Task Force 93
Objectives
- Monitor the area of space formerly known as Romulan Neutral Zone, the activities of the Romulan Star Empire and its breakaway governments due the destabilized government following the Romulan Supernova
- Safeguard & Rebuild the systems along the border of Federation space and the former Romulan Neutral Zone
- Rebuild Starfleet’s along the Romulan border which has been greatly reduced following the abandoned rescue effort
- Protect Federations assets, citizens and borders from any Romulan separated factions incursions, Fenris Rangers and any independent uprising within the former Neutral Zone.
Current State of Affairs
- See also Task Force 93 Intelligence Reports
Romulan Star Empire
- Main Article: Romulan Star Empire, Romulan Republic and Romulan Free State
In the events following the Romulan Supernova that eradicated Romulus and Remus, the Romulan Star Empire seperated into three major factions viying for control of known Romulan Space; the Romulan Star Empire, the Romulan Free State and the Romulan Republic.The United Federation of Planets has not sided with any major faction and does not actively get involved with internal Romulan politics.
- Currently the Romulan Star Empire controls the bulk of the Romulan Star Navy, lead by the Romulan Preator and Senate, governed out of Rator III.
- The Romulan Free State is supported by the Tal Shiar and mainly operates from and abandoned Borg cube known locally as 'the Artifact'
- The Romulan Republic is set up as a democratic nation, led by former members of the Romulan - Vulcan Reunification movement. They control thier interests with a smaller, more modern faction of the Star Navy
Klingon Empire
- Main Articles: Klingon Empire and House of Mo'Kai
The Klingon Empire, in partnership with Starfleet, has defeated the insurgency known as the Sovereignty of Kahless. Though the alliance between the Federation and the Klingon Empire remains strong, there are many who recall the era when T'Kuvma united the Klingon Houses in a glorious campaign of conquest. The House of Mo'Kai, increasingly disenchanted with the rulers of the Klingon Empire, sought a return to the old ways. They took in the surviving ships of the Sovereignty and any warrior swayed by their propaganda.
Mo’Kai intelligence operatives conducted covert attacks against the Empire and the Federation, including cyber operations, assassinations, and terrorist bombings. Its fanatical followers continue to subvert the security of the region. Raids and attacks within Klingon space and on Federation targets near the border are not uncommon, and though credit is rarely taken, there is usually sufficient evidence to attribute responsibility to House Mo’Kai.
The Klingon Empire acknowledges that Mo’Kai is a problem, but maintains it is an internal problem that they will solve themselves. The Federation and Starfleet are applying pressure to the High Council to solve this quickly and/or accept Starfleet assistance.
Other Species and Powers
- Main Article: List of Powers in the Beta Quadrant
The area is controlled by various great powers such as the United Federation of Planets, Romulan Star Empire, Romulan Free State, Romulan Republic, Klingon Empire and the Gorn Hegemony.
Theater of Operations
- Main Article: Beta Quadrant Astrometrics Database
Points of Interest
Task Force Assets and Headquarters
- For a complete list of assets, please review Task Force 93 Assets
Devron Fleet Yards
- Main Article: Devron Fleet Yards
Devron Fleet Yards is a Starfleet Shipyard located in the Devron System of the Beta Quadrant. Devron was originally ordered for construction by Starfleet Command as a quick service and locally positioned Fleet Yards closer to the Romulan System to assist and support the mass evacuation effort.
Deep Space Six
- Main Article: Deep Space 6
Deep Space Six is a Stardock Class staircase in orbit of Qualor III. Serving as a base of operations and a forward operating base of Starfleet's Diplomatic Corps and Starfleet Intelligence. Seeing a boom in activity in the Qualor System since the destruction of Romulus, Deep Space Six has become a hub of activity once again.
Hawkeye Island
- Main Article: Hawkeye Island
Originally commissioned as a Marine base, Hawkeye Island previous served as the headquarters of Starfleet Marines in the Raeyan Sector. The island was donated to the Federation by the Holy Monarch of the Randa Islands, and the base was soon built afterward. Since Task Force 58's withdrawal from the sector, the power has shifted away from the Starfleet loyalists and the Eternal Light has control of the government. Although the change in control, Starfleet still has loyalists. After years of abandonment, Starfleet has decided to return to the sector to help prevent further chaos. A new commander has been assigned to the base to help improve diplomatic relations with the Raeyans and the Marine Corps have returned. Hawkeye Island is now one of the last Federation and Starfleet outposts in this heavily contested and active area of the Beta Quadrant, the base is under more pressure than ever to keep the sector from falling into complete chaos.
Treaties
- Main Article: Treaties
- Treaty of Algeron: Established in 2311 between the United Federation of Planets and Romulan Star Empire, the treaty sets out the main code of conduct and relations between the Romulan Star Empire, its break away factions and the Federation. Amended to remove the borders of the Romulan Neutral Zone following the Romulan Super Nova in 2387.
Task Force History
- Main Article: Task Force 93 Timeline
Following the end of the Dominion War, Task Force 93 operated within Romulan territory at the behest of the new provisional government, charged with providing aid to the Romulan people and supporting the Romulan Star Navy. This opportunity offered Starfleet an inside look at the Romulan Empire and the prospect of building a greater bridge of friendship with the Empire.
Upon discovery of the pending of the Romulan Super Nova, the Federation offered a grand rescue plan to the Romulans to aid in their rescue and relocation from Romulus and Remus. Task Force 93 was set to play a major part in the co-ordination and support of this effort, specifically starting construction of Devron Fleet Yards to support the relief fleet. Following the attack on Mars in 2385, the Federation removed its support of the evacuation effort, pulled back its forces along the Neutral Zone and focused its efforts on rebuilding.
While the Klingon Empire faced their own problems that put heavy tension on the Federation-Klingon borders and the Khitomer Accords. The Sovereignty of Kahless rose in an attempt to take control of the Empire reign. The Federation is on heavy alert as 5 vessels have been attacked and some of its personal captured as war prizes.
Additional Information
Key Articles, Treaties and Background Information: