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| name = Bellerophon
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| name = Task Force 47
| prefix = USS
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| seal = [[Image:TF47SealSmall.png]]
| image = [[File:Flicker of hope by jetfreak 7 damsbdw.png]]
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| mandate = Pathfinding Operations
| registry = NCC-74705
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| headquarters = [[Deep Space 47]]
| class = Intrepid
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| url = [https://bravofleet.com/group/task-force-47 Main Website]
| type = light explorer
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| co = [[bfms_char:27493|Commodore Alexandra Sudari-Kravchik]]
| affiliation = [[Starfleet]], [[United Federation of Planets]]
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| xo = [[bfms_char:86925|Captain Varen Wyll]]
| status = Active
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| logo = [[Image:Tf47-logo.png]]
| commission = 2373
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}}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.
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| squadron = Odyssey Squadron
 
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| role = Deep Space Explorer
 
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| 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.  
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==Objectives==
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* '''Negotiate''' with local powers for access to regions unexplored by the [[Federation]];
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* '''Explore''' beyond frontiers once politically-inaccessible to Starfleet;
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* '''Maintain''' relationships with regional governments to secure necessary mission support;
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* '''Build''' bridges with foreign powers by demonstrating the value of these on-going, mutually-beneficial agreements.
  
== Design and Layout ==
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==Overview==
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).
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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.
  
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]].
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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.
  
=== Bridge, Deck One ===
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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.
[[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.
 
  
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.
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==Task Force Assets and Headquarters==
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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.
  
=== Ready Room, Deck One ===
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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.
[[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.
 
  
=== Specific Technical Information ===
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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.
  
==== Emergency Holographic Programs ====
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Other ships of Task Force 47 consist of the following
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]]. 
 
  
=== Support Craft ===
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===Task Group 13===
With one shuttlebay, the ''Bellerophon'' comes with a standard compliment of shuttles and one runabout, along with its [[Aeroshuttle]] (called the ''Deliades'').
 
  
* '''Personal Shuttles'''
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*[[Roosevelt Squadron]]
** [[Personnel Shuttles#Type-8 Shuttle|Type 8]]''Isander, Hippolochus, Laodamia''
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**[[Roosevelt Station]], a converted Breen listening post
** [[Personnel Shuttles#Type-12 Shuttle|Type 12:]] ''Philonoe, Asteria''
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**[[USS Al-Batani]], an [[Excelsior II Class|''Excelsior II''-class]] heavy cruiser
* '''Cargo Shuttles:'''
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**[[USS Stardust|USS ''Stardust'']], a [[Pathfinder Class|''Pathfinder''-class]] science vessel
**[[Cargo Shuttles#Type-17 Cargo Shuttle|Type 17]]: ''Hydissos''  
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**[[USS New Orleans|USS ''New Orleans'']], a [[New Orleans Class|''New Orleans''-class]] frigate
*'''Runabouts'''
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*[[Atlantis Squadron]]
**''[[Runabouts|Delta]]''-class: ''Chimera''
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**[[USS Atlantis|USS ''Atlantis'']], a [[Sovereign Class|''Sovereign''-class]] explorer
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**[[USS Republic|USS ''Republic'']], a [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class]] light explorer
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*[[USS Centry|USS ''Century'']], a [[Constitution III Class|''Constitution III''-class]] light explorer
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*[[USS Cardiff|USS ''Cardiff'']], a [[Parliament Class|''Parliament''-class]] utility cruiser
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*[[USS Vallejo|USS ''Vallejo'']], a [[California Class|''California''-class]] utility cruiser
  
==History==
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===Task Group 63===
===2373-2377===
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*[[USS Ride|USS ''Ride'']], an [[Odyssey Class|''Odyssey''-class]] explorer
[[File:When in rome by jetfreak 7 .jpg|thumb|The USS ''Bellerophon'' in orbit of Romulus, c.2375]]
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*[[USS Helios|USS ''Helios'']], an [[Akira Class|''Akira''-class]] heavy cruiser
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]].
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*[[USS Sojourner|USS ''Sojourner'']], a [[Pathfinder Class|''Pathfinder''-class]] long-range science vessel
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*[[Dragon Squadron]]
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**[[USS Dragon|USS ''Dragon'']], an [[Inquiry Class|''Inquiry''-class]] heavy cruiser
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**[[USS Aztec|USS ''Aztec'']], a [[Rhode Island Class|''Rhode Island-class'']] scout
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*[[USS Achana|USS ''Achana'']], a [[Raven Class|''Raven''-class]] multi-mission support vessel
  
=== 2377-2385 ===
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==Task Force History==
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.
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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.
  
=== 2385-2398 ===
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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.
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''<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.
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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.
 
 
=== 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 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 ([[ma: Human|Human]] Male) <small>(2373-2385)</small>
 
** Captain Laura McCallister (Human Female) <small>(2385-2398)</small>
 
** Captain [[bfms_char:69120|Horatio McCallister]] (Human Male) <small>(2398-2401)</small>
 
* '''Executive Officer:'''
 
** Commander Jepella ([[ma: Benzite|Benzite]] Female) <small>(2373-2385)</small>
 
** Lieutenant Commander/Commander [[bfms_char:69165|Lirissa Jaz]] ([[ma: Trill|Trill]] Female) <small>(2385-2401)</small>
 
* '''Second Executive Officer:'''
 
** Lieutenant / Lieutenant Commander Skal ([[ma: Vulcan|Vulcan]] Male) <small>(2373-2385)</small>
 
** Lieutenant / Lieutenant Commander [[bfms_char:69169|Jirani Edeena]] ([[ma: Bajoran|Bajoran]] Female) <small>(2385-2401)</small>
 
* '''Third Executive Officer:'''
 
** Lieutenant Commander Jason Frame (Human Male) <small>(2373-2385)</small>
 
** Lieutenant Junior Grade / Lieutenant Bowd Zalin ([[ma: Bolian|Bolian]] Male) <small>(2385-2400)</small>
 
** Lieutenant Junior Grade [[bfms_char:69173|Rubon Jarata]] ([[ma: Risian|Risian]] Male) <small>(2400-2401)</small>
 
 
 
=== Senior Staff/Department Heads ===
 
 
 
* '''Chief Flight Control Officer:'''
 
** Ensign / Lieutenant Junior Grade / Lieutenant Joseph Hickham (Human Male) <small>(2373-2385)</small>
 
** Ensign / Lieutenant Junior Grade Emze ([[ma: Saurian|Saurian]] Male) <small>(2385-2396)</small>
 
** Ensign / Lieutenant Junior Grade Rubon Jarata (Risian Male) <small>(2396-2401)</small>
 
* '''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>
 

Latest revision as of 11:57, 26 January 2024

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Task Force 47
Mandate

Pathfinding Operations

Headquarters

Deep Space 47

Leadership
Commander

Commodore Alexandra Sudari-Kravchik

Deputy Commander

Captain Varen Wyll

Links
BFMS

Main Website

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Template:Task Force

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’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.

Objectives

  • Negotiate with local powers for access to regions unexplored by the Federation;
  • 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

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.

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.

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.

Task Force Assets and Headquarters

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.

Starfleet ships must pass through the 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.

Task Force 47's flagship, 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.

Other ships of Task Force 47 consist of the following

Task Group 13

Task Group 63

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 Romulan Star Empire only for the 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.