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{{Starship
| name = Constitution
| name = Valkyrie
| prefix = USS
| prefix = USS
| image = [[File:Constitution-III-NCC-91700.jpg|center]]
| image = [[File:Sovereign class.jpg]]
| registry = NCC-91700
| registry = NCC-74877
| class = Constitution III
| class = Sovereign
| type = Explorer
| type = exploratory cruiser
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]], [[United Federation of Planets]]
| affiliation = Starfleet
| status = Active
| status = Active
| commission = 2400
| commission = 2373
| decommission =  
| decommission =  
| destroyed =
| destroyed =  
| unit =  
| unit = Fourth Fleet Expeditionary Group
| taskforce = Fourth Fleet Operations
| taskforce =  
| taskgroup =  
| taskgroup =  
| squadron = Odyssey Squadron
| squadron =  
| mothership =  
| mothership =  
| homeport =  
| homeport =  
| role =
| role = Multi-Role Capital Ship
| co = [[bfms_char:69120|Captain Horatio McCallister]]
| co = [[bfms_char:56930|Captain Geronimo Fontana]]
| xo = [[bfms_char:69118|Commander Thaustin]]
| xo =  
| dedication =  
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}}The '''USS ''Valkyrie'' (NCC-74877)''' is a [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class exploratory cruiser]] assigned to the [[Fourth Fleet Expeditionary Group|Fourth Fleet's Expeditionary Group]]. The ''Valkyrie'' is a long-range explorer capable of conducting 10-year missions in deep space it also provides humanitarian aid to colonies as well as planets on the frontiers of Federation space. It also conducts SAR, and defensive missions whenever needed. It is currently under the command of Captain [[bfms_char:56930/|Geronimo Fontana]].
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{{quote| What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.|'''T.S. Elliot - ''Ship's Dedication Quote'''''}}
The '''USS ''Constitution'' (NCC-91700)''' is a [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class]] [[Federation]] starship and was the prototype for the class. The ''Constitution'' is an explorer and was launched in 2400. Initially she remained at the [[ma: San Francisco Fleet Yards|San Francisco Fleet Yards]] undergoing reviews and tests on her new systems. Though others of her class had been launched, the ''Constitution'' played the role of test-bed until mid-2401. After the fiasco at Frontier Day, Starfleet decided to send off with a permanent captain and crew.  


Captain Horatio McCallister was given command of the ship by Fleet Admiral Luke Duncan and ordered to join the [[Odyssey Squadron]]. McCallister had previously command the [[USS Bellerophon|USS ''Bellerophon'']] and was interim captain on the [[USS Triton|USS ''Triton'']]. As both of these vessels suffered heavy damage from the events surrounding Frontier Day, those crewmembers who had survived and were available were assigned to the ''Constitution.''
==Namesake & Lineage==
A Valkyrie is a figure in Norse mythology depicted as a warrior woman on horseback, a wolf or boar, and armed with a spear, who decides the fate of warriors in battle and carries the dead to Odin's Valhalla.  


== Design and Layout ==
The ''Valkyrie'' joins an impressive lineage of vessels to bear the name, the USS ''Valkyrie'' NCC-74877 (''Sovereign''-class) is a highly versatile exploration vessel widely considered to be one of the most advanced starships in the service of the Federation. The immediate successor to the USS ''Valkyrie'' NCC-74777 ([[Galaxy Class|''Galaxy''-class]]), the current iteration has only been in service for a year and half.
Being the prototype, the ''Constitution'' was designed to try and capture the essence of the original [[Constitution Class|''Constitution-''class]]. A number of her features carry on certain styles from the 2250/60s era with a 25th century twist. One aspect from the original ''Constitution''-class is the colour scheme. The overall aesthetic of the colour scheme incorporated a dominant blend of red-orange hues, which were elegantly contrasted by the light grey panelling. Additionally, a thoughtful touch was added to the interior design with the installation of soft white or multicoloured lights, perfectly placed within the floor, wall panelling, and ceiling to complement and enhance the beauty of the chosen colours.


=== Shipboard life ===
* USS ''Valkyrie'' NCC-1177
The ''Constitution'' ran on four duty shifts. Alpha shift started at 0900 hours and finished at 1500 hours. Beta shift started at 1500 hours and finished at 2100 hours. Gamma shift started at 2100 hours and finished at 0300 hours. Finally, Delta Shift began at 0300 hours and ended at 0900 hours.
** Service: 2250 - 2256
** Class: ''Nimitz''-class
** Status: Decommissioned
* USS ''Valkyrie'' NCC-1277
** Service: 2256 - 2275
** Class: ''Constitution''-class
** Status: Refitted
* USS ''Valkyrie'' NCC-7377
** Service: 2275 - 2282
** Class: ''Constitution II''-class
** Status: Destroyed
* USS ''Valkyrie'' NCC-21477
** Service: 2282 - 2290
** Class: [[Excelsior Class|''Excelsior''-class]]
** Status: Scuttled
* USS ''Valkyrie'' NCC-44577
** Service: 2290 - 2342
** Class: ''Excelsior''-class refit
** Status: Decommissioned
* USS ''Valkyrie'' NCC-64677
** Service: 2342 - 2363
** Class: [[Ambassador Class|''Ambassador''-class]]
** Status: Scraped
* USS ''Valkyrie'' NCC-74677
** Service: 2363 - 2373
** Class: ''Galaxy''-class
** Status: Decommissioned
* USS ''Valkyrie'' NCC-74877
** Service: 2373 - Present
** Class: ''Sovereign''-class
** Status: Active


All enlisted officers on board the ''Constitution'' were expected to share quarters with three others, while those with the rank of ensign and who weren't department heads would have to share with an officer of a similar position. The senior staff and those ranked from lieutenant junior grade had their own quarters. The ''Constitution'' had no civilians assigned to her, however had room for any specialists if the mission required it.  
Looking to make a name for themselves in the history of this great name, the crew are fresh from a number of more mundane activities at the turn of the century and have now embarked upon a new mission of exploration, with the ship currently headed towards Epsilon Station and the wilderness that is the ‘Galactic South’, an area ripe for scientific exploration.


As the ''Constitution'' housed both crews from the ''Triton'' and ''Bellerophon'', the former had quite a diverse crew.  As such the ship's environmental controls as well as crew support facilities were revamped to support such a variety of races.
==Service History==


=== Main Bridge, Deck One ===
===Construction & Launch===
[[File:USS Constitution bridge 1.jpg|left|thumb|300x300px|Bridge of the USS Constitution, c. 2400]]
In 2372, construction on the ''Valkyrie'' began at Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards where she was laid down and construction began. The USS ''Valkyrie'' NCC-74877 was commissioned in 2373 at Utopia Planitia. The ship underwent a shakedown cruise under the command of Captain Voss on the 12 February, 2373.
When the ''Constitution'' was built, her bridge design was altered compared to her sister ships. Instead of using the same design used in the [[Sagan Class|''Sagan''-class]], as a nod to its historical lineage, the bridge was design like an original ''Constitution'' class. Though this nostalgic approach was a welcome one, when Captain McCallister took command, he requested a slight modification. He had the platform his chair was on extended and two more command chairs placed either side of it. This was something he was used to from the ''Bellerophon'' and enjoyed from the ''Triton''.  


In front of the command pit, the helm station was situated to the right and the operations station to the left. Near the turbolift access were the engineering, security, and tactical stations. Following these were the main viewer, mission ops, communications and the science station. A small aisle, located between the science and communication stations, led to the captain's ready. The bridge had a rounded corridor surrounding it, which led to the main conference room.
===Post-Launch===


Fitted into the bridge, along with every other section of the ship, are holographic emitters allowing for holo-communication to take place and for the ship's holographic crew to operate.
====Dominion War====


=== The Establishment ===
====Attack on Mars====
The Establishment is the ''Constitution''’s primary crew lounge and bar. Hosted by holographic servers, it provides the crew with an area to relax and unwind in between shifts. Reasonably large, it could host a big diplomatic function of about two hundred people if required. Like the rest of the ship, it was brightly lit and had a classy and elegant design. Different shades of grey and white were used for most of the decor, where black was the colour for the tops of tables and the bar, while gold legs were attached to every chair and stall. Several curved sofas were dotted around the room, allowing large groups to sit together to enjoy a break or drink. To one side of it, there was a stage where a grand piano sat, and by the afternoon, it was played by another hologram.


Every morning, a large buffet of fresh food was provided along the top of the main bar, which everyone could help themselves. Holographic servers went around delivering beverages.
===Gabriel Jackson's Command===


=== Support Craft ===
====Return to Service====
To avoid waiting for Starfleet to build brand new shuttles for the ship, Captain McCallister requested those shuttles and runabouts that survived from the ''Bellerophon'' and ''Triton'' to be assigned to the ''Constitution''.


He even kept the captain's yacht in memory of Captain Rio Canção, who sacrificed her life for her crew on the ''Triton'' and Federation citizens.
====First Deployment====


As the ship was heading to the Delta Quadrant, it was given six [[Starfighters|''Valkyrie-''class]] starfighters to support the large wing assigned to the USS ''Odyssey'' and USS ''Themis.''  
==Physical Configuration==
{{For|article=[[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class exploratory cruiser]]}}
The ''Valkyrie'' is a ''Sovereign''-class exploratory cruiser largely in the stock configuration for the 2400s.


====Support Craft Assigned====
With a little over 20 decks, the ship has hundreds of rooms and locations that serve a variety of functions for the crew.
*'''Shuttles:'''
**[[Personnel Shuttles#Type-8 Shuttle|Type 8]]: ''Isander, Hippolochus, Laodamia''
**[[Personnel Shuttles#Type 12 Shuttle|Type 12]]: ''Noble, Philonoe, Asteria''
**[[Personnel Shuttles#Type 14 Shuttle|Type 14]]: ''Hark, Cooper''
*'''Cargo Shuttles:'''
**[[Cargo Shuttles#Type-17 Cargo Shuttle|Type 17]]: ''Hydissos, Bronden''
*'''Runabouts:'''
**[[Runabouts#Delta-class runabout|''Delta''-Class]]: ''Adelaide, Chimera''
**[[Runabouts#Volga-class runabout|''Volga-''Class]]: ''Deliades, Jaz''
*'''Other support craft:'''
**Captain’s Yacht: ''Rivière Chanson''


== History ==
===Main Bridge===
[[File:Valkyrie's Bridge by Tadeo D'oria.jpg|frameless|right]]The '''Main Bridge''' was also referred to as Asgard. It served as the epicenter for all command decisions made aboard the ''Valkyrie''. The main bridge design purpose of the ''Valkyrie'' was to be functional and purposeful.


=== 2400+ ===
Like all Starfleet bridge designs, the captain's chair sat in the center of the bridge, to the right sat the executive officer's chair, and to the left an additional command chair usually reserved by the ship's chief counsellor, chief medical officer, or any official or dignitary the Captain sees fit. All three command chairs are made of a deep maroon textile and are surrounded by a metal handrail that encircles the rear half of the central command area.
Built at the San Francisco Fleet Yards, the ''Constitution'' was the test bed for the new class that it shared a name with. When the ship was completed, Starfleet decided to keep it in the yards to test out new systems and to ensure that the newest ''Constitution'' class can support them. As a result a captain was not selected until after the [[ma: Frontier Day#250th%20celebration|Frontier Day disaster]] in April of 2401. Seeing the need to get as many ships 'out there', the ''Constitution'' was assigned to the Fourth Fleet and Fleet Admiral Luke Duncan, the fleet's newest Operations Director, gave command of the ''Constitution'' to Captain Horatio McCallister. McCallister assembled his crew, based on those officers available from his previous command the USS ''Bellerophon'' and the USS ''Triton''. Duncan authorised for the ''Constitution'' to join the Odyssey Squadron once the USS ''Odyssey'' and USS ''Themis'' were repaired.


In May 2401, the ''Constitution'' was forcefully pulled from the [[Swallow Nebula]] region, battered by a dense surge of neutrinos and a powerful gravitational sheer. Despite attempts to evade, the ship sustained severe damage and was hurled over three thousand light years away. Analysis later revealed that the intense neutrino activity had trapped it in folded space. Once repairs were completed, the crew steered the ''Constitution'' toward a nearby system housing a [[ma: Sikarian|Sikarian]] colony on its sole habitable planet. Once contact was initiated by McCallister, the Sikarian leader, Magistrate Mulier Mala, graciously invited the ''Constitution'' crew to their colony, Fabula. What puzzled the crew most was the discovery that the neutrinos originated from the planet itself.  
At the front of the bridge was a wide-angled window that filled the forward bulkhead. This window has holographic projectors built into the rim, allowing it to function as a more traditional viewscreen. It can also be used as an emergency evacuation hatch, with force fields being lowered until replaced by a large, external bulkhead. Directly aft of this were the helm and ops positions. Circling the bridge to the port side was a communications station, science station I and II while on the starboard side were engineering and missions ops I and II. Behind the command circle is the primary tactical and security station. Behind it is the MSD.


Mala explained that the Sikarians had unintentionally pulled the ''Constitution'' to Fabula while experimenting with signifcant enhancements to their [[ma: Spatial trajector|spatial trajector]] technology. Fabula was the furthest planet from [[ma: Sikaris|Sikaris]] with a mantle of tetrahedral quartz. Their attempt to send a probe through the spatial trajector had instead locked onto the ''Constitution''. Adding to the intrigue, a crashed [[Hirogen]] hunting ship was discovered on Fabula.
There are a total of six ways to enter the bridge. Starting on the forward port side, there is a small alcove that holds access to the captain's ready room and also turbolift two. Aft of that is access to turbolift one, on the starboard side was an entrance to a small corridor that led to the observation lounge. On the forward starboard side was access to an emergency turbolift with access to the battle bridge and main engineering it also provided access to a small head.


Despite the Sikarians' apparent efforts to assist the Hirogen, conflict arose when the latter attacked. Utilising their advanced technology, the Sikarians defended their colony against the aggressors. During a meal with the Sikarian leadership, the ''Constitution's'' senior staff aided in the defence when the Hirogen mounted another assault. Following the repulsion of the Hirogen, McCallister offered mediation between the Sikarians and the Hirogen. The Hirogen Alpha alleged deception by the Sikarians, recounting their arrival on Fabula and the subsequent skirmishes. Further investigations by away teams uncovered additional crashed alien vessels scattered across the planet. Upon learning of Mala's manipulative actions, McCallister and the Hirogen Alpha forged a temporary truce and alliance to confront the Sikarians. It was uncovered that Mala was using the spatial trajector to pull ships across the quadrant for political gain. She was pulling alien ships to Fabula in a bold attempt to steal their stories to sell back home on Sikaris so she could become Chief Magistrate. During the confrontation, Mala escaped and the Hirogen ended hunting her across Fabula. After she was stopped and other Sikarians surrendered, Captain McCallister sent the Hirogen through the trajector to the nearest Hirogen training grounds. Concerned about the enhanced trajector's potential misuse, McCallister and Commander Thaustin decided to destroy the technology and its research. Unable to trust the Sikarians with this task, they undertook it themselves, resulting in the ''Constitution'' being stranded three years from its previous position. Fortunately, a Voth ship and a Turei vessel were among the wreckage on Fabula. The crew salvaged a working Voth transwarp coil and a Turei map detailing possible Underspace corridors. However, before they destroyed the trajector, they sent a small probe back to their last location in the Swallow Nebula region.  
=== Ready Room ===
[[File:Valkyrie's Ready Room.jpg|border|frameless|321x321px|right]]The ''Valkyrie''<nowiki/>'s '''ready room''' was located on the starboard side of the main bridge. The focal point of the room was the wooden desk that featured a work area and access console, located in front of the main entrance door. A shelf beside the main work desk allowed the commanding officer to display personal belongings such as pictures, or personal items.


Almost a month later, the ship was making its way back to the Swallow Nebula region. In a bold bid to contact the ''Odyssey,'' the ship's chief engineer attempted to make a [[Borg]]-inspired [[ma: Interplexing beacon|interplexing beacon]]. The beacon's first attempt at using a nearby pulsar to bounce its [[ma: Hyper-subspace|hyper-subspace]] signal resulted in [[ma: Non-corporeal lifeform|non-corporeal]] [[ma: Photonic|photonic]] lifeforms invading the ship's computer systems. After making first contact with them, the crew had to perform William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet on the Holodeck. This was after the lifeforms became interested by it. Once this was completed, the photonic lifeforms shared that the pulsar was their home and allowed the crew to use to send their message.  
A raised level in the front section of the room featured a small table, a curved couch, and a food replicator. The bulkhead behind the couch featured three large windows facing the starboard side of the ship. An aft-facing door beside the main entrance provided access to a head.


==Crew==
=== Observation Lounge ===
===Command Staff===
[[File:Valkyrie's Observation Lounge.jpg|frameless|right]]Located aft of the bridge, was the '''observation lounge''' aboard the ''Valkyrie''. The lounge serves as a space for the senior staff and other officers to collaborate, celebrate, and make plans for the journey ahead. It connected to the bridge through a short, ramped corridor on the starboard side of the conference lounge. Another door, on the port side of the room, led directly to a turbolift.
*'''Commanding Officer:'''
 
**Captain [[bfms_char:69120|Horatio McCallister]] ([[ma:Human|Human]] Male) <small>(2401+)</small>
The shape of the conference table matched the curvature of the exterior hull, set into the surface of the table were holographic projectors for displaying images and data on the surface of the table or holographic LCARS panes projected at respective eye levels. The table was surrounded by ten chairs upholstered in a deep maroon textile which was also located on the bridge.
*'''Executive Officer:'''
 
**Commander [[bfms_char:69118|Thaustin]] ([[ma:Xindi-Primate|Xindi-Primate]] Male) <small>(2401+)</small>
=== Battle Bridge ===
*'''Second Executive Officer:'''
[[File:Valkyrie's Battle Bridge.jpg|frameless|right]]The '''Battle Bridge''' was also referred to as a secondary bridge. It was designed to function as a full bridge when in a tactical situation or during saucer separation. The battle bridge is the secondary hull’s bridge.
**Commander [[bfms_char:69107|Belire Kazlaf]] ([[ma:Elaysian|Elaysian]] Female) <small>(2401+)</small>
 
*'''Third Executive Officer:'''
=== Odin's Palace ===
**Lieutenant Commander [[bfms_char:69173|Rubon Jarata]] ([[ma: Risian|Risian]] Male) <small>(2401+)</small>
'''Odin’s Palace''' was the captain’s mess and lounge located on Deck 05 alongside the captain's quarters, the executive officer's quarters, the executive dining room, and the senior officers' quarters. It was never an overpopulated place reserved for the exclusive use of the ship's senior officers and their guests. Odin’s Palace was designed with a warm, comforting feel appropriate for small gatherings.
===Senior Staff/Department Heads===
 
*'''Chief Flight Control Officer:'''
The design of Odin’s Palace took heavy influence from that of Nordic / Scandinavian taverns with decorations tying back to the Viking and Scandinavian culture. Wood furnishing with intentionally chosen retro design elements is meant to invoke a sense of ease and relaxation amongst the denizens of Odin’s Palace. Seating is generous with seats found at the bar, in a central common space, and a handful of tables along the outer walls.
**Lieutenant Commander Rubon Jarata (Risian Male) <small>(2401+)</small>
 
*'''Chief Science Officer:'''
=== The Horn ===
**Commander Belire Kazlaf (Elaysian Female) <small>(2401+)</small>
 
*'''Chief Medical Officer:'''
=== Valhalla ===
**Lieutenant Commander [[bfms_char:69114|Kamra Uknare]] ([[ma:Haliian|Haliian]] Female) <small>(2401+)</small>
'''Valhalla''' is the primary social space of the ''Valkyrie'' and is located on Deck 15. It was the closest to a ‘no ranks’ space aboard the ship, even though that rule does not exist. Instead, Valhalla operates under the assumption that if a senior officer is present, then they are free to be engaged with any member of the crew.
*'''Chief Counsellor:'''
 
**Lieutenant [[bfms_char:69110|Naef-Oron]] ([[ma:Brikar|Brikar]] Male) <small>(2401+)</small>
The decor chosen for Valhalla was to match that of the Nordic / Scandinavian-style lounge and bar. There was usually some sort of mantle to show off a piece of Viking or Scandinavian culture.
*'''Chief Engineer:'''
 
**Lieutenant Junior Grade [[bfms_char:69181|T'Penni]] ([[ma:Vulcan|Vulcan]] Female) <small>(2401+)</small>
It is also a firm rule of Valhalla that the only person aboard a ship who is allowed to declare themselves 'the strongest crewmember' must be the strongest crewmember, as measured by an arm wrestling competition between every worthy opponent. Violators of this rule are refused all service by the wait staff until they have made amends - two mugs of Pale Lager Beer.
*'''Chief Operations Officer:'''
 
**Lieutenant [[bfms_char:69099|Ethav Th'vohless]] (Andorian ''thaan''/male) <small>(2401+)</small>
=== Strategic Operations Center (StratOps) ===
*'''Chief Security & Tactical Officer:'''
[[File:Valkyrie's StratOps.jpg|frameless|right]]The '''Strategic Operations Center''' or '''StratOps''' is the primary social space of the ''Valkyrie'' and is located on Deck 10. It was installed aboard the Valkyrie at the request of Captain Jackson. The purpose of StratOps was as an information and analysis hub supporting the ''Valkyrie''’s mission objectives. From StratOps, the crew can have an overview of up to three sectors on the holographic interface and can monitor changes and plan operations. This allows ''Valkyrie'' to conduct data gathering and analysis operations across multiple star systems.
**Lieutenant Junior Grade [[bfms_char:69103|Natima Lonar]] ([[ma:Cardassian|Cardassian]] Female) <small>(2401+)</small>
 
With the multi-mission nature of the ''Valkyrie'', StratOps sees extensive use as a mission planning center during diplomatic operations with multiple local concerns, such as security or humanitarian support. This provides operational space away from the bridge and allows the command team to conduct strategic analysis.
 
==Notable Crew==
{{For|article=[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bW56qZ1d13N8hOv67rkZJrfF0aF51eTutc-balbWeEw/edit?usp=sharing]}}
===Commanding Officers ===
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/96965/ 2401 - Present]: [[bfms_char:56930/|Captain Geronimo Fontana]]
 
===Executive Officers===
*2401 - Present:
 
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USS Valkyrie
General Information
Registry NCC-74877
Class & Type Sovereign-class exploratory cruiser
Affiliation Starfleet
Status Active
Commissioned 2373
Assignment
Unit Fourth Fleet Expeditionary Group
Role Multi-Role Capital Ship
Key Personnel
Commanding Officer Captain Geronimo Fontana
Template:Starship

The USS Valkyrie (NCC-74877) is a Sovereign-class exploratory cruiser assigned to the Fourth Fleet's Expeditionary Group. The Valkyrie is a long-range explorer capable of conducting 10-year missions in deep space it also provides humanitarian aid to colonies as well as planets on the frontiers of Federation space. It also conducts SAR, and defensive missions whenever needed. It is currently under the command of Captain Geronimo Fontana.

Namesake & Lineage

A Valkyrie is a figure in Norse mythology depicted as a warrior woman on horseback, a wolf or boar, and armed with a spear, who decides the fate of warriors in battle and carries the dead to Odin's Valhalla.

The Valkyrie joins an impressive lineage of vessels to bear the name, the USS Valkyrie NCC-74877 (Sovereign-class) is a highly versatile exploration vessel widely considered to be one of the most advanced starships in the service of the Federation. The immediate successor to the USS Valkyrie NCC-74777 (Galaxy-class), the current iteration has only been in service for a year and half.

  • USS Valkyrie NCC-1177
    • Service: 2250 - 2256
    • Class: Nimitz-class
    • Status: Decommissioned
  • USS Valkyrie NCC-1277
    • Service: 2256 - 2275
    • Class: Constitution-class
    • Status: Refitted
  • USS Valkyrie NCC-7377
    • Service: 2275 - 2282
    • Class: Constitution II-class
    • Status: Destroyed
  • USS Valkyrie NCC-21477
  • USS Valkyrie NCC-44577
    • Service: 2290 - 2342
    • Class: Excelsior-class refit
    • Status: Decommissioned
  • USS Valkyrie NCC-64677
  • USS Valkyrie NCC-74677
    • Service: 2363 - 2373
    • Class: Galaxy-class
    • Status: Decommissioned
  • USS Valkyrie NCC-74877
    • Service: 2373 - Present
    • Class: Sovereign-class
    • Status: Active

Looking to make a name for themselves in the history of this great name, the crew are fresh from a number of more mundane activities at the turn of the century and have now embarked upon a new mission of exploration, with the ship currently headed towards Epsilon Station and the wilderness that is the ‘Galactic South’, an area ripe for scientific exploration.

Service History

Construction & Launch

In 2372, construction on the Valkyrie began at Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards where she was laid down and construction began. The USS Valkyrie NCC-74877 was commissioned in 2373 at Utopia Planitia. The ship underwent a shakedown cruise under the command of Captain Voss on the 12 February, 2373.

Post-Launch

Dominion War

Attack on Mars

Gabriel Jackson's Command

Return to Service

First Deployment

Physical Configuration

Disambiguation.svgFor the article, see Sovereign-class exploratory cruiser.

The Valkyrie is a Sovereign-class exploratory cruiser largely in the stock configuration for the 2400s.

With a little over 20 decks, the ship has hundreds of rooms and locations that serve a variety of functions for the crew.

Main Bridge

Valkyrie's Bridge by Tadeo D'oria.jpg

The Main Bridge was also referred to as Asgard. It served as the epicenter for all command decisions made aboard the Valkyrie. The main bridge design purpose of the Valkyrie was to be functional and purposeful.

Like all Starfleet bridge designs, the captain's chair sat in the center of the bridge, to the right sat the executive officer's chair, and to the left an additional command chair usually reserved by the ship's chief counsellor, chief medical officer, or any official or dignitary the Captain sees fit. All three command chairs are made of a deep maroon textile and are surrounded by a metal handrail that encircles the rear half of the central command area.

At the front of the bridge was a wide-angled window that filled the forward bulkhead. This window has holographic projectors built into the rim, allowing it to function as a more traditional viewscreen. It can also be used as an emergency evacuation hatch, with force fields being lowered until replaced by a large, external bulkhead. Directly aft of this were the helm and ops positions. Circling the bridge to the port side was a communications station, science station I and II while on the starboard side were engineering and missions ops I and II. Behind the command circle is the primary tactical and security station. Behind it is the MSD.

There are a total of six ways to enter the bridge. Starting on the forward port side, there is a small alcove that holds access to the captain's ready room and also turbolift two. Aft of that is access to turbolift one, on the starboard side was an entrance to a small corridor that led to the observation lounge. On the forward starboard side was access to an emergency turbolift with access to the battle bridge and main engineering it also provided access to a small head.

Ready Room

Valkyrie's Ready Room.jpg

The Valkyrie's ready room was located on the starboard side of the main bridge. The focal point of the room was the wooden desk that featured a work area and access console, located in front of the main entrance door. A shelf beside the main work desk allowed the commanding officer to display personal belongings such as pictures, or personal items.

A raised level in the front section of the room featured a small table, a curved couch, and a food replicator. The bulkhead behind the couch featured three large windows facing the starboard side of the ship. An aft-facing door beside the main entrance provided access to a head.

Observation Lounge

Valkyrie's Observation Lounge.jpg

Located aft of the bridge, was the observation lounge aboard the Valkyrie. The lounge serves as a space for the senior staff and other officers to collaborate, celebrate, and make plans for the journey ahead. It connected to the bridge through a short, ramped corridor on the starboard side of the conference lounge. Another door, on the port side of the room, led directly to a turbolift.

The shape of the conference table matched the curvature of the exterior hull, set into the surface of the table were holographic projectors for displaying images and data on the surface of the table or holographic LCARS panes projected at respective eye levels. The table was surrounded by ten chairs upholstered in a deep maroon textile which was also located on the bridge.

Battle Bridge

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The Battle Bridge was also referred to as a secondary bridge. It was designed to function as a full bridge when in a tactical situation or during saucer separation. The battle bridge is the secondary hull’s bridge.

Odin's Palace

Odin’s Palace was the captain’s mess and lounge located on Deck 05 alongside the captain's quarters, the executive officer's quarters, the executive dining room, and the senior officers' quarters. It was never an overpopulated place reserved for the exclusive use of the ship's senior officers and their guests. Odin’s Palace was designed with a warm, comforting feel appropriate for small gatherings.

The design of Odin’s Palace took heavy influence from that of Nordic / Scandinavian taverns with decorations tying back to the Viking and Scandinavian culture. Wood furnishing with intentionally chosen retro design elements is meant to invoke a sense of ease and relaxation amongst the denizens of Odin’s Palace. Seating is generous with seats found at the bar, in a central common space, and a handful of tables along the outer walls.

The Horn

Valhalla

Valhalla is the primary social space of the Valkyrie and is located on Deck 15. It was the closest to a ‘no ranks’ space aboard the ship, even though that rule does not exist. Instead, Valhalla operates under the assumption that if a senior officer is present, then they are free to be engaged with any member of the crew.

The decor chosen for Valhalla was to match that of the Nordic / Scandinavian-style lounge and bar. There was usually some sort of mantle to show off a piece of Viking or Scandinavian culture.

It is also a firm rule of Valhalla that the only person aboard a ship who is allowed to declare themselves 'the strongest crewmember' must be the strongest crewmember, as measured by an arm wrestling competition between every worthy opponent. Violators of this rule are refused all service by the wait staff until they have made amends - two mugs of Pale Lager Beer.

Strategic Operations Center (StratOps)

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The Strategic Operations Center or StratOps is the primary social space of the Valkyrie and is located on Deck 10. It was installed aboard the Valkyrie at the request of Captain Jackson. The purpose of StratOps was as an information and analysis hub supporting the Valkyrie’s mission objectives. From StratOps, the crew can have an overview of up to three sectors on the holographic interface and can monitor changes and plan operations. This allows Valkyrie to conduct data gathering and analysis operations across multiple star systems.

With the multi-mission nature of the Valkyrie, StratOps sees extensive use as a mission planning center during diplomatic operations with multiple local concerns, such as security or humanitarian support. This provides operational space away from the bridge and allows the command team to conduct strategic analysis.

Notable Crew

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Commanding Officers

Executive Officers

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