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Difference between pages "Task Force 47" and "Outpost Houtman"

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| name = Task Force 47
{{Starbase
| seal = [[Image:TF47SealSmall.png]]
| name = Outpost Houtman
| mandate = Pathfinding Operations
| image =[[File:4d55b0ceff51a7cfc97fc39974b1682c.jpg]]  
| headquarters = [[Deep Space 47]]
| registry =
| url = [https://bravofleet.com/group/task-force-47 Main Website]
| class = Planetary Outpost
| co = [[bfms_char:72402|CAPT Taavik]]
| affiliation = Starfleet
| xo =[[bfms_char:83697|CAPT Elsie Drake]]
| status =
| logo = [[Image:Tf47-logo.png]]
| commissioned = 2400
}}Based out of [[Deep Space 47]] at the gateway to the [[Thomar Expanse]], Task Force 47 is charged with establishing and developing new opportunities for [[Starfleet|Starfleet’s]] primary mission of exploration. The pathfinders of the fleet, it is their duty to negotiate with local powers for access, support, and intelligence in order to explore regions previously inaccessible due to practicality or politics.
| decommissioned =
| destroyed =  
| system = [[Sheo System]]
| sector =
| region =  
| quadrant = [[Alpha Quadrant]]
| role = *Dilithium Mining Station
*Long-Range Sensor Post
| unit =
| taskforce =
| taskgroup =
| squadron =
| co =
| xo =  
| crew =*80 Starfleet
*120 Civilian
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}}'''Outpost Houtman''' is a Starfleet dilithium mining facility located on Sheo III, a class-M planet dominated by humid jungles. This outpost is also the nucleus of a new Federation colony, though the sustainability of long-term inhabitation of the planet is unknown due to the planet's tectonic instability and unpredictable weather. Key threats in the region include the Breen, Ferengi, and Kzinti, so this facility also houses a long-range sensor array to serve as a waypoint for exploratory and patrol missions in the area.


==Objectives==
=== Facilities ===
* '''Negotiate''' with local powers for access to regions unexplored by the [[Federation]];
Outpost Houtman currently consists of several pre-fabricated structures with accommodations and control facilities. Its mining facilities are still under construction. It is located in a valley, as Starfleet found the rain shadow effect in this small strip of land to be a useful reprieve from the humidity present everywhere else. Even still, local flora and fauna are a consistent worry. Civilian facilities are interspersed with Starfleet ones. When fully constructed, Houtman will support a crew of over a thousand.
* '''Explore''' beyond frontiers once politically-inaccessible to Starfleet;
* '''Maintain''' relationships with regional governments to secure necessary mission support;
* '''Build''' bridges with foreign powers by demonstrating the value of these on-going, mutually-beneficial agreements.


==Overview==
== Organization ==
The changing status quo of the Alpha and Beta Quadrants has seen some borders collapse, others arise, and the friends and foes of the Federation change in warmth or hostility. Beyond the danger of such disruption are the opportunities born of new relationships and vanishing barriers.
Outpost Houtman has a Starfleet crew commanded by a Starfleet commander. The new colony slowly being established around the outpost is under civilian control, but its leaders defer to Starfleet in most matters.


These opportunities are the mission of Task Force 47. However close or far, they are charged to treat and negotiate with foreign governments to secure access to regions of space near or even within their borders. From there, Starfleet can explore areas never before available to them, whether they be on their doorstep and once locked away by politics, or on the far side of the quadrants and unavailable due to limited resources. Whether these locals offer merely begrudging acceptance of Starfleet’s proximity, open access to pass through their space, or outright support for Federation vessels, these are opportunities that cannot be missed.
== History ==
The Sheo system was discovered on the coreward frontier of Federation space near to the Breen border in the mid-2300s, but was not fully surveyed until 2400 when it was visited by the USS ''Walker''. Long since thought to be unremarkable, or at least unappealing for colonization because of its tempestuous climate and hostile lifeforms, a massive dilithium deposit was discovered on Sheo III and Starfleet elected to establish a presence there. Outpost Houtman was established in late 2400 with a Starfleet crew, and limited civilian settlement surrounding the core structures was also authorized for a trial period to confirm the viability of colonization. Starfleet's core goal with this outpost is to ensure that the dilithium is extracted ethically and in keeping with environmental laws. While also keeping an eye on the region with a new subspace listening post and deep space sensor array, designed to help plot both patrol and exploratory routes in the coreward Alpha Quadrant.


This is a blend of exploration and diplomacy, for the latter is an ongoing responsibility to prove Starfleet is as good as their word, and demonstrate the value of such close scientific relationships. And the chance to go where no one could go before is beyond value.
== Auxiliary Craft ==
* Aeroshuttle (2x)
* Volga-class (''Rosalind Franklin'')
* New Atlantic-class


==Task Force Assets and Headquarters==
=== Maintenance Craft ===
The [[Thomar Expanse]] represents a fine example of the task force’s mission. On one side of this stretch of unclaimed space is the [[Cardassian Union]], begrudgingly accepting Starfleet’s proximity. On the other are the [[Breen Confederacy]] and the [[Tzenkethi Coalition]], near-hostile if Starfleet should stray too close. Exploration is a careful mission of balancing discovery with diplomacy.
* Type 7 or Cargo Bee (5x)
* Type 4 or Work Bee (10x)
* Type 9 or Construction Bee (10x)


Starfleet ships must pass through the [[ma:Badlands|Badlands]] to reach the task force’s headquarters, [[Deep Space 47]], the first stop on this new frontier. A smaller outpost, it provides essential supplies and support to ship operations within the Expanse, and allows Task Force 47 to conduct its missions in the region.
==Notable Crew==
 
===Commanding Officers===
Task Force 47's flagship, [[USS_Nobel|USS ''Nobel'']], acts as the task force's mobile command centre when required. The vessel maintains most of her fitments from her time in the Delta Quadrant as her new mission is much like her old one, just slightly closer to home.
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/64532/ 2400 - 2401] : [[bfms_char:63047|Commander Nakil Ga]]
 
Other ships of Task Force 47 consists of the following
 
===Task Group 13===
 
* [[Polaris Squadron]]
** [[USS Polaris|USS ''Polaris'']], an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] heavy explorer
** [[USS Diligent|USS ''Diligent'']], an [[Alita Class|''Alita''-class]] heavy escort
** [[USS Ingenuity|USS ''Ingenuity'']], a [[Pathfinder Class|''Pathfinder''-class]] research cruiser
** [[USS Serenity|USS ''Serenity'']], a [[Duderstadt Class|''Duderstadt''-class]] light cruiser
*[[Roosevelt Squadron]]
**[[Roosevelt Station]], a converted Breen listening post
**[[USS Al-Batani|USS ''Al-Banti'']], an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior II''-class]] heavy cruiser
**[[USS Stardust|USS ''Stardust'']], a [[Pathfinder Class|''Pathfinder''-class]] science vessel
**[[USS New Orleans|USS ''New Orleans'']], a [[New Orleans Class|''New Orleans''-class]] frigate
*[[Atlantis Squadron]]
**[[USS Atlantis|USS ''Atlantis'']], a [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class]] explorer
**[[USS Republic|USS ''Republic'']], a [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class]] light explorer
*[[USS Cardiff|USS ''Cardiff'']], a [[Parliament Class|''Parliament''-class]] utility cruiser
*[[Dragon Squadron]]
**[[USS Dragon|USS ''Dragon'']], an [[Inquiry Class|''Inquiry''-class]] heavy cruiser
**[[USS Aztec|USS ''Aztec'']], a [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island-class'']] scout
 
===Task Group 63===
*[[USS Ride|USS ''Ride'']], an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] explorer
*[[USS da Vinci|USS ''da Vinci'']], a [[Saber Class|''Saber''-class]] frigate
*[[USS Sojourner|USS ''Sojourner'']], a [[Pathfinder Class|''Pathfinder''-class]] long-range science vessel
*[[USS Cavalier|USS ''Cavalier'']], a [[Steamrunner Class|''Steamrunner''-class]] light cruiser
*[[USS Achana|USS ''Achana'']], a [[Raven Class|''Raven''-class]] multi-mission support vessel
 
==Task Force History==
The late-24th century was a time of significant political upheaval. Friendship with the [[Klingon Empire]] collapsed and was rebuilt; the Dominion War made allies of the [[Old Romulan Star Empire|Romulan Star Empire]] only for the [[ma:Romulan sun|Romulan Supernova]] to shatter the once-great power. Post-war negotiations with the Cardassian Union have warmed and cooled and warmed again over the decades. The old order, and the once-indelible borders of historic politics, have been strained if not swept away.
 
Beyond the disruption to the status quo, some in Starfleet view this as a grand opportunity. The collapse of the [[Romulan Neutral Zone]] and new friends in the [[Romulan Republic]] has granted access to regions never before visited by the Federation. New relationships with powers like the Cardassians and the Gorn have given similar chances. Chances for friendship and diplomacy, for certain, but also chances for new missions of exploration.
 
It became apparent to the [[Fourth Fleet]] that these were specific missions requiring ships ready to conduct diplomacy with potentially old enemies even as they blazed new paths of discovery. At the dawn of the twenty-fifth century with its new opportunities, new politics, new alliances, Task Force 47 was forged as these pathfinders, seeking and building these roads before walking them.

Latest revision as of 22:10, 11 March 2024

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Outpost Houtman
Information
Class

Planetary Outpost

Affiliation

Starfleet

Commissioned 2400
Location
System Sheo System
Quadrant Alpha Quadrant
Assignment
Role
  • Dilithium Mining Station
  • Long-Range Sensor Post
Personnel
Station Populations
  • 80 Starfleet
  • 120 Civilian
Template:Starbase

Outpost Houtman is a Starfleet dilithium mining facility located on Sheo III, a class-M planet dominated by humid jungles. This outpost is also the nucleus of a new Federation colony, though the sustainability of long-term inhabitation of the planet is unknown due to the planet's tectonic instability and unpredictable weather. Key threats in the region include the Breen, Ferengi, and Kzinti, so this facility also houses a long-range sensor array to serve as a waypoint for exploratory and patrol missions in the area.

Facilities

Outpost Houtman currently consists of several pre-fabricated structures with accommodations and control facilities. Its mining facilities are still under construction. It is located in a valley, as Starfleet found the rain shadow effect in this small strip of land to be a useful reprieve from the humidity present everywhere else. Even still, local flora and fauna are a consistent worry. Civilian facilities are interspersed with Starfleet ones. When fully constructed, Houtman will support a crew of over a thousand.

Organization

Outpost Houtman has a Starfleet crew commanded by a Starfleet commander. The new colony slowly being established around the outpost is under civilian control, but its leaders defer to Starfleet in most matters.

History

The Sheo system was discovered on the coreward frontier of Federation space near to the Breen border in the mid-2300s, but was not fully surveyed until 2400 when it was visited by the USS Walker. Long since thought to be unremarkable, or at least unappealing for colonization because of its tempestuous climate and hostile lifeforms, a massive dilithium deposit was discovered on Sheo III and Starfleet elected to establish a presence there. Outpost Houtman was established in late 2400 with a Starfleet crew, and limited civilian settlement surrounding the core structures was also authorized for a trial period to confirm the viability of colonization. Starfleet's core goal with this outpost is to ensure that the dilithium is extracted ethically and in keeping with environmental laws. While also keeping an eye on the region with a new subspace listening post and deep space sensor array, designed to help plot both patrol and exploratory routes in the coreward Alpha Quadrant.

Auxiliary Craft

  • Aeroshuttle (2x)
  • Volga-class (Rosalind Franklin)
  • New Atlantic-class

Maintenance Craft

  • Type 7 or Cargo Bee (5x)
  • Type 4 or Work Bee (10x)
  • Type 9 or Construction Bee (10x)

Notable Crew

Commanding Officers

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