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{{TOC limit|2}}{{quote|We are the Borg. Lower your shields and surrender your ships. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Your culture will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile.|'''The Borg'''}}
{{Starship
| name = Bellerophon
| prefix = USS
| image = [[File:Flicker of hope by jetfreak 7 damsbdw.png]]
| registry = NCC-74705
| class = Intrepid
| type = light explorer
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]], [[United Federation of Planets]]
| status = Active
| commission = 2373
| decommission =
| destroyed =
| unit = Fourth Fleet Operations
| taskforce =
| taskgroup =
| squadron = Odyssey Squadron
| mothership =
| role = Deep Space Explorer
| co =[[bfms_char:74021|CAPT Kosev Thiren]]
| xo =[[bfms_char:74025|CMDR Savar]]
| dedication = [[File:Bellerophon-plaque.png]]
}}{{quote|Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.|'''Barack Obama - ''Ship's Dedication Quote'''''}}
The '''USS ''Bellerophon'' (NCC-74705''') is an [[Intrepid Class|''Intrepid''-class]] [[United Federation of Planets|Federation]] [[ma: starship|starship]] built in the early part of the 2370s and served with distinction during the [[ma:Dominion War|Dominion War]].  After thirty years of various missions within the [[Alpha Quadrant|Alpha]] and [[Beta Quadrant]], the ship was assigned to the [[Delta Quadrant]] to support the [[Fourth Fleet]]’s [[Odyssey Squadron]]. Sent to undertake a deep space exploration assignment, the ''Bellerophon'' was  refitted for this mission and to retrace the steps made famous by [[ma: USS Voyager|another]] ''Intrepid''-class that traversed the same region. The ship’s quote is from a speech shared by the 44th President of the United States of America from Earth’s 21st century, President Barack Obama. Command of the vessel was given to [[Captain]] Horatio McCallister in 2399.
 
Unfortunately, after receiving significant damage during two conflicts (one against the Dominion and the rest to prevent the Borg from taking the ship), the ''Bellerophon'' was placed into long-term repair facilities at [[Avalon Fleet Yards]] and removed from the Odyssey Squadron.  
 
== Design and Layout ==
Launched at the height of the Dominion War, the Bellerophon was equipped with the latest technologies to assist with the upcoming war effort. Due to her fast nature (being one of the quickest ships in the fleet at the time), Starfleet cancelled her original exploration mission. She was assigned to [[ma: Starbase 375|Starbase 375]] to serve as the flagship for [[Vice Admiral]] [[ma: William Ross|William Ross]] when he took command of all of Starfleet's forces near to the [[ma:Bajor sector|Bajor sector]]. Rarely was she used as a frontline ship, instead used to transport the admiral around the area (mainly between Starbase 375 and [[ma: Deep Space 9|Deep Space 9]]). For this, the engineers ensured her shields, weapons, and engines were the best they could be. On a few occasions when the ship did engage enemy vessels, she was victorious in every battle (thankfully, down to the fact the ship was always under the escort of at least two other vessels).
 
Post-war, the ship remained in active service, and it was in 2385 that the vessel received it first significant refit. During the overhaul, engineers installed an [[ma: Astrometrics|Astrometrics Lab]] based on the one created by ''Voyager''<nowiki/>'s crew, and holo-emitters were placed on every deck and every section of the ship. When it was decided that the vessel would be assigned to deep space exploration assignments, further enhancements were made. Further enhancements were made when Starfleet decided that the vessel would be assigned to deep space exploration assignments. This included a third holodeck (slightly smaller than the other two), and the ability for the ship to triple its replicator bounty (again based on alien technology learnt from ''Voyager''). Once upgrades were complete, the ship was almost like Voyager after its return home. The only difference was the captain's request to add a few facilities to allow for some of the crew to bring members of their families. A small classroom and childcare facilities replaced the aft lounge (under the shuttle bay). In addition, the ship was equipped with its own [[Runabouts#Delta-class runabout|''Delta-''class]] [[Runabouts|runabout]].


{{quote|You can't outrun them; you can't destroy them. If you damage them, the essence of what they are remains; they regenerate and keep coming. Eventually you will weaken, your reserves will be gone… They are relentless.|'''Q'''}}
=== Bridge, Deck One ===
[[File:Bell-bridge1.png|left|thumb|The bridge of the USS ''Bellerophon,'' c.2400]]
Like other Intrepid-class vessels, the Bellerophon's bridge layout was the same, except for one difference during the Dominion War. Instead of the standard two-seat command chair configuration, a third command chair was added during the war, allowing Admiral Ross to sit on the bridge, coordinating with others during fleet engagements. Starfleet later removed this configuration after the ship was reassigned to other duties.


[[Borg|Borg Collective]] starships are some of the most imposing, feared vessels in the Milky Way galaxy. Borg ships are designed for functionality over style and are often stylized in basic geometric shapes. As part of their functionality, Borg vessels are largely decentralized. They have no distinct bridge or engineering section, and do not require living quarters; instead, the corridors of each Borg vessel are lined with Borg alcoves so that drones may effectively regenerate in sections where they work.  
Along the aft wall of the bridge are the Mission Ops panels on either side of the long, wide Master System Display. Next to this, on the starboard side, is the entrance to the main lift, followed by the station assigned to security and tactical. A further door to the captain's ready room exists, following a few steps down. The last station on the starboard side is the engineering console. Next, in front of the command pit, is the helm station in front of the large viewscreen. Finally, the science station is on the port side of the bridge, by the forwardmost bulkheads. Behind this is the briefing room door, while the operations station has the identical setup opposite to the security and tactical station. Between operations and the mission ops area, a small corridor leads out to the rest of deck one, which includes another turbolift and access to the nearest escape pods.


Each Borg vessel is controlled directly by the Hive Mind, allowing for quick response time and adaptation in combat. Additionally, Borg vessels have a high rate of regeneration which can make them effective in combat with over half of the vessel inoperable. In the end, each Borg vessel is designed for one purpose: the effective, swift, and overwhelming assimilation of other species to add to the perfection of the Borg Collective.
=== Ready Room, Deck One ===
[[File:Bell-rr1.png|thumb|The ''Bellerophon''<nowiki/>'s ready room, c.2400.]]
A home away from home, the ready room on the ''Bellerophon'' was initially used exclusively by the captain, while Admiral Ross would use the briefing room for most of his meetings. A large spacious area, the ready room on the ''Bellerophon'' has allowed for numerous private meetings for the captain and their senior staff or visiting guests. One unique feature is the golden models of previous ships named ''Bellerophon'' hanging behind the captain's desk''.'' This includes the [[ma: USS Bellerophon (NCC-62048)|USS ''Bellerophon'' (NCC-62048)]] and the HMS ''Bellerophon''. In addition, Admiral Ross gave the ship an antique grandfather clock that now sits beside the replicator as a parting gift.


==Borg Probe==
=== Specific Technical Information ===
{{Specification
 
| image = [[File:BorgProbe.jpg]]
==== Emergency Holographic Programs ====
| displayName = Borg Probe
Like many Intrepid-class ships in the fleet, the Bellerophon was initially installed with a [[ma: Emergency_Medical_Holographic_program#EMH_Mark_I|Mark I Emergency Medical Hologram]]. Starfleet engineers installed a [[ma: Emergency_Medical_Holographic_program#EMH_Mark_II|Mark II]] during the war, then updated to Mark III before a Mark IV. These updates have continued throughout the ship's active service. Finally, in mid-2380, the ship received an [[ma: Emergency_Command_Hologram|Emergency Command Hologram]] and an [[ma: Emergency_Engineering_Hologram|Emergency Engineering Hologram]]. 
| name = Borg Probe
 
| affiliation = [[Borg Collective]]
=== Support Craft ===
| operator = [[Borg Collective]]
With one shuttlebay, the ''Bellerophon'' comes with a standard compliment of shuttles and one runabout, along with its [[Aeroshuttle]] (called the ''Deliades'').
| status = Active
 
| role = *Patrol ship
* '''Personal Shuttles'''
*Scout ship
** [[Personnel Shuttles#Type-8 Shuttle|Type 8]]:  ''Isander, Hippolochus, Laodamia''
| type = Scout ship
** [[Personnel Shuttles#Type-12 Shuttle|Type 12:]] ''Philonoe, Asteria''
| precedingClass =
* '''Cargo Shuttles:'''
| succeedingClass =
**[[Cargo Shuttles#Type-17 Cargo Shuttle|Type 17]]: ''Hydissos''
| succeedingClass1 =
*'''Runabouts'''
| succeedingClass2 =
**''[[Runabouts|Delta]]''-class: ''Chimera''
| dateEntered =  
| productionEnd =  
| retired =  
| expectedDuration =  
| expectedRefit =
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| crewComplement = 100 drones
| emergencyCap =
| civilians =
| populationCap =
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| passengers =
| length = 360 meters
| width =
| diameter =
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| propulsionSystem = *Warp drive
*Transwarp drive
| cruiseSpeed =
| maxSpeed =
| emergencySpeed =
| energyWeapons = High yield plasma disruptor beams
| torpLaunchers = *1 fore launcher
| torpPayload =
| shields = Deflector shields
| dockingfacilities =
| shuttleBays =
| shuttles =
| runabouts =
| fighters =
| aux =
| msd =
| templatemode = nocats
}}The Borg Probe is one of the smallest vessels in the Borg fleet, primarily tasked as a long-range scouting vessel. The Probe is often assigned to scouting and intelligence gathering on low-resistance targets for potential assimilation and relaying that information back to the Collective. Due to the nature of their assignments, these vessels are also often the first ones encountered by unassimilated species.


===In Play===
==History==
*First order engagement
===2373-2377===
*Expendable lesson-learner
[[File:When in rome by jetfreak 7 .jpg|thumb|The USS ''Bellerophon'' in orbit of Romulus, c.2375]]
*Enough time, enough numbers, gonna be a problem.
As the flagship of one the most prolific admirals in the fleet during the Dominion War, the Bellerophon's legacy was developed as one of the fastest ships that served so close to the frontlines. Usually, under escort with two other ships, the Bellerophon would ensure that the admiral could meet with field commanders and move around close to the border without any harm coming to him. Furthermore, the ship was instrumental in ferrying a large Federation delegation from Deep Space 9 to [[ma: Romulus|Romulus]] in 2375.  It was the first Federation ship to visit the Romulan homeworld under a flag of truce and cooperation. Finally, the ship participated in the war's final battle and survived the onslaught the Dominion threw at the [[ma: Federation Alliance|Federation Alliance]]. After the war, the ''Bellerophon'' was assigned to post-war duties that included escorting relief efforts into the [[Cardassian Union]] as well as patrolling the border with the Union and [[Breen Confederacy]].
{{clear}}


==Borg Sphere==
=== 2377-2385 ===
{{Specification
In 2377, Starfleet removed the ship from its work along the Federation-Cardassian border and assigned it to begin doing what it was initially built to do: explore! The vessel undertook an eight-year exploration effort beyond the [[Klingon Empire]] at the invitation of the High Council. The ship would spend at least half a year mapping elements of the Rotarran Maelstrom before returning to the Federation. After returning home to [[Earth]], the ship assisted with the rescue and response attempts after the [[ma: Attack on Mars|synth attack on Mars]]. Though the crew could only save under four hundred people from the surface, the attacking synth vessels damaged the ship, forcing it to flee to [[ma: Jupiter Station|Jupiter Station]]. Heavily damaged, Starfleet sent the ship to the [[ma: Beta Antares Ship Yards|Beta Antares Ship Yards]] for repairs and its first major refit. The process took at least nine months to complete. Her entire crew was reassigned to other duties across the fleet. 
| image = [[File:BorgSphere.jpg]]
| displayName = Borg Sphere
| name = Borg Sphere
| affiliation = [[Borg Collective]]
| operator = [[Borg Collective]]
| status = Rolling about
| role = *Death Orange
*Long Range Tactical operations
| type = Long Range Tactical Vessel
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| height =
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*Transwarp drive
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*Plasma beams
| torpLaunchers = *Torpedoes
| torpPayload =
| shields = *Deflector shields
*Ablative hull armour
| dockingfacilities =
| shuttleBays =
| shuttles =
| runabouts =
| fighters =
| aux =
| msd =
| templatemode = nocats
}}To come


===In Play===
=== 2385-2398 ===
*That's no moon!
Now it was under the commanded by Captain Laura McCallister, the ship was sent as part of Starfleet's response to the destruction of Romulus to provide aid. Being fast enough, the ship was able to help pull survivors from the wake of the devastation sent across the [[Romulan Star Empire]] and deposit them at refugee camps set up along the former [[Romulan Neutral Zone]]. The ship was placed on patrol and other duties along the Romulan border for the next five years.
*It's not a Death Star either
*Still pretty scary
{{clear}}


==Borg Cube==
In 2390, Starfleet sent the ship back to the Cardassian border to assist with threats from the [[True Way]]. The ship was able to support Federation colonies in the area in stopping raids and disrupting criminal networks. Over the next four years, the ship remained working on a range of missions in the Alpha Quadrant. In 2395, the ship was sent on a six month expeditionary mission to the [[Gamma Quadrant]]. The ''Bellerophon''<nowiki/>'s primary duty was to ensure that the area close to the mouth of the wormhole was secure and to update Starfleet with any developments linked to the Dominion. At the end of 2398, the ship returned to Earth for its next refit and for Captain McCallister to be succeeded by her brother-in-law.
{{Specification
| image = [[File:BorgCube.jpg]]
| displayName = Borg Cube
| name = Borg Cube
| affiliation = [[Borg Collective]]
| operator = [[Borg Collective]]
| status = Active
| role = *Planetary assimilation
*Medium to High Threat engagement
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*Transwarp drive
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| energyWeapons = *Cutting Beams
*Tractor Beams
*Plasma Beams
| torpLaunchers = *Magnetometric guided charge missiles
*Torpedoes
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*Electromagnetic field
*Force fields
*Adaptive shielding
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}}{{quote|At twenty-two hundred hours and twelve minutes, a distress signal was received at Starbase 157. The ''Lalo'' reported contact with an alien vessel described as "cube-shaped". The distress signal ended abruptly. She has not been heard from since.|'''Vice Admiral J.P. Hanson''', 2366}}
When most people think of Borg starships, they think of this paperweight. It's a warp-capable, cutting beam-armed, torpedo-spewing, assimilation-capable, platonic solid geometry lesson and it's coming for you! The first time they came at the Federation they forgot to activate their VPN, letting a malicious hacker execute remote commands on their ship. The second time around they forgot to lock out a former employee's user account who used it for malicious purposes as well, identifying a weak spot in the particular cube.


Seriously, the Borg need better network security. They should get SurfShark with my discount code PuzzleGod20 for 20% off their first purchase, protecting up to 6 cubes at once!
=== 2398-2401 ===
Captain Horatio McCallister's command will see the ''Bellerophon'' assigned to the [[Delta Exploration Initiative]] and the ship would be assigned to the [[Gradin Belt]] to assist with exploration and diplomatic exchanges. At the end of 2400, the crew assistant the [[ma: Antarian|Antarian Pact Organisation]] deal with the [[Blood Dilithium]] crisis. Their mission was successful and it ended with the crew winning the [[ma: Antarian Trans-stellar Rally|Antarian Trans-stellar Rally]]. Following on from this mission, the ship was then assigned to the Odyssey Squadron.


===In Play===
In 2401, the ship participated along with other ships from the [[Fourth Fleet]] the [[The Lost Fleet]] incursion. The ship, while pursuing a Dominion ship, was made to believe it was chasing a [[Jem'Hadar Fighter]] but it turned out to be a [[Jem'Hadar Battlecruiser]]. ''Bellerophon'' was heavily damaged and several crewmembers were killed. Eventually the ship was towed to the [[Avalon Fleet Yards]] for repairs. These repairs were stalled when the [[Borg]] uprise during [[Frontier Day]] took place. When the Jupiter signal reached Avalon, the younger members of the crew and the shipyard repair engineers, attempted to assimilate the ship into the collective. Those on the crew who had not affected by the Borg DNA modifications in a bold bid to prevent the ''Bellerophon'' from being taken over caused significant damage to the ship. They blew up a number of EPS conduits that obliterated four decks, overloaded the bio-neural  circuitry and using plasma charges destroyed the entire computer core. The extensive damage inflicted on the ship, as well as the fact so many other ships were affected by the Borg attempt, forced Starfleet to hold off repairs. Repairs would take a long time. As a result, Starfleet reassigned Captain McCallister and the entire crew to other assignments.
*It's faster than you. Better armed than you. It won't stop. It took whole battlefleets just to slow one of these down the second time around and it still didn't work.
*Honk-honk! Coming through!
*It's the size of DS9 without the empty space and it will chase you! Are you afraid yet?
{{clear}}


==Borg Tactical Cube==
== Crew ==
{{Specification
| image = [[File:BorgTacticalCube.jpg]]
| displayName = Borg Tactical Cube
| name = Borg Tactical Cube
| affiliation = [[Borg Collective]]
| operator = [[Borg Collective]]
| status = Active
| role = *Planetary Assimilation
*High Threat engagement
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*Tractor Beams
*Plasma Beams
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*Electromagnetic field
*Force fields
*Adaptive shielding
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}}{{quote|If the Continuum has told you once, they have told you a thousand times: '''DON'T PROVOKE THE BORG!!!'''|'''Q''', to Q Junior}}
Take one Borg Cube, slap on some armour plates, and a few more weapon points. And you're done. Now, if you need me, I'm moving to a different galaxy.


===In Play===
=== Command Staff ===
*The Borg took the standard Cube and made it scarier. How? Who told them they needed to make a Cube scarier?
*You better have a fancy plan just to run away from one of these things. Fighting one just isn't an option.
*No, seriously, don't fight it. You'll just teach them all our good fighting moves we rely on for kicking the smaller ships around.
{{clear}}


==Borg Diamond==
* '''Commanding Officer:'''
{{Specification
** Captain Brian Stuhlmacher ([[ma: Human|Human]] Male) <small>(2373-2385)</small>
| image = [[File:BorgDiamond.jpg]]
** Captain Laura McCallister (Human Female) <small>(2385-2398)</small>
| displayName = Borg Diamond
** Captain [[bfms_char:69120|Horatio McCallister]] (Human Male) <small>(2398-2401)</small>
| name = Borg Diamond
* '''Executive Officer:'''
| affiliation = [[Borg Collective]]
** Commander Jepella ([[ma: Benzite|Benzite]] Female) <small>(2373-2385)</small>
| operator = [[Borg Collective]]
** Lieutenant Commander/Commander [[bfms_char:69165|Lirissa Jaz]] ([[ma: Trill|Trill]] Female) <small>(2385-2401)</small>
| status = Active
* '''Second Executive Officer:'''
| role = *Large scale assimilation coordination
** Lieutenant / Lieutenant Commander Skal ([[ma: Vulcan|Vulcan]] Male) <small>(2373-2385)</small>
*Borg Queen conveyance
** Lieutenant / Lieutenant Commander [[bfms_char:69169|Jirani Edeena]] ([[ma: Bajoran|Bajoran]] Female) <small>(2385-2401)</small>
| type =
* '''Third Executive Officer:'''
| precedingClass =
** Lieutenant Commander Jason Frame (Human Male) <small>(2373-2385)</small>
| succeedingClass =
** Lieutenant Junior Grade / Lieutenant Bowd Zalin ([[ma: Bolian|Bolian]] Male) <small>(2385-2400)</small>
| succeedingClass1 =
** Lieutenant Junior Grade [[bfms_char:69173|Rubon Jarata]] ([[ma: Risian|Risian]] Male) <small>(2400-2401)</small>
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*Transwarp drive
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| torpPayload =
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| dockingfacilities =
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}}The '''Borg Diamond''', also know as the '''octahedron''', is a purpose-constructed vessel for the Collective, outside of their normal operating modalities. The vessel operates as a command and control vessel by designated Borg leaders, commonly Queens when brought into being, during campaigns against powerful or resilient enemies requiring a more focused resolution pathway and minimised subspace latency for adaptation and engagement approach dynamism.


If a Borg Diamond is operating in the area, it is a clear sign the sector is of importance to the Collective and other forces are nearby. Do not engage. Do not conduct further scans. Disengage and report all findings to Starfleet or the nearest allied power immediately.
=== Senior Staff/Department Heads ===


===In Play===
* '''Chief Flight Control Officer:'''
*Has all the wifi
** Ensign / Lieutenant Junior Grade / Lieutenant Joseph Hickham (Human Male) <small>(2373-2385)</small>
*Seriously, one Queen thought she was too good to just use a Cube, had to make a custom car
** Ensign / Lieutenant Junior Grade Emze ([[ma: Saurian|Saurian]] Male) <small>(2385-2396)</small>
*Boudicca approves, what with all the spiky bits
** Ensign / Lieutenant Junior Grade Rubon Jarata (Risian Male) <small>(2396-2401)</small>
{{clear}}
* '''Chief Science Officer:'''
** Lieutenant Junior Grade / Lieutenant Palle Wivip ([[ma: Tellarite|Tellarite]] Female) <small>(2373-2385)</small>
** Lieutenant Junior Grade / Lieutenant Bowd Zalin (Bolian Male) <small>(2385-2400)</small>
** Ensign [[bfms_char:69183|Jonarom]] (Ardanan Male) <small>(2400-2401)</small>
* '''Chief Medical Officer:'''
** Lieutenant Commander Jason Frame (Human Male) <small>(2373-2385)</small>
** Lieutenant / Lieutenant Commander M'Turr ([[ma: Caitian|Caitian]] Female) <small>(2385-2397)</small>
** Lieutenant Junior Grade [[bfms_char:69177|Sarella Corben]] ([[ma: Betazoid|Betazoid]] Female) <small>(2397-2401)</small>
* '''Chief Counsellor:'''
** Lieutenant Junior Grade / Lieutenant Gaetar ([[ma: Rigelian|Rigelian]] Male) <small>(2373-2385)</small>
** Lieutenant Threra Zh'rylrik ([[Andorian]] Female) <small>(2385-2398)</small>
** Lieutenant Junior Grade [[bfms_char:69187|Krizon Hilgan]] (Trill Male) <small>(2398-2401)</small>
* '''Chief Engineer:'''
** Lieutenant / Lieutenant Commander Harold Smith (Human Male) <small>(2373-2385)</small>
** Lieutenant / Lieutenant Commander Thyth Ch'vaaqos (Andorian Male) <small>(2385-2400)</small>
** Lieutenant Junior Grade [[bfms_char:69181|T'Penni]] (Vulcan Female) <small>(2400-2401)</small>
* '''Chief Operations Officer / Chief of Operations:'''
** Lieutenant Junior Grade / Lieutenant Cynthia Wheeler (Human Female) <small>(2373-2385)</small>
** Ensign Nalli ([[ma: Orion|Orion]] Female) <small>(2385-2390)</small>
** Petty Officer 3rd Class / Chief Petty Officer [[bfms_char:69179|Bronden]] ([[ma: Zaldan|Zaldan]] Male) <small>(2390-2401)</small>
* '''Chief Security & Tactical Officer:'''
** Lieutenant / Lieutenant Commander Skal (Vulcan Male) <small>(2373-2385)</small>
** Lieutenant / Lieutenant Commander Jirani Edeena (Bajoran Female) <small>(2385-2401)</small>

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USS Bellerophon
General Information
Registry NCC-74705
Class & Type Intrepid-class light explorer
Affiliation Starfleet, United Federation of Planets
Status Active
Commissioned 2373
Assignment
Unit Fourth Fleet Operations
Squadron Odyssey Squadron
Role Deep Space Explorer
Key Personnel
Commanding Officer CAPT Kosev Thiren
Executive Officer CMDR Savar
Bellerophon-plaque.png
Template:Starship
"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."
    —Barack Obama - Ship's Dedication Quote

The USS Bellerophon (NCC-74705) is an Intrepid-class Federation starship built in the early part of the 2370s and served with distinction during the Dominion War. After thirty years of various missions within the Alpha and Beta Quadrant, the ship was assigned to the Delta Quadrant to support the Fourth Fleet’s Odyssey Squadron. Sent to undertake a deep space exploration assignment, the Bellerophon was refitted for this mission and to retrace the steps made famous by another Intrepid-class that traversed the same region. The ship’s quote is from a speech shared by the 44th President of the United States of America from Earth’s 21st century, President Barack Obama. Command of the vessel was given to Captain Horatio McCallister in 2399.

Unfortunately, after receiving significant damage during two conflicts (one against the Dominion and the rest to prevent the Borg from taking the ship), the Bellerophon was placed into long-term repair facilities at Avalon Fleet Yards and removed from the Odyssey Squadron.

Design and Layout

Launched at the height of the Dominion War, the Bellerophon was equipped with the latest technologies to assist with the upcoming war effort. Due to her fast nature (being one of the quickest ships in the fleet at the time), Starfleet cancelled her original exploration mission. She was assigned to Starbase 375 to serve as the flagship for Vice Admiral William Ross when he took command of all of Starfleet's forces near to the Bajor sector. Rarely was she used as a frontline ship, instead used to transport the admiral around the area (mainly between Starbase 375 and Deep Space 9). For this, the engineers ensured her shields, weapons, and engines were the best they could be. On a few occasions when the ship did engage enemy vessels, she was victorious in every battle (thankfully, down to the fact the ship was always under the escort of at least two other vessels).

Post-war, the ship remained in active service, and it was in 2385 that the vessel received it first significant refit. During the overhaul, engineers installed an Astrometrics Lab based on the one created by Voyager's crew, and holo-emitters were placed on every deck and every section of the ship. When it was decided that the vessel would be assigned to deep space exploration assignments, further enhancements were made. Further enhancements were made when Starfleet decided that the vessel would be assigned to deep space exploration assignments. This included a third holodeck (slightly smaller than the other two), and the ability for the ship to triple its replicator bounty (again based on alien technology learnt from Voyager). Once upgrades were complete, the ship was almost like Voyager after its return home. The only difference was the captain's request to add a few facilities to allow for some of the crew to bring members of their families. A small classroom and childcare facilities replaced the aft lounge (under the shuttle bay). In addition, the ship was equipped with its own Delta-class runabout.

Bridge, Deck One

The bridge of the USS Bellerophon, c.2400

Like other Intrepid-class vessels, the Bellerophon's bridge layout was the same, except for one difference during the Dominion War. Instead of the standard two-seat command chair configuration, a third command chair was added during the war, allowing Admiral Ross to sit on the bridge, coordinating with others during fleet engagements. Starfleet later removed this configuration after the ship was reassigned to other duties.

Along the aft wall of the bridge are the Mission Ops panels on either side of the long, wide Master System Display. Next to this, on the starboard side, is the entrance to the main lift, followed by the station assigned to security and tactical. A further door to the captain's ready room exists, following a few steps down. The last station on the starboard side is the engineering console. Next, in front of the command pit, is the helm station in front of the large viewscreen. Finally, the science station is on the port side of the bridge, by the forwardmost bulkheads. Behind this is the briefing room door, while the operations station has the identical setup opposite to the security and tactical station. Between operations and the mission ops area, a small corridor leads out to the rest of deck one, which includes another turbolift and access to the nearest escape pods.

Ready Room, Deck One

The Bellerophon's ready room, c.2400.

A home away from home, the ready room on the Bellerophon was initially used exclusively by the captain, while Admiral Ross would use the briefing room for most of his meetings. A large spacious area, the ready room on the Bellerophon has allowed for numerous private meetings for the captain and their senior staff or visiting guests. One unique feature is the golden models of previous ships named Bellerophon hanging behind the captain's desk. This includes the USS Bellerophon (NCC-62048) and the HMS Bellerophon. In addition, Admiral Ross gave the ship an antique grandfather clock that now sits beside the replicator as a parting gift.

Specific Technical Information

Emergency Holographic Programs

Like many Intrepid-class ships in the fleet, the Bellerophon was initially installed with a Mark I Emergency Medical Hologram. Starfleet engineers installed a Mark II during the war, then updated to Mark III before a Mark IV. These updates have continued throughout the ship's active service. Finally, in mid-2380, the ship received an Emergency Command Hologram and an Emergency Engineering Hologram.

Support Craft

With one shuttlebay, the Bellerophon comes with a standard compliment of shuttles and one runabout, along with its Aeroshuttle (called the Deliades).

  • Personal Shuttles
  • Cargo Shuttles:
  • Runabouts

History

2373-2377

The USS Bellerophon in orbit of Romulus, c.2375

As the flagship of one the most prolific admirals in the fleet during the Dominion War, the Bellerophon's legacy was developed as one of the fastest ships that served so close to the frontlines. Usually, under escort with two other ships, the Bellerophon would ensure that the admiral could meet with field commanders and move around close to the border without any harm coming to him. Furthermore, the ship was instrumental in ferrying a large Federation delegation from Deep Space 9 to Romulus in 2375. It was the first Federation ship to visit the Romulan homeworld under a flag of truce and cooperation. Finally, the ship participated in the war's final battle and survived the onslaught the Dominion threw at the Federation Alliance. After the war, the Bellerophon was assigned to post-war duties that included escorting relief efforts into the Cardassian Union as well as patrolling the border with the Union and Breen Confederacy.

2377-2385

In 2377, Starfleet removed the ship from its work along the Federation-Cardassian border and assigned it to begin doing what it was initially built to do: explore! The vessel undertook an eight-year exploration effort beyond the Klingon Empire at the invitation of the High Council. The ship would spend at least half a year mapping elements of the Rotarran Maelstrom before returning to the Federation. After returning home to Earth, the ship assisted with the rescue and response attempts after the synth attack on Mars. Though the crew could only save under four hundred people from the surface, the attacking synth vessels damaged the ship, forcing it to flee to Jupiter Station. Heavily damaged, Starfleet sent the ship to the Beta Antares Ship Yards for repairs and its first major refit. The process took at least nine months to complete. Her entire crew was reassigned to other duties across the fleet.

2385-2398

Now it was under the commanded by Captain Laura McCallister, the ship was sent as part of Starfleet's response to the destruction of Romulus to provide aid. Being fast enough, the ship was able to help pull survivors from the wake of the devastation sent across the Romulan Star Empire and deposit them at refugee camps set up along the former Romulan Neutral Zone. The ship was placed on patrol and other duties along the Romulan border for the next five years.

In 2390, Starfleet sent the ship back to the Cardassian border to assist with threats from the True Way. The ship was able to support Federation colonies in the area in stopping raids and disrupting criminal networks. Over the next four years, the ship remained working on a range of missions in the Alpha Quadrant. In 2395, the ship was sent on a six month expeditionary mission to the Gamma Quadrant. The Bellerophon's primary duty was to ensure that the area close to the mouth of the wormhole was secure and to update Starfleet with any developments linked to the Dominion. At the end of 2398, the ship returned to Earth for its next refit and for Captain McCallister to be succeeded by her brother-in-law.

2398-2401

Captain Horatio McCallister's command will see the Bellerophon assigned to the Delta Exploration Initiative and the ship would be assigned to the Gradin Belt to assist with exploration and diplomatic exchanges. At the end of 2400, the crew assistant the Antarian Pact Organisation deal with the Blood Dilithium crisis. Their mission was successful and it ended with the crew winning the Antarian Trans-stellar Rally. Following on from this mission, the ship was then assigned to the Odyssey Squadron.

In 2401, the ship participated along with other ships from the Fourth Fleet the The Lost Fleet incursion. The ship, while pursuing a Dominion ship, was made to believe it was chasing a Jem'Hadar Fighter but it turned out to be a Jem'Hadar Battlecruiser. Bellerophon was heavily damaged and several crewmembers were killed. Eventually the ship was towed to the Avalon Fleet Yards for repairs. These repairs were stalled when the Borg uprise during Frontier Day took place. When the Jupiter signal reached Avalon, the younger members of the crew and the shipyard repair engineers, attempted to assimilate the ship into the collective. Those on the crew who had not affected by the Borg DNA modifications in a bold bid to prevent the Bellerophon from being taken over caused significant damage to the ship. They blew up a number of EPS conduits that obliterated four decks, overloaded the bio-neural circuitry and using plasma charges destroyed the entire computer core. The extensive damage inflicted on the ship, as well as the fact so many other ships were affected by the Borg attempt, forced Starfleet to hold off repairs. Repairs would take a long time. As a result, Starfleet reassigned Captain McCallister and the entire crew to other assignments.

Crew

Command Staff

  • Commanding Officer:
    • Captain Brian Stuhlmacher (Human Male) (2373-2385)
    • Captain Laura McCallister (Human Female) (2385-2398)
    • Captain Horatio McCallister (Human Male) (2398-2401)
  • Executive Officer:
    • Commander Jepella (Benzite Female) (2373-2385)
    • Lieutenant Commander/Commander Lirissa Jaz (Trill Female) (2385-2401)
  • Second Executive Officer:
    • Lieutenant / Lieutenant Commander Skal (Vulcan Male) (2373-2385)
    • Lieutenant / Lieutenant Commander Jirani Edeena (Bajoran Female) (2385-2401)
  • Third Executive Officer:
    • Lieutenant Commander Jason Frame (Human Male) (2373-2385)
    • Lieutenant Junior Grade / Lieutenant Bowd Zalin (Bolian Male) (2385-2400)
    • Lieutenant Junior Grade Rubon Jarata (Risian Male) (2400-2401)

Senior Staff/Department Heads

  • Chief Flight Control Officer:
    • Ensign / Lieutenant Junior Grade / Lieutenant Joseph Hickham (Human Male) (2373-2385)
    • Ensign / Lieutenant Junior Grade Emze (Saurian Male) (2385-2396)
    • Ensign / Lieutenant Junior Grade Rubon Jarata (Risian Male) (2396-2401)
  • Chief Science Officer:
    • Lieutenant Junior Grade / Lieutenant Palle Wivip (Tellarite Female) (2373-2385)
    • Lieutenant Junior Grade / Lieutenant Bowd Zalin (Bolian Male) (2385-2400)
    • Ensign Jonarom (Ardanan Male) (2400-2401)
  • Chief Medical Officer:
    • Lieutenant Commander Jason Frame (Human Male) (2373-2385)
    • Lieutenant / Lieutenant Commander M'Turr (Caitian Female) (2385-2397)
    • Lieutenant Junior Grade Sarella Corben (Betazoid Female) (2397-2401)
  • Chief Counsellor:
    • Lieutenant Junior Grade / Lieutenant Gaetar (Rigelian Male) (2373-2385)
    • Lieutenant Threra Zh'rylrik (Andorian Female) (2385-2398)
    • Lieutenant Junior Grade Krizon Hilgan (Trill Male) (2398-2401)
  • Chief Engineer:
    • Lieutenant / Lieutenant Commander Harold Smith (Human Male) (2373-2385)
    • Lieutenant / Lieutenant Commander Thyth Ch'vaaqos (Andorian Male) (2385-2400)
    • Lieutenant Junior Grade T'Penni (Vulcan Female) (2400-2401)
  • Chief Operations Officer / Chief of Operations:
    • Lieutenant Junior Grade / Lieutenant Cynthia Wheeler (Human Female) (2373-2385)
    • Ensign Nalli (Orion Female) (2385-2390)
    • Petty Officer 3rd Class / Chief Petty Officer Bronden (Zaldan Male) (2390-2401)
  • Chief Security & Tactical Officer:
    • Lieutenant / Lieutenant Commander Skal (Vulcan Male) (2373-2385)
    • Lieutenant / Lieutenant Commander Jirani Edeena (Bajoran Female) (2385-2401)
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