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| name = Antares
| prefix = USS
| image = [[File:IntrepidBeauty.jpg]]
| registry = NCC-74601
| class = Intrepid
| type = light explorer
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| status = Active
| commission = 2379
| decommission =
| destroyed =
| unit = Fourth Fleet Operations
| taskforce =
| taskgroup =
| squadron = Arcturus Squadron
| role = Deep-Space Exploration
| co = [[bfms_char:44744|CAPT Noah Armstrong]]
| xo = [[bfms_char:69057|CMDR Margaret Pierce]]
| dedication = [[File:AntaresPlaque.png]]
[[File:AntaresSeal.png]]
}}


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The '''USS ''Antares''''' is an [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid''-class]] light explorer currently assigned to [[Arcturus Squadron]] as a support vessel for [[Olympia Station]].


The '''Federation Diplomatic Corps''' is comprised of all of the ambassadors, commissioners, and other envoys representing colonies, member worlds, and the Federation itself, as well as all of their staff. While operating under its own chain of command and reporting lines through the Department of the Exterior, the Diplomatic Corps works closely with Starfleet, both for transportation and logistics support and through the direct negotiations that are routinely carried out by Starfleet captains and flag officers on behalf of the Federation.  
== Namesake ==
Antares is the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius, the name meaning "Rival to Ares," literally "the anti-Ares" in Greek ("Ἀντάρης"), because of its reddish appearance similar to that of Mars from Earth.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antares</ref> The position of the star in Scorpius lends the ''Antares'' its crest: a scorpion.  


== Diplomatic Missions ==
On Earth, ''Antares'' was the name of three auxiliary cargo vessels supporting the Navy of the United States of America.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Antares</ref> Antares was also the name of the lunar lander of Apollo 14<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_14#Spacecraft</ref>, a mission of that nation's nascent space arm, NASA, and the name for a system of expendable launch vehicles<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antares_(rocket)</ref> in the early 21st century. Three other Federation starships and two starship classes have previously borne the name ''Antares'':
[[File:Embassy on Tulgana IV.jpg|alt=An example of a diplomatic mission outside the Federation: the Federation Embassy on Tulgana IV.|thumb|An example of a diplomatic mission outside the Federation: the Federation Embassy on Tulgana IV.]]
A diplomatic mission is a group of officials that represent the interests of one state to another through a standing physical presence within the boundaries of the latter. Embassies, high commissions, and consulates are all examples of diplomatic missions. The specific title, size, and precedence of a diplomatic mission depends on the relationship of the two states.


the standing group of dignitaries and staff representing the interests of one political body to another. Within the Federation, member planets and colonies provide both the diplomatic personnel as well as security and logistics support for their diplomatic missions. For diplomatic missions outside of the Federation, logistics support and security are provided by Starfleet. A diplomatic mission, regardless of its status from embassy to commission to consulate, is considered to be the sovereign territory of the government it represents. Unauthorized entry to a diplomatic mission could be considered an act of aggression. As such, the Federation considers the protections of its diplomats to be among its highest priorities, which is why Starfleet itself oversees their security.
* [[ma:Antares|USS ''Antares'']] – ''Antares''-class surveyor
** 2240—2260 (Starfleet, transferred to Starfleet Auxiliary)
** 2260—2266 (Starfleet Auxiliary, Destroyed)
* USS ''Antares'' — ''Miranda''-class light cruiser
** 2273—2309 (Decomissioned)
* [[ma:USS_Antares_(NCC-9844)|USS ''Antares'']] — ''Antares II''-class scout
** 2309—2379 (Decomissioned)


== History ==
''Antares'' was one of the first ''Intrepid''-class starships ordered during the initial production run. With delays caused by the loss of ''Voyager'' and the Dominion War, she was not actually launched and commissioned until 2379.


=== Diplomatic Rank ===
After over twenty years of service, ''Antares'' was laid up at Avalon Fleet Yards in 2400 for a comprehensive mid-life refit. [https://www.deviantart.com/wild-endeavour/gallery/83745120/uss-wayfarer-deck-plans Changes included expanding the medical section and adding a large recreation facility at the aft end of decks five and six.] Mainly, this refit restored all of her systems to launch-new condition and prepared her for a new chapter under the command of Captain Noah Armstrong. ''Antares'' was assigned to Arcturus Squadron and began exploratory operations in and around the Talvath Cluster in early 2401.
Federation diplomacy relies on a relatively rigid hierarchy which distinguishes diplomatic postings by their relative importance and based on the relationship between the two parties involved. This is necessary for matters of protocol and of consistency, so that representatives from all member worlds, colonies, and foreign powers are treated the same way in all cases.  


==== Ambassador ====
Antares was reassigned as a support vessel for Olympia Station on Stardate 2401.7.
Ambassador is the highest diplomatic rank, roughly equivalent to the Starfleet rank of Admiral in terms of protocol and authority, serving as the head of an Embassy. Ambassadors typically have several decades of service under their belts and represent the most seasoned and senior members of the Federation Diplomatic Corps. Certain Federation agencies and the Diplomatic Corps itself also may name individuals to ambassadorial rank without a specific duty station or charge.


* United Federation of Planets to Foreign Powers
===Notable Crew===
** e.g. the Federation Ambassador to the Klingon Empire
====Commanding Officers====
* United Federation of Planets to Federation Member Worlds
* [https://bravofleet.com/command/68683/ Stardate 2401.1 — 2401.7] : [[bfms_char:44744|Captain Noah Armstrong]]
** e.g. the Federation Ambassador to Vulcan
* Federation Member Worlds to Foreign Powers
** e.g. the Vulcan Ambassador to the Klingon Empire
* Roving Ambassador
** e.g. Ambassador Sarek


==== High Commissioner ====
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High Commissioners rank behind Ambassadors and head High Commissions. This rank is used for bilateral relationships between Federation member worlds, relationships between self-governing colonies and the Federation, and as a title of general authority for certain Federation governmental agencies.


* Federation Member World to Federation Member World
== References ==
** e.g. the High Commissioner of Vulcan to Andoria
* United Federation of Planets to Self-Governing Federation Colony
** e.g. the Federation High Commissioner to Mantilles
* Self-Governing Federation Colony to United Federation of Planets
** e.g. the High Commissioner of Mantilles to the United Federation of Planets
* Federation Agency
** e.g. High Commissioner Ferris
 
==== Commissioner ====
Commissioners rank behind High Commissioners and head Commissions. This rank is used for bilateral relationships between member worlds and their colonies, between self-governing colonies and member worlds and each other, and as a title of general authority for certain Federation governmental agencies.
 
* Federation Member World to Own Dependent Federation Colony
** e.g. the Commissioner of Betazed to Mellstoxx III
* Dependent Federation Colony to Parent Federation Member World
** e.g. the Commissioner of Mellstoxx III to Betazed
* Self-Governing Federation Colony to Federation Member World
** e.g. the Commissioner of Mantilles to Vulcan
* Self-Governing Federation Colony to Self-Governing Federation Colony
** e.g. the Commissioner of Mantilles to Mariposa
* Federation Agency
** e.g. Assistant Commissioner Nancy Hedford
 
==== Consul and Consul-General ====
Consuls are the lowest-ranking officials who routinely lead permanent diplomatic missions, which are known as consulates. Unlike other ranks of diplomats, there may be multiple or even many consuls from one nation to another, typically located on worlds other than the capital world. Their purpose is to provide cultural outreach to the power they operate within and to provide consular services (assistance with immigration, emergency support, and criminal concerns) to Federation citizens abroad. Consulates exist from the Federation itself and from member worlds to foreign powers. A Consul-General heads a Consulate-General, which is a larger form of consulate that coordinates the activities of several smaller consulates within a consular district. Consulates-General are only found within the Federation's largest diplomatic contacts—the Klingon Star Empire, the Cardassian Union, and the Romulan Republic—and their purpose is to provide additional administrative support for whole sectors of space. In addition, the Federation and member worlds operate consulates on major starbases to provide consular support to their citizens; the Federation consulates primarily serve to connect citizens with their member world's government in the absence of a direct connection.
 
* United Federation of Planets to Foreign Powers
** e.g.the Federation Consul to Khitomer (Klingon Empire)
* Federation Member World to Foreign Powers
** e.g. the Vulcan Consul to Khitomer (Klingon Empire)
* United Federation of Planets, internal on a starbase
** e.g. the Federation Consulate on Starbase 38
* Federation Member World, internal on a starbase
** e.g. the Vulcan Consulate on Starbase 38

Revision as of 04:05, 13 March 2024

IntrepidBeauty.jpg
USS Antares
General Information
Registry NCC-74601
Class & Type Intrepid-class light explorer
Affiliation Starfleet
Status Active
Commissioned 2379
Assignment
Unit Fourth Fleet Operations
Squadron Arcturus Squadron
Role Deep-Space Exploration
Key Personnel
Commanding Officer CAPT Noah Armstrong
Executive Officer CMDR Margaret Pierce
AntaresPlaque.png

AntaresSeal.png

Template:Starship


The USS Antares is an Intrepid-class light explorer currently assigned to Arcturus Squadron as a support vessel for Olympia Station.

Namesake

Antares is the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius, the name meaning "Rival to Ares," literally "the anti-Ares" in Greek ("Ἀντάρης"), because of its reddish appearance similar to that of Mars from Earth.[1] The position of the star in Scorpius lends the Antares its crest: a scorpion.

On Earth, Antares was the name of three auxiliary cargo vessels supporting the Navy of the United States of America.[2] Antares was also the name of the lunar lander of Apollo 14[3], a mission of that nation's nascent space arm, NASA, and the name for a system of expendable launch vehicles[4] in the early 21st century. Three other Federation starships and two starship classes have previously borne the name Antares:

  • USS Antares – Antares-class surveyor
    • 2240—2260 (Starfleet, transferred to Starfleet Auxiliary)
    • 2260—2266 (Starfleet Auxiliary, Destroyed)
  • USS Antares — Miranda-class light cruiser
    • 2273—2309 (Decomissioned)
  • USS Antares — Antares II-class scout
    • 2309—2379 (Decomissioned)

History

Antares was one of the first Intrepid-class starships ordered during the initial production run. With delays caused by the loss of Voyager and the Dominion War, she was not actually launched and commissioned until 2379.

After over twenty years of service, Antares was laid up at Avalon Fleet Yards in 2400 for a comprehensive mid-life refit. Changes included expanding the medical section and adding a large recreation facility at the aft end of decks five and six. Mainly, this refit restored all of her systems to launch-new condition and prepared her for a new chapter under the command of Captain Noah Armstrong. Antares was assigned to Arcturus Squadron and began exploratory operations in and around the Talvath Cluster in early 2401.

Antares was reassigned as a support vessel for Olympia Station on Stardate 2401.7.

Notable Crew

Commanding Officers


References

  1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antares
  2. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Antares
  3. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_14#Spacecraft
  4. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antares_(rocket)
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