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The '''[[USS Columbia|USS ''Columbia'']]''' is an ongoing open sandbox for members of Bravo Fleet. Open to everyone holding the fleet rank of midshipman and above, this space is meant to provide people with an opportunity to write character development stories and organic plots without relying on direct game manager intervention like a traditional RPG.
| name = Republic
 
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| image = [[File:Con3.png]]
 
| registry = NCC-91371
 
| class = Constitution III
 
| type = light explorer
 
| affiliation = Starfleet
 
| status = Active
 
| commission = 2401
 
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| taskforce = Task Force 47
 
| taskgroup = Task Group 13
 
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| role = Light Explorer
 
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| dedication = [[File:RepublicPlaque.png]]<br>[[File:Republic2red.png]]
 
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{{quote|'''Nothing beautiful without struggle.'''|'''Plato''', ''The Republic''}}
 
'''USS ''Republic'' (NCC-91371)''' is one of the newest [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class]] starships constructed for Starfleet and assigned to the [[Fourth Fleet]]'s [[Task Force 47]]. A product of the [[Avalon Fleet Yards]], she features the latest in technological innovations and systems that have been incorporated into modern starship designs. With a focus on exploration independence, ''Republic'' is destined for [[Thomar Expanse]] and the unexplored space beyond.
 
  
==Design and Layout==
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Set on board a Galaxy-class starship, the Columbia provides members with the full writing flavour in an environment similar to Star Trek: Lower Decks. It focuses primarily on the lower decks characters set in the departments of command, engineering, operations, security/tactical, science and medical.
===Bridge===
 
  
===The Agora===
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Unlike SBB and Avalon, this sandbox allows members to collaborate with other members in a set time to complete a sub-storyline/plot within a main mission arc.
  
===The Pynx===
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Before you proceed, please read the [[Guide: USS Columbia Rules|USS Columbia Rules]].
  
==Auxilliary Craft==
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== Initial Character Creation and Joining ==
===[[Personnel_Shuttles#Type-14_Shuttle|Type-14 shuttles]]===
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Any Bravo Fleet member with the rank of midshipman or up can join the USS Columbia.  
''Republic'' carries a total of 10 Type-14 shuttles in her small craft complement. With only a flight crew of two required, these spacious shuttles are capable of reasonable long-duration and long-distance missions on their own. Increasing the passenger count aboard however does greatly reduce the craft's endurance, mainly due to crew comfort considerations.
 
  
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Everyone’s Character Rank will be Ensign. Like on the USS ''Cerritos'', the [[USS Columbia Command Crew|Senior Staff]] of the USS ''Columbia'' are only around for cameos (usually at the start of a mission, maybe introducing a twist in the middle and possibly at the end to wrap things up). They are NPCs with their set guidelines.
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*''Sicily''
 
*''Sardinia''
 
*''Corsica''
 
*''Hispania''
 
*''Gaul''
 
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*''Crete''
 
*''Macedonia''
 
*''Syria''
 
*''Cyprus''
 
*''Bithynia''
 
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===[[Runabouts#Delta-class_runabout|''Delta''-class runabouts]]===
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You need to create a full biography for your character, as this allows other members to understand your character before you collaborate. You should create a character on the BFMS, set it to Story Mode and assign it to USS Columbia. Then [https://bravofleet.com/apply?cmd=86162 click here] to fill out the application. The character biography should be complete (though you can still expand and develop it further later), and your application should include a writing sample of at least 250 words - that will be used as part of your first post on the ''Columbia''.
  
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== What to write and how ==
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For each mission, ideas for each department will be shared for members to explore with others. One mission will last for two months OOC. During this time, members will engage with the plot. This means that any stories covered would contribute to the overall mission. If a story isn’t completed, the mission will not be paused; the sandbox will move on to the next mission.
*''Paralus''
 
*''Salaminia''
 
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*''Delias''
 
*''Anysis''
 
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===[[Starfighters#Valkyrie-class_fighter|''Valkyrie''-class starfighters]]===
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The Columbia staff will create a mission every two months OOC. You can directly post in this mission, on your own or with others. Requesting a joint post with someone before you start the post is considered polite, so reach out on Discord.  
Six of ''Republic''&#39;s standard shuttle complement have been removed and replaced with ''Valkyrie''-class starfighters. While these are tactical small craft, the decision was made to bring these craft aboard ship to provide increased tactical capability in the Thomar Expanse due to tensions between the Breen Confederacy and Cardassian Union. The ''Night Witches'', as the flight is known consist of six permanently-assigned pilots, augmented by ''Republic''&#39;s own flight control officers but also serving as flight control officers and shuttle crew.
 
  
''Republic'' carries two variants of ''Valkyrie''-starfighters aboard, the A and A/R model. The A model, or attack model, is the standard variant found predominantly in service. The A/R, or attack/recon model, is a specialised variant that is lacking in micro-torpedo magazines, carrying only two at launch, one per launcher. Magazine space is given over to housing more specialised and sophisticated sensors and ECM hardware. These sensors are incredibly sensitive and capable in a very narrow observational window forward of the craft, allowing for superior long-range reconnaissance of known targets, but are incredibly poor at generalised scouting.
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Remember that ''Columbia’s'' content is also restricted to 111 on the RPG Ratings scale in accordance with our [[Content Policy]].
 
 
Equally the ECM hardware, while incredibly capable, has a limited field of effect and was ideally designed to cover the craft it is fitted on only. Skilled or reckless pilots are able to make use of the field to hide a few other fighters in close proximity, but exposure would put an entire flight at risk and is highly discouraged.
 
 
 
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*''Vera''
 
*''Tatyana''
 
*''Olga''
 
*''Irina''
 
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*''Maria''
 
*''Zoya''
 
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==History==
 
===Launch===
 
 
 
 
 
==Notable Crew==
 
{{For|article=[[User:McGig/Republic/Republic_Full_Crew|''Republic'' Full Roster]]}}
 
===Commanding Officers===
 
*[https://bravofleet.com/command/85296 2401 - Present] :
 
 
 
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Revision as of 18:03, 12 August 2023

The USS Columbia is an ongoing open sandbox for members of Bravo Fleet. Open to everyone holding the fleet rank of midshipman and above, this space is meant to provide people with an opportunity to write character development stories and organic plots without relying on direct game manager intervention like a traditional RPG.

Set on board a Galaxy-class starship, the Columbia provides members with the full writing flavour in an environment similar to Star Trek: Lower Decks. It focuses primarily on the lower decks characters set in the departments of command, engineering, operations, security/tactical, science and medical.

Unlike SBB and Avalon, this sandbox allows members to collaborate with other members in a set time to complete a sub-storyline/plot within a main mission arc.

Before you proceed, please read the USS Columbia Rules.

Initial Character Creation and Joining

Any Bravo Fleet member with the rank of midshipman or up can join the USS Columbia.

Everyone’s Character Rank will be Ensign. Like on the USS Cerritos, the Senior Staff of the USS Columbia are only around for cameos (usually at the start of a mission, maybe introducing a twist in the middle and possibly at the end to wrap things up). They are NPCs with their set guidelines.

You need to create a full biography for your character, as this allows other members to understand your character before you collaborate. You should create a character on the BFMS, set it to Story Mode and assign it to USS Columbia. Then click here to fill out the application. The character biography should be complete (though you can still expand and develop it further later), and your application should include a writing sample of at least 250 words - that will be used as part of your first post on the Columbia.

What to write and how

For each mission, ideas for each department will be shared for members to explore with others. One mission will last for two months OOC. During this time, members will engage with the plot. This means that any stories covered would contribute to the overall mission. If a story isn’t completed, the mission will not be paused; the sandbox will move on to the next mission.

The Columbia staff will create a mission every two months OOC. You can directly post in this mission, on your own or with others. Requesting a joint post with someone before you start the post is considered polite, so reach out on Discord.

Remember that Columbia’s content is also restricted to 111 on the RPG Ratings scale in accordance with our Content Policy.