolated worlds from predatory factions
Monitor the old Neutral Zone to bring safety and support to abandoned peoples
Preserve the stability of chaotic regions across the Federation border

Overview

For the last decade and a half, Task Force 93 has served as a humanitarian and peacekeeping force along the Romulan border. Following the hypernova of 2387, it was tasked with securing the former Neutral Zone, protecting Federation interests in the Beta Quadrant. Worlds have been abandoned by the Federation and Romulan Factions alike, left to fend for themselves against the ravages of regional dangers, fledgling and weak infrastructures, and natural disasters. With the Fourth Fleet's repurposing with a galactic mandate, it was deemed Task Force 93 take this skill and expertise to all troubled corners of the galaxy.

Recent years have seen many powers withdrawing their support to many regions as they reinforce the borders they can protect. In their wake are worlds vulnerable to regional piracy or exploitation by other powers, worlds forced to rebuild governance and infrastructure from scratch, worlds lacking any support should the worst happen. Be they independent or answering to a higher government, Federation or otherwise, the support that now arrives fastest is from Task Force 93.

This work is more than bringing blankets. It takes engaging with communities to meet their needs, navigating fraught diplomacy with local leaders and their conflicting priorities, providing protection from opportunistic pirates that might see such a world ripe for the taking, or nearby powers that might see them ripe for seizing. Across the galaxy are worlds that have been chewed up and spat out by one government or another. To some, Task Force 93 is a welcome helping hand. To others, a necessary shield.

Task Force Assets and Headquarters

While Task Force 93 is no longer the major Starfleet force supervising the Neutral Zone, it retains its headquarters at Starbase 93 on the border, which is home to Devron Fleet Yards. With the capacity to resupply and maintain ships in the region as well as the Task Force's vessels, the fleet yards provides a base of operations from which relief missions can be launched to all quarters of the galaxy.

The flagship of Task Force 93 is the USS Verity, an Odyssey-class explorer, which is based out of SB93.

Task Force Composition

Task Group 44

USS Corax, a Raven-class multi-mission light starship
USS Drake, a Diligent-class frigate
USS Eagle, a Diligent-class frigate
USS Excelsior, a Excelsior II-class heavy cruiser
USS Hamilton, a Parliament-class utility cruiser
USS Hiddekel, a Raven-class multi-mission light starship
USS Polaris, an Odyssey-class explorer
Saratoga Squadron
- USS Saratoga, an Odyssey-class explorer
- USS Oneida, an Aquarius-class light escort
- USS Gagarin, a Gagarin-class heavy escort
USS Sutherland, a Sutherland class research cruiser
USS Warspite, an Inquiry-class heavy cruiser

Task Group 58

USS Avenger, a Defiant-class escort
USS Galahad, a Intrepid-class light explorer
USS Hood, an Obena-class explorer
USS Hydra, a Manticore-class heavy escort
USS Shepard, a Reliant-class frigate

Task Force History

When Task Force 93's mandate of providing support to those who needed it the most changed in 2399, assets were redeployed to ensure that the Task Force's focus was not just along the fractured border that the Federation now shared with the various Romulan factions. That said, the initial response from Task Force 93 maintained a focus near to the former Neutral Zone.

The Archanis Campaign

One of the biggest operations that Task Force 93 was fully involved with was the unexpected invasion of the Hunters of D'Ghor of the Archanis Sector. Along with other ships from the Fourth Fleet, ships from Task Force 93 entered the Archanis Sector to assist with repelling the rogue Klingons and providing support to Federation worlds, outposts and other assets that were affected. The clean-up operation, after Starfleet forces were successful with their efforts, was led by Task Force 93. Restoring stability along the border was essential. Task Force 93 ships saw themselves having to prove to Federation colonies that the threat was now removed and that the Federation government took the incident seriously. Further construction of defence networks took place, alongside providing care and aid.

The Echoes of the Tkon

During the end of 2399, every single ship across Starfleet was placed on high alert after multiple sightings of the Omega molecule were reported. Task Force 93 ships were assigned to the duty of not only dealing with this threat, but also found them having to help ships that found themselves stranded after some molecules exploded, causing disruption in subspace and preventing warp drive to be used in some areas of known space. Furthermore, certain worlds and bases were left without any external support, as a result Task Force 93 became that vital lifeline to them. Eventually ships were given the order to provide assistance in tracking down Tkon Empire artefacts, which eventually resulted in the removal of the Omega threat and other dangers that this incident brought. Lessons learnt from the post recovery efforts from the Archanis Campaign prepared Task Force 93, for once again helping those who need assistance in rebuilding.

The Stormbreaker Campaign

In early 2400, the Century Storm hit the Paulson Nebula and the surrounding region. This phenomenon severely affected those ships, stations and colonies that existed in this area, causing huge disruption to communication and placing lives on the line. To prevent millions from being killed, the Federation government ordered an immediate evacuation of the area. Task Force 93 ships saw action, along with other ships from the Fourth Fleet, to help those who were affected by the countless ion storms. The entire event took time and many installations were either lost or severely damaged by the ion storms. Though many were saved, some were not as fortunate as others. Many search and rescue missions were undertaken by ships in Task Force 93.

Sundered Wings

Having so many ships and stations based near to the shared border with the Romulans, Task Force 93 found itself in the thick of it when the Star Empire of Rator collapsed and the Velorum Sector declared its independence before seeking assistance from the Federation. This massive political upheaval caused a high level of tension between the Federation and the various Romulan Factions. Task Force 93 ships were given the mandate to send ships into the area and provide relief effort to those Romulan worlds that were isolated from others and required the support to support their populations. The Velorum Sector eventually opted to join the Romulan Republic once a majority of their worlds were stabilised, thanks to the efforts of Starfleet and a meditated deal led by the Federation.

Command History

Early 2399: Admiral Elizabeth Wolf
Early 2399: Rear Admiral Sebastein Leclerc
Mid 2399: Fleet Captain Azras Dex
Late 2399: Vice Admiral Aubrey Seagraves*
Early 2400: Captain Gar'rath
Mid 2400: Captain Henry Maxwell
Late 2400: Rear Admiral Zack Marshall-Bennet*
Late 2400: Fleet Captain Imya Jori

^{*denotes Interim Commander}