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| name = Task Force 17
| name =Odyssey Squadron
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| mandate = Deep Space Operations
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| headquarters = [[Deep Space 17]]
| unit = Fourth Fleet Operations  
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'''Task Force 17''' conducts deep space exploratory and diplomatic missions far beyond [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] borders from its headquarters on the edge of charted space, [[Deep Space 17]]. As the main exploratory arm of the Fourth Fleet, Task Force 17 has ships deployed in such distant corners of the galaxy as the [[:Category:Delta Quadrant|Delta]] and [[:Category:Gamma Quadrant|Gamma]] Quadrants. These crews are specialists in long-term operations with little support from [[Starfleet]] infrastructure.  
The '''Odyssey Squadron''' is a formation centered around the starship  [[USS Odyssey|USS ''Odyssey'']], the prototype of the  [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] explorer. It is currently under the command of [[Fleet Captain]] [[bfms_char:15176|James Preston McCallister]]. The squadron was assigned as a deep space expeditionary force within the [[Delta Quadrant]]. Assembled at the end of 2400, the group was ordered to proceed to the [[Swallow Nebula]] region beyond the [[Gradin Belt]]. The squadron was assigned directly to [[Fourth Fleet]] [[Fourth Fleet Operations|Operations]] and not one of the fleet's task forces, it also worked closely with the [[Delta Exploration Initiative]]. As a result, the main base of operations is located back in the [[Alpha Quadrant]] at [[Starbase 38]]. Working in tandem with one another, the primary goal of the squadron was to re-explore the areas that the [[ma:USS_Voyager|USS ''Voyager'']] visited during its seven year journey through the distant quadrant.  


==Objectives==
After spending almost two years in the Delta Quadrant, the crew of the USS ''Odyssey'' had become experts in the Gradin Belt area, as such this brought them the experience to explore the Delta Quadrant further. 


* '''Manage''' the operations of Federation ships far from local space, as well as those isolated in the Delta and Gamma Quadrants.
All of the ships assigned under Fleet Captain McCallister are deep space explorers. Each of them are capable of long-term assignments, however working together they support one another to ensure they share resources to complete their mission.  
*'''Explore''' deep space beyond Federation territory in the four quadrants.
*'''Establish''' peaceful relations with native species.
*'''Expand''' Federation interests in deep space, including securing friendly trade routes and exchanging in scientific knowledge with other peaceful nations.


==Overview==
==History==
'''To boldly go where no one has gone before''.' These legendary words have long been repeated and paraphrased by successive generations of explorers and scientists seeking to fulfil one of the core mandates of the Federation Starfleet’s philosophy, and are etched into the minds of every Starfleet cadet and many Federation citizens. In a time preceded by great galactic strife and conflict, Task Force 17 of the [[Fourth Fleet]] seeks to embody those principles once more, as Starfleet recovers from the atrocities and existential threats posed by the Dominion War and the attack on Mars, to once again rediscover its sense of wonderment and exploration, and return to exploring the final frontier.


Armed with the same ethos and mandate that guided the historic ''Constitution''-class vessels and their five-year missions of the twenty-third century, Task Force 17 is committed to exploring the farthest reaches of deep space. With unprecedented access to both the Gamma and Delta Quadrants, Starfleet vessels return to not simply protect citizens and defend against ideological threats, but to seeking out new life and new civilisations, in whatever form they may be and wherever they may reside. To this end, Task Force 17 has dispatched a number of starships, manned by intrepid Starfleet officers from across the Federation and beyond, to make this foray into the unknown.
===2401+===
The Odyssey Squadron was authorised by [[Vice Admiral]] [[bfms_char:29961|Zack Marshall-Bennett]] and supported by [[Admiral]] [[Vailis]]. The [[USS Themis|USS ''Themis'']] and the [[USS Triton|USS ''Triton'']], were initially located in the Alpha Quadrant at [[Starbase 38]] undergoing extensive refits to prepare them for their new assignments. Eventually they were ready to move through the [[Barzan Wormhole]] and rendezvous with the ''Odyssey'' while the [[USS Bellerophon|USS ''Bellerophon'']] had been in the Delta Quadrant already. The four ships met at the [[Markonian Outpost]] before beginning their first joint mission, a simple survey of an unchartered system on the far edges of the Gradin Belt.  


By nature of the enterprise, Task Force 17 vessels very often find themselves alone, operating far from the vestiges of Federation society or Starfleet support, relying strongly on their guile, character, and one another to survive and flourish, in an uncertain and often inhospitable galaxy of unknowns. The voyages of these brave officers will become legendary as they chart new frontiers beyond what is already know by the Federation. Each new discovery will be worthwhile and exciting for generations to come.  
The squadron's first mission involved it detecting a [[Borg]] interlink frequency, which was investigated. After discovering the crash remains of a Borg ship, the squadron helped several drones reclaim their individuality and prevented one of them from attempting to use a [[ma: Spatial trajector|spatial trajector]] to return to the Collective.


==Task Force Assets and Headquarters==
Over the next fews months, the squadron made several diplomatic inroads by the Swallow Nebula. This included further diplomatic exchange with the [[ma: Benthan|Benthans.]] Starfleet ordered the squadron to return home ahead of the upcoming Frontier Day celebrations. McCallister was annoyed at the delay, but the ships all returned home.
While Task Force 17 regularly dispatches starships to deep space assignments far from Starfleet infrastructure, it launches and manages these operations from its headquarters at [[Deep Space 17]] in the [[Typhon Frontier]]. More distant missions are supervised from the flagship, the [[USS Discovery]]. As with other Fourth Fleet task forces, ships operating in other regions rely heavily on local facilities to see to their wider-ranging duties.  


=== Task Force Composition ===
It did not take long for the entire squadron to be involved in the [[Dominion]] [[The Lost Fleet|Lost Fleet]] incursion in the [[Deneb Sector]]. With other ships in the Fourth Fleet, the squadron responded and provided defence to the Federation worlds in danger. The squadron responded to a distress call from the Divinum colony. Though it appeared the Dominion had used a [[ma: Metagenic weapon|metagenic weapon]] against the entire population, however after further investigation the squadron found that all of the colonists had been captured in transporter suspension. Working with elements from the [[Cardassian Union]], they were able to save the colonists and later participate in the defence of [[Farpoint Station]]. Sadly though, Captain Rio Canção gave her life to save the colonists. During this conflict the ''Bellerophon'' was heavily damaged and taken to [[Avalon Fleet Yards]] for repairs.  
Task Force 17 is comprised of two task groups, each with several starships assigned to them and conducting a wide variety of missions.


==== Task Group 9 ====
When Frontier Day celebrations started and the Borg commandeered the ''Odyssey'', ''Themis'' and ''Triton''. All three crews had to find a way to survive. Sadly though the ''Triton'' sustained significant harm when the ''Titan-''A used its prefix codes against it. The ''Triton'' was abandoned and left to drift before the entire incident was resolved. The ''Triton'' was taken to the San Francisco Fleet Yards for repairs. While at Avalon, the ''Bellerophon'' was almost assimilated. Those unaffected by the Borg DNA modifications, overloaded and destroyed a number of systems, rendering the ''Bellerophon'' useless. 
*[[Hathaway Squadron]]
**[[USS Arimathea|USS ''Arimathea'']], a [[Centaur II Class|''Centaur II''-class]] science vessel
**[[USS Hathaway|USS ''Hathaway'']], a [[Sagan Class|''Sagan''-class]] light explorer
*[[USS Ahwahnee|USS ''Ahwahnee'']], a [[Cheyenne_Class|''Cheyenne''-class]] light cruiser
*[[USS Elysion|USS ''Elysion'']], an [[Elysion Class|''Elysion''-class]] light explorer
*[[USS Gilroy|USS ''Gilroy'']], a [[California Class|''California''-class]] utility cruiser
*[[USS Paramount|USS ''Paramount'']], a [[Reliant Class|''Reliant''-class]] frigate
*[[USS Sizemore|USS ''Sizemore'']], a [[Steamrunner Class|''Steamrunner''-class]] light cruiser


==== Task Group 38 ====
As a result of both the ''Bellerophon'' and ''Triton'' not being able to return to active duty in the short-term, Starfleet reassigned the [[USS Constitution|USS ''Constitution'']] to the squadron. 
*[[USS Babylon|USS ''Babylon'']], a [[Grissom Class|''Grissom''-class]] surveyor
*[[USS Fearless|USS ''Fearless'']], an [[Excelsior Class|''Excelsior''-class]] heavy cruiser
*[[USS Nighthawk|USS ''Nighthawk'']], a [[Reliant Class|''Reliant''-class]] frigate
*[[USS Potemkin|USS ''Potemkin'']], a [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class]] light explorer
*[[USS Reliant|USS ''Reliant'']], a [[Reliant Class|''Reliant''-class]] frigate


==Task Force History==
== Leadership==
Being one of the Fourth Fleet's many exploration arms, primarily focused in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants, when Starfleet decided to redeploy the assets from [[Task Force 9]] and Task Force 38 into one centralised task force then Task Force 17 was the logical decision. In 2399, Task Force 17 was handed all of the fourth fleet's deep space exploration assignments and assets. The handover was relatively simple and smooth sailing, but Starfleet was keen to reestablish some sort of long term presence in the Delta Quadrant. When command of the task force was given to Captain (later Commodore) Bennet the creation of the lead expeditionary group was Starfleet's first step forward in its efforts to return to the Delta Quadrant.


==== The Archanis Campaign ====
*'''Squadron Commander:''' Fleet Captain James Preston McCallister <small>(2400+)</small>
On the eve of Bennet's expeditionary group leaving the Alpha Quadrant, the threat of the [[Hunters of D'Ghor]] increased rapidly requiring Starfleet to redeploy elements from the fourth fleet to combat it. As a result the expeditionary group, along with several other ships, were rushed to the area to bolster Starfleet's presence and remove the threat caused by the rogue element from the [[Klingon Empire]]. Task Force 17's mandate quickly changed as it was responsible in securing several systems and the assembly of the Archanis Array. Within a matter of days, the ships (all led by Bennet) completed their initial orders and removed the threat of the Hunters and were successful in bringing the new array online. Along with creating an innovative way of monitoring the Klingon-Federation border, the task force's involvement in the campaign was instrumental in removing key players and ships from the Hunters of D'Ghor's fleet. Days after the campaign was declared a victory by Starfleet, Task Force 17 supported in the rebuilding of several key listening outposts along the border and deployment of orbital weapon platforms. Bennet, was promoted to commodore and ordered to return his exploration fleet back to Federation space so it could start its mission in the Delta Quadrant.
*'''Squadron Deputy Commander:''' Captain Cambil Bexa <small>(2401+)</small>
**'''USS ''Triton'' Commanding Officer:''' Captain Rio Canção <small>(2401)</small>
**'''USS ''Bellerophon'' Commanding Officer:''' Captain Horatio McCallister <small>(2401)</small>
**'''USS ''Constitution'' Commanding Officer:''' Captain Horatio McCallister <small>(2401+)</small>


==== Operation: Delta Expedition ====
==Composition==
A month after the Archanis Campaign, Task Force 17's lead expeditionary group began its exploration efforts in the Delta Quadrant. It's first priorities were to explore what happened to the races that ''Voyager'' had left on good terms.


==== A New Home ====
===Current Assignments===
As research agreements were made with the [[Romulan Free State]] and Starfleet saw fit to launch new missions of exploration in the [[Typhon Frontier]], Task Force 17 undertook rearrangements. No longer making use of the lead expeditionary group, it was headquartered at Deep Space 17 in the Lioh System. From there, it has the freedom to launch missions into the deeper Beta Quadrant as well as the fringes of the Delta Quadrant, and has extensive research opportunities with the [[ma:Typhon Expanse|Typhon Expanse]] fresh on its doorstep.
*[[USS Odyssey|USS ''Odyssey'']] - [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] explorer - the flagship of the squadron, the ''Odyssey'' has already established as a presence in the Delta Quadrant after two years. Though almost like a floating small starbase, the ''Odyssey'' has the most advanced technology in the fleet and is able to coordinate their work, effortlessly. Alongside all of the extras that comes with the class of ship, the ''Odyssey'' will act as the main hospital ship if required. She boasts an impressive sickbay that can provide state of the art medical assistance to anyone in the fleet if required or deal with mass triage.
**[[USS_Odyssey#USS_Telemachus_.28NCC-80000.2F2-A.29|USS ''Telemachus'']] - [[Aquarius Class|''Aquarius-''class]] light escort - assigned to the ''Odyssey'' since mid-2400, the ''Telemachus'' has been assigned to the Cadet Training Unit assigned to the flagship. On occasions, when the cadets are unable to participate in a mission (due to the danger) the more seasoned officers from the ''Odyssey'' take over.
*[[USS Themis|USS ''Themis'']] - [[Ross Class|''Ross-''class]] explorer - the ''Themis'' is a brand new ship, recently built at the [[Devron Fleet Yards]]. The ''Themis'' contains specialist teams from the [[ma:Starfleet_Corps_of_Engineers|Starfleet Corps of Engineers]] assigned to her to assist in the maintenance of the expeditionary force as well as deal with any other engineering matter that arises during its time in the Delta Quadrant. With her industrial replicators and large cargo bays dedicated to storage for important parts, components and resources, the ''Themis'' can extend the lifeline of the squadron while they are so far away from Starfleet.  The ''Themis'' also has a full squadron of [[Starfighters#Valkyrie-class fighter|''Valkyrie''-class]] fighters. When needed they can provide further defence to the squadron.
*[[USS Constitution|USS ''Constitution'']] - [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III-''class]] explorer - a brand new vessel that joined the squadron mid-2401. It continues what the ''Bellerophon'' and ''Triton'' started by having crewmembers from both ships now serving on it.
<gallery widths="175">
File:Odyssey2.png|USS ''Odyssey''
File:Aquarius-odyssey1.png|USS ''Telemachus''
File:Ross-class-themis.png|USS ''Themis''
File:Constitution-III-NCC-91700.jpg|USS ''Constitution''
</gallery>
 
===Former Assignments===
*[[USS Triton|USS ''Triton'']] - [[Luna Class|''Luna-''class]] explorer -  The ''Triton'' has served Starfleet’s Fourth Fleet for many years now. Being a ''Luna''-class, the ship has the most diverse crew in the force, with only one third of the crew being humanoid base. The ship is primarily assigned to scientific missions. The ''Triton'' was left at Earth after it was heavily damaged during the Frontier Day disaster.
*[[USS Bellerophon|USS ''Bellerophon'']] - [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid-''class]] explorer - just like ''Voyager'', Starfleet wanted an ''Intrepid''-class ship to assist with the squadron's explorative efforts. As one of the original ships built back in the 2370s, the vessel received a major overhaul and refit prior to joining the others in the Delta Quadrant. Unfortunately, the ship sustained significant damage during the Lost Fleet incursion and Borg uprise on Frontier Day. The ship was to remain at Avalon for repairs.<gallery widths="175">
File:USSBellerophon.jpg
File:USS Luna.jpg
</gallery>

Latest revision as of 20:38, 12 August 2023

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Odyssey Squadron
Unit

Fourth Fleet Operations

Flagship

USS Odyssey

Leadership
Commander

Fleet Captain James Preston McCallister

Deputy Commander

Captain Cambil Bexa

Assignment
Quadrant

Delta Quadrant

Headquarters

Starbase 38

Mission

Deep Space Exploration of Delta Quadrant

Template:Squadron

The Odyssey Squadron is a formation centered around the starship USS Odyssey, the prototype of the Odyssey-class explorer. It is currently under the command of Fleet Captain James Preston McCallister. The squadron was assigned as a deep space expeditionary force within the Delta Quadrant. Assembled at the end of 2400, the group was ordered to proceed to the Swallow Nebula region beyond the Gradin Belt. The squadron was assigned directly to Fourth Fleet Operations and not one of the fleet's task forces, it also worked closely with the Delta Exploration Initiative. As a result, the main base of operations is located back in the Alpha Quadrant at Starbase 38. Working in tandem with one another, the primary goal of the squadron was to re-explore the areas that the USS Voyager visited during its seven year journey through the distant quadrant.

After spending almost two years in the Delta Quadrant, the crew of the USS Odyssey had become experts in the Gradin Belt area, as such this brought them the experience to explore the Delta Quadrant further.

All of the ships assigned under Fleet Captain McCallister are deep space explorers. Each of them are capable of long-term assignments, however working together they support one another to ensure they share resources to complete their mission.

History

2401+

The Odyssey Squadron was authorised by Vice Admiral Zack Marshall-Bennett and supported by Admiral Vailis. The USS Themis and the USS Triton, were initially located in the Alpha Quadrant at Starbase 38 undergoing extensive refits to prepare them for their new assignments. Eventually they were ready to move through the Barzan Wormhole and rendezvous with the Odyssey while the USS Bellerophon had been in the Delta Quadrant already. The four ships met at the Markonian Outpost before beginning their first joint mission, a simple survey of an unchartered system on the far edges of the Gradin Belt.

The squadron's first mission involved it detecting a Borg interlink frequency, which was investigated. After discovering the crash remains of a Borg ship, the squadron helped several drones reclaim their individuality and prevented one of them from attempting to use a spatial trajector to return to the Collective.

Over the next fews months, the squadron made several diplomatic inroads by the Swallow Nebula. This included further diplomatic exchange with the Benthans. Starfleet ordered the squadron to return home ahead of the upcoming Frontier Day celebrations. McCallister was annoyed at the delay, but the ships all returned home.

It did not take long for the entire squadron to be involved in the Dominion Lost Fleet incursion in the Deneb Sector. With other ships in the Fourth Fleet, the squadron responded and provided defence to the Federation worlds in danger. The squadron responded to a distress call from the Divinum colony. Though it appeared the Dominion had used a metagenic weapon against the entire population, however after further investigation the squadron found that all of the colonists had been captured in transporter suspension. Working with elements from the Cardassian Union, they were able to save the colonists and later participate in the defence of Farpoint Station. Sadly though, Captain Rio Canção gave her life to save the colonists. During this conflict the Bellerophon was heavily damaged and taken to Avalon Fleet Yards for repairs.

When Frontier Day celebrations started and the Borg commandeered the Odyssey, Themis and Triton. All three crews had to find a way to survive. Sadly though the Triton sustained significant harm when the Titan-A used its prefix codes against it. The Triton was abandoned and left to drift before the entire incident was resolved. The Triton was taken to the San Francisco Fleet Yards for repairs. While at Avalon, the Bellerophon was almost assimilated. Those unaffected by the Borg DNA modifications, overloaded and destroyed a number of systems, rendering the Bellerophon useless.

As a result of both the Bellerophon and Triton not being able to return to active duty in the short-term, Starfleet reassigned the USS Constitution to the squadron.

Leadership

  • Squadron Commander: Fleet Captain James Preston McCallister (2400+)
  • Squadron Deputy Commander: Captain Cambil Bexa (2401+)
    • USS Triton Commanding Officer: Captain Rio Canção (2401)
    • USS Bellerophon Commanding Officer: Captain Horatio McCallister (2401)
    • USS Constitution Commanding Officer: Captain Horatio McCallister (2401+)

Composition

Current Assignments

  • USS Odyssey - Odyssey-class explorer - the flagship of the squadron, the Odyssey has already established as a presence in the Delta Quadrant after two years. Though almost like a floating small starbase, the Odyssey has the most advanced technology in the fleet and is able to coordinate their work, effortlessly. Alongside all of the extras that comes with the class of ship, the Odyssey will act as the main hospital ship if required. She boasts an impressive sickbay that can provide state of the art medical assistance to anyone in the fleet if required or deal with mass triage.
    • USS Telemachus - Aquarius-class light escort - assigned to the Odyssey since mid-2400, the Telemachus has been assigned to the Cadet Training Unit assigned to the flagship. On occasions, when the cadets are unable to participate in a mission (due to the danger) the more seasoned officers from the Odyssey take over.
  • USS Themis - Ross-class explorer - the Themis is a brand new ship, recently built at the Devron Fleet Yards. The Themis contains specialist teams from the Starfleet Corps of Engineers assigned to her to assist in the maintenance of the expeditionary force as well as deal with any other engineering matter that arises during its time in the Delta Quadrant. With her industrial replicators and large cargo bays dedicated to storage for important parts, components and resources, the Themis can extend the lifeline of the squadron while they are so far away from Starfleet. The Themis also has a full squadron of Valkyrie-class fighters. When needed they can provide further defence to the squadron.
  • USS Constitution - Constitution III-class explorer - a brand new vessel that joined the squadron mid-2401. It continues what the Bellerophon and Triton started by having crewmembers from both ships now serving on it.

  • USS Odyssey

  • USS Telemachus

  • USS Themis

  • USS Constitution

Former Assignments

  • USS Triton - Luna-class explorer - The Triton has served Starfleet’s Fourth Fleet for many years now. Being a Luna-class, the ship has the most diverse crew in the force, with only one third of the crew being humanoid base. The ship is primarily assigned to scientific missions. The Triton was left at Earth after it was heavily damaged during the Frontier Day disaster.
  • USS Bellerophon - Intrepid-class explorer - just like Voyager, Starfleet wanted an Intrepid-class ship to assist with the squadron's explorative efforts. As one of the original ships built back in the 2370s, the vessel received a major overhaul and refit prior to joining the others in the Delta Quadrant. Unfortunately, the ship sustained significant damage during the Lost Fleet incursion and Borg uprise on Frontier Day. The ship was to remain at Avalon for repairs.
    • USSBellerophon.jpg
    • USS Luna.jpg
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