USS Achilles

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USS Achilles
General Information
Registry NCC-97409
Class & Type Echelon-class light cruiser
Affiliation Starfleet
Status Active
Commissioned 2401
Assignment
Unit Fourth Fleet Operations
Squadron Arcturus Squadron
Role Engineering Support

Exploration

Key Personnel
Commanding Officer Captain Marcus Bancroft
Executive Officer Commander Najan Osho
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The USS Achilles is a Federation Echelon-class light cruiser assigned to Arcturus Squadron of Starfleet's Fourth Fleet. Intended to complete a two-month shakedown cruise under the command of Captain Akintoye Okusanya following her launch in 2401, Achilles was pressed into service during the Lost Fleet crisis. Now under the command of her first permanent commanding officer, Captain Marcus Bancroft, Achilles serves Arcturus Squadron in an engineering support role.

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. Achilles was characterized as much by his speed, skill, and bravery as he was by his hubris and egotism.[1] A rendering of Achilles and Patroklos forms the crest of the Achilles's seal.

On Earth, ten warships of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy and one of the Royal New Zealand Navy were named after Achilles.[2][3] Four previous Federation starships have borne the name Achilles:

  • USS AchillesSaladin-class frigate — NCC-551[4]
    • 2261—2280 (Upcycled into NCC-5510)
  • USS AchillesAkula-class frigate — NCC-5510
    • 2280—2340 (Retired)
  • USS AchillesAmbassador-class heavy cruiser — NCC-28410
    • 2343—2370 (Retired)
  • USS AchillesAkira-class heavy cruiser —NCC-77024
    • 2370—2399 (Retired)

History

Built at Avalon Fleet Yards, Achilles was launched in 2401 and placed under the command of Captain Akintoye Okusanya for a shakedown cruise, due to her engineering expertise and experience with Arcturus Squadron. Not long after her launch, Achilles experienced her baptism of fire at the Battle of Farpoint, where she participated alongside the other vessels of Arcturus Squadron.[5]


Notable Crew

Commanding Officers


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