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Difference between pages "USS Blythe" and "Task Force 72"

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{{Starship
{{icons|bfc}}{{Task Force
| name = Blythe
| name = Task Force 72
| prefix = USS
| seal = [[Image:TF72Seal.png]]
| image = [[File:BLYTHEFLYOVER.jpg]]
| mandate = Diplomatic Operations
| registry = NCC-12114
| headquarters = [[Starbase 72]]
| class = California
| url = [http://www.bravofleet.com/group/task-force-72 Main Website]
| type = utility cruiser
| co = [[bfms_char:29961|Commodore Zack Marshall-Bennet]]
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]]
| xo = [[bfms_char:97152|Captain Edward O'Gallagher]]
| status = Active
| logo = [[Image:Tf72-logo.png]]
| commission = 2385
}}Based out of [[Starbase 72]], close to the [[Cardassian Union|Cardassian]] border, '''Task Force 72’s''' ships are at the forefront of diplomatic intervention and peacekeeping. Their duties focus on engagement with political powers in volatile regions, ensuring stability between major governments and the protection of local populaces.
| decommission =  
| destroyed =
| unit =
| taskforce =Task Force 17
| taskgroup =Task Group 9
| squadron =
| mothership =
| homeport =
| role = Command Variant Utility Cruiser
| co = [[bfms char:86584|Captain Silas Crowe]]
| xo = [[bfms char:86630|Commander Kiaran Patel]]
| dedication =[[File:Dedicationplaque.png]]  
}}
{{quote|Beware of little expenses - a small leak will sink a great ship.|'''Benjamin Franklin - ''Ship's Dedication Quote'''''}}


'''USS ''Blythe'' (NCC-12114)''' is a [[California class|''California''-class]] utility cruiser assigned to the [[Fourth Fleet]]. The ''Blythe'' initially was equipped as a science support variant of her class, with science-teal markings on the hull and significant interior space devoted to science labs and probe storage. In 2401, the ''Blythe'' underwent a refit aimed at reconfiguring it for a Command role, and as part of this transformation, it was repainted in a distinctive red color to signify this change in its mission profile. The USS ''Blythe'' is currently under the command of [[bfms_char:86584/|Captain Silas Crowe]].
== Objectives ==


====== First Commission (2385 - 2390) ======
* Perform critical and sensitive diplomatic missions within and outside of Federation space, especially those with national security implications.
Throughout the initial decade of active service, the ''Blythe'' was intermittently utilized for short transport, scientific, or repair assignments, although not on a significant scale. Under the leadership of Captain Frank Tipper, the ''Blythe'' was just one among many, with no notable events documented during this period.
* Execute peacekeeping operations in conjunction with allies and friendly powers
* Build alliances, trade relations, and other diplomatic relationships that foster peace across the galaxy
* Lead Starfleet efforts in specific diplomatic flashpoints, including:
** The [[True Way]] crisis in the [[Former Demilitarized Zone]]
** Delta and Gamma Quadrant second and third contact operations
** Ongoing negotiations with worlds now under Federation influence following the collapse of the [[Romulan Neutral Zone]]


====== Decommissioned Period (2390 - 2393) ======
== Overview ==
Following Blythe's initial commission, it was temporarily decommissioned, partly due to the California-class starships gaining notoriety for structural issues. Given a lower priority by Starfleet, the vessel underwent a gradual refit at the [[ma:Utopia_Planitia_Fleet_Yards|Utopia Planetia Fleet Yards]]. However, the political environment led to occasional delays in the refitting process.
Unlike nearly every other large spacefaring civilization, the United Federation of Planets does not expand primarily through conquest or even large-scale colonization, but through diplomacy. For over two hundred years, Starfleet has served as the Federation’s first, best impression and its most adept diplomatic arm. First contacts, trade negotiations, ceasefires, and countless other diplomatic exercises conducted by starship captains have slowly but steadily turned the Federation into the largest and most progressive alliance of species the galaxy has ever seen. This is the spirit that guides Task Force 72, the Fourth Fleet’s designated Diplomatic Operations unit.


====== Second Comission (2393 - 2401) ======
All starship captains are empowered to conduct negotiations on behalf of the Federation, as real-time consultations with Starfleet Command and the Federation Council is often impossible for front-line exploratory vessels, but Task Force 72’s specific mandate is to handle the most pressing and sensitive diplomatic missions within and outside of Federation space, especially those with national security implications for the Federation and its member worlds. This task force also handles peacekeeping operations and conducts many joint operations with allied or friendly powers, such as the Klingon Empire, Cardassian Union, and the Romulan Republic.
The ''Blythe''<nowiki/>'s crew under the command of Captain Leeroy Jenkins included a sizeable science department, half of whom were civilian scientists. By the end of the rotation, part of the diplomatic efforts of Task Force 17, the joint crew was engaged on a long-term mission to explore lasting peace between the Federation and the Free State by working together in the pursuit of knowledge.


Relishing in exploratory research of the social sciences, the ''Blythe'''s crew of archaeologists and anthropologists often took the slow road, following in the footsteps of explorers and cruisers discovering new civilizations.
Historically, Task Force 72 was assigned specifically to the Federation-Cardassian Border and remains headquartered at Starbase 72 in the Minos Korva system, but its operations have expanded to the full width and breadth of the Fourth Fleet’s tip-of-the-spear ethos, with vessels in all four quadrants of the galaxy. The evolving diplomatic situation in the Former Demilitarized Zone remains a focus for the task force, with a number of ships directly working with the Cardassian military to end the True Way crisis diplomatically and through direct peacekeeping operations. Other important operations include forging new alliances with Delta Quadrant powers, and ongoing negotiations with neutral worlds within Federation space that the Federation is eager to finally bring into the fold.


After a succesfull rotation the ''Blythe'' returned to Utopia Planetia Fleet Yards for a full decomission.
== Task Force Assets ==
=== Starbase 72 ===
''Main Article: [[Starbase 72]]''
[[File:Spacedock type closeup.jpeg|thumb|Starbase 72 over Minos Korva|alt=|250x250px]]
Minos Korva was a system targeted by both the Cardassian and Dominion Wars. It never fell to either power, and is home to the present headquarters for Task Force 72: Starbase 72. It is here that officers slated for command of ships in Task Force 72 are trained in the art of diplomacy and where most TF72 ships are refit and repaired. It is also the headquarters for Starfleet's peacekeeping mission against the forces of the True Way in the Former Demilitarized Zone.


====== Third Commission (2401 - 2401) ======
=== Starships ===
After the events of the [[ma:Frontier_Day|250th Frontier Day]] in 2401 the decomission orders where cancelled and the USS ''Blythe'' was brought into active service again. This time the ''Blythe'' dawned red colors and served as a support vessel for the deep space operations of [[Task Force 17]].
* [[USS K'Ehleyr|USS ''K'Ehleyr'']], an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior II''-class heavy cruiser,]] serving as the flagship of Task Force 72


Being one of the few ships left in Starfleet without the [[ma:Fleet_formation_mode|NX12.11 Fleet Formation Protocol]] the USS ''Blythe'' was commissioned by Starfleet instead of another unnamed vessel. The ''Blythe'' and its newfound crew were tasked with investigating a potential [[Dominion]] threat in the [[Alpha Quadrant]].
====Task Group 21====
*[[USS Dragonfly|USS ''Dragonfly'']], an [[Obena Class|''Obena''-class]] explorer
*[[USS Rhea|USS ''Rhea'']], a [[Luna Class|''Luna''-class]] light explorer
* [[Mackenzie Squadron]]
**[[USS Mackenzie]],  an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior II''-class]] heavy cruiser (Squadron Flagship)
**[[USS Daedalus|USS ''Daedalus'']], a [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island''-class]] scout
*[[USS Rhyndacus|USS ''Rhyndacus'']], a [[Raven Class|''Raven''-class]] muilti-mission light starship
*[[USS Cantabras|USS ''Cantabras'']], a [[Raven Class|''Raven''-class]] muilti-mission light starship
*[[USS Riverside|USS ''Riverside'']], a [[California Class|''California''-class]] utility cruiser


Following several months during which Captain Crowe and his crew contributed to the peace and security of the Deneb sector, the Blythe received orders to return to Deep Space 17. There, the crew disembarked and proceeded on their journey aboard the [https://wiki.bravofleet.com/index.php?title=USS_Io USS ''Io''] a [https://wiki.bravofleet.com/index.php/Luna_Class ''Luna''-class] light explorer.
====Task Group 99====
*[[USS Athena|USS ''Athena'']], a [[Prometheus Class|''Prometheus''-class]] heavy escort
*[[USS Galaxy|USS ''Galaxy'']], a [[Galaxy Class|''Galaxy''-class]] explorer
*[[USS Carlsbad|USS ''Carlsbad'']], a [[California Class|''California''-class]] utility cruiser
*[[USS Sacramento|USS ''Sacramento'']] a [[California Class|''California''-class]] utility cruiser
*[[Horizon Squadron]]
**[[USS Horizon|USS ''Horizon'']], an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior II''-class]] heavy cruiser (Squadron Flagship)
**[[USS Alexandria|USS ''Alexandria'']], a [[Reliant Class|''Reliant''-class]] frigate
**[[USS Glasgow|USS ''Glasgow'']], an [[Parliament Class|''Parliament''-class]] utility cruiser
*[[USS Oakland|USS ''Oakland'']], a [[California Class|''California''-class]] utility cruiser
*[[USS Galaesus|USS ''Galaesus'']], a [[Raven Class|''Raven''-class]] muilti-mission light starship


=== Command History ===
== Task Force History ==
As of 2401, the ''Blythe'' has had three commanding officers.
Task Force 72 is one of the oldest Task Forces in the 4th Fleet, notable for never being disbanded in the turbulent decades since its inception. Task Force 72 was formed initially as a defensive screen for the still-under-construction Starbase 72 in 2373, but its duties gradually expanded to include oversight over the majority of the Federation-Cardassian Border.


* 2385 - 2390: Captain Frank Tipper
It has been a more than a decade since the signing of the Treaty of Bajor ending the Dominion War and the cessation of hostilities between the Federation Alliance and the Dominion. Since the end of the war, Task Force 72's mission has changed in size and scope many times. Through the mid-2380's until early 2399 Task Force 72 has encompassed most of the Alpha Quadrant but was stretched thin as Starfleet pulled away resources in the wake of the attack on Mars.  
* 2393 - 2401: Captain Leeroy Jenkins
* [https://bravofleet.com/command/86623/ 2401 - 2401]: [[bfms_char:86584|Captain Silas Crowe]]
* 2401 - Present: Vacant


=== Configuration ===
The decision by Starfleet to advance its operations included a reform of Task Force 72's mandate to bring it in line with the reforms to the [[Fourth Fleet|4th Fleet]], to serve as one of its specialist units. Already experts at operating in diplomatically fraught regions, Task Force 72 was given the same galaxy-wide operational jurisdiction as the rest of Bravo Fleet.
''Main Article: [[California class|California-class utility cruiser]]''


The USS ''Blythe'' belongs to the ''California''-class utility cruiser category, configured for Command and Tactical missions. Similar to other ships of the ''California''-class, the ''Blythe'' is a prevalent and versatile starship class that has played a significant role within Federation space.
== Notable Crew ==


It engages in vital yet routine missions, encompassing minor scientific surveys, medical and engineering support operations, as well as standard transport tasks. These ships operate inconspicuously but are indispensable to Starfleet's endeavors, and they offer various specialized variants to suit specific mission requirements. The interior design of the ''Blythe'' closely mirrors that of the much larger ''Galaxy''-class starships, providing a familiar and consistent atmosphere.
=== Commanding Officers ===
* Mid 2401: [[bfms_char:29961|Commodore Zack Marshall-Bennet]]
* Early 2401: [[bfms_char:56930|Captain Geronimo Fontana]]
* Late 2399: [[bfms_char:33287|Fleet Captain Th'lora Vehl]]
* Late 2399:  [[bfms_char:15311|Rear Admiral Thomas Belvedere]]
* Mid-2399: [[bfms_char:27965|Captain Micah Mendoza]]
* Mid-2399: [[bfms_char:15311|Rear Admiral Thomas Belvedere]]
* Mid-2399: [[bfms_char:24059|Captain Jon Bastin]]
* Early 2399: [[bfms_char:20384|Captain Elisabeth Basmanoff]]
* Early 2399: [[bfms_char:13424|Commodore Julius Woodward]]

Revision as of 14:13, 11 February 2024

This article is official Bravo Fleet canon.








TF72Seal.png
Task Force 72
Mandate

Diplomatic Operations

Headquarters

Starbase 72

Leadership
Commander

Commodore Zack Marshall-Bennet

Deputy Commander

Captain Edward O'Gallagher

Links
BFMS

Main Website

Tf72-logo.png
Template:Task Force

Based out of Starbase 72, close to the Cardassian border, Task Force 72’s ships are at the forefront of diplomatic intervention and peacekeeping. Their duties focus on engagement with political powers in volatile regions, ensuring stability between major governments and the protection of local populaces.

Objectives

  • Perform critical and sensitive diplomatic missions within and outside of Federation space, especially those with national security implications.
  • Execute peacekeeping operations in conjunction with allies and friendly powers
  • Build alliances, trade relations, and other diplomatic relationships that foster peace across the galaxy
  • Lead Starfleet efforts in specific diplomatic flashpoints, including:

Overview

Unlike nearly every other large spacefaring civilization, the United Federation of Planets does not expand primarily through conquest or even large-scale colonization, but through diplomacy. For over two hundred years, Starfleet has served as the Federation’s first, best impression and its most adept diplomatic arm. First contacts, trade negotiations, ceasefires, and countless other diplomatic exercises conducted by starship captains have slowly but steadily turned the Federation into the largest and most progressive alliance of species the galaxy has ever seen. This is the spirit that guides Task Force 72, the Fourth Fleet’s designated Diplomatic Operations unit.

All starship captains are empowered to conduct negotiations on behalf of the Federation, as real-time consultations with Starfleet Command and the Federation Council is often impossible for front-line exploratory vessels, but Task Force 72’s specific mandate is to handle the most pressing and sensitive diplomatic missions within and outside of Federation space, especially those with national security implications for the Federation and its member worlds. This task force also handles peacekeeping operations and conducts many joint operations with allied or friendly powers, such as the Klingon Empire, Cardassian Union, and the Romulan Republic.

Historically, Task Force 72 was assigned specifically to the Federation-Cardassian Border and remains headquartered at Starbase 72 in the Minos Korva system, but its operations have expanded to the full width and breadth of the Fourth Fleet’s tip-of-the-spear ethos, with vessels in all four quadrants of the galaxy. The evolving diplomatic situation in the Former Demilitarized Zone remains a focus for the task force, with a number of ships directly working with the Cardassian military to end the True Way crisis diplomatically and through direct peacekeeping operations. Other important operations include forging new alliances with Delta Quadrant powers, and ongoing negotiations with neutral worlds within Federation space that the Federation is eager to finally bring into the fold.

Task Force Assets

Starbase 72

Main Article: Starbase 72

Starbase 72 over Minos Korva

Minos Korva was a system targeted by both the Cardassian and Dominion Wars. It never fell to either power, and is home to the present headquarters for Task Force 72: Starbase 72. It is here that officers slated for command of ships in Task Force 72 are trained in the art of diplomacy and where most TF72 ships are refit and repaired. It is also the headquarters for Starfleet's peacekeeping mission against the forces of the True Way in the Former Demilitarized Zone.

Starships

Task Group 21

Task Group 99

Task Force History

Task Force 72 is one of the oldest Task Forces in the 4th Fleet, notable for never being disbanded in the turbulent decades since its inception. Task Force 72 was formed initially as a defensive screen for the still-under-construction Starbase 72 in 2373, but its duties gradually expanded to include oversight over the majority of the Federation-Cardassian Border.

It has been a more than a decade since the signing of the Treaty of Bajor ending the Dominion War and the cessation of hostilities between the Federation Alliance and the Dominion. Since the end of the war, Task Force 72's mission has changed in size and scope many times. Through the mid-2380's until early 2399 Task Force 72 has encompassed most of the Alpha Quadrant but was stretched thin as Starfleet pulled away resources in the wake of the attack on Mars.

The decision by Starfleet to advance its operations included a reform of Task Force 72's mandate to bring it in line with the reforms to the 4th Fleet, to serve as one of its specialist units. Already experts at operating in diplomatically fraught regions, Task Force 72 was given the same galaxy-wide operational jurisdiction as the rest of Bravo Fleet.

Notable Crew

Commanding Officers

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